Security forces have intensified their ongoing counterterrorism campaign in Balochistan, with officials saying nine more militants were killed during the latest phase of the joint Operation Shaaban, raising the overall number of militants killed in recent operations to 88. Read More: President Erdogan threatens ground operation into Syria According to security sources, the operation is being […]
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Operation Shaban kills 13 more militants, toll reaches 39
Pakistani security forces have killed 13 more suspected militants during Operation Shaban, raising the total number of militants killed in the operation to 39, according to security sources. The operation was launched following the attack on the Mangi Dam Police Station in Balochistan. Authorities said the offensive remains focused on clearing militant hideouts in the […]
Two FC men, cop martyred in Bannu, Darra Adamkhel attacks
Two personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) were martyred in a firing incident at Darra Adamkhel here on Saturday. According to sources, unidentified assailants opened fire on a security check post in Tor Chappar area. Two personnel of FC were martyred in the incident. Security forces have cordoned off the area after the firing and launched […]
Punjab provides Rs 10bn worth of modern equipment to FC Balochistan
The Punjab government has provided Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan with modern safety and security equipment worth Rs10 billion to strengthen its counterterrorism capacity. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the FC Headquarters in Quetta and addressed a special ceremony, where she conveyed her salutations – on behalf of herself and the people of Punjab […]
FC officer, cop martyred in separate attacks in North and South Waziristan
An officer from the Frontier Corps (FC) intelligence wing was martyred in a brazen targeted killing in the tehsil headquarters of Miranshah in North Waziristan on Sunday, amid a surge in such incidents that have intensified concerns about deteriorating security in the region. According to police officials, the martyred FC officer, identified as Nooruddin, was […]
FC praised for role in restoring peace in Balochistan
QUETTA: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Friday lauded the Frontier Corps Balochistan (North) for its contribution to improving the security situation in the province. Read More: FC soldier martyred in suicide attack in Kalat During a visit to the FC Balochistan (North) headquarters, the two leaders observed a passing-out […]
Woman suicide bomber targets FC headquarters in Nokundi
QUETTA: The Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Nokundi, a town in Balochistan’s Chagai district, came under a deadly attack on Sunday night, which officials confirmed on Monday was carried out by a woman suicide bomber. Read More: Naqvi visits FC headquarters, lauds forces for thwarting suicide attack According to security officials, the attack unfolded at around […]
FC compound in Nokkundi attacked; three terrorists killed
Security forces killed three terrorists on Sunday in retaliatory action after one of the attackers blew himself up at the main gate of the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Balochistan’s Nokkundi, according to a statement issued by the spokesperson for FC Balochistan South. The statement said terrorists from Fitna-al-Khawarij “attempted the attack” and an operation […]
Interior minister vows action against terrorists
ISLAMABAD – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Cadet College Wana on Saturday to meet with Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel who successfully thwarted a recent terrorist attack. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by IG Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa South, Major General Mehr Omar Khan. Read More: Interior minister: No talks with Cadet […]
FC arrests ‘Afghan suicide bomber’ during raid in South Waziristan
The Frontier Corps (FC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carried out an operation in South Waziristan, arresting a suspected Afghan suicide bomber, security sources told on Sunday. This arrest was made amid border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the neighbours engaged in deadly clashes for days that killed dozens and wounded hundreds before agreeing to a ceasefire. […]