Pakistan Intelligence Arrest ISIS-K Spokesperson Sultan Aziz Azam

In a significant intelligence operation, Pakistan’s top intelligence agency has arrested Sultan Aziz Azam, the spokesperson for ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), dealing a major blow to the terror group. The arrest occurred on May 16, 2025, and has already disrupted the group’s media operations, as all activities related to their propaganda have been suspended following the capture.

Azam’s arrest is part of a series of high-profile detentions by Pakistani authorities targeting ISIS-K in recent months. The group, an affiliate of ISIS operating in Afghanistan and parts of Pakistan, has been involved in numerous violent activities and recruitment campaigns.

The Al-Azaim Foundation, of which Azam was a key figure, serves as a central organization for ISIS-K’s recruitment and propaganda efforts. As the official spokesperson, Azam played a crucial role in spreading the group’s narrative and calling for further attacks in the region.

Pakistan’s recent string of high-profile arrests signals a strong push by the authorities to dismantle ISIS-K’s operations within the country and curb the spread of its extremist ideology. The successful detention of a high-ranking member like Sultan Aziz Azam represents a key achievement in Pakistan’s ongoing counterterrorism efforts.