Pakistan, Oct. 9 -- Security forces have killed seven militants during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operation targeted members of Fitna al-Khawarij under the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign.

According to sources, all seven militants died during the operation. Security personnel also recovered a substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition from the targeted group.

During the action, forces destroyed hideouts associated with the militants. However, officials have not provided further details about the recovered weapons or the operation's precise location.

The operation forms part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts under the Azm-e-Istehkam vision. According to sources, these operations aim to eli...