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Top LeT terrorist Abu Saifullah killed by unknown gunmen in Pakistan’s Sindh

Karachi, May 18 (NVI) Abu Saifullah Nizamani alias Ghazi Abu Saifullah, a top commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit, was gunned down today by some unknown persons in Sindh Province of Pakistan, according to reports.

Abu Saifullah, whose original name was Razaullah Nizamani, was shot a number of times just near his house when he was leaving his residence in Matli city of Badin district.

He died on the spot.

According to local reports, he had been advised to restrict his movements as an attack on him was apprehended.

He also had been given security but it failed to protect him.

Abu Saifullah was involved in several terror attacks in Kashmir where he stayed for a long time.

He was given the title of Ghazi Abu Saifullah after his return to Pakistan from Kashmir.

However, he is not the same Abu Saifullah whose name had cropped up in connection with the Pahalgam attack. (NVI)

TTP claims to have killed 20 Pakistani soldiers

Cadres of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). (File Pic)

Peshawar, May 17 (NVI) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) tonight claimed to have killed at least 20 Pakistani military personnel and injured several others in multiple attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province since yesterday.

The biggest attack was in the form of a mine blast which targeted a Pakistan Army  truck in Dela area of ​​​​Tiaraz district of South Waziristan today.

Up to 10 military personnel were killed and injured in the explosion, TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said.

In another incident, TTP attacked an army unit coming with the intention of conducting a raid in the Panyala Ghormanj mountains of Dera in DI Khan district, the spokesman said.

In this, 4 army personnel were killed and several were injured, while the Taliban remained completely safe, Khorasani said.

TTP also attacked Samand Levies check post located on the Nal CPEC Road in the Khuzdar district of Kalat province, in which 4 Levies personnel were killed, he said.

The Taliban also recovered two Kalashnikovs and a motorcycle, the spokesman said while revealing the names of the killed personnel as
maqbool, Khuda Bakhsh 3, Ijaz Ahmad 4: Muhammad Ali

In another attack, a missile was fired at the main military fort and police station in Kalachi district of DI Khan district, which hit right in the middle, causing casualties and property damage, he said.

This morning, a timely action was taken against the army that had come with the intention of raiding in Tank district, Tank Akbari village, in which a drone camera was shot down, while there are also reports of deaths and injuries, he said.

Yesterday at 12 noon, a sniper ambush was carried out on foot soldiers in the Satkando area of ​​​​Datta Khel district of North Waziristan, in which one soldier was killed and another was injured.

This afternoon, a sniper attack was launched on a military post in Sur Kili area of ​​​​Jandola district, Tank province, in which one military personnel was killed and a camera was destroyed. (NVI)

Reports about Independence of Balochistan are false: BNM

Quetta: The reports, like ‘Independence has been declared in Balochistan’, are false, declared Baloch National Movement (BNM), a prominent organisation, which said such misleading information “undermines the dignity” of the cause to liberate the region from the illegal occupation of Pakistan.

BNM spokesman Qazi Dad Muhammad Rehan expressed shock and suprise over such reports appearing in some sections of the Indian media, saying they were copying the “shameless” Pakistani media which “peddles lies” and that “this is not support for the Baloch struggle”.

“In recent days, certain segments of the Indian media have been discussing a so-called ‘Republic of Balochistan’ and referencing an obscure individual who appears to be operating a fake Twitter account, sharing AI-generated images,” he said in a statement.

“This activity has increased in the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam (on April 22,)” Rehan said.

He said some individuals are exploiting this atmosphere to draw attention through misleading content and there is a particular account on social media which is one of many that attempt to turn the Baloch cause into a mockery.

“No individual — nor any single organization — holds the authority to unilaterally speak on behalf of the entire Baloch nation. Yet, announcements are being made as if Balochistan has already attained independence. Is it really that simple? Has the Pakistani military withdrawn from Balochistan?

“No. It is a lie to claim that Balochistan is free. The reality is that Balochistan remains under military occupation, and the struggle for freedom continues,” the BNM Information and Cultural Secretary said.

He reminded that the formal declaration of Balochistan’s Independence was made by Khan of Kalat, Ahmad Yar Khan, on August 11, 1947. However, on March 27, 1948, Pakistan forcefully occupied Balochistan.

“Since that day, our people have been resisting and fighting for freedom,” Rehan said.

“We have consistently emphasized that the Baloch national struggle must be represented with seriousness, truth, and dignity,” he said.

“Pakistani media and its so-called journalists merely echo the voice of the military establishment. They shamelessly peddle lies, sometimes even presenting video game footage as evidence of war, distorting reality in the process. This has created a toxic online environment, spreading confusion and anxiety,” the spokesman said.

