• Major Muiz, a senior officer of Pakistan Army’s elite Special Service Group (SSG), was killed by terrorists of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) near Sargoga, South Waziristan.

• The attack also claimed the life of Lance Naik Jibranullah, another army personnel.

• Major Muiz belonged to the 6th Commando Battalion and was originally from Chakwal, Pakistan.

• He gained notoriety during India-Pakistan tensions in 2019 when he claimed to have captured Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.

Context of the Operation and Casualties

• Both officers had reportedly reached the area on a mission based on “reliable intelligence.”

• The terrorists lying in ambush killed them upon arrival.

• The Pakistan Army reported killing 11 terrorists in a recent operation in the same region.

• The manner of Muiz’s death is seen as a significant blow to the Pakistan Army’s morale.

Official Reactions and Personal Details

• Former President Asif Ali Zardari and current Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed their condolences over the killing.

• Major Muiz is survived by his wife and two children.

Rising Terrorism Toll in Pakistan Military

• According to the South Asia Terrorism Portal, over 1200 Pakistani military personnel have been killed in terrorist attacks during 2024 and 2025 combined.

  • 754 killed in 2024.

  • 500 killed in 2025 so far.

• Terrorist groups such as Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Baloch Tiger Force (BTP), and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continue to aggressively target the Pakistani Army.