Pakistani Intelligence Delivers Major Blow to ISIS-K With Arrest of Key Spokesman as security agencies detained a senior militant figure. This development highlights a successful Pakistani intelligence operation against the Islamic State Khorasan Province. The arrest shows how Pakistan’s security forces’ action continues to disrupt extremist group operations.
Intelligence authorities in Pakistan arrested Sultan Aziz Azam on May 16, 2025, after careful surveillance. He served as the ISIS-K spokesman and led the group’s media strategy. The arrest of Sultan Aziz Azam damaged the ISIS-K media wing and weakened its influence. He also founded the Al Azaim Foundation media wing, which spread propaganda and handled recruitment.
Officials said this ISIS-K spokesman’s arrest case formed part of wider counter-terrorism operations in Pakistan. Security teams tracked digital activity linked to the terrorist recruitment network. As a result, several planned attacks were foiled before execution. The move disrupted ISIS-K’s propaganda machinery across online platforms.
A UN terrorism monitoring report praised Pakistan’s counter-terror strategy and recent actions. The United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team confirmed leadership losses. The report cited the ISKP leadership crackdown and arrests of key figures. Abu Yasir al-Turki was also detained, which weakened the ISIS-K organizational structure.
Authorities suspended Voice of Khorasan (VOK) after coordinated raids. These steps reduced funding flows and limited messaging reach. Analysts say militant leadership neutralized efforts often cause internal group collapse. Regional security threats also decline when command networks break.
Experts believe the Pakistani intelligence delivered a major blow to ISIS-K by cutting its leadership and media arms. Continued operations can further weaken the global jihadist network. Pakistan’s approach shows how focused intelligence work brings lasting security gains.
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Pakistani Intelligence Delivers Major Blow to ISIS-K with the arrest of a key spokesman, as a major counter-terrorism operation weakens ISKP.
