Six suspected militants were killed during a joint operation carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in Lower Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, authorities said on Wednesday. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation targeted individuals allegedly involved in the recent attack on the Badwan Bridge Police Checkpost, which took place on […]
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KP police to form Special Combat Unit against terrorists
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have announced the establishment of a Special Combat Unit (SCU), a newly structured strike force designed to carry out intelligence-based targeted operations against terrorists elements across the province. According to an official statement issued from the office of Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, the initiative has been approved by […]
Security forces kill 23 militants in KP operations
Pakistan’s security forces have killed 23 militants during a series of intelligence-based operations in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), according to the Inter-Services Public Relations. Read More: Security forces kill 13 militants in major KP intelligence operations The operations were carried out over the past 48 hours in North Waziristan, Spinwam and Bannu as part of Pakistan’s ongoing […]
UN panel warns of terror groups exploiting AI and crypto
Experts at a United Nations (UN) panel hosted by Pakistan have warned that terrorist organisations are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI), encrypted communication tools, and digital (crypto) currencies to expand their reach and evade detection, marking a major shift in the global security landscape. Read More: PSCA, UN launch campaign against gender-based violence The discussion took place […]
CTD arrests 36 suspects in Punjab operations
LAHORE – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has conducted 366 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Punjab over the past month, resulting in the arrest of 36 suspected militants, officials said on Saturday. Read More: Punjab CTD arrests 26 terrorists in intelligence operation According to a CTD spokesperson, the operations were carried out in multiple cities, including Lahore, Kasur, Jhelum, […]
CTD kills BLA commander in Karachi operation
Authorities in Karachi have confirmed that a terrorist killed during a counter-terrorism operation was a senior commander of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA). The operation, carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), took place in Shah Latif Town on February 17. Read More: Six terrorists neutralized in KP CTD operation According to a CTD spokesperson, a […]
Terrorism, Counter Terrorism and Post Terrorism
Pakistan’s recent cross-border strikes were driven by necessity. The situation had reached a point where Pakistan could no longer rely on restraint as a response to continuing attacks planned and launched from sanctuaries across the Afghan border. With repeated assaults targeting Pakistani civilians and security personnel, there was no practical option left but to act. […]
Eight militants killed in Quetta CTD operation
QUETTA — Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Wednesday reported that eight armed militants were killed during a security operation in the Darakhshan area of Quetta. According to a CTD statement, the fatalities occurred during an exchange of fire, and three CTD personnel sustained injuries in the operation. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the deceased, who […]
11 soldiers martyred in foiled Bajaur terrorist attack
RAWALPINDI – 11 Pakistani soldiers were martyred and 12 militants killed after a terrorist attack targeted a joint security forces check post in Bajaur on 16 February 2026, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed. Read More: Two military officers among 11 soldiers martyred in Orakzai According to the ISPR, the assailants, described as Indian-sponsored terrorists, attempted to […]
Khawaja Asif: Set aside politics, defeat terrorists
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday called for national unity against terrorism, urging political parties to set aside differences. He said defeating terrorism requires collective resolve and coordinated action. His remarks came amid heightened security concerns in the capital. Responding to questions about the Islamabad attack, Asif acknowledged that security breaches can occur. He […]