The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peace Jirga, held at the provincial assembly, has called on the federal government to consult the province in shaping Pakistan’s Afghan foreign policy. The jirga also decided that the provincial police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) will take the lead in ensuring internal security. Representatives from major political parties, including PTI, ANP, PPP, […]
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Seven terrorists killed in Bannu gunfight, police officer martyred
BANNU: A joint operation by the police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu’s Mamandkhel area on Thursday resulted in the deaths of seven terrorists and the martyrdom of one police officer. According to the District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu, the terrorists ambushed security forces, prompting a swift retaliatory response that neutralized all seven militants. […]
Punjab cabinet ratifies TLP Ban, approves major development projects
LAHORE – The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday officially ratified the ban on the proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over the meeting, approving the ratification following federal government action last month. The TLP was proscribed after violent clashes in Muridke left eight people, including a policeman, dead and over 1,600 injured. The […]
CTD officer martyred, two injured in Peshawar blast
PESHAWAR – An officer was martyred and two others injured in an explosion at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station in Peshawar on Sunday, which officials said resulted from a short circuit. According to police, a section of the building was damaged by the blast. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Saeed confirmed that […]
11 militants killed, 3 security personnel martyred in Balochistan operations
QUETTA: At least 11 militants were killed in separate operations carried out in Chagai and Sibi districts over the past 24 hours, while two police constables and a security official were martyred in Noshki and Kachhi, respectively, officials said on Wednesday. According to security officials, forces launched an intelligence-based operation in the mountainous region of […]
CTD Arrests Two ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ Terrorists in Hyderabad Operation
HYDERABAD: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh police arrested two absconding terrorists affiliated with the Indian proxy network “Fitna al-Hindustan” during an intelligence-based operation in Hyderabad’s Gulistan-e-Sarmast area, ARY News reported on Monday. The suspects, identified as Abdul Rahim Khoso and Ghulam Shabbir, were captured during a targeted raid conducted by CTD Hyderabad in the […]
Terrorist commander killed in Lakki Marwat operation
Security forces killed a wanted terrorist commander during an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday. Police identified the slain militant as Kifayatullah, who was allegedly involved in bombings and attacks on law enforcement. The operation was carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) based on a tip-off about a hideout in Nawar […]
CTD guns down three terrorists in Barkhan
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Barkhan, Balochistan, has killed three terrorists, belonging to a banned outfit. The CTD has also claimed to have recovered weapons from their possession. It is pertinent to mention here that the incidents of terrorism have risen in Balochistan in recent years, which has […]
10 terrorists killed in joint CTD and police operation in Mianwali
Punjab Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a joint operation in the Makarwal area of Mianwali on Sunday. During the raid, security forces killed over 10 terrorists linked to militant activities. Several others were reportedly injured in the exchange of fire. According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, the terrorists opened fire during the […]
CTD files challan in Johar Town blast case
LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday filed challan (charge sheet) of Johar Town blast case in an anti-terrorism court (ATC). The CTD declared the accused- alleged mastermind Samiul Haq and facilitators Aziz Akbar and Naveed Akhtar, guilty in the challan. The police had requested the court for awarding strict punishment to the accused as […]