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Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Monday said that unfortunately, serious issues were also being politicised in Pakistan, presenting Azm-e-Istehkam as an example.

"Azm-e-Istehkam is a comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism campaign, not a military operation per se as it is being presented," the DG ISPR said during a press conference in Rawalpindi.

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‘Illegal political mafia’ sabotaging comprehensive counter-terrorism operation: DG ISPR​


Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif on Monday said that a “massive, illegal political mafia” in the country was trying to sabotage the state’s Azm-i-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability) operation to fulfil its vested interests.

Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, the military’s spokesperson said that the purpose of his presser was to “clarify the army’s stance on some important topics”, amid the recent rise of “organised propaganda” against the armed forces based on “false and concocted news”.

Responding to a question regarding the potential of displacement in key areas as a result of the said operation, Lt Gen Sharif said that “very important issues were being sacrificed on the altar of politics”, adding that Azm-i-Istehkam was one such example.

He stressed that it was a “comprehensive counter-terrorism campaign” launched through national consensus and was “not just a military operation as it was being portrayed”.

Last month, the federal government approved the operation to counter a sharp rise in terrorist attacks across the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.

“A narrative is being built that the operation would displace people […] but the purpose of the operation was only to reinvigorate the already in-place National Action Plan (NAP),” the DG ISPR said, adding that the document of the operation clearly mentioned that.

“A massive illegal, political mafia rose to sabotage the operation and the first move of that mafia was to make the operation controversial through false and fake arguments.”

Without naming who he was referring to, Lt Gen Sharif added that a “very strong lobby” had a “vested interest” because of which it didn’t want the NAP to succeed, adding that the entity in question was “receiving a lot of money” to subvert the operation.

“The stakes in [sabotaging] this operation are very high, and it’s not based on any ideology but involves a lot of money,” he said.

He said if Operation Azm-i-Istehkam was properly implemented, it would not only eliminate terrorism but also lead to societal and national uplift.

Questioned about an alleged audio leak of TTP chief Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud, the DG ISPR questioned what brand of Islam the militant was preaching that involved blowing up schools, colleges, hospitals, and homes.

“[Such narratives and actions] will be taken to their logical end,” he said, adding that they “only strengthened our resolve that Azm-i-Istehkam was necessary” for the country’s stability and security.

Earlier this month, the military’s top brass had expressed concern at what it said was “unwarranted criticism by some quarters and deliberate misrepresentation” of Azm-i-Istehkam.

The ISPR had said the senior army huddle “noted with concern the unwarranted criticism by some quarters and deliberate misrepresentation of the vision, only for furthering their vested interests”.

Army followed SOPs to control ‘chaotic crowd’ in Bannu rally

Questioned about last week’s violence during a peace rally in Bannu and the alleged firing by security forces, Lt Gen Sharif clarified that locals of the district had demanded carrying out a peace march — a day after an attack on the city’s cantonment led to the martyrdom of eight soldiers — and the protesters had agreed that there would be no anti-state slogans chanted during the rally.

“But when the peace march commenced, some negative elements also joined in, and just when protesters were marching through the point where the attack had taken place, some of them started chanting slogans against the army and the state while resorting to pelting stones.”

The DG ISPR played a clip from the march during the presser, showing armed protesters attacking what it said was the wall of the Bannu cantonment. “Some armed protesters resorted to gunfire as a result of which there were injuries”, he said.

Lt Gen Sharif said a temporary wall was also torn down by the protesters and the supply depot was looted.

Source: Dawn News
 
shortbread said:
They've started practicing for the operation by opening fire at civilians, legends!
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No they fired on violent bannu protestors the aider and abbettors of terrorists

Ethno fascists and millions of Afghans living in pakistan.

These people hosted the bannu cantonment attackers.


Military needs full operation in kpk and balochistan and I agree with ethnofacsists people should not be displaced like last time where they were shifted to punjab and sind and main cities to cause carnage, they need to be sitting directly with their terrorist kin whom are creating a state within a state and meet the same bullets artillery shell and salvos of rockets and bombs when they breeding rabbits are killed as well who churn out 10 kids + then they will sue for peace .

If saddam hussain and president asad were ruling pakistan they would have ended this pashtun ethofascism and taliban ashnas a long time ago in brutal fashion.

These people have no problems abducting punjabis and chopping of their heads and killing punjabi barbers cooks etc yet millions of the swamp rest of pakistan and take punjabi wheat and rice and smuggle lodes to afghanistan.
If it wasn't for punjab these people wouldn't even have bread and kabuli pilau they would be eating pebbles.
 
And it has nothing to do with military occupation

Do you see punjabis and sindhis attacking the state or blowing things up.

There is massive poverty here as well .

Are punjabis and sindhis asking for special rights, their own jirgas and rules and blackmailing state for royalties for any produce of the land or minerals.

Are people from thar demanding blackmail money for thar coal.

Are mirpuris launching attacks on military because of mangla dam ?
 
mazkhan said:
No they fired on violent bannu protestors the aider and abbettors of terrorists

Ethno fascists and millions of Afghans living in pakistan.

These people hosted the bannu cantonment attackers.


Military needs full operation in kpk and balochistan and I agree with ethnofacsists people should not be displaced like last time where they were shifted to punjab and sind and main cities to cause carnage, they need to be sitting directly with their terrorist kin whom are creating a state within a state and meet the same bullets artillery shell and salvos of rockets and bombs when they breeding rabbits are killed as well who churn out 10 kids + then they will sue for peace .

If saddam hussain and president asad were ruling pakistan they would have ended this pashtun ethofascism and taliban ashnas a long time ago in brutal fashion.

These people have no problems abducting punjabis and chopping of their heads and killing punjabi barbers cooks etc yet millions of the swamp rest of pakistan and take punjabi wheat and rice and smuggle lodes to afghanistan.
If it wasn't for punjab these people wouldn't even have bread and kabuli pilau they would be eating pebbles.
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You do not resolve dissent by using force, the longer it festers the worse the blowback. Saddam is dead and Assad sits on a broken throne where his country has become a permanent battleground for the worlds powers, these aren't exceptional examples. The first thing to do is to empower the popular elected leadership and use them to do the bidding. The establishment is not capable or intelligent enough to negotiate and achieve peace, the default setting is using force which is exactly what the perpetrators want. Everything they have done so far has worsened the situation. This needs patient political resolution.
 
Look at the demands of the bannu jirga and what they asked from the kpk government and gandapur.

And then tell me if any country will allow those conditions placed on it .

Force is the only way to deal with this lar aw bar fascism of the durrand line.

Turkey and azerbaijan have shown the correct way to deal with those that murder their populations turkey went into kurdish regions and occupied northern Syria.

Azerbaijan finished off armenia and reclaimed it's lost territories that had been ethnically cleansed.

Problem is cautious acts around these lar aw bar who use cover of the civilian population if these civilians won't turn these people in and actually in most cases are the relatives of terrorists and terrorist sympathisers
Your fair game.
If you do wrong actions then get ready for consequences.

They don't fight one on one they fight using cowardly hit and run using civilian cover
 
mazkhan said:
Look at the demands of the bannu jirga and what they asked from the kpk government and gandapur.

And then tell me if any country will allow those conditions placed on it .

Force is the only way to deal with this lar aw bar fascism of the durrand line.

Turkey and azerbaijan have shown the correct way to deal with those that murder their populations turkey went into kurdish regions and occupied northern Syria.

Azerbaijan finished off armenia and reclaimed it's lost territories that had been ethnically cleansed.

Problem is cautious acts around these lar aw bar who use cover of the civilian population if these civilians won't turn these people in and actually in most cases are the relatives of terrorists and terrorist sympathisers
Your fair game.
If you do wrong actions then get ready for consequences.

They don't fight one on one they fight using cowardly hit and run using civilian cover
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This was done by elected governments and not the army, it had public backing! These populations weren't suffering from the economic mess the country is in currently, unaffordable food prices, scant power supply, mass unemployment, increasing poverty, The establishment and it's current political cronies do not have public support, period. Plus the big complication of Taliban as the neighbour. Stirring up a conflict now is the worst thing possible, the exchequer is broke and then fund a war against your own people? Alienating KPK further will only mean they continue to lose ground intelligence, struggle to find the hiding terrorists, lose more men and finally the worst outcome possible, turn this into a widely publicised freedom movement. It's heading in that direction.
 

