La Awaran, Balochistan | July 16, 2025— In a major success against Indian-sponsored terrorism, Pakistan’s security forces conducted a well-executed intelligence-based operation in La Awaran district, Balochistan, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Acting swiftly on credible intelligence reports, the brave personnel of the Pakistan Army launched a focused operation to neutralize the presence of terrorists affiliated with the banned Indian-backed group, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
According to an official statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces successfully targeted the terrorist hideout in the rugged terrain of La Awaran. As a result, three heavily armed terrorists, allegedly backed and funded by Indian agencies, were killed in a fierce exchange of gunfire. This decisive action marks another milestone in Pakistan’s continuous efforts to eliminate Indian-sponsored terrorism from its soil.
Major Syed Rab Nawaz Tariq: A Braveheart Who Embraced Martyrdom
Leading the operation from the front, Major Syed Rab Nawaz Tariq, aged 34, from Muzaffarabad, embraced martyrdom while gallantly fighting against the enemy. Despite facing intense resistance from the terrorists, Major Rab Nawaz courageously led his team to the target location. His unwavering commitment and leadership under fire played a crucial role in the success of the mission.
Unfortunately, during the fierce gun battle, Major Rab Nawaz sustained fatal injuries and was martyred in the line of duty. His sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the high price Pakistan continues to pay in the war against Indian-sponsored terrorism. The nation salutes his heroism and stands united in grief with his family.
The ISPR expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating that Major Rab Nawaz’s martyrdom further strengthens the Pakistan Army’s determination to root out terrorism in all its forms, especially those sponsored by hostile external forces like India.
Search and Sanitization Operation Continues in La Awaran
Following the successful neutralization of the immediate threat, Pakistan’s security forces launched a search and sanitization operation across the La Awaran region. Troops are combing through the surrounding areas to ensure that no remaining terrorist elements evade capture. This follow-up operation aims to eliminate any hideouts or sleeper cells still operating under the radar.
La Awaran, which has previously witnessed multiple insurgent activities, remains under high alert as security agencies intensify surveillance and ground-level monitoring. The operation reaffirms the Pakistan Army’s resolve to eradicate the network of Indian-sponsored terrorism that continues to disrupt peace in Balochistan.
ISPR reiterated that intelligence sharing, swift tactical responses, and local coordination are playing key roles in dismantling such externally funded networks. Every step forward in Balochistan contributes to long-term regional peace and internal security.
Pakistan’s Unwavering Resolve Against Indian-Sponsored Terrorism
The latest operation in La Awaran underscores Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to dismantling Indian-sponsored terrorism. Time and again, evidence has surfaced showing Indian involvement in funding, arming, and guiding separatist and extremist elements like the BLA to destabilize Pakistan’s western provinces. Despite these challenges, the Pakistan Army continues to respond with strategic precision and unshakable courage.
In the face of persistent foreign-backed threats, the Pakistan Army remains vigilant and resilient. ISPR emphasized that no act of aggression or terrorism, whether directly executed or remotely orchestrated, can weaken the resolve of the armed forces or the people of Pakistan.
The martyrdom of Major Syed Rab Nawaz and the elimination of three BLA terrorists have sent a clear message to all hostile forces: Pakistan will not tolerate Indian-sponsored terrorism on its land. The sacrifices of our soldiers only strengthen national unity and reinforce the military’s pledge to safeguard every inch of the country.
As the search and sanitization operation continues in La Awaran, the people of Pakistan remain confident in their Army’s ability to protect the nation from all internal and external threats. This latest operation serves as both a reminder and a reassurance that those who seek to disrupt peace through Indian-sponsored terrorism will be met with force, resilience, and unwavering patriotism.
