Pakistan, Aug. 18 -- Security forces have killed nine terrorists during intelligence-based operations in different areas of Balochistan under Operation Radd-ul-Fitna 3, according to security sources. The operations targeted militant hideouts in Ziarat, Harnai and Soorab after authorities received information about terrorist movements. Security personnel also recovered weapons, ammunition and other equipment from the militants following the operations.

The largest operation took place in a mountainous area between Ziarat and Harnai after security forces received an intelligence tip-off about a terrorist hideout. Personnel surrounded the suspected location before launching a targeted assault against the militants. The operation resulted in...