Militant attack kills 10 security personnel in northwest Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Militant attack kills 10 security personnel in northwest Pakistan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 10 Pakistan frontier police personnel were killed in an intense shootout in a militant attack in northwest Pakistan, authorities said on Friday. The attack, which took place near a security outpost in Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province overnight on Thursday, also wounded other security forces, local police official Abdul Rauf said. Qureshi, regarded as a senior commander by the TTP, was among the nine killed in an intelligence-based operation, which also killed two suicide bombers in the Bajaur district bordering Afghanistan, Pakistan’s military said on Thursday. The Pakistan military’s security forces shot and killed a total of 19 insurgents within 24 hours in two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur and Mianwali city in eastern Punjab.

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8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack
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2 days, 19 hours ago

8 security personnel among 9 killed in Chhattisgarh IED attack

Hindustan Times  

Eight security personnel and a civilian driver were killed on Monday when their vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device while returning from an operation in Chhattisgarh’s Left-wing insurgency-hit Bijapur district, police said. Bastar range inspector general of police Sunderaj P said that the incident occurred around 2:15pm near Ambeli village. “The victims, members of the District Reserve …

India condemns Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan
2 days, 20 hours ago

India condemns Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

India on Monday condemned Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan that killed dozens of civilians, saying Islamabad often sought to blame neighbouring countries for its “own internal failures”. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian side has noted media reports about the air strikes on Afghan civilians, including women and children, in which “several precious lives have been lost”. …

MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan civilians, slams Islamabad's 'old practice of blaming neighbours'
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3 days, 6 hours ago

MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan civilians, slams Islamabad's 'old practice of blaming neighbours'

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday condemned Pakistan for its air strikes on Afghan civilians, which included women and children. According to the Afghan officials, at least 46 people, including women and children, were killed and several others injured in airstrikes by Pakistani fighter jets on parts of the Barmal district in Paktika province on Tuesday night that also …

Blast in southwestern Pakistan kills 1 person and wounds 35
4 days, 14 hours ago

Blast in southwestern Pakistan kills 1 person and wounds 35

Associated Press  

QUETTA, Pakistan — A blast from an improvised explosive device killed one person and wounded 35 others on Saturday in Pakistan’s southwestern city of Turbat, a police official said. A separatist group called the Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the blast, but gave higher casualty figures. Also Saturday, in the country’s northwest, gunmen opened fire on government vehicles carrying …

Pakistan PM's 'crush Taliban' message amid border tensions with Afghanistan
6 days, 6 hours ago

Pakistan PM's 'crush Taliban' message amid border tensions with Afghanistan

India Today  

In a resolute address to the Special Investment Facilitation Council's apex committee in Islamabad, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave a stern warning to the Taliban, declaring that the militant group must be "crushed" to ensure the nation's progress. "The Taliban has resurfaced, and we cannot move forward without crushing this menace," Sharif said, acknowledging the mounting toll of terrorism …

Pakistani security forces suffer deadliest year for a decade while fighting insurgency, report finds
1 week, 2 days ago

Pakistani security forces suffer deadliest year for a decade while fighting insurgency, report finds

Associated Press  

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani security forces in 2024 suffered the highest casualties in nearly a decade while battling insurgency, an Islamabad-based research group said. The Center for Research and Security Studies said in its report Tuesday that this year was the deadliest for Pakistani security forces in 9 years. “On average, nearly seven lives were lost daily,” according to the …

At least 10 Taliban fighters killed in Kabul ministry attack as tensions with Pakistan escalate
1 week, 3 days ago

At least 10 Taliban fighters killed in Kabul ministry attack as tensions with Pakistan escalate

The Independent  

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J-K: 75 terrorists, mostly from Pakistan, killed this year, local recruitment nosedives, say Army officials
1 week, 4 days ago

J-K: 75 terrorists, mostly from Pakistan, killed this year, local recruitment nosedives, say Army officials

India TV News  

Pakistan continues to harbour terrorists and use them against India as 60 per cent of the terrorists killed in encounters in Jammu and Kashmir were Pakistanis, Army officials said. The Army officials said that in the encounters, and operations, the security forces have neutralised as many as 75 terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the activities of the Pakistani terrorists …

75 terrorists killed in J&K so far this year, majority from Pakistan: Army
1 week, 4 days ago

