Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Director General ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, addressed a press conference on 6 January 2026 and shared updates on Pakistan’s internal security environment and ongoing counter-terror operations. He highlighted the pace of intelligence-based operations and discussed security challenges linked to cross-border militancy and regional factors. DG ISPR Press Conference
Key highlights from the DG ISPR press conference
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Counter-terror operations (IBOs) and results
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DG ISPR stated that 75,175 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted, averaging 26 operations per day.
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He said these operations resulted in 2,597 terrorists being killed.
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Focus on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan
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DG ISPR shared that 14,658 operations were conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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He added that more than 1,800 terrorists were killed in KP during these operations.
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Afghanistan factor and “Fitna al Khawarij”
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DG ISPR linked several terror-related networks and facilitation to Afghanistan and referred to “Fitna al Khawarij” in his briefing.
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He indicated that evidence exists regarding foreign-linked facilitation and participation in certain incidents.
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External sponsorship and India allegation
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DG ISPR claimed that India is involved as a sponsor/facilitator behind proxy elements targeting Pakistan’s security.
Final message
DG ISPR reiterated that Pakistan’s security institutions will continue operations against militant threats and will not allow any group to challenge the writ of the state.