Crackdown against armed groups launched in Bannu​


Police in Bannu have commenced a major crackdown on armed groups in the area, conducting raids and making multiple arrests.

Following directives from the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur and demands from the Bannu Peace Committee, the police launched the operation across the city.

Initial reports indicate that over a dozen armed individuals have been arrested, with authorities seizing weapons and a non-custom paid vehicle.

The operation, spearheaded by the District Police, aims to dismantle the strongholds of these armed groups.

As police actions intensified, the local populace took to the streets, chanting in support of the law enforcement efforts.

The crackdown marks a significant move towards restoring peace and order in Bannu, with continued raids expected in the coming days.

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Crackdown against armed groups launched in Bannu | The Express Tribune

Initial reports indicate that over a dozen armed individuals have been arrested
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‘TTP militant’ accused of KPO, Abbas Town attacks shot dead in Karachi

A suspected militant, said to be associated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was shot dead in an ‘intelligence-based operation (IBO)’ in the Moachko area on Wednesday, police said.

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said that the alleged militant had been declared an absconder by an anti-terrorism court in the case of the 2023 brazen attack on Karachi Police Office (KPO) and he was also the main accused in the March 2013 Abbas Town bomb blast that claimed the lives of 47 persons.

“The CTD carried out an IBO on Northern Bypass and killed TTP militant Umer Farooq, alias Doctor, in an encounter,” said a CTD press release.

It added that a few days ago the Sindh home department had issued a threat alert in which it was stated that the suspect had been given a special task [by terrorists] for carrying out “terror activities in Karachi”. The alert also stated that the suspect was “reviving his network” in the metropolis.

The CTD and an intelligence agency launched a manhunt for the suspect through their ‘informers’.

On Wednesday night, acting on a tip-off, the CTD team carried out a raid near Hanfia Masjid on Northern Bypass where the suspect was waiting for someone. On seeing the police, he resorted to firing to avoid his arrest, the police said, adding that the law enforcers returned fire and arrested the suspect in wounded condition. However, he died on way to the Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi.

The CTD claimed that a bullet fired by the suspect also hit a police officer but he s remained safe because he was wearing a bulletproof jacket.

A 9mm pistol was recovered from his possession. “The killed terrorist was declared an absconder by the ATC in the KPO attack case,” the CTD statement added.

In February 2023, three policemen and a civilian were killed while 18 law enforcers wounded when three TTP militants wearing suicide jackets stormed the KPO in February 2023. One militant blew himself up while two others were shot dead in hours-long joint operation by police, Rangers and the army.

The CTD statement said that the slain suspect Umer Farooq was also the ‘main accused’ in the 2013 Abbas Town bomb blast case in which 47 people were killed and 135 others injured.

The suspect had been arrested by the CTD in the past, but acquitted. “The killed suspect was arrested in 10 cases of murder, attempted murder and terrorism but he was acquitted,” said the CTD statement.

The CTD said that after being exonerated from all charges and released from prison, the suspect had gone to Afghanistan.

Cop shot at, wounded in ‘targeted attack’

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of police was shot at and wounded in a suspected targeted attack near Tibet Centre on Wednesday, police said.

They added that ASI Muhammad Naseer, 45, was shot in the leg by unidentified gunmen within the remit of the Preedy police station. He was taken to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for treatment.

DIG-South Syed Asad Raza said that the ASI was posted in Security-1 and was deputed with a judge as his security guard.

He was coming from the City Courts on his motorcycle when four armed men riding two motorcycles, who were apparently chasing him, opened fire on him, snatched his official pistol and fled.

The officer suffered a bullet wound in the leg.

The DIG said that this was the second such incident in district South, as earlier on July 12, Head Constable Khalid Ali Khan, 40, was shot by armed men at the Defence Library signal. He was also posted in ‘Security’ and a guard of a senior bureaucrat. The attackers also took away his official rifle.

The DIG apprehended that an organised group was apparently targeting policemen. “We cannot be certain about involvement of militants of banned outfits, but it seems the policemen are being targeted in the metropolis,” he said.

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Apex committee rules out operation in KP, resolves to eliminate terrorism​


The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee has reiterated its resolve to eliminate terrorism, however, stressing that no military operation is being launched against terrorists in the province.

The province's top security body met Thursday after representatives of the Bannu Aman Jirga put forward their demands to eliminate terrorism and establish peace in the province.

The provincial government's resolve against terrorism came in a joint communique issued earlier today after Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur chaired the apex committee's meeting attended by top civil, police and military officials.

Five representatives of the jirga also attended the meeting.

In today's meeting, the civil-military body discussed the issues related to terrorism and the Bannu incident wherein at least four people were killed and several others sustained injuries after a protest staged on traders' call against the deteriorating law and order situation escalated and turned unpleasant.

Subsequently, in a meeting with KP CM Gandapur earlier this week, the jirga representatives had sought to dismantle armed groups operating in the province; empower police and ensure their patrolling at night; allow CTD to conduct search operations or take action against terrorists instead of security forces; and present missing persons before courts.

In the communique issued following the huddle, the apex committee stated that terrorism in all its forms is "condemnable" and the provincial administration will launch a crackdown on them, as the chief minister has directed police to arrest any armed man who does not represent the government and take action against him.

Referring to the controversy surrounding the Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, the apex committee stated that military institutions have already issued clarification regarding the new counter-terrorism drive.

"Azm-e-Istehkam is a comprehensive and integrated counter-terrorism campaign, not a military operation per se as it is being presented," DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahemd Sharif Chaudhry stated during a press conference in Rawalpindi earlier this week.

"Police will act against the offices of the militants without any discrimination," the communique said, adding that the action against the terror elements will be carried out by law-enforcement agencies including police and the counter-terrorism department of police.

The judiciary will be moved for a judicial inquiry into the Bannu incident, it said and added that assistance will be sought from the Pakistan Army for action in those areas not accessible for police action.

The statement said CTD will take action against the "suspected seminaries and areas" in line with the jirga's demands and police have been directed to ensure patrolling round the clock.

Moreover, the joint statement also called upon residents to avoid indulging in lawlessness and violent protests, stressing that the armed forces, police and the people have rendered "unforgettable" sacrifices for the elimination of terrorism. Hence, the people should abide by the law and code of conduct by refraining from any "propaganda" that may harm the sentiments of martyrs' families.

The declaration stressed that some elements targeted the state institutions in the wake of the Bannu incident, saying the unjustifiable criticism offended the ranks and files of the forces.

"This behaviour is impermissible," read the statement.

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Apex committee rules out operation in KP, resolves to eliminate terrorism

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee has reiterated its resolve to eliminate terrorism, however, stressing that no military operation is being launched against terrorists in the province.The...
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Terrorist killed, two others injured in Hoshab operation: ISPR​


At least one terrorist was killed and two others were injured and their hideout was destroyed in a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the security forces in Balochistan's Hoshab District last night, the military said on Thursday.

During the operation, an intense exchange of fire occurred between the troops and the terrorists, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

As a result, terrorist Ali Jan was killed, while two other terrorists sustained injuries, it added.

The forces recovered weapons, ammunition, and explosives from the deceased terrorist, who had been actively involved in various terrorist activities in the area, including the kidnapping and target killing of innocent civilians, according to military's media wing.

A sanitisation operation is currently underway to eliminate any remaining terrorist present in the area.

The security forces in coordination with the nation, remain committed to thwarting any attempts to disrupt the peace and stability of Balochistan, said the ISPR.

Last week, the Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a close associate of former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks in the United States, in an IBO.

The CTD spokesperson identified the arrested all-Qaeda terrorist as Aminul Haq, whose name appeared in the United Nations’ updated list of designated terrorists. The spokesperson said that a case of Haq’s arrest had been registered and further investigations were under way.

Earlier this month, on July 10, a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) led by security forces and police targeted a high-profile terrorist in Hassan Khel, Peshawar District.

According to the ISPR, the operation, prompted by intelligence reports, culminated in a fierce firefight, resulting in the neutralisation of three terrorists, including the high-value target (HVT), terrorist commander Abdul Raheem.