75 terrorists killed in J&K so far this year, majority from Pakistan: Army

India Today  

Security forces have killed a total of 75 terrorists so far this year in Jammu and Kashmir. Available data reveals that most of the 42 non-local terrorists killed were in five districts of the Jammu region—Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Doda, and Rajouri. Among the nine districts of Jammu and Kashmir where the presence of foreign terrorists was observed, Baramulla recorded the …

Pakistan soldier killed in border clash with Afghan forces: security source
1 week, 4 days ago

Pakistan soldier killed in border clash with Afghan forces: security source

Hindustan Times  

A Pakistani paramilitary soldier was killed and seven others wounded in cross-border exchanges of fire with Afghanistan's forces, a security source said Saturday, while hundreds of Afghans protested against the deadly air strikes that sparked the clashes. Pakistan soldier killed in border clash with Afghan forces: security source Sporadic fighting, including with heavy weaponry, erupted overnight between border forces on …

Taliban hits back at Pakistan for deadly attack that killed dozens in eastern Afghanistan's Paktika
1 week, 4 days ago

Taliban hits back at Pakistan for deadly attack that killed dozens in eastern Afghanistan's Paktika

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry said Saturday that its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes last week. Residents gather near a damaged house two days after Pakistani air strikes struck the Barmal district of eastern Paktika province. Pakistan last Tuesday launched an operation to destroy a training facility and kill insurgents in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province. Comments …

Punjab: Two held for recent grenade attack on police station in Amritsar
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1 week, 4 days ago

Punjab: Two held for recent grenade attack on police station in Amritsar

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police on Saturday arrested two persons for carrying out a grenade attack on the Islamabad police station in Amritsar on December 17. Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday that the special operation cell in Amritsar busted a narco-terror module being operated by controllers from abroad, leading to the arrest of the two operatives. Punjab director …

Afghanistan hits multiple points inside Pakistan, sources close to Taliban claim 19 Pakistani troops killed
1 week, 5 days ago

Afghanistan hits multiple points inside Pakistan, sources close to Taliban claim 19 Pakistani troops killed

India TV News  

In what comes as a retaliatory measure, Afghanistan's Defence Ministry on Saturday confirmed that its forces targeted several points inside Pakistan. In a post on X, the Taliban Defence Ministry said its forces targeted points inside Pakistani that “served as centres and hideouts for malicious elements and their supporters who organised and coordinated attacks in Afghanistan.” Moreover, Enayatullah Khwarzami, the …

Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks
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1 week, 5 days ago

Afghan Taliban hit ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for attacks

Al Jazeera  

The attacks come days after the Taliban pledged retaliation for Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan. Afghan Taliban forces targeted “several points” in neighbouring Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense has said, days after Pakistani aircraft carried out aerial bombardments inside the country. The statement from the defence ministry on Saturday did not directly specify that Pakistan was hit, but said the …

Afghan Taliban hit 'multiple posts' in Pakistan in response to airstrikes
1 week, 5 days ago

Afghan Taliban hit 'multiple posts' in Pakistan in response to airstrikes

India Today  

Afghan Taliban forces targeted multiple posts inside Pakistan near the border in retaliation for last week's deadly airstrikes, the Afghanistan Defence Ministry said. The Afghan officials also did not explicitly mention the locations of the strike but said it occurred "beyond the 'hypothetical line'", a term Afghan authorities use to describe the disputed border with Pakistan. "Several points beyond the …

15,000 Taliban fighters march to take on Pakistan. Why is Taliban biting back?
2 weeks ago

15,000 Taliban fighters march to take on Pakistan. Why is Taliban biting back?

India Today  

"It's like that old story. This situation compels us to examine how the Taliban, whose return to power in Afghanistan was hailed as a "blessing" by Pakistan's Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has turned against it. PAKISTAN JETS HIT AFGHANISTAN, TALIBAN VOWS RETALIATION The current escalation began with Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, specifically in the Paktika province. That is why …

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 46
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2 weeks ago

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 46

Op India  

On 24th December, Pakistan launched an unexpected and “barbaric” airstrikes in the eastern Paktika province of Afghanistan, killing 46 people. Taliban vows vengeance, accuses Pakistan of ‘cowardly’ aggression A strongly worded statement has been issued by the Ministry of Defence of the ruling Taliban, in which they referred to the airstrikes as a “cowardly” act. The Taliban warned Pakistan, stating, …

Pakistani airstrike kills at least 46 in Afghanistan as Taliban vows retaliation
2 weeks ago