“Regrettably, some sections of Indian media are beginning to mirror these tactics,” he added.

The Baloch leader pointed out that Pakistan was “built on falsehoods, and its reliance on deception continues”.

“But India is a land of deep historical and cultural roots. It is the birthplace of epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It does not befit Indian media to reduce itself to the level of Pakistani propaganda,” he said.

“Through this message, I respectfully urge Indian media outlets to avoid presenting unknown individuals as representatives of Balochistan. Engage with credible, relevant voices instead.

“Spreading false narratives not only leads to ridicule but also undermines the dignity of our cause. This is not support for the Baloch struggle—it is akin to handing a razor to a monkey,” Rehan said. (NVI)

Op Sindoor: India’s Strategic Victory in 2025 Conflict Signals a Doctrinal Shift

Top officials of Indian Army, IAF and Indian Navy briefing media on Operation Sindoor in Delhi (File Pic)

By Satish Mahaldar

New Delhi – In what is being hailed as a pivotal moment in India’s modern military history, the country’s swift and precise response to the April 20 terrorist attack in Pahalgam has redrawn strategic boundaries in South Asia.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, marked a transformative chapter in India’s counterterrorism posture—one defined by preemptive action, technological superiority, and strategic restraint.

The conflict began with a gruesome assault on Hindu pilgrims near the Lidder River, where 26 civilians, including women and children, were killed by militants armed with AK-47s and U.S.-made M4 carbines. The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. Indian intelligence swiftly linked the attack to handlers operating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with support traced back to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

A Calculated Military Response

Operation Sindoor was designed with three clear objectives:

Eliminate terror camps and logistics hubs across the LoC.

Degrade the operational infrastructure of TRF and LeT.

Assert deterrence without triggering full-scale war.

Led by the Indian Air Force, the operation mobilized over 75 fighter jets including Rafales, Su-30MKIs, and Mirage 2000s. Strategic strikes targeted militant facilities in Balakot, Muzaffarabad, and Bhimber, using BrahMos cruise missiles and SPICE-2000 precision bombs.

Electronic warfare units jammed enemy radars using DRDO’s Samyukta systems, while Heron and Rustom drones provided real-time surveillance. The strikes showcased India’s evolving military doctrine—high-impact operations with minimal collateral damage and rapid disengagement.

Pakistan’s Response: Symbolic and Ineffective

Despite its layered Chinese-origin air defense systems—HQ-9/P, LY-80, and FM-90—Pakistan failed to intercept Indian strikes. Retaliatory efforts, including drone incursions and missile salvos in Jammu & Kashmir, were neutralized by India’s Akash and S-400 defense batteries.

India, meanwhile, struck deep into Pakistani air and logistics infrastructure, inflicting significant damage. Pakistan’s warnings of nuclear retaliation were countered by India’s reiteration of its No First Use (NFU) policy—while asserting its right to respond to “grave provocation.”

A Flashpoint With Nuclear Overtones

Think tanks like SIPRI and NTI warned of the global fallout from a potential nuclear escalation. Simulations show even a limited nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan could result in over a billion people facing food shortages due to atmospheric fallout.

Despite heightened fears, the situation de-escalated after Pakistan requested a ceasefire through backchannel contacts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a national address on May 12, confirmed that retaliation had only been “paused,” not ended.

Foreign Players: Cautious Moves and Quiet Partnerships

United States President Donald Trump claimed credit for halting the conflict, though Indian officials clarified that de-escalation was initiated by Islamabad. The U.S. maintained a tactically neutral stance, balancing deepening ties with New Delhi against its historical cooperation with Pakistan.

China, while officially silent, was suspected of aiding Pakistan in cyber defense and drone warfare. The landing of an Egyptian IL-76 military transport at a Pakistani base triggered concerns over nuclear logistics, suggesting deeper cooperation among Pakistan, China, and Egypt.

Turkey’s involvement was more direct—delivering 350 combat drones and deploying military advisers. Two Turkish operatives were killed in Indian airstrikes, signaling Ankara’s increasing military alignment with Islamabad.

Modi Doctrine: A New Security Posture

PM Modi’s speech reflected a resolute shift in Indian policy:

“Terror and talks, blood and water cannot flow together. We will take decisive action against terrorist bases—state-backed or otherwise.”

Operation Sindoor, Modi declared, is India’s new normal—a proactive, no-compromise policy on cross-border terrorism. He dismissed foreign claims of mediation and emphasized India’s independent decision-making in national security.

