6 personnel martyred in Balochistan Customs House attack, 21 terrorists killed across province: ISPR

Moreover, fleeing terrorists were also engaged by the security forces, inflicting further casualties," it said. Read:49 terrorists killed in Balochistan, K-P IBOs.

The ISPR described the attack on the Customs House as a manifestation of a “terror-crime nexus”, adding that it was "orchestrated to prevent customs officials from performing their lawful duties and thereby facilitate the continuation of criminal activities in the area". It said six personnel, including two officers and a Customs Department official, were martyred during the exchange of fire.

In a separate incident, the ISPR said 11 terrorists belonging to. Fitna al-Hindustanwere killed on August 31 after they attempted to establish an illegal checkpoint along the N-40 Quetta-Taftan Highway to extort money from commuters.

"Security Forces responded immediately and, after an intense fire exchange, killed eleven terrorists on the spot.

A large quantity of weapons, ammunition and explosives was also recovered from the terrorists," it added.سکیورٹی فورسز کے بلوچستان کے مختلف علاقوں میں فتنہ الخوارج اور فتنہ الہندوستان کے خلاف کامیاب آپریشنز۔21 دہشت گرد جہنم واصل۔نوکچہ، چاغی، زیارت، پشین میں آپریشنز کیے گئے۔سکیورٹی فورسز نے کوئٹہ تفتان ہائی وے پر غیر قانونی چوکی قائم کرکے مسافروں کی نقل و حمل میں خلل ڈالنے کی کوشش…pic.twitter.com/EYvojs53tR— PTV News (@PTVNews.

Official)September 1, 2026The ISPR said sanitisation operations were underway in the surrounding areas to clear any remaining terrorists and ensure the security of local residents and vital national highways, adding that the counterterrorism campaign under the government-approved “Azm-e-Istehkam” framework would continue with full resolve.

“Security forces and law enforcement agencies remain committed to eliminating the menace of foreign-sponsored and foreign-supported terrorism from the country,” the statement said. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif commended the security forces for the operations.

President Zardari appreciated the professionalism and operational capabilities of the security forces in effectively targeting terrorists belonging to. Fitna al-Hindustanand. Fitna al-Khwarij.

He observed that by laying down their lives in the line of duty, the martyrs set a great example of defending the motherland.

The president and the prime minister also expressed grief over the martyrdom of the six personnel.صدرِ مملکت آصف علی زرداری کا بلوچستان کے علاقوں چاغی اور پشین میں 21 دہشت گردوں کو جہنم واصل کرنے پر سیکیورٹی فورسز کو خراجِ تحسین۔صدر زرداری کا کسٹمز ہاؤس پر دہشت گردوں کا حملہ ناکام بنانے اور کوئٹہ-تفتان ہائی وے پر دہشت گردوں کی جانب سے غیر قانونی چیک پوسٹ قائم کرکے مسافروں…— The President of Pakistan (@Pres. OfPakistan)September 1, 2026The prime minister said they shared the grief of the bereaved families, the PM Office Media Wing said in a press release., PM Shehbaz said that the sacrifices against terrorism would not go in vain.

The prime minister also reaffirmed that the government was committed to eliminating terrorism of all kinds, completely, from the country.وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے بلوچستان میں نوکچہ، چاغی، زیارت کراس اور پشین میں مختلف آپریشنز میں فتنہ الخوارج اور فتنہ الہندوستان کے 21 دہشت گردوں کو ہلاک کرنے پر سیکیورٹی فورسز کو خراجِ تحسین پیش کیا ہے۔انہوں نے کسٹمز ہاؤس پر دہشت گرد حملے میں کسٹمز کے 2 افسران اور ایک اہلکار…pic.twitter.com/r4chaeMRcN— PTV News (@PTVNews.

Official)September 1, 2026The federal government last year officiallydesignatedall terrorist groups operating in Balochistan as 'Fitna al-Hindustan', accusing India of sponsoring aproxy warthrough these outfits. Fitna al-Khawarijis the state-designated term for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).