A major-ranked officer was martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. The military identified the martyred officer as 36-year-old Major Adeel Zaman from Dera Ismail Khan. During the operation, security forces also killed five terrorists, added ISPR. On December 29, […]
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Four militants killed in North Waziristan camp attack
Four militants were killed after attacking a security forces’ camp in the Boya area of North Waziristan on Friday, officials said. The assailants reportedly managed to breach the camp perimeter and opened fire, prompting a swift response from security personnel. In the ensuing exchange, all four attackers were neutralised, while four security personnel sustained injuries. […]
Militants blow up girls’ school in Mir Ali
In another attack targeting educational institutions, a government school for girls in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali was destroyed by explosives, spreading fear and anxiety among students. Last week, unidentified militants blew up a government primary school in the same district, jeopardising the future of more than 600 school-going children. The latest incident occurred in Eppi […]
Pakistan calls on world to press Afghanistan to rein in militants
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the peaceful settlement of global disputes, while urging the international community to press the Afghan Taliban to honour their international obligations and curb terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. “Peaceful resolution of disputes is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign diplomacy. It is in the same […]
27 militants killed in multiple intelligence-based operations in KP
PESHAWAR: At least 27 militants were killed and several others wounded during security operations in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials and sources said on Wednesday. The operations targeted terrorist hideouts in Kurram, Bajaur, North Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Lakki Marwat, and Bannu districts. In Kurram district, an intelligence-based operation in Manato and Marzai areas […]
Khawaja Asif blames Afghan Taliban, India over terror attacks
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif hinted at potential operations in Afghanistan in response to recent terrorism incidents in Pakistan. Speaking on a private TV program, Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan will not ignore the rising wave of terrorism. He warned that if safe havens for terrorists in Afghanistan continue to exist, Pakistan will take strong […]
Shehbaz, Zardari condemn terror attacks, vow action against militants
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari met on Tuesday at the Presidency to discuss Pakistan’s security situation. The high-level meeting came after a series of terrorist attacks struck Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) earlier in the day. Both leaders strongly condemned the violence and pledged decisive action against those responsible. Earlier, a […]
Pakistan militants suffer heaviest losses in a decade during October
Militants in Pakistan faced their deadliest month in ten years in October as security forces intensified counter-terrorism operations across multiple regions, according to data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The report stated that 355 militants were killed last month, while 72 security personnel and 31 civilians, including a peace […]
Rocket attack hits Jaffar Express in Balochistan, passengers safe
A rocket attack targeted the Jaffar Express near the Notal area of Nasirabad district in Balochistan on Tuesday night. According to police, unidentified attackers fired multiple rockets at the train as it travelled from Quetta to Peshawar. The explosions occurred close to the railway track, but no damage or casualties were reported. Police said the […]
Grenade attack on police patrol injures 13 in Balochistan
A grenade attack targeted a police patrol vehicle in Dera Murad Jamali, Balochistan, on Tuesday. Police confirmed that 13 people, including two officers, were injured in the blast. The attack took place on the National Highway while police were on routine patrol duty. The attackers escaped soon after the explosion, prompting an immediate security response. […]