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Terrorist killed, two others injured in Hoshab operation: ISPR | The Express Tribune

Security forces recover a cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives from terrorists, says military's media wing
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Terrorist killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR​


On Friday, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan District on the reported presence of terrorists, according to the military's media wing.

As per a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), after an intense fire exchange, terrorist Khawarji Razzaq was killed during the operation.

He was a close associate of Khawarji Gul Bahadur and was actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area, including the targeted killing of Malik Sher Muhammad, grandson of Faqir of Ippi on January 6, 2023, as well as the facilitation of a suicide bombing attack in North Waziristan on March 16, which resulted in the martyrdom of seven soldiers.

ISPR stated that a military operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as the armed forces remain determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country.

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Terrorist killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR | The Express Tribune

Razzaq was involved in several terrorist activities in the area, including the targeted killing of Malik Sher Muhammad
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CTD given custody of 24 suspected militants in Bannu

An anti-terrorism court remanded two dozen suspected militants on Saturday in the custody of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of police in Bannu for 25 days.

The suspects were held during a cleanup operation in Bannu following an agreement between Aman Jirga and the government.

An official said police had also seized arms and ammunition from the suspected militants, impounded their vehicles and eliminated their hideouts during the operation. He said the suspects were handed over to the CTD, where cases were registered against them under relevant sections of the law.

A day earlier Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur while addressing a public rally in Bannu had asked the police to go after armed groups across the province.

On Saturday, the CTD produced 24 suspects in the local anti-terrorism court and sought their physical remand for a month.

Sources said the suspects were identified as Niaz, Awaz Khan, Rehan, Rahman, Azizur Rehman, Armani, Hidayatullah, Masha Jan, Kiramatullah, Sheryar, Waseem, Ahmad Khaliq, Bakht Wali, Hamid Khan, Dashat Khan, Mulaqati Khan, Munir Shah, Mohammad Anwar Shah, Mohammad Ishaq, Abdul Hameed Shah, Wali Rehman, Junaid, Amjad and Asif.

After considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the court remanded the suspects in CTD custody for 25 days, subject to their pre- and post-medical examination, to complete investigation.

Police said the militants were charged under different sections including Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.

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Five militants killed in separate operations across KP

At least five militants were gunned down by security forces in separate actions in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, whereas a police constable embraced martyrdom during an operation conducted by law enforcement agencies.

In a statement issued on Monday, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that security forces conducted a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mohmand district, in which three militants were killed.

The statement claimed that forces recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives during the operation. “However, during intense fire exchange, Constable Abrar Hussain, a resident of district Swabi, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom,” the ISPR said.

In a separate operation in Dera Ismail Khan, a militant named Sifatullah alias Mullah Mansoor was killed while three others were injured, the military said.

The statement noted that Sifatullah was a wanted man, involved in numerous militant activities in the area and is said to have facilitated the suicide bombing in Daraban on Dec 12, 2023.

According to the statement, security forces also engaged militants in North Waziristan, where one militant was killed.

“Pakistan’s security forces stand shoulder to shoulder with other law enforcement agencies to ensure peace and stability across Pakistan and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve,” the statement read.

On Saturday, the military’s media wing issued a statement which read that four militants were killed by security forces in a joint IBO carried out in Tank district. “After intense fire exchange, four terrorists were killed,” the statement had said.

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Political leaders oppose new military offensive in KP

Political leaders on Tuesday unanimously opposed any new military operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and called for restoring lasting peace in the region.

They made the demand while speaking at a condolence reference held in Landi Kotal for the slain journalist, Khalil Jibran. It was organised under the aegis of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Union of Journalists in collaboration with the local press club.

The speakers emphasised the need for unity among the Pakhtuns to foil all attempts aimed at starting a new military operation on Pakhtuns’ soil as the so-called intelligence-based operations were already in progress in different parts of the province.

On the occasion, senior Jamaat-i-Islami leader Mushtaq Ahmad said that Khalil Jibran was martyred because he was speaking truth and was a peace lover. He said that he lost his life because there was no peace in the region.

“Why is the government talking of starting a new military operation when we have fenced the border with Afghanistan, which means no militant can sneak into this side of the border.” He questioned the rationale behind launching any new military offensive.

He said that the security establishment had so far conducted 21 military operations during the last 22 years but peace in the region could not be restored, which was a huge question mark on the ability of the successive governments in curbing militancy.

He said that his party was fully behind the tribal journalists in these trying times, and demanded adequate compensation for the family of Khalil Jibran.

Awami National Party’s provincial president Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that Pakhtuns could no more be deceived in the name of military operations for restoration of elusive peace. He said his party would vehemently resist displacement of Pakhtuns.

He called for a change in the policy of the government towards Pakhtuns, and insisted that such an attitude was creating a gulf between them and the central government.

He alleged that the military operations were aimed at causing Pakhtuns’ displacement and occupying their natural resources.

The gathering later passed three resolutions unanimously, demanding of the Khyber police to expedite the process of investigation into the Khalil Jibran’s murder case, approval of a special grant for the family of the martyred journalist and provision of foolproof security to all the press clubs in the merged districts.

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Govt ramps up fight against militancy

Pakistan has banned Hafiz Gul Bahadur group and Majid Brigade, a suicide wing of the Baloch terrorist outfit, in a latest move to ramp up fight against the resurgence of militancy in the country.

There has been no formal announcement made about the listing of two deadly terrorist organisations.

However, the list of proscribed organisations maintained by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) shows Hafiz Gul Bahadur group and Majid Brigade are now part of the banned outfits.

The list available on NACTA website indicates that Majid Brigade was banned on July 18 while Hafiz Gul Bahadur group was outlawed formally on July 25.

The move was inevitable as both outfits have stepped up terrorist attacks in recent months, threatening the country's security.

Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, which was once dubbed as "good Taliban" since it fought against the anti-Pakistan groups in the erstwhile tribal areas, turned against the state after Pakistan launched massive military operations in ex-FATA.

The group, which now operates from Afghanistan, has carried out some of the deadly attacks targeting security forces.

Once such terrorist attack took place in Bannu Cantonment earlier this month leaving eight Pakistani soldiers martyred before 10 terrorists were neutralised.

In March, Hafiz Gul Bahadur also claimed responsibility of targeting a security check post in Tank, leaving seven Pakistani soldiers including two officers martyred.

That attack prompted Pakistan to carry out first publicly declared cross border strikes inside Afghanistan.

Pakistan has been repeatedly demanding the extradition of Hafiz Gul Bahadur, the group's chief. The militant outift is not part of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) but shares the same ideology.

The Majid Brigade, meanwhile, has been carrying out attacks targeting the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It is the suicide wing of Baloch terrorist organisations to undermine Chinese investments particularly in Balochistan.

The group has carried out numerous attacks targeting the Chinese nationals. The most notable attacks included assault on Pakistan stock exchange, Chinese Consulate in Karachi and Confucius Institute at the Karachi university.

Baloch terrorist outfits have never used suicide missions before the Majid Brigade.

A recent report submitted to the UN Security Council reveals a possible nexus between Majid Brigade and the banned TTP.

It is believed that the TTP might have trained suicide bombers of the Majid Brigade.

Baloch terrorist outfits and TTP share no ideology but their common interests to target Pakistani interests have, perhaps, brought them on the same page.

With the formal listing of Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group and Majid Brigade, assets of both these terrorist entities would be confiscated and there would be travel and other restrictions on their members.

After the latest listing of both organisations, the number of banned outfits, as per NACTA, now stands at 81.

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Four ‘militants’ killed in Mardan operation

Four suspected militants were killed in an operation conducted by security forces in the Chora area of Mardan on Saturday morning, according to officials.

The joint operation by the police’s Counter Terrorism Department and security forces was conducted on the intelligence reports about the presence of suspected militants in the area, officials said.

As forces surrounded the hideout of the suspected militants, they opened fire on the raiding team, the officials said. In the retaliatory fire, security personnel managed to kill four suspected militants.

One of the deceased was identified as Basit. The officials said that the militant was associated with the Hamsi militant group.

