RAWALPINDI - A Pakistani soldier was martyred on Saturday during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted on Balochistan Liberation Army's (BLA) hideouts in Kabu area of Mastung, Balochistan, according to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
During the exchange of fire, one terrorist was also killed and two were injured, the ISPR statement said, adding that a large quantity of arms and ammunition were also recovered.
The military's media wing said that another IBO was conducted in Shararah Algad, North Wazirstan Agency as part of the ongoing nationwide Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, leading to the recovery of more heavy weaponry.
Huge quantity of arms and ammunition recovered in an another Intelligence-based Operation (IBO) in Shararah Algad, North Wazirstan Agency.–ISPR
The seized arms included sub-machine guns, rocket launchers, self-propelled guns, mortars, light machine guns, pistols, rifles, grenades, and a huge quantity of various calibre ammunition and accessories of various weapons, the ISPR statement added.
In August 2017, the army had announced an increase in its IBOs in Balochistan targeting BLA hideouts. Since then there has been a marked reduction in attacks on security forces.
Pakistani rupee rate against US Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal - Check 20 April forex rates
Pakistani currency remains marginally same against US Dollar and other currencies on April 20, 2024. US dollar was being quoted at 277.5 for buying and 280.5 for selling.
Euro comes down to 293 for buying and 296 for selling while British Pound stands at 342.25 for buying, and 345.65 for selling.
UAE Dirham AED was at 75.25 and Saudi Riyal's new rates was at 73.30.
Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan - 20 April 2024
Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM)