Public Unity and Symbolic Victory

The Indian public rallied around the armed forces. Hashtags like #SindoorStrike, #NewNormal, and #NoMoreTerror dominated online platforms. In several states, newborn girls were named “Sindoor”, symbolizing protection and patriotic pride.

Veterans praised the coordination between the IAF, cyber units, and special operations forces, while opposition parties voiced full support, signaling rare bipartisan unity on national defense.

Strategic Outcomes and Regional Implications

Operation Sindoor not only destroyed key terrorist infrastructure but also exposed vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s Chinese-built defense systems. Analysts noted Pakistan’s failures in:

Detecting stealth munitions.

Coordinating real-time airspace defense.

Preventing infrastructure breaches.

The conflict revealed cracks in South Asia’s nuclear deterrence model. With red lines increasingly blurred, the potential for accidental escalation or proxy manipulation by non-state actors remains dangerously high.

India’s decisive and disciplined conduct in the 2025 conflict has ushered in a new era in South Asian security. No longer constrained by fears of escalation, India has demonstrated the capacity to inflict damage swiftly, precisely, and unilaterally when provoked.

With Turkey, China, and Egypt coalescing around Pakistan, and India deepening its Indo-Pacific alignment, the region is entering a more polarized and precarious phase. The world cannot afford to be passive spectators.

Robust diplomacy, nuclear safeguards, and crisis-management protocols are urgently needed. Otherwise, the next provocation may escalate beyond control.

(Disclaimer: The author is a prominent Kashmiri Pandit activist and the views expressed in this column are his personal).

TTP claims killing of 19 Pakistani soldiers in multiple attacks

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadre in specialised gear. File pic released by TTP

Peshawar: Under its ‘Operation Al-Khandaq’, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) tonight claimed to have killed at least 19 Pakistani soldiers and injured several others in 14 attacks since yesterday.

At 1:30 last night, an ambush was carried out on the army near Shamikhel Madrasa in the Khesoor area of Mirali district of North Waziristan province, in which 5 Pakistani army personnel were killed and three were injured.

Yesterday, a convoy of Pakistan army was attacked in Bara Shalubar district of Khyber province, in which a total of 7 personnel were killed and two were injured.

One pickup vehicle was completely destroyed while two vehicles were partially damaged, according to TTP spokesman Muhammad Khorasani.

At around noon yesterday, a sniper attack was launched on military personnel near the Naseeb Haji Pump in Tirah Malik Din Khel area of ​​Bara district of Khyber province while they were busy constructing a new post, he said.

Two personnel were killed and a vehicle was partially damaged, he added.

Giving details of operations carried out by the TTP since yesterday, its spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said a sniper attack was carried out on the Army in the Zuni Khel area of Baka Khel district, Bannu province, in which there were reports of deaths and injuries.

Yesterday, a soldier was killed in a sniper attack at the Momikadam Shrawangai Gate in the Badar district of South Waziristan province, while a surveillance camera on a fort in the same area was also destroyed, he said.

Last night, the Army was attacked with light and heavy weapons including laser guns in the CPEC Canal Chowk area of Bakakhel district of Bannu province, in which there are reports of deaths and injuries, he said.

Today, the army was attacked in the Kunarai area of the Makin district of South Waziristan province, in which a surveillance camera was disabled, while casualties were also reported.

A sniper attack was also carried out at a guest house located in the Tirah Malik Din Khel area of the Bara district of Khyber province today, in which 2 military personnel were killed and one was injured, the spokesman said.

Today, a surveillance camera of the Army was disabled in the Mishti area of the Ladha district of South Waziristan province, he said.

A surveillance camera of the Army was also targeted in the Anakhel Kalai area of the Shaktoi district of South Waziristan province today.

Yesterday afternoon, a military fort in the Khoi Bhara area of Parwa district of DI Khan province was attacked with snipers and Kalashnikovs, etc., in which casualties were reported, he said

At 8:30 this morning, a post located in the “Chag Munzar Khel” area of the Data Khel district of North Waziristan province was attacked by GL, in which one military personnel was killed and two were injured.

Today, a fierce clash also took place between the Mujahideen and the FC near the Kundro FC post located in the Chora area of Jamrud district of Khyber province, in which casualties were reported, while the Taliban remained completely safe, Khorasani said

This afternoon, a heavy contingent of police tried to raid the Mujahideen at the Noor Talhun cemetery in the Miryan district of Bannu district, he said.

On information from the Taliban Intelligence  Agency, the Mujahideen attacked them from both sides, in which several personnel including police constable Mohsin Khan were injured, while an armored vehicle was also damaged.