They added that the militant was wanted by the police for his alleged involvement in various militant activities across Mardan.

Following the shootout, the area was cordoned off as security forces launched a search operation for the facilitators of the alleged militants.

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The security forces gunned down four khwarij in three different intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday

In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the security forces, three brave sons of soil also embraced martyrdom. The ISPR’s statement read that 37-year-old Havildar Inam Gul, 29-year-old Sepoy Muhammad Imran, and 22-year-old Sepoy Iltaf Khan, having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat.

“On 9 August 2024, an exchange of fire took place between Security Forces and the Khwarij at three different locations in Tirah Valley of Khyber District. Resultantly, four khwarij were sent to hell due to effective engagement by own troops,” the statement read.

It added that sanitisation operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

Earlier, the security forces gunned down five terrorists in three different IBOs conducted in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

In a statement, the military’s media wing said that the security forces also destroyed the terrorists’ hideouts during the IBOs.

“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists,” ISPR added.

The military’s media wing said that a killed terrorist Sifatullah was involved in the suicide attack in Daraban on 12 December 2023 and other criminal activities.

Another terrorist was gunned down in the IBO conducted in North Waziristan. “Pakistan forces are determined to eradicate the scourge of terrorism from the country. Pakistan Army is fighting against terrorism alongside law enforcement agencies,” the ISPR added.

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CTD arrests two most wanted terrorists in Larkana

As per details, the CTD recovered 350 grams of explosive material, 6 detonators, Kalashnikov powder, wire, nut bolts, and a grenade from the terrorists’ possession.

According to the Counter-Terrorism Department, the arrested terrorists, Jamil Sheikh and Habibullah Jatoi, residents of Mehrabpur, were involved in the May 29 blast at the DSP office.

During interrogation, the terrorists revealed that they had received training in Kandahar, Afghanistan and they were planning to carry out a bomb blast at the Ladies Jail and the Larkana Stadium on August 14.

The CTD has registered a case against the terrorists under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Earlier, the Counter Terrorism Department claimed to have arrested two notorious terrorists after an encounter.

After receiving information about the presence of three terrorists, the CTD and police conducted an operation in the Ibrahim Shoro area of Hyderabad.

During the operation, the CTD officials experienced an encounter with the terrorists in the Kotri Site area of Hyderabad.

During the exchange of gunfire, two bullets struck the bulletproof jacket of the SHO CTD Asif Hayat, in response the CTD managed to arrest two terrorists in injured condition meanwhile, one terrorist managed to flee the scene.

Following the arrest the bomb disposal squad has been called on the scene to check the items recovered from the possession of the terrorists.

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Young army officer embraces martyrdom after succumbing to gun-battle wounds: ISPR

A young Pakistan Army officer embraced martyrdom at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Peshawar, succumbing to wounds sustained in a fierce gunfight with Khawarij insurgents in Tirah Valley of Khyber District, the military’s media wing reported on Sunday.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 24-year-old Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik, a resident of district Attock, was under intensive medical treatment at the CMH .

The ISPR said the fire exchange took place between security forces and "Khawarij" at three different locations in Tirah Valley.

“At one of the locations in Bagh, Lieutenant Uzair Mehmood Malik, leading his troops from the front, fought bravely and sent four Khawarij to hell. However, during intense fire exchange, the officer got critically injured,” it said.

“Security Forces of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave officers and soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” it added.

The military’s media affairs wing said on August 9 that three Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom during shootouts with terrorists at three different locations in Tirah Valley.

According to the ISPR, the fire exchange had taken place at three different locations in Tirah Valley.

During the intense fire exchange, three brave soldiers — Havildar Inam Gul, 37, resident of District Mianwali; Sepoy Muhammad Imran, 29, resident of District Tank and Sepoy Iltaf Khan, 22, resident of District Mardan, — having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat, the ISPR had said.

Following the Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has experienced a tidal wave of terrorist attacks on security forces, particularly in provinces bordering the neighbouring country, with militants employing advanced weaponry and equipment.

With a surge in counterterrorism operations by security forces, the frequency of violent incidents has decreased in recent months.

According to the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), Annual Security report, during the second quarter of the current year, Pakistan witnessed 380 violence-linked fatalities and 220 injuries among civilians, security personnel, and outlaws.

The report stated that these casualties resulted from as many as 240 incidents involving terror attacks and counter-terror operations.

Against this backdrop, the federal cabinet approved Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, a reinvigorated national counterterrorism campaign following the Central Apex Committee's recommendations under the National Action Plan to root out terrorism.

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Key BLF terrorist slain by fellow comrade amid growing internal discord

Shambeen alias Shahak was reportedly wanted by agencies for his involvement in attacks on security forces

A key commander of the Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), identified as Shambeen alias Shahak, was reportedly killed by one of his own comrades, sources confirmed on Tuesday.

The incident highlights growing internal discord within the BLF, a terrorist group allegedly funded by India.

According to sources, the assassination of Shambeen, who was a highly sought-after militant leader involved in multiple terrorist activities, underscores a deepening rift within the group.

The BLF, along with other India-funded terrorist organisations, is said to be embroiled in an escalating power struggle over funding and authority.

Shambeen alias Shahak was reportedly wanted by law enforcement agencies for his involvement in attacks on security forces and the targeted killings of former associates who had surrendered.

His direct involvement in numerous attacks on security forces in Balochistan had made him one of the most notorious figures within the BLF.

The internal conflicts within the BLF, as well as among other terrorist groups receiving external support, are believed to be intensifying, further destabilizing their operations.

On January 18, the Pakistan armed forces struck hideouts used by terrorist organisations, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and BLF, inside Iran in an intelligence-based operation, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The military's media wing elaborated that the "precision strikes" were carried out using armed drones, rockets, loitering munitions and stand-off weapons.

"Maximum care was taken to avoid collateral damage."

A day earlier, on January 17, Pakistan recalled its ambassador from Iran and expelled Tehran’s envoy in a swift move to the Iranian missile strikes as extensive consultations were underway to decide the next step.

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Seven khwarij gunned down in Kurram IBO: ISPR

The security forces gunned down seven khawarij during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in Kurram district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.

The military’s media wing in a statement said that the killed terrorists were actively involved in numerous attacks against security forces and innocent civilians.

It added that five khwarij have also been injured in the IBO.

“During the operation, our troops effectively engaged the khawarij’s location, resulting in seven terrorists of Fitna Al Khawarij being sent to hell, while five others were injured,” the ISPR said.

It read that the hideouts of khwarij were destructed and a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives have been recovered.

“A sanitisation operation is ongoing to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area and Pakistan’s security forces remain determined to eradicate the threat of terrorism from the country,” the ISPR added.

Earlier, the ISPR said that four security personnel embraced martyrdom, in an exchange of fire with terrorists in South Waziristan district in the night between Monday and Tuesday.

The media wing of the military said that the troops engaged the terrorists effectively and gunned six terrorists.

“During intense fire exchange, four brave sons of soil having fought gallantly embraced Shahadat,” the ISPR statement said.

Havildar Nisar Hussain, 34; Naik Rashid Gul, 34; Naik Irfan Ullah Khan, 30; and 21-year-old Sepoy Usman Rafaqat are among the martyres.

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Security forces kill three terrorists in KP's North Waziristan: ISPR

Security forces have killed three terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) area of Razmak, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday.

"On 16 August 2024, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Razmak, District North Waziristan, on the reported presence of Khwarij,' the army's media wing said in a statement.

"During the conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between the troops and khwarij, as a result of which, three Khwarij of Fitna al Khawarij were sent to hell, while one Kharji got injured."

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists, who were actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as the targeted killings of innocent civilians, it added.

The statement further said that the process of sanitisation in the area is underway to eliminate any other terrorists found in the locale as security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of "khawarij" and terrorism from the country.

A day earlier, seven terrorists were killed and five others wounded in an IBO conducted in the KP district of Kurram.

In another action carried out last week by the security forces in South Waziristan, four soldiers embraced martyrdom while six terrorists were killed during the exchange of gunfire.

Pakistan has experienced a spike in terrorism since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021. Most terror incidents were reported in provinces bordering the neighbouring country — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

According to the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) report, during the second quarter of the current year, the country witnessed 380 violence-linked fatalities and 220 injuries among civilians, security personnel, and outlaws.

