DG ISPR: Top-Wanted BLA and TTP Leaders Bashir Zeb and Noor Wali Mehsud Believed to Be in Afghanistan; Operations Begin

According to a breaking statement by the Pakistan Army's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) spokesperson, Bashir Zeb, the top leader of the BLA, and Noor Wali Mehsud, a leader of the TTP, are believed to be hiding in Afghanistan. He said that military operations have just begun and will continue until terrorism is eradicated, signaling a sustained counterterrorism campaign and a focus on cross-border security. The briefing describes these individuals as the highest-priority targets and indicates ongoing, intelligence-led pursuit with coordination among security partners. The announcement underscores Pakistan's commitment to counterterrorism and may have implications for regional security and Afghan-Pakistani security dynamics.