Pakistani airstrike kills at least 46 in Afghanistan as Taliban vows retaliation

The Independent  

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15 Killed As Pakistan Launches Airstrike In Afghanistan, Taliban Warns of Retaliation
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2 weeks ago

15 Killed As Pakistan Launches Airstrike In Afghanistan, Taliban Warns of Retaliation

ABP News  

Kabul, Dec 25 At least 15 people, including women and children, have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, with the death toll expected to rise further, according to local media reports. The strikes carried out late on Tuesday, targeted multiple areas in the Barmal district of Paktika province, dismantling a Taliban training facility, as reported by Khaama Press. The …

Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children
2 weeks ago

Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children

Associated Press  

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official said Wednesday, raising fears of further straining relations between the two neighbors. In a statement, it said while a representative of the civilian government of Pakistan was busy in talks with the Afghan officials, the strikes were carried out by Pakistani …

Video of Pakistan airstrikes targeting suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan surfaces
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Video of Pakistan airstrikes targeting suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan surfaces

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan launched rare airstrikes on Tuesday inside Afghanistan’s Paktika province, targeting several suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban, also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan The strikes reportedly hit a training facility and killed at least 15 people, including women and children, according to four security officials cited in an Associated Press report who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The …

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 15
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 15

Deccan Chronicle  

A series of Pakistani airstrikes on the Barmal district of Paktika province in Afghanistan has resulted in the death of at least 15 people, including women and children, with the toll expected to rise. Reports indicate that the Murg Bazaar village in Barmal was destroyed, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis.The airstrikes have caused severe civilian casualties and widespread destruction, further …

Pakistan launches airstrikes targeting suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan launches airstrikes targeting suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan in rare airstrikes targeted multiple suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban inside neighboring Afghanistan on Tuesday, dismantling a training facility and killing some insurgents, four security officials said. But it was the second such attack on alleged hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban since March, when Pakistan said intelligence-based strikes took place in the border regions inside Afghanistan. The Islamic …

Pakistan conducts airstrikes on Afghanistan killing 15; Taliban vows retaliation
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan conducts airstrikes on Afghanistan killing 15; Taliban vows retaliation

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan, in rare airstrikes, targeted multiple suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban inside neighbouring Afghanistan on Tuesday, dismantling a training facility and reportedly killing some insurgents. The attacks, which took place on the night of December 24, targeted seven villages, including Laman, where five members of a family were killed, Khaama Press reported. The Pakistani Taliban, or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, has …

Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children

Politico  

Earlier Wednesday, Mohammad Khurasani, the spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed in a statement that 50 people, including 27 women and children, have died in the strikes. The TTP — a separate group but also a close ally of the Afghan Taliban — also shared photos, alleging they were of children killed during the Pakistani operation. However, …

Pakistan airstrikes Paktika province in Afghanistan, 15 killed, Taliban vows to retaliate
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan airstrikes Paktika province in Afghanistan, 15 killed, Taliban vows to retaliate

India TV News  

In a major escalation, Pakistan conducted a series of airstrikes on the Barmal district of Paktika province in Afghanistan which resulted in the death of at least 15 people, including women and children, with the toll expected to rise. Enayatullah Khwarazmi, a spokesperson for the Taliban Ministry of Defence, denied the Pakistani claims and posted on X that "civilian people, …

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kill 46 people, Taliban official says
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kill 46 people, Taliban official says

CNN  

Kabul, Afghanistan Reuters — Bombardment by Pakistani military aircraft in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktika province on Tuesday killed at least 46 people, most of whom were children and women, the Afghan Taliban said, adding it would retaliate. Afghanistan’s foreign office said it had summoned Pakistan’s head of mission in Kabul to deliver a formal protest note to Islamabad on the bombing …

15 killed in Pak's late-night airstrikes in Afghanistan, Taliban vow retaliation
2 weeks, 1 day ago

15 killed in Pak's late-night airstrikes in Afghanistan, Taliban vow retaliation

India Today  

At least 15 people, including women and children, were killed after Pakistan conducted late-night airstrikes on suspected terror targets in neighbouring Afghanistan on Tuesday, security officials said. "The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers this a brutal act against all international principles and blatant aggression and strongly condemns it," the ministry said while referring to Afghanistan's official name. The strikes came …

Airstrikes target suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Airstrikes target suspected Pakistani Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan

Associated Press  

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan in rare airstrikes targeted multiple suspected hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban inside neighboring Afghanistan on Tuesday, dismantling a training facility and killing some insurgents, four security officials said. But it was the second such attack on alleged hideouts of the Pakistani Taliban since March, when Pakistan said intelligence-based strikes took place in the border regions inside …

