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Pakistani forces kill 5 militants and free 23 hostages in operation

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What happened

Pakistani security forces have killed five militants in a shootout and freed 23 hostages in the country's southwest…

Key facts

  • Pakistani security forces have killed five militants in a shootout and freed 23 hostages in the country's southwest…
  • Reported by ABC News and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 07:58:25 UTC.

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