PAF Masroor Airbase attack thwarted

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PAF Masroor Airbase attack thwarted​

According to officials, complex plan was masterminded by commander of Afghanistan-based terror group​

By Ansar Abbasi
April 11, 2025

Pakistan Army commandos depart in their vehicles in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on September 13, 2021. — AFP

In a significant breakthrough, one of the leading intelligence agencies has thwarted a major terror plot aimed at launching a deadly assault on the strategically vital PAF Masroor Airbase in Karachi, sources from the intelligence community revealed.

According to officials, the complex plan was masterminded by a commander of the Afghanistan-based terror group Fitna al-Khawarij (FAK), who leads the group’s notorious suicide squad. The plot involved nine heavily trained terrorists -- five of whom were Afghan nationals -- led by a high-profile FAK commander already wanted in multiple terrorism cases.

The terrorists, who had recently infiltrated Pakistan from Afghanistan, intended to breach the airbase through a pre-identified point, seize control of the facility, destroy aircraft and infrastructure, and hold the base for as long as possible. Their goal was to inflict maximum damage and engage in a prolonged gunbattle until death.

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The operation was reportedly under direct supervision of FAK’s top leadership based in Afghanistan and involved nearly thirteen months of planning. The terrorists had taken up accommodation near the airbase and conducted extensive reconnaissance of the area.

However, the intelligence agency had been closely monitoring their movements. When the attackers were about to initiate the final phase of their plot, the agency launched a swift, covert, and coordinated operation, arresting the suspects from various locations across the country.

The agency’s action not only protected the strategic airbase but also crippled a key FAK terror network involved in several previous attacks — including the November 2024 assault on Chinese engineers at Liberty Textile Mills in Karachi’s SITE area. The same FAK commander captured in the current operation is believed to have masterminded that attack before fleeing to Afghanistan.

Authorities describe him as an IED expert, trained in Afghanistan and a former militant alongside the Afghan Taliban during their conflict with Nato and ISAF forces.

Preliminary investigations suggest the involvement of hostile intelligence agencies, which are allegedly funding and equipping terrorist elements in an attempt to destabilise Pakistan. Officials pointed to a similar terror plot foiled last October, in which FAK and the hostile agencies had conspired to sabotage a major international event in Islamabad.

Despite such threats, Pakistan’s armed forces, intelligence services, and law enforcement agencies remain steadfast in their mission to protect the nation. Officials reaffirmed their commitment to rooting out terrorism in all its forms and safeguarding national security through coordinated, relentless vigilance.

PAF Masroor Airbase attack thwarted

ISLAMABAD: In a significant breakthrough, one of the leading intelligence agencies has thwarted a major terror plot aimed at launching a deadly assault on the strategically vital PAF Masroor Airbase...

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This is exactly how these harami central asian uzbeki attacked our PNS Mehran base and caused huge damage and killed dozens of our security forces.

Look, we need to get out of this ilusion of central asia as our some sort of chutiya savior........this is nonsense.

Central asian harami bastard Al-Qaeda/ Daeshi will kill us in two minutes if they can.

Don't be isstoopid Pakistanis here guys........get real........

 

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Major plot to attack PAF Masroor base in Karachi foiled

The country's leading intelligence agency has foiled a major terrorist plot aimed at carrying out a dangerous attack on the strategically important Masroor Air Base in Karachi.

The mastermind of this plan is a commander of the Afghanistan-based terrorist group Fitna al-Khawarij, who leads the group's dangerous suicide bombers.

The plot involved 9 highly trained terrorists, 5 of whom were Afghan nationals, led by a high-profile commander of Fitna al-Kharij, who is already wanted in several terrorism cases. These terrorists had recently infiltrated into Pakistan from Afghanistan.

They planned to infiltrate an airbase at a designated location, capture it, destroy the aircraft and infrastructure, and hold the airbase for as long as possible. Their goal was to inflict maximum damage and engage in a prolonged gunfight to the death.

The operation was allegedly carried out under the direct supervision of the top leadership of Fitna al-Kharij, based in Afghanistan, and involved approximately 13 months of planning.

The terrorists had taken up residence near the airbase and conducted extensive reconnaissance of the area.

However, the intelligence agency was keeping a close watch on their movements. As the attackers were about to launch the final phase of their plot, the agency launched a swift, covert and coordinated operation across the country, arresting suspects from various locations.

The agency not only secured the strategically important airbase but also destroyed a key terrorist network of Fitna al-Kharij, involved in several previous attacks (including the attack on Chinese engineers at the Liberty Textile Mill in Karachi's SITE area in November 2024).

The same Fitna al-Kharijite commander captured in the current operation is believed to have also masterminded the attack in the Karachi site before fleeing to Afghanistan.

Authorities believe the mastermind is an improvised explosive device (IED) expert who trained in Afghanistan and fought alongside the Afghan Taliban during the conflict with NATO and coalition forces.

Initial investigations indicate the involvement of hostile intelligence agencies in the incident, which are allegedly providing financial support and equipment to terrorist elements in an attempt to destabilize Pakistan.

Officials pointed to a similar failed terror plot last October, in which Fitna al-Kharij and enemy agencies conspired to sabotage a major international event in Islamabad.

Despite these threats, Pakistan's armed forces, intelligence agencies, and law enforcement agencies remain steadfast in their mission to protect the nation.

The authorities have reiterated their commitment to rooting out terrorism in all its forms and protecting national security through coordinated, continuous vigilance.

 

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Anybody been to Masroor base will notice a small town (basti) right adjacent.......perfect place for these terrorists to hide.