Intelligence and law enforcement agencies have uncovered a large quantity of urea fertiliser, which is used to make bombs, along with more than 2,000 kilograms of highly destructive explosive material in a foiled terror plot in Karachi. Urea fertiliser has been used in the past to make bombs, with major evidence of this emerging during […]
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Karachi CTD foils major terrorist plot, recovers 2,000kg of explosives
After a highly complex and professional intelligence operation spanning several weeks, a major success was achieved. On the basis of verified intelligence, the premier intelligence agency carried out timely and decisive action as a result of its tireless efforts. More than 2,000 kilograms of highly destructive explosive material was recovered during the operation. A significant […]
Armed gang loots banks in Panjgur, two killed in gun battle
GWADAR: An armed gang loot millions of rupees from three private bank in Panjgur on Monday, while police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel foiled two additional bank robberies after a heavy gun battle. During the confrontation, a CTD official and a civilian were killed, and three police officers were injured. Read More: Robbers deprive bank of Rs […]
Two blasts target police, CTD vehicles in Quetta
QUETTA – No casualties were reported after two separate blasts targeted a police checkpoint and a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) vehicle on Qambrani Road in Quetta. Police said the first explosion occurred when unknown motorcyclists hurled a grenade at a police post in the area. Read More: Twin blasts target Rangers in Larkana; one martyred Shortly after, a […]
Militant jailed, youth kidnapped, and drugs seized in Sahiwal
SAHIWAL – An anti-terrorism court on Friday sentenced a militant of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to 31 years in prison. Ashiqullah Mahsood, a resident of Ladha Shaktoai in South Waziristan, was arrested by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials from village 87/9-L of Sahiwal on July 24. Read More: IS-aligned militant jailed over plot to bomb Indonesian […]
Pakistani Forces Kill 22 India-Backed Militants in Bannu Operation
Security forces carried out a Bannu terrorist operation on November 24. They killed 22 militants from the India-backed group . Troops acted on intelligence reports and engaged the terrorists at their hideout. After a fierce firefight, all 22 militants were killed. A sanitization operation is ongoing to remove any remaining threats. The operation is part […]
17 TTP terrorists, including commanders, killed in Bannu operations
BANNU: At least 17 terrorists, including three high-profile Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commanders, were killed in coordinated operations by police, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and security forces across Bannu division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said Saturday. The operations were launched following a deadly attack on the Howaid Peace Committee office on Friday that left seven people […]
Police, CTD strike successfully; five terrorists killed in Bannu-Lakki Marwat
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five terrorists in a joint operation in Bannu and Lakki Marwat. The operation targeted militants of Fitna-e-Khawarij in the border areas of Takhti Khel and Hovid. All police personnel remained safe during the exchange of fire. The operation was led by DIG Bannu, Sajad Khan, […]
CTD operations kill four terrorists
KOHAT: Four terrorists were killed in separate operations conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Kohat and Karak districts, officials said on Friday, as law enforcement intensified actions against militant groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In Kohat’s Bazid Khel village, three militants — identified as Muhammad Qasim, Shahid, and Sahir alias Pata of the Saad […]
Islamabad suicide bomber’s ride-hailing driver detained by police
ISLAMABAD: Investigators on Wednesday detained a bike rider from an online ride-hailing service who had dropped off the suicide bomber outside the judicial complex in Islamabad, police said. The arrest comes as authorities continue probing the attack that killed 12 people and injured 36 others on Tuesday. A police official stated that the bomber had […]