. On the information of TIA (Taliban Intelligence Agency), Royal Indian Army personnel (including military officers) were ambushed in Sirkai Manro Zangal area of Wara Mamond district of Bajaur province, in which two military personnel were killed while the military officers managed to escape via helicopters.

According to Taliban sources, this operation was carried out in revenge for the martyrdom of three Mujahideen who were martyred in Bajaur province a few days ago. (NVI)

Balochistan: BLA attacks pro-Pakistan celebrations

Special Tactical Operations Squad (STOQ) of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Quetta, May 14 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) today carried out a grenade attack at a so-called ‘Victory Celebrations’ programme organized under the patronage of occupying Pakistani Army in Quetta, as a result of which one militiaman was killed and several injured.

The rally was being led by Member of Provincial Assembly Ali Madad Jattak.

Freedom fighters targeted armed ‘death squad’ agents ahead of the rally, BLA spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said.

As a result of the attack, 1 death squad agent was eliminated and 12 were injured.

“The so-called Balochistan government, out of fear tried to throw dust in the eyes of the world by installing containers all over Quetta and celebrating a “so-called celebration” under the patronage of occupying state,” Jeeyand Baloch said.

“But today truth has become clear to the world that Baloch liberation movement has taken a strong shape with public support where occupying army does not consider itself safe in any corner of Balochistan,” the spokesman said.

Earlier last ight, Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters also targeted enemy personnel posted at the checkpoint of occupying Pakistani Army at MCC Cross in Mastung with a hand grenade attack, as a result of which 4 personnel were injured, he said .

In the name of searching on the said checkpoint Baloch people were being humiliated from which even women and the elderly were not safe.

Balochistan: BLA claims 7 more attacks under Op Herof

Fighters of Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) at some undisclosed location. File Pic

Quetta, May 13 (NVI) Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) tonight said it carried out 7 more attacks as part of ‘Operation Herof’ military exercises under which 71 attacks were claimed earlier and at least 11 soldiers and affiliates were killed and several injured.

These 7 attacks were carried out in Ornach, Panjgur, Kalat, Noshki and Sibi and involved blockades on main highways, IED and armed attacks on occupying forces, during which agents were neutralized and check posts captured.

“These attacks were part of coordinated attacks under the Baloch Liberation Army’s ‘Operation Herof 2.0’ military exercise during which a total of 78 operations were carried out at 58 locations,” its spokesman Jeeyand Baloch said.

During the intervening night of May 10 & 11, BLA fighters maintained control of the highway at Ornach Cross in the Khuzdar area for over 2 hours, he said.

During the blockade, snap checks were carried out & 2 vehicles involved in looting Baloch national resources were targeted, he said.

Fighters also captured a Levies Force post and set it on fire, the spokesman said.

On the night of May 11, BLA freedom fighters targeted a post of occupying Pakistani army at Nokabad in Panjgur.

Fighters attacked the occupying army with automatic weapons, while rocket launchers and several shells using grenade launchers were fired at the enemy army, he said.

The attack lasted more than 25 minutes during which at least 2 occupying army personnel were eliminated and 5 were injured.

In another operation, freedom fighters seized cameras installed by occupying Pakistani army in the Paroom Jain area of Panjgur.

Freedom fighters also targeted occupying Pakistani army Bomb Disposal Squad personnel using a remote-controlled IED attack in the Garap area of Kalat while they were engaged in a clearance operation.

In the attack, 2 enemy personnel were eliminated, the spokesman said.

Freedom fighters neutralized 4 agents of Pakistani intelligence agencies in the Galangor area of Noshki.

These agents had been arrested by Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters in Ahmedwal area of Noshki during a blockade, he said.

During interrogation, these agents confessed that they were working as agents for the Pakistani army and its intelligence agencies in disguise, the spokesman said

Baloch Liberation Army freedom fighters targeted an occupying Pakistani army post at the railway station in Sibi with a hand grenade attacks.

Similarly, freedom fighters targeted an occupying Pakistani army post in the Mathri area of Kachi with an armed attack, as a result of which at least 3 enemy army personnel were injured.

These attacks are a continuation of BLA’s ongoing resistance strategy, “Operation Herof,” against the occupying state, Jeeyand Baloch said. (NVI)

Balochistan: 2 Pakistani soldiers killed in BLF attacks

Baloch Liberation Front (BLF). Representative pic

Quetta, May 13 (NVI) Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) today claimed to have killed more than 2 Pakistani soldiers in two separate attacks in the Kolwah and Jhao regions of Balochistan.

