Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- Seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, state media reported on Friday. Security forces conducted the operation in the Eidak area of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district. According to security sources, troops targeted the militants after receiving intelligence about their presence. The operation focused on disrupting militant activity and destroying their hideouts. Radio Pakistan reported that security forces pursued the militants and destroyed their positions during the action.

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The operation carried out against members of what Pakistani authorities call Fitna al Khawarij. The state uses this term for militants ...