Seven alleged terrorists, including an important commander of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), were arrested in intelligence-based operations across Punjab.
The operations were conducted in various districts of the province, including Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, Pakpattan, and Sahiwal.
An influential commander of the TTP, Salman, was arrested in Bahawalpur.
Explosive material, weapons, and material for making suicide jackets were seized from the possession of the arrested men.
The authorities claimed the alleged terrorists were planning to target sensitive installations.
During the last week, 132 suspects were arrested and 46,467 were interrogated in 1,136 combing operations.