3 Terrorists Gunned Down in Pilibhit Encounter
2 weeks, 2 days ago

3 Terrorists Gunned Down in Pilibhit Encounter

Deccan Chronicle  

Pilibhit, Chandigarh: Three suspected Khalistani terrorists allegedly involved in the grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with police in Pilibhit early Monday. Punjab’s Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav termed the encounter a breakthrough against a Pakistan- The success comes after three blasts which took place in different districts of Punjab this month. The gunfight between members …

Three suspected Khalistan operatives shot dead in U.P.
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Three suspected Khalistan operatives shot dead in U.P.

The Hindu  

Three pro-Khalistan operatives linked to a recent grenade attack in Punjab were killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district, the police said. Gaurav Yadav, Director-General of Police, Punjab, said the encounter was a breakthrough against the “Khalistan Zindabad Force terror module” “The KZF had claimed responsibility for the act,” Mr. Yadav said. “Jagjeet Singh, reportedly working in British …

3 suspected Khalistan Zindabad Force members killed after encounter with UP STF in Pilibhit
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

3 suspected Khalistan Zindabad Force members killed after encounter with UP STF in Pilibhit

Hindustan Times  

Three suspected Khalistani terrorists allegedly involved in a grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab police in Pilibhit early Monday, officials said. Amitabh Yash, Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Police said the trio was involved in a grenade attack on a police checkpoint in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Punjab DGP …

3 'Khalistani' Terrorists Gunned Down In Encounter With Police In Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit
2 weeks, 3 days ago

3 'Khalistani' Terrorists Gunned Down In Encounter With Police In Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit

ABP News  

In a major breakthrough against the Pak- The accused were identified as Gurvinder Singh, Virender Singh alias Ravi, and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh, all residents of Gurdaspur, the police added. VIDEO | Pilibhit SP Avinash Pandey informs about an encounter of Punjab Police, and UP Police with three criminals who threw grenades at Bachhowal police post earlier, "Early morning …

3 Khalistani terrorists, who attacked Punjab Police post, killed in UP encounter
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

3 Khalistani terrorists, who attacked Punjab Police post, killed in UP encounter

India Today  

Three Khalistani terrorists were killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district in the early hours of Monday, December 23. The accused, Gurvinder Singh, Virender Singh alias Ravi, and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh, belonged to a banned organisation named Khalistan Commando Force and allegedly threw grenades at a police post in Punjab's Gurdaspur district. After the …

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for a deadly military checkpoint attack in the northwest
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for a deadly military checkpoint attack in the northwest

Associated Press  

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban on Saturday claimed responsibility for a deadly military checkpoint attack in the country’s northwest. The Pakistani Taliban have stepped up their offensive against the military and police since November 2022, when they unilaterally ended a ceasefire with the government after the failure of months of talks, hosted by Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers in Kabul. Also …

Pakistan Taliban claim raid that killed 16 soldiers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan Taliban claim raid that killed 16 soldiers

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistani Taliban claimed a brazen overnight raid on an army outpost near the border with Afghanistan on Saturday, which intelligence officials said killed 16 soldiers and critically wounded five more. According to intelligence experts, the Pakistani Taliban carried out a heinous nocturnal attack on an army outpost close to the Afghan border on Saturday, killing 16 troops and seriously …

Militants kill 16 security personnel in northwest Pakistan
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Militants kill 16 security personnel in northwest Pakistan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 16 security personnel …

Top militant among five terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Top militant among five terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

Srinagar: Five Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists — including one of the outfit’s oldest commanders — were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of south Kashmir in the early hours of Thursday, officers aware of the matter said, adding that two Indian soldiers also sustained injuries during the operation. Security officers said Farooq Ahmad Bhat alias Nali, the …

2 suspects carrying explosives on a motorcycle killed in blast near a police station in Pakistan
4 weeks, 2 days ago

2 suspects carrying explosives on a motorcycle killed in blast near a police station in Pakistan

Associated Press  

QUETTA, Pakistan — An explosive device carried on a motorcycle by two suspected militants in restive southwestern Pakistan ignited prematurely near a police station Monday killing the suspects, police said. Local police officer Ghulam Rasool said the men were near the Mezai police station when the blast took place. He said officers were still investigating to determine whether either of …

