Soldier martyred, terrorist neutralised in Awaran operation.

Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan's Awaran district, killing a terrorist while apprehending another, according to the military's media wing on Wednesday.

Cache of arms, ammunition and communication equipment recovered from hideout in Awaran's Silak Kaur area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

"During intense exchange of fire with terrorists Havaldar Shoaib embraced martyrdom," the statement said.

On Sunday, a Pakistan Army soldier was martyred an exchange of fire with terrorists during an IBO in Awaran district.

'On receipt of intelligence information regarding presence of terrorists and their facilitators in Jatt Bazar near Awaran, Balochistan, security forces conducted search /clearance operation,' the ISPR had said in a statement.

In October, a possible terrorist activity was foiled...