• ISPR says IBO conducted in Quetta, Kech districts.
• Adds operation part of Azm-e-Istehkam campaign.
• President, PM pay tribute to security forces.

At least eighteen India-backed terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in two separate operations in Balochistan, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that an intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted in the general area of Chiltan Mountains, Quetta district, on the reported presence of terrorists.

“During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location, and after an intense fire exchange, fourteen India-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell,” it added.

In another IBO conducted in the general area of Buleda, Kech district, a terrorist hideout was busted and four terrorists were successfully neutralised, the ISPR said.

It said weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from slain terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities.

The military said sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other Indian sponsored terrorists found in the area.

It further said that the relentless counter terrorism campaign under vision “Azm-e-Istehkam” by the security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan will continue at full pace to wipe out the menace of foreign-sponsored and supported terrorism from the country.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tribute to security forces for eliminating 18 terrorists of Indian proxy Fitna al-Hindustan in Balochistan, reaffirming Pakistan’s firm resolve under Azm-e-Istehkam to eradicate all foreign-sponsored terrorism.

Pakistan has been grappling with rising terror incidents, particularly in KP and Balochistan, since the Afghan Taliban regime took power in 2021.

The government has repeatedly urged the Taliban regime to rein in terrorist groups responsible for countless attacks in Pakistan.

However, the Taliban regime largely remained indifferent to Pakistan’s demands and provided refuge to multiple terrorist groups targeting security forces and civilians.

Instead of addressing Pakistan’s concerns about cross-border terrorism, the Taliban regime resorted to unprovoked firing along the border on October 12.

Pakistan Armed Forces retaliated swiftly, killing over 200 Taliban fighters and affiliated militants; however, as many as 23 Pakistani soldiers were martyred during the border clashes.

Security forces also conducted strikes inside Afghanistan, including in Kabul, destroying terrorists’ hideouts in the country.

Hostilities between forces of the two nations ceased after Pakistan accepted the Taliban regime’s request for a temporary ceasefire on October 17.

Delegations from the two countries later met for talks mediated by Qatar in Doha, where they agreed on a ceasefire agreement.

Turkiye then hosted the second round of talks in Istanbul, which began on October 25.

However, the talks ended inconclusively after four days over what Pakistani authorities described as the Taliban delegation’s “illogical” arguments, which they said were “detached from ground realities”.

Sting will be joining the Super Bowl!

The Every Breath You Take singer has been added to the lineup of musicians and is set to headline a Super Bowl-branded concert at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on February 6.

The NFL’s hospitality provider, on location, announced the news, noting that the show will be part of the Super Bowl LX Studio 60 event, “a weekend of unforgettable music entertainment at one of San Francisco’s most iconic venues.”

A second night of festivities will take place on February 7 with the additional performers yet to be announced.

The concert will take place two days before the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where Bad Bunny is set to perform the halftime show.

This announcement comes amid controversy surrounding rapper/singer Bad Bunny’s engagement for the flagship US sporting event.

Several conservative political figures, including President Donald Trump, have spoken out against the decision of hiring the Puerto Rican singer for the event.

Bad Bunny has previously said he will not tour the US mainland over concerns his concerts could be targeted by federal immigration authorities.

It is also pertinent to mention that amid the controversy and his commitment to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime show, Bad Bunny was named the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century at the 2025 Latin Billboard Music Awards.

Meghan Markle is said to be “carefully” planning her next career move.

Amid the uncertainty of the Duchess of Sussex’s future with Netflix, she has subtly dropped hints of her next chapter, via Radaronline.com.

As the 44-year-old mom recently took to her Instagram account to share rare behind-the-scenes glimpses of the second season of her lifestyle show, also featuring Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, royal sources believe she is giving a nod to her former lifestyle blog, The Tig.

“Meghan’s been carefully considering her next step. She knows the latest season didn’t reach the same success as the first, and she’s reflecting on what direction to take,” a source close to Meghan told the outlet.

“The Tig was something deeply personal to her – it showcased her creativity and gave her a real bond with her audience. She’s been longing to reconnect with that side of herself,” the insider added.

This came after the second season of Meghan’s series With Love, Meghan did not make it to the streamer’s Top 10 list, while the first season reached 2.6 million views and hit 12.6 million hours during its first week of release.

A second source claimed, “The series didn’t pull in the figures Netflix was hoping for, and that created some strain in the deal.

“Meghan holds herself to incredibly high standards – she wants her work to have substance, but she’s also very aware of public perception. She’s been taking her time to decide the smartest next move.”