This morning, at around 7 AM (Pakistan time), BLF fighters carried out an operation in the Gazi Sodan area of Jhao, in Awaran district, its spokesman Major Gwahram Baloch said.

He said a group of security personnel assigned to guard a construction company were targeted using an anti-personnel landmine.

The mine had been planted in advance by BLF fighters at a known security position.

As the security personnel advanced toward their post, the device exploded, resulting in the instant death of 2 soldiers and serious injuries to two others, the spokesman said.

Earlier, yesterday at around 4 PM, BLF fighters launched a two-pronged assault on a Pakistani military outpost located at Shaho Batal in Kolwah, he said.

The attack inflicted casualties and material losses on the occupying forces, he said. (NVI)

Recent killing of Punjabi workers in Iran was orchestrated by ISI: BLF Chief

Allah Nazar Baloch, Chief of Baloch Liberation Front (BLF). File Photo

Quetta (Balochistan), May 13 (NVI) The recent killing of 8 Punjabi workers in Sistan-Baluchistan in Iran was orchestrated by Pakistan’s “illegal and criminal” intelligence agency ISI, the Chief of Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) Dr Allah Nazar Baloch has said in a rare video message.

He said these murders were carried out to tarnish the image of the Baloch national liberation movement even though Baloch fighters do not target ordinary Punjabis.

“We have captured their officers at the Colonel level… The evidence is clear. They (Army personnel) were ordered to kill their own people and blame the Baloch,” Allah Nazar said about the murders in Meharistan in Sistan-Baluchistan region in Iran.

The guerilla leader who has been leading a militant campaign for independence of Balochistan from Pakistan said, “Over the past two to three decades of our struggle, we have never targeted ordinary Punjabis… Our history, traditions, moral values, and our centuries-old struggle for national liberation do not permit us to harm innocent workers.”

BLF is one of the prominent militant groups who are fighting for liberation of Balochistan which is under illegal occupation of Pakistan since 1948.

“Our struggle has always been based on clear moral values,” Allah Nazar said.

He said ISI is targeting Baloch refugees not only in Iran and Afghanistan but also across Europe.

“We are the oppressed. We are the victims of ongoing injustice (perpetrated by the Pakistani State). And we have evidence — whether in Balochistan, Afghanistan, or Iran,” he said.

“We call on the international community to recognize and respond to Pakistan’s criminal actions—wherever Baloch refugees are being harmed. As everyone knows, the ISI is an illegal and criminal organization. We urge the United Nations to impose sanctions against it,” he said.

Dr. Allah Nazar also rejected Punjab’s repeated claims that the Baloch freedom movement is supported by India and Iran.

“Punjab (of Pakistan) repeatedly claims that India, Iran, and Afghanistan are aiding us — if only that were true,” the BLF chief commander said.

At the same time, he indicated that he expects support from these nations.

“As our neighboring countries, they have a moral obligation to support our cause. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: it is the ethical responsibility of Iran, Afghanistan, and India to stand with the Baloch nation,” he said.

He appealed to the broader international community — from the Middle East to the European Union, the United States, and all democratic nations — to recognize the illegitimacy of the Pakistani state and take action against its propaganda campaigns.

Addressing the Baloch youth directly, Dr. Allah Nazar urged them to rise to the challenge: “To all Baloch freedom-loving comrades, to every oppressed Baloch, and especially to the youth— I say this: each generation is stronger, more aware, and more educated than the last. I urge you—yes, pursue education—but also play an active role in the struggle for freedom. Take up arms and stand firm against this illegitimate state.” (NVI)

3 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter

File photo of an encounter site.

Srinagar, May 13 (NVI): Security forces today gunned down 3 terrorists, including a top commander of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, who were involved in a number of killings in the Kashmir valley over the past few years.

The terrorists — two locals and one possibly a Pakistani national — were killed in a gunfight in a forest in Kellar area of Shopian in South Kashmir this morning.

The two local terrorists were identified as Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar, both residents of Shopian.

Shahid had joined the LeT on March 8, 2023 and was involved in multiple attacks, including the April 8 firing at Danish Resort in which 2 German tourists and a driver were injured.

He was also involved in the killing of BJP Sarpanch in Heerpora in Shopian on May 18, 2024 and his role is suspected in the killing of a Territorial Army (TA) personnel in Kulgam on February 3 this year, a police official said.

Shahid was categorized as an ‘A’ Category terrorist, which means he was among the most wanted.

Adnan Shafi joined LeT on October 18 last year and was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer at Wachi, Shopian on the same day.

The identity of the third terrorist is being ascertained, the official added.

The gunfight took place after security forces cordoned the area following input about presence of terrorists there.  (NVI)

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