Five suspected militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Attock district, authorities said on Tuesday. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched in the border area of Mankor, a remote locality in Jand tehsil, after security agencies received credible intelligence regarding the presence of […]
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CTD claims arrest of suspect supplying drone tech to TTP in Karachi
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), in a joint operation with a federal civilian intelligence agency, arrested a suspect in Karachi for allegedly supplying drone technology and electronic equipment to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for use in drone-based attacks, a CTD spokesperson said on Saturday. According to the CTD, the suspect is the brother of Talal […]
Sindh approves funds for water and infrastructure projects
The Sindh cabinet has approved additional funding for water supply, drainage and infrastructure projects, alongside new allocations aimed at strengthening security and improving public services across the province. Read More: Govt speeds up work to add 8 MAF water storage through mega dams The decisions were made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed […]
CTD arrests 21 terrorists, recovers 6.33kg explosives
The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested 21 terrorists linked to banned outfits and recovered explosives in province-wide intelligence-based operations, officials said on Saturday. According to a CTD spokesperson, 214 intelligence-based operations were conducted across various districts, during which 215 suspects were interrogated. The raids led to the arrest of 21 terrorists and recovery […]
CTD Bannu foils militant attack, detained ringleader killed in shootout
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu said on Sunday it had thwarted a militant attack, adding that a detained commander of a banned outfit was killed in an exchange of fire, according to a press release. The investigation team was transporting a “recently arrested, highly wanted terrorist commander, Osama alias Baghi”, to identify the […]
Six terrorists ‘killed in friendly fire’ during CTD operation
A major terror threat was averted near Chapri Dam in Mianwali as six terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched following credible intelligence regarding the presence of militants in the area. Upon being intercepted, the terrorists opened fire on […]
Six TTP linked militants killed in Pishin operation: CTD
QUETTA: Six proclaimed offenders affiliated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) — referred to locally as Fitna al Khawarij — were killed during an operation in Pishin, the Balochistan Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Tuesday. Read More: PM Shehbaz cites solid proof of Taliban-TTP link DIG Aitzaz Ahmed Goraya, head of the CTD, said the operation […]
CTD kills 10 terrorists in Pishin operation
At least 10 terrorists were killed and 10 security personnel were injured during a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) operation in Pishin district of Balochistan, officials said on Tuesday. Addressing a joint press conference, Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind and DIG CTD Balochistan Aetzaz Ahmed Goraya said the operation was carried out following intelligence reports about […]
ATC grants CTD remand of suspects in Karachi explosives case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi has remanded three suspects, allegedly linked to the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), into the custody of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in a case involving a large cache of explosives. The suspects were produced before the administrative judge at the Judicial Complex inside Karachi Central Prison. Read More: Indian […]
Four arrested in Islamabad suicide bombing case, investigation ongoing
Islamabad authorities arrested four members of Fitna-al-Khawarij linked to the Judicial Complex suicide attack on Friday. The arrests were made in a joint operation by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). Officials said the cell included the operational commander and his three accomplices. Investigators revealed that Sajidullah alias “Sheena”, the handler of […]