ISLAMABAD – Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, is addressing a press conference on Tuesday to provide an update on Pakistan’s counter-terrorism operations over the past year.
DG ISPR Press Conference
At start, the military’s spokesperson emphasized that the briefing was focused exclusively on counter-terrorism, describing terrorism as the “most serious threat” currently facing the country.
Lieutenant General Chaudhry referred to 2025 as a “landmark and pivotal year” in Pakistan’s fight against terrorism, highlighting the progress made in strengthening national security and tackling extremist threats.
Sharing insights in key presser, ISPR chief said over 75 thousand counter terrorism operations were conducted while over 1200 security personnel embraced martyrdom in 2025. More than 50,000 operations were conducted in Balochistan alone while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bordering Afghanistan.
He said KP bore the brunt of most terror attacks last year. 2597 hardcore militants were gunned down during these counter terrorism measures.
India’s humiliation in May Clashes
India has still not come to terms with the humiliation it faced during Operation Haq, which left the country “with a black mark on its face.” He warned that after this operation, India would fuel terrorism along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, culminating in October 2025 attacks where terrorists struck hard, wiping out dozens of Afghan posts within hours.
“The so-called Operation Sandor by India targeted women and children. Who is India to harm our citizens? No one has ever given them that right. The sting of Operation Sandor is still fresh on India’s face,” he said.
Lt. Gen. Chaudhry stressed that Pakistan’s military operations in Afghanistan targeted the TTP, not the TTA, and that Pakistan possesses full evidence of terrorist identities, their locations, and their shelters. Reviewing the major incidents, he said 10 large-scale attacks stood out where terrorists attacked civilians and soft targets, all carried out by Afghan operatives.
He revealed a worrying trend: “Rogue mosques are being used as bases to operate armed quadcopters for terrorism. Foreign elements have begun using these armed drones from mosques, public places, and even homes. Surveillance drones are also being deployed by these elements. Terrorists are even using children and women as human shields.”
Addressing the national audience, he said: “A narrative is spread that Pakistan Army is using drones, and that India is supporting terrorists. The truth is that this is a fight of the entire nation, a fight for every child. If we do not eliminate the cancer of terrorism now, tomorrow attacks could happen in your schools, offices, and streets.”
He clarified that Pakistan Army only targets terrorists and their facilitators, and will not allow rogue elements to harm civilians or infrastructure.
This statement highlights the ongoing threat posed by terrorism in the region and underscores Pakistan’s stance that its military operations are precise, lawful, and defensive, while rogue actors exploit civilian spaces to spread terror.
