Pakistan, July 5 -- In a significant counter-terrorism breakthrough, Punjab's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five suspected terrorists in Taunsa Sharif during a late-night intelligence-based operation on Saturday. The action foiled what officials called a "major terror attack" planned by a heavily armed group.

According to a CTD press release, the operation was carried out near the Tri-Border Village area-located at the intersection of Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-after credible intelligence reports warned of militant activity. When CTD teams approached the hideout, they came under heavy gunfire, forcing a retaliatory response that turned into a prolonged shootout.

Five terrorists were killed on the spot, while...