The report stated that these casualties resulted from 240 incidents involving terror attacks and counter-terrorism operations.

Against this backdrop, the federal cabinet in June this year approved Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, a reinvigorated national counter-terrorism campaign following the Central Apex Committee's recommendations under the National Action Plan to root out terrorism.

 
3 terrorists killed during intelligence-based operation in Mastung: ISPR

Three terrorists — including those involved in the martyrdom of Panjgur Deputy Commissioner (DC) Zakir Ali — were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by security forces in Mastung during the early hours on August 19, the military’s media wing said in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “These terrorists were involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area and were also responsible for the shahadat of Deputy Commissioner of Panjgur, Mr Zakir Ali, on 12 August 2024.”

Apart from the three dead, three more terrorists were injured after a fierce exchange of fire took place during the operation, according to the ISPR.

“Today’s operation has avenged the heinous act and has brought the perpetrators to justice,” the statement said.

“Security forces of Pakistan in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan,” it added.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif commended the security forces for killing the terrorists, adding that the elements involved in terrorism should learn from the fate of the killers of DC Panjgur.

“The premier reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to wipe out the menace of terrorism and said that the war with terrorists will continue until their complete elimination, adding that the entire country stood alongside the armed forces in their fight,” Radio Pakistan reported.

Monday’s operation comes after the Balochistan Chief Minister stated in a press conference last Thursday that intelligence information and evidence indicate that Panjgur DC was martyred by the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also visited the province on Sunday where he remarked that the prosperity and development of Balochistan were linked to sustainable peace while visiting the Frontier Corps (South) Balochistan.

For decades, the province of Balochistan has been plagued by an insurgency led by separatist groups, some fighting for independence or a greater share of the region’s mineral resources, with security forces often the target of bombings.

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Rs60 billion approved for Operation Azm-e-Istehkam​


The government on Thursday approved Rs60 billion additional funds to carry out Operation Azm-e-Istehkam and would immediately release Rs20 billion, which the military has sought to equip security forces fighting against militants in two provinces.

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved Rs20 billion as a special allocation for Operation Azm-e-Istehkam during the current fiscal year 2024-25, according to an official announcement by the Ministry of Finance. An official of the ministry said that the remaining nearly Rs40 billion will be disbursed during the second half of the fiscal year and will be utilised for procurement of advanced military gadgets.

Headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC also allowed the export of additional 100,000 metric tons of sugar, bringing the total export quantity to 250,000 on the watch of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The ECC also delinked the export from maintaining the local prices at Rs140 per kg, giving an unwarranted room to sugar millers to earn not only from the export proceeds but also from the local market by increasing the prices.

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The ECC was told that in light of the June 2024 decision of the Federal Apex Committee to launch the new military operation, the military has sought Rs60 billion in additional funds. The money is over and above the regular military budget and the government will issue an additional supplementary grant to the tune of Rs60 billion.

The government will immediately disburse the Rs20 billion while the remaining amount would be made available against the procurements.

Pakistan is passing through a difficult security phase and its forces are fighting with terrorists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan to flush out terrorism.

An official of the ECC said that the terrorists had access to better technology and weapons that were left behind by running US forces. In order to tackle this challenge, the military needed new hardware to fight the menace of terrorism. The government has immediately given Rs20 billion for capacity enhancement and the remaining Rs40 billion funds would be released as per the need.

 
Punjab Police successfully foiled an attack by militant insurgents in the Taunsa Sharif area of Dera Ghazi Khan, killing two terrorists, a spokesperson for Punjab Police said on Saturday

The development took place two days after a police van was attacked with rockets, resulting in the deaths of over 12 policemen and multiple injuries in Rahim Yar Khan.

In a fierce gun battle, the insurgents used hand grenades and other heavy weapons against the police. SHO of Vehova Police Station, Sadiq Baramani, and police constable Muzammil Nazir sustained injuries in the exchange of fire.

The spokesperson noted that four attempts by militants to attack checkpoints located on the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa border were also thwarted.

"In light of the threat of terrorism, checkpoints at the Punjab-Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa border were on high alert," the spokesperson said. The insurgents were believed to be planning attacks on police stations or other sensitive locations within Punjab.

Intelligence agencies had previously received information about the infiltration of terrorists into Punjab.

SHO Vehova and his team pursued the insurgents, who, upon seeing the police, attacked with hand grenades and heavy firearms. "Equipped with bulletproof vehicles, helmets, and jackets, the police officers responded immediately," the spokesperson added.

Backup teams from the police and Elite Force arrived on the scene promptly.

After a heated exchange, both militants were neutralised. The spokesperson mentioned that the bulletproof police vehicle sustained damage from grenades and gunfire.

Following the incident, RPO Dera Ghazi Khan, Captain (retd) Sajjad Hassan Khan, and DPO Syed Ali arrived at the scene. RPO DG Khan, accompanied by the DPO, visited Tehsil Hospital Taunsa to check on the injured officers.

Punjab Police chief Dr Usman Anwar praised the officers for their bravery in confronting and eliminating the terrorists.


"Police and all security agencies are on high alert, and terrorists will not be allowed to enter Punjab under any circumstances," Dr Anwar stated. "Punjab Police will spare no effort in protecting the lives and property of citizens."

A search and sweep operation by police and other law enforcement agencies is ongoing in the area, according to the Punjab Police spokesperson.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has resolved to end terrorism in Pakistan, promising to provide the military with all necessary resources to combat the threat

The premier declared, “There is no room for terrorism. The time has come to end it. We will provide the military with whatever resources it needs.”

PM Shahbaz condemned the ongoing violence in Balochistan, noting that the terrorism there cannot be condemned enough. He also highlighted attempts by terrorists to create discord between Pakistan and China.

He asserted that talks will only be held with groups that accept Pakistan’s constitution and stated that talks will not be conducted with entities he described as “friend-like enemies."

The remarks came during a meeting of Federal Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and convened to discuss the overall situation of the country in the aftermath of a series of terrorist and militant attacks a day earlier.

The meeting, was set top discuss a broad range of issues, with a focus on national security and the recent surge in terrorist activities.

As the discussions unfold, the cabinet is anticipated to take crucial decisions aimed at stabilising the country amidst growing security concerns.

Series of attacks jolt Balochistan

Balochistan province, already grappling with instability, faced multiple attacks in various districts on Monday.

The attacks began with the destruction of the Dozan railway bridge in the mountainous Bolan Valley. This critical infrastructure linked Balochistan with Sindh and Punjab via a train service. Reports indicated that its destruction has severed a vital connection, and further isolated the province.

The Musakhail district witnessed the most horrific incident in which 23 passengers were forced off a bus and brutally slain one after another.

The violence did not spare the Kalat district either, where an attack on security forces left 10 people dead, including five security officials and five civilians.

In Noshki, militants attacked near the Frontier Corps fort, resulting in injury to five civilians.

Further south, in the Sibi district, six bodies were discovered, adding to the rising toll from the violence. Militants also targeted the Daringarh police station in Mastung, though, fortunately, there were no casualties in this attack.

In the Pishin district, a hand grenade attack injured two people, with a government office as the target. Meanwhile, in Lasbella, three security officials were murdered in a targeted attack, though a major assault was repulsed by the forces.

In response to the attacks on innocent civilians, the military sprung into action and wiped out 21 suspected militants, while a major terrorist attack was thwarted in the Lasbela district.

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Federal cabinet approves Rs20b for Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

In a meeting chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, the federal cabinet has approved Rs20 billion for the Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, ARY News reported.

Pakistan announced the Operation Azm-e-Istehkam in June 2024, a comprehensive counter-insurgency effort to eradicate extremism and terrorism through military action and socio-economic development, with a focus on regional cooperation and stability.

In order to execute the Operation Azm-e-Istehkam the government allocated the funds. The operation has been subject to disagreements from different walks of life in Pakistan.

Additionally, the cabinet sanctioned PKR 1.951 billion for the security of the Reko Diq project.

During the meeting, the cabinet expressed concern over the recent surge in terrorism, commended the sacrifices of security forces, and condemned the terrorist incidents in Balochistan. The Prime Minister emphasised the need to swiftly identify and take action against the terrorists.


