--- title: "Security forces kill suspected militants in Karachi operations" description: "Most outlets reported the killing of suspected militants in Karachi by security forces, with a focus on the involvement of the Sindh Rangers and CTD. Several highlighted the militants’ affiliations with groups like Fitna al-Khawarij or TTP, while others described them as \"highly wanted.\" A few also noted the operations were intelligence-based or resulted from an exchange of fire. Excerpts varied slightly in emphasis, with some outlets leading with group affiliations and others with the militant’s criminal status." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8227-two-fitna-al-khawarij-killed-in-joint-rangers-ctd-operations site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Security forces kill suspected militants in Karachi operations pakistan · updated 14 Sep 2026, 8:51 AM PKT · 13–14 Sep 2026 · 9 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 9 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that security forces, including the Sindh Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), killed suspected militants in Karachi. The coverage largely focused on the number of militants killed and their affiliations, with some outlets noting the militants were linked to Fitna al-Khawarij or TTP, while others described them as "highly wanted" for attacks on security forces. A few also mentioned the operations were intelligence-based and occurred during an exchange of fire. The framing was generally consistent, with minor variations in the emphasis on group affiliations and operational details. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Sep 2026 — Rangers, CTD kill ‘wanted terrorist’ in Karachi's Shershah (1 outlet) - **Dawn** — [Rangers, CTD kill ‘wanted terrorist’ in Karachi's Shershah](https://www.dawn.com/news/2029745/rangers-ctd-kill-wanted-terrorist-in-karachis-shershah) · 14 Sep 2026, 8:51 AM PKT > KARACHI: Law enforcement agencies claimed to have killed a “wanted terrorist” in an alleged encounter in Shershah, officials said on Sunday. According to a Sindh Rangers spokesperson, acting on a tip-off, the paramilitary force and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) jointly carried out an operation in Gulbai and killed Zia Rehman alias Qari Saifullah, who was affiliated with the outlawed Fi... ### 13 Sep 2026 — Security forces kill suspected militants in Karachi operations (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the killing of suspected militants in Karachi by security forces, with a focus on the involvement of the Sindh Rangers and CTD. Several highlighted the militants’ affiliations with groups like Fitna al-Khawarij or TTP, while others described them as "highly wanted." A few also noted the operations were intelligence-based or resulted from an exchange of fire. Excerpts varied slightly in emphasis, with some outlets leading with group affiliations and others with the militant’s criminal status. - **Daily Times** — [Sindh Rangers, CTD kill wanted TTP-linked terrorist in Karachi](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1552511/sindh-rangers-ctd-kill-wanted-ttp-linked-terrorist-in-karachi/) · 13 Sep 2026, 11:53 PM PKT > A highly wanted terrorist affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij was killed in an exchange of fire during a joint operation by Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh in Karachi, the Sindh Rangers spokesperson said on Sunday. Fitna al-Khawarij is the state-designated term for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. According to the Sindh Rangers spokesperson, […] - **Minute Mirror** — [Rangers, CTD kill wanted terrorist in Karachi](https://minutemirror.com.pk/rangers-ctd-kill-wanted-terrorist-in-karachi-629454/) · 13 Sep 2026, 7:00 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > A wanted militant linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed during a joint intelligence- - **ARY News (English)** — [Two Fitna al-Khawarij killed in joint Rangers, CTD operations in Karachi](https://arynews.tv/fitna-al-khawarij-killed-in-joint-rangers-ctd-operations-in-karachi) · 13 Sep 2026, 12:53 PM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing > Read about the recent operations against Fitna al-Khawarij operatives in Karachi, resulting in the deaths of two militants. - **Business Recorder** — [Security forces kill highly wanted terrorist in Karachi operation](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439276/security-forces-kill-highly-wanted-terrorist-in-karachi-operation) · 13 Sep 2026, 11:59 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Pakistan Rangers and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed a highly wanted terrorist during a joint intelligence-based operation in Karachi, Aaj News reported Sunday, citing officials. The operation was conducted in the Gulbai Sher Shah area following intelligence about the presence of terrorists, a Rangers spokesperson was quoted as saying. An exchange of fire took place between securi... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Wanted Fitna Al Khawarij militant killed in Karachi operation](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330472114/wanted-fitna-al-khawarij-militant-killed-in-karachi-operation) · 13 Sep 2026, 10:56 AM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > A wanted militant affiliated with Fitna Al Khawarij was killed in a joint operation by Rangers and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Karachi’s Gulbai-Shershah area during an exchange of fire, officials said on Sunday. The militant was identified as Ziaur Rehman, alias Qari Saifullah, a Rangers spokesperson said. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain militant, the spokespe... - **24 News HD** — [Rangers and CTD strike militants in separate Karachi encounters](https://www.24newshd.tv/13-Sep-2026/rangers-ctd-strike-militants-separate-karachi-encounters) · 13 Sep 2026, 9:31 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Two suspected militants have been killed in separate joint operations involving Karachi's Counter Terrorism Department and other security agencies, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Sunday. - **The Express Tribune** — [Sindh Rangers, CTD kill wanted TTP-linked terrorist in Karachi](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629050/sindh-rangers-ctd-kill-wanted-ttp-linked-terrorist-in-karachi) · 13 Sep 2026, 9:23 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Rangers spokesperson says he was highly wanted for his involvement in attacks on army, Frontier Corps camps - **Dunya News** — [Two suspected terrorists killed in Karachi operations](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/972651-two-suspected-terrorists-killed-in-karachi-operations) · 13 Sep 2026, 7:13 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Two suspected terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan were killed in separate operations conducted by CTD) Sindh Rangers ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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