Quetta:Balochistan: At least 16 terrorists have been killed in separate operations conducted by security forces in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, as reported by security officials.

According to Namibia Press Agency, nine terrorists were killed during an attempted attack on a security forces' checkpost in the Mastung district. This confrontation also resulted in one soldier being injured. Authorities recovered heavy weapons, ammunition, and three motorcycles from the scene.

Security operations are set to continue until the threat is completely neutralized, according to the officials.

In a separate incident, Balochistan police reported that five terrorists were killed following an exchange of fire after they attempted to attack a police station in the Aghbarg area, located on the outskirts of Quetta. The attack took place in the early hours of Wednesday, and police personnel responded by returning fire.

Additionally, two terrorists were killed by security forces during an intelligence-based operation in Turbat.