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5 terrorists killed, 3 injured in intelligence-based operations across Balochistan: ISPR

Five terrorists have been killed while three others were injured in intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces in multiple Balochistan districts, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday.

In the latest flare-up of violence, dozens of militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — a separatist outfit — launched numerous attacks on Sunday midnight across Balochistan, targeting security personnel as well as civilians.

At least 50 people, including 14 security men, lost their lives as militants went on a rampage across the province, storming police stations, blowing up railway tracks, and setting fire to almost three dozen vehicles. In response, security forces neutralised 21 militants.

Among those killed were 23 people in Musakhail, mostly labourers from Punjab, who were offloaded from trucks and vans and shot dead after an identity check.

Referring to the deadly attacks earlier this week, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement today: “The security forces are conducting extensive intelligence-based operations (IBOs) to hunt down the perpetrators of these heinous acts.

“On night [of] 29/30 August, in three separate IBOs in District Kech, Panjgur, and Zhob, five terrorists were sent to hell by the security forces, while three terrorists got injured during the intense fire exchange,” the ISPR said.

It added that the sanitisation operations would “continue until all perpetrators, facilitators, and abetters of these atrocious acts are brought to justice”.

“Security forces of Pakistan, in step with the nation, remain determined to thwart attempts at sabotaging peace, stability, and progress of Balochistan,” the military asserted.

Following the spate of attacks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday asserted that there was “no room for any weakness”. Similarly, President Asif Ali Zardari ordered effective measures to ensure the “complete elimination” of terrorism.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi vowed his full support for the Balochistan government in combating terrorism when he visited the province on Tuesday. PM Shehbaz also undertook a one-day trip to the region to assess the security situation there.

Rise in terror attacks

On August 19, three terrorists responsible for the killing of Panjgur’s deputy commissioner were eliminated in an operation by security forces in Mastung.

Separately, three soldiers were martyred and five terrorists were killed the same day after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district.

In “extensive” IBOs conducted since August 20 in KP’s Khyber, security forces had neutralised 25 terrorists and injured 11 others.

The country has lately witnessed a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces, other law enforcement agencies, and security checkpoints, particularly in Balochistan and KP.

Attacks escalated after the TTP broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022 and vowed to target security forces.

According to an annual security report issued by the Centre for Research and Security Studies, Pakistan witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries from 789 terror attacks and counter-terror operations in 2023 — marking a record six-year high.

Islamabad has blamed Kabul for allowing the TTP — a separate group but aligned with the Afghan Taliban — to use Afghan soil for launching attacks inside Pakistan. However, the Taliban administration has denied the charges.

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President, interior minister commend security forces for successful Tirah operation​


Expressing the country's resolve to eradicate the scourge of terrorism, Zardari added, "We will continue to take action against terrorists to ensure national security and stability."

Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the security forces for their operation against Khwarji terrorists in Tirah Valley. "We salute the security personnel who brought the Khwarji terrorists to a deserving end," Naqvi said.

He emphasised that the Khwarji terrorists are a burden on the soil of Pakistan and vowed to eliminate this menace permanently with the strength of unity and the support of the nation.

Minister Naqvi reaffirmed, "The nation stands with the security forces in combating the cancer of terrorism."

The security forces recently killed 12 Khwarji terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in the Tirah Valley of Khyber district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

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Punjab CTD conducts 475 IBOs in crackdown on terror networks

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab has conducted 475 intelligence-based operations across various cities in the province, resulting in the arrest of 33 terrorists.

The arrested terrorists were reportedly planning to launch attacks aimed at spreading fear and chaos among the public.

These operations were carried out in cities including Lahore, Gujranwala, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Nankana Sahib, Rahim Yar Khan, and Bhakkar, according to a CTD spokesperson

Among the arrests, a dangerous militant from the banned group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar was apprehended in Lahore.

During the raids, the CTD seized a significant cache of explosives, including a suicide vest, two hand grenades, 26 detonators, ammunition, mobile phones, and cash. These items were believed to be intended for use in terrorist activities across the province.

The CTD has reiterated its commitment to eradicating terrorism from the region, with the spokesperson stating, “We are determined to uproot the menace of terrorism from its core.”

Previously in a series of operations launched by CTD in August, a key operative of the Daesh terrorist group was apprehended in Faisalabad along with two other terrorists who were identified as Abdul Wahab, Saifullah, and Khurram Abbas.

In another series of 152 intelligence-based operations conducted in June by CTD, 22 men suspected of being linked with banned organizations were arrested during operations.

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Six soldiers martyred, 12 terrorists killed during operations in Waziristan: ISPR

Six soldiers embraced martyrdom while 12 terrorists were killed during two encounters in North and South Waziristan districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Friday.

According to the military’s media wing, security forces on Thursday detected the movement of seven terrorists trying to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan’s Spinwam area, the statement said.

“The infiltrators were surrounded, effectively engaged and after an intense fire exchange, all seven khawarij were sent to hell,” the ISPR said, adding that a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was also recovered from the slain terrorists.

In July, the government, through an official notification, designated the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna al Khawarij, while mandating all institutions to use the term khariji (outcast) when referring to the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Pakistan.

In a separate incident, a group of terrorists attacked a security forces checkpoint in South Waziristan’s Ladha area, the statement added.

“Own troops fought bravely, foiling the attempts of intrusion, and killed five khawarij,” the statement said.

“However, during an intense exchange of fire, six brave sons of the soil, having fought gallantly, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat.”

The statement said that sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other khariji present in the area as security forces were determined to eliminate the “menace of terrorism” from the country.

“Such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.

The country has lately witnessed a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces, other law enforcement agencies, and security checkpoints, particularly in Balochistan and KP.

Attacks escalated after the TTP broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022 and vowed to target security forces.

On September 6, four terrorists were killed when they tried to attack the Frontier Corps headquarters in KP’s Mohmand district.

In August, three soldiers were martyred and five terrorists were killed after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the province’s Bajaur district.

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An explosion targeted a police mobile van near Jehanabad on Malam Jabba Road, injuring four police Jawans.

According to initial reports, the blast caused severe damage to the police vehicle. The injured were immediately transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

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Crackdown against armed groups launched in Bannu​


Police in Bannu have commenced a major crackdown on armed groups in the area, conducting raids and making multiple arrests.

Following directives from the Chief Minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur and demands from the Bannu Peace Committee, the police launched the operation across the city.

Initial reports indicate that over a dozen armed individuals have been arrested, with authorities seizing weapons and a non-custom paid vehicle.

The operation, spearheaded by the District Police, aims to dismantle the strongholds of these armed groups.

As police actions intensified, the local populace took to the streets, chanting in support of the law enforcement efforts.

The crackdown marks a significant move towards restoring peace and order in Bannu, with continued raids expected in the coming days.

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DPO Bannu dismisses 11 cops from services over protests

The District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu has dismissed 11 officers from service for their continuous protests against the arrest of a former colleague.

As per details, the decision follows a formal notice issued to the control room regarding the protesting policemen.

The dismissed officers had also refused to take part in the polio vaccination campaign set to commence today in protest of arrest of their former colleague.

Among those dismissed are Head Constable Sher Aslam, Head Constable Mir Zaman, and Zaheenullah, along with Fareedullah, Tauseefullah, and Hazratullah.

Additionally, M. Qayyaz, Bakhtiar, Farmanullah, and Anwar Ali are also included in the list of those removed from duty.

On June 8, the City Police Officer (CTO) Peshawar suspended two traffic wardens for issuing a challan to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Sher Ali Afridi.

The traffic wardens reportedly imposed a fine of Rs500 on the MPA for violating traffic laws.

MPA Sher Ali Afridi had lodged a complaint to the CTO about traffic wardens over issuing him a challan ticket.

“My brother told the wardens that I am an MPA but the wardens uttered some inappropriate words,” said PTI MPA Afridi in his complaint.

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3 suspected militants killed in Swat, Lakki

Three suspected militants were killed and two policemen were wounded in two attacks in Swat and Lakki Marwat on Tuesday night, sources said.

The first attack took place in Swat when militants attacked a police contingent while it was patrolling the Asharay area of Matta tehsil.

Swat DPO Dr Zahidullah told Dawn that police from the Asharay post, in Matta tehsil, were on routine patrol at 11.40pm when they encountered five masked suspects on the road.

The masked men opened indiscriminate fire at the police party, causing injuries to sub-inspector Noor Wali Shah and constable Zakaria.

Police fired in retaliation, killing two of the five assailants on the spot, the DPO said.

The dead were later identified as Ahmad Hussain and Zahir Khan, residents of Khwazakhela Tehsil of Swat district. The three other masked men managed to escape.

Several FIRs were already registered against the two dead men for theft and robbery in different police stations across Swat. A 9mm pistol and a .30 bore pistol were recovered from the slain suspects.

In Lakki Marwat, a suspected militant was killed in an intelligence-based operation in Tor Lawangkhel area late on Tuesday night.

A police official said the operation was launched jointly by police and the counter-terrorism department after a tipoff about the presence of militants there.

He said a large contingent of law enforcement personnel reached the area and engaged the terrorists.

“The militants used automatic weapons, but the law enforcers repulsed the attack, triggering a fierce clash which continued for some time,” he said.

Police launched a search operation and recovered the body of a militant identified as Inam, a resident of Shagai.

“An accomplice of the dead militant fled under cover of darkness,” he added.

Inam was wanted by police in a number of cases, including extortion, bomb explosions and attacks on police.

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Security forces eliminate 8 terrorists in North Waziristan​


Security forces eliminated eight terrorists in the Razmak area of North Waziristan district in a successful intelligence-based operation conducted overnight on September 25 and 26.

The operation targeted a reported presence of terrorists.

According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation led to an intense exchange of fire between security forces and the terrorists. "As a result of the confrontation, eight terrorists were sent to hell," the statement confirmed.

During the operation, security forces recovered weapons and ammunition from the terrorists, who were reportedly involved in numerous terrorist activities, including attacks on security personnel and targeted killings of innocent civilians.

Sanitization efforts are underway in the area to ensure no remaining militants are hiding, as security forces continue their mission to eradicate terrorism from the region.

The ISPR reiterated the resolve of the armed forces to eliminate the menace of terrorism and ensure peace across the country.

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Swabi police station’s roof collapses after explosion

A powerful explosion rocked the City Police Station in Swabi District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, causing the roof to collapse and injuring several people.

Following the blast, rescue teams and ambulances rushed to the scene. Videos circulating on social media show people carrying away the injured and flames rising from the police station.

The explosion resulted in numerous injuries and the collapse of the building’s roof. A fire broke out after the blast.

Police have stated that they are investigating the cause of the explosion. Initial reports suggest the blast occurred in the kotwali located on the second floor of the Swabi police station.

The explosion destroyed barracks, and several people were trapped under the rubble.

Rescue sources initially reported eight injured, including two critically injured, who were transported to the hospital. Firefighters have brought the fire under control.

Later, Rescue spokesperson Bilal Fayyaz reported that the number of injured has risen to 15.


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At least 15 people were injured in the blast
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Bomb attack targetting police vehicle wounds five cops in Bajaur​

A remote-controlled bomb targeted a police vehicle in Bajaur’s Loi Sam area, injuring five police officers, according to Express News.

The attack occurred when the bomb, reportedly planted in a tree, detonated as the police mobile passed by.

The injured officers were immediately transported to District Headquarters Hospital in Khar, Bajaur for medical treatment.

Initial reports indicate that SHO Shahpur Khan’s vehicle, which was on a routine patrol, was also affected by the explosion in the Bhai Cheena area of Tehsil Khar. However, the SHO and some officers remained unhurt.

Following the incident, law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to apprehend the perpetrators.

Earlier this week, police booked 25 unidentified people, including three women and five drug pushers, for attacking the force in a raid.

The attack on the police left the SHO of Fatehpur police station and three constables injured yesterday.

The police had raided Basti Odan Wali near Mouza Saldeera, on a tip-off about drug pushers. When the police reached there, people gathered and pelted stones on them, injuring the SHO and three constables.

The culprits also caught some of the officials and held them hostage. DSP Burewala, Zafar Iqbal, rushed to the crime scene along with a heavy contingent of police and got released the hostages from the accused.

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10 FC personnel martyred in terrorist attack on DI Khan check post​


Terrorists from the Fitna al-Khawarij group attacked a security check post in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province's Dera Ismail Khan district, resulting in the martyrdom of ten Frontier Corps (FC) personnel.

Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the FC check post in Dera Ismail Khan and also denounced the incidents involving firing at the SHO’s vehicle in Bannu and a sub-inspector in Kohat.

Naqvi paid homage to the ten FC personnel who were martyred in the attack on the ZAM check post.

The attackers struck the ZAM FC check post in the Darazinda area of DI Khan under the cover of darkness, where the ten FC personnel were martyred while bravely confronting the external terrorists.

Naqvi reported that six of the martyred FC personnel were from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's South Waziristan, and four hailed from the Karak district.

The Minister paid tribute to the martyred FC personnel, stating that their great sacrifices further strengthen the nation’s unwavering resolve.

Earlier in August, at least 11 policemen were martyred and nine others injured when dacoits launched a rocket attack on two police vehicles in the Machka area near the Punjab-Sindh border, as confirmed by a Punjab police spokesperson.

The police vehicles were returning from a camp in the Katcha area when they were ambushed, resulting in multiple casualties.

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Minister Naqvi conveyed his condolences to the families of the ten FC personnel who were killed in the attack.
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A 19-year-old army cadet was martyred when armed terrorists opened fire on a mosque during evening prayers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district on Friday, the military’s media wing said

According to a press release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gentleman Cadet Arif Ullah was offering prayers in the mosque when the attack took place.

“As soon as Khawarij started firing, he (Arif Ullah) immediately responded and fought the khawarij bravely,” the press release stated.

“However, during the incident, Gentleman Cadet Arif Ullah embraced Shahadat (martyrdom), sacrificing his life, while saving many innocent lives of worshippers.”

The cadet was undergoing training in Kakul, but had returned to his hometown of Lakki Marwat on leave, the ISPR said.

“Such [a] heinous and cowardly act of attacking worshippers in the mosque while praying reflects the true ideology of these Khawarij,” the release read.

“[The] valiant act of a young Gentleman Cadet is a testament of spirit of sacrifice and dedication of Security Forces personnel to eliminate the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices further strengthen our resolve,” the ISPR said.

In July, the government, through an official notification, designated the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna al Khawarij, while mandating all institutions to use the term khariji (outcast) when referring to the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Pakistan.

A day ago, a high-value target was among nine militants killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, the ISPR said on Thursday.

“On the night of Oct 23/24, the security forces conducted an IBO on the reported presence of khawarij where “[own] troops effectively engaged the khawarij location”, according to the ISPR.

“After [an] intense fire exchange, nine khawarij including two suicide bombers and a high-value target khariji ring leader Said Muhammad alias Qureshi Ustad were sent to hell,” it added.

The country has witnessed a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces, other law enforcement agencies, and security checkpoints, particularly in Balochistan and KP.

Attacks escalated after the TTP broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022 and vowed to target security forces.

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How many more young people need to die in these easily avoidable conflicts. Instead the "Generals" of Pakistan are too busy playing village politics.
 

Four terrorists killed in K-P IBOs, says ISPR​


Security forces on Sunday neutralised four terrorists during two separate intelligence based operations (IBOs) in different districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), one of the operations was conducted in North Waziristan district where a day earlier a suicide bomber killed 8 people including four policemen and two army troops through a rickshaw mounted improvised explosive device (IED).

The military's media wing said army troops after an intense exchange of fire killed two "khwarij" terrorists, one of which was identified as Insaf Ullah.

In another encounter in Khyber district, troops raided a hideout and killed two terrorists while injuring three others.

"Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed khawarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the law enforcement agencies as well as the innocent civilians."

The ISPR said sanitization operations were underway in the areas to eliminate all terrorists. "Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country," it added.

Later, both the president and the prime minister congratulated the armed forces for the successful operations.

In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari paid tribute to the security forces and commended their bravery in conducting successful operations.

The president expressed his commitment to continue actions against terrorists until the complete eradication of the menace. "The entire nation stands with our security forces in the fight against terrorism," he said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also lauded the officers and soldiers of the security forces for their successful operations in Waziristan and Khyber districts.

"We will continue the fight against terrorism until this scourge is completely eradicated from the country. The entire nation stands alongside the Pakistan Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism," added the PM.

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Major among three soldiers martyred, 8 TTP terrorists killed in Bannu operation​

In an intelligence-based operation conducted in the Bakka Khel area of Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, security forces eliminated eight Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists - referred to as Khawarij - while injuring seven others, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday.

According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted the reported presence of militants in the region.

During the engagement, the security forces effectively confronted the Khawarij's location, leading to significant casualties among the militants, the statement added.

The ISPR further said "Tragically, Major Atif Khalil, aged 31 and a resident of Sudhanuti, AJ&K, who was leading his troops from the front, embraced Shahadat (martyrdom) in the fierce exchange of fire. Two other soldiers, Naik Azad Ullah, aged 36 from District Karak, and Lance Naik Ghazanfar Abbas, aged 35 from District Layyah, also paid the ultimate sacrifice alongside Major Khalil."

The ISPR noted that a sanitisation operation is currently underway in the area to eliminate any remaining Khawarij.

The spokesperson also emphasised the unwavering determination of Pakistan's

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Three security men martyred in Bannu shootout

Three security men, including an army major, embraced martyrdom in a shootout in the Bakka Khel area of Bannu while eight terrorists were also killed in the exchange of fire, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.

A statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read that the security forces planned an intelligence-based operation (IBO) after reports about the presence of terrorists in the area. It said the security forces effectively engaged terrorists and killed eight of them. Seven terrorists were injured.

Major Atif Khalil, 31, of Azad Jammu Kashmir’s Sudhanoti district was leading his troops when he embraced martyrdom along with Naik Azadullah, a 36-year-old resident of district Karak and 35-year-old Lance Naik Ghazanfar Abbas from Layyah, the ISPR statement added.

It said a sanitisation operation was being carried out to eliminate “any other militant” found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan were determined to wipe out the menace of militancy.

In a separate operation in Zhob, one militant was killed and another was arrested after he was injured by security forces in the Sambaza area of Zhob. The ISPR said security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation on the night of 29-30 October in the general area of Sambaza following a tip-off.

During the shootout, a militant was gunned down while another was apprehended in injured condition, it said, adding that weapons and ammunition were also recovered.

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Four terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan region on Saturday, according to the military’s media wing

“In the early hours of November 2, 2024, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Sarwakai, South Waziristan District on reported presence of khawarij,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release.

The ISPR said that security forces engaged the terrorists, with four khawarij “sent to hell”.

“Sanitisation operation is being carried out to eliminate any other Khariji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the press release stated.

In July, the government, through an official notification, designated the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna al Khawarij, while mandating all institutions to use the term khariji (outcast) when referring to the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Pakistan.

Earlier this week, a Pakistan Army major and two soldiers were martyred during an IBO in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, according to the military’s media wing.

A press release from the ISPR said that security forces had carried out an IBO on October 30 in the district’s general area of Bakka Khel based on the reported terrorist presence.

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Security forces have killed five terrorists during an exchange of fire in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while four soldiers were martyred in the operation, the military’s media wing said on Thursday

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “During the intense fire exchange, four brave sons of the soil, Naib Subedar Taib Shah (38), Lance Naik Gulab Zaman (30), Lance Naik Muzammil Mehmood (30) and Lance Naik Habibullah (28), having fought gallantly, embraced” martyrdom.“

A sanitisation operation was being conducted to eliminate any other Khawarij found in the area, the ISPR said.

“Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve” it added.

In July, the government, through an official notification, designated the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna al Khawarij, while mandating all institutions to use the term khariji (outcast) when referring to the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Pakistan.

The country has lately witnessed a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces, other law enforcement agencies, and security checkpoints, particularly in Balochistan and KP.

Attacks escalated after the TTP broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022 and vowed to target security forces.

On November 2, four terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation in KP’s South Waziristan region.

In another incident on Nov 4, security forces killed seven terrorists in separate operations on Monday, with one terrorist killed in Balochistan and the other six killed during two operations in KP.

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Four terrorists killed in North Waziristan: ISPR

Four terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation conducted by the security forces in the Spinwam area, North Waziristan on Sunday.

During the operation, according to ISPR press release, the troops effectively engaged terrorists' location and after an intense fire exchange, two were killed.

In another incident, the movement of a group of terrorists, who were trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, was picked up by the security forces in the general area of Spinwam, North Waziristan District. The troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate.

Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other one found in the area.

The security forces are determined and remain committed to securing its borders and eliminating the menace of terrorism from the country.


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Varun said:
Curbing the thread title to "Pakistan needs a new military" alone will do the country wonders.
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Not going to happen.

punjabi army have tasted aid money for 75+ years now. This sweet nectar of free money -- add to that free US education and passports/ME residencies for their kids -- is hard to leave.

They also provide employment/pensions to their own ilk by running cereal and bread factories on minimal CAPEX/OPEX. Pricing out other manufctures. Economic wizards these faujis.

But could care of safeguarding their own citizens.
 
Seven policemen abducted in KP's Bannu

In a shocking development on Monday, seven policemen were abducted by unidentified armed men from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district.

The incident occurred in the Ahmedzai sub-division and was confirmed by the district's DPO.

The police said the unknown armed men took control of the Rocha checkpost and kidnapped the personnel.

With regard to the incident, it was added that an operation has been initiated to apprehend the captors after cordoning off the area.

As per the details which has come to light so far, the incident took place after maghrib prayer when a group of armed men took the policemen hostage at a checkpost. After, they were taken to an undisclosed location.



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Apex committee approves comprehensive military operation against terrorist groups in Balochistan

The federal apex committee of the National Action Plan has approved a comprehensive military operation against active terrorist organisations in Balochistan.

According to the communiqué on Tuesday, the operation would target terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan including the banned outfits “Majeed Brigade, BLA, BLF and BRAS who are targeting innocent civilians and foreign nationals to scuttle Pakistan’s economic progress by creating insecurity at the behest of hostile external powers.”

Pakistan has seen an increase in militancy since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021, with the Pakistani chapter of the movement carrying out attacks mostly targeting security forces.


In the recent past, terrorists have attacked civilians and Chinese nationals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Karachi.


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Apex committee approves comprehensive military operation against terrorist groups in Balochistan

District coordination committees under provincial apex committees to be established
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Over 60 soldiers martyred in last 10 days

Dozens of commandos killed in tirah their bodies being strapped to one donkey to be transported.

Not even enough donkeys

All the dhas and golf courses and not even a helicopter to transport those killed but will quickly send helicopter to k2 to rescue chiti chamri mountaineers.

Whilst khwaja has brunch in London and asim sips his whiskey. Ordinary pakistanis pay the price
 
punjabi army have tasted aid money for 75+ years now.


It's not a punjabi army a lot of pathan soldiers are the ones taking the brunt of the casualties
.ones in tirah killed and bannu I belive are all frontier corps.

So enough of this ethnic propoganda about punjabi army

One of the biggest allies of usa and West was no other than ayub khan he wasn't a punjabi and neither was musharraf.

Since our hierarchy doesn't care and country is broke to fight an insurgency it's high time we start leaving balochistan and kpk and remove the troops and give them the autonomy obviously the taliban the parent taliban from afghanistan will takeover those areas so be it because that's what the people want they give this people refuge the militants are from their own families and charsi khan who is incarnated atm and reignited this ethnic supremicist afghani fitna is their ambassador and spokes person.

So move the army back to the punjab and sindh frontiers just like the days of British raj and when these taliban takeover and start doing what they did last time in swat , beheading, collecting taxes , marrying girls and blowing up schools and turn the economy upside down just make sure these kpk and balochistan residents don't start blaming punjabis and then trying to enmasse migrate to punjab sindh and our major urban centres they can live under the taliban and eek out a living there because we have seen how afghanistan is a paradise under them where 1000s try to escape daily and are gunned down by iranian border forces