Mohsin Naqvi lauds security forces for killing 22 terrorists in North Waziristan operation

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th May, 2026) Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has praised the security forces for successfully eliminating 22 terrorists belonging to the Fitna-e-Khawarij network during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan.

In a statement issued on Monday, the interior minister commended the professional excellence and swift action of the security personnel, noting that their effective operation thwarted the “malicious objectives” of the extremist group.

“Salute to the brave sons of our security forces,” Naqvi said, adding that the entire nation stands firmly alongside its forces in the ongoing fight against terrorism.

He asserted that the terrorists of Fitna-e-Khawarij would continue to meet a “humiliating end,” emphasizing that, with nationwide support, both the militants and their facilitators are being systematically eliminated.

The operation marks another significant step in Pakistan’s broader campaign to restore lasting peace and stability in the region.