Three Security Personnel Killed In Separate Terror Attacks In Pakistan's Balochistan
1 month ago

Three Security Personnel Killed In Separate Terror Attacks In Pakistan's Balochistan

ABP News  

Karachi, Dec 8 : At least three security personnel have been killed in two separate terror attacks in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, police said on Sunday. Two Frontier Corps soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries after terrorists attacked a checkpost near a coal mine in Duki district on Saturday, Sardar Rind, a senior police official, said. While security …

Three security personnel killed in terror attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province
1 month ago

Three security personnel killed in terror attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan province

The Hindu  

“At least three security personnel have been killed in two separate terror attacks in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province,” police said on Sunday. “Two Frontier Corps soldiers were killed and three others sustained injuries after terrorists attacked a check-post near a coal mine in Duki district on Saturday,” Sardar Rind, a senior police official, said. In another incident, militants in Gwadar’s …

6 Pakistani security personnel killed in a checkpoint attack
1 month ago

6 Pakistani security personnel killed in a checkpoint attack

Associated Press  

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Armed men killed six Pakistani security personnel and wounded seven in a checkpoint attack in the country’s northwest, a police official said Saturday. The assault happened in Kurram district, where fierce sectarian fighting has killed at least 130 people during the past few weeks. Local official Saleem Khan said armed men attacked a Frontier Corps checkpoint in …

Pakistan ramps up military operations amid surge in violent attacks
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan ramps up military operations amid surge in violent attacks

Al Jazeera  

The military says it killed eight ‘terrorists’ over the weekend, prompting analysts to say Pakistan’s response is inadequate. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military has said it carried out major “intelligence-based operations” over the weekend, eliminating eight individuals in two separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Ihsanullah Tipu, an Islamabad-based security analyst, said Pakistani security forces have shifted their focus …

Pakistan says security forces handled Imran Khan supporters ‘without live ammunition’
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan says security forces handled Imran Khan supporters ‘without live ammunition’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's home ministry on Sunday said Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf party's November 24 protest, declared ‘unlawful’ by the high court, violated Islamabad's Red Zone, according to Dawn. The interior ministry said that despite the Islamabad High Court ordering PTI to hold a protest at another location, Sangjani, the party "unlawfully breached entry towards the Red Zone of Islamabad". ‘Without live ammunition’ …

Pakistan sectarian violence: Death toll rises to 130 in northwest, officials say
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan sectarian violence: Death toll rises to 130 in northwest, officials say

CNN  

Peshawar, Pakistan AP — Sectarian violence has killed at least 130 people and wounded 200 others in Pakistan’s northwest in the last 10 days, officials said Sunday. Violence flared in Kurram district on November 21 when gunmen ambushed a vehicle convoy and killed 52 people, mostly Shiite Muslims. But dozens from both sides have been killed in Kurram since July, …

124 killed in Pakistan amid continued sectarian violence despite ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

124 killed in Pakistan amid continued sectarian violence despite ceasefire

India Today  

The death toll in Khurram tribal sectarian violence rose to 124 with two more deaths on Saturday as a gunbattle continued between Shia and Sunni groups despite a ceasefire in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. More than 170 people have been injured in the sectarian violence raging for the last ten days, authorities said. The province's governor, Faisal Karim Kundi …

17 terrorists killed in helicopter gunship strikes in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
1 month, 1 week ago

17 terrorists killed in helicopter gunship strikes in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Hindustan Times  

Seventeen terrorists were killed on Friday in two separate operations when Pakistani security forces' helicopter gunships targeted their hideouts in the country's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The intelligence-based operations were conducted in the Bannu and the North Waziristan districts, according to security sources. Security forces also released images of the killed terrorists. The security forces launched a massive operation against …

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police have levelled multiple charges against imprisoned former premier Imran Khan, his wife and others for inciting people to violence, officials said Thursday, following days of protests and clashes in which at least six people were killed and scores more were injured. Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi led thousands of people from the country’s northwest to march on …

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistani police have levelled multiple …

10 killed as sectarian violence continues in Pakistan despite ceasefire
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1 month, 1 week ago

10 killed as sectarian violence continues in Pakistan despite ceasefire

India Today  

At least 10 more people have been killed, and 21 others injured as sporadic clashes continued between Sunni and Shia tribes despite a cease-fire brokered between the two warring communities in Pakistan's restive northwest, police said on Wednesday. At least 10 people died and 21 others injured in the sporadic tribal sectarian violence, police said. The clashes between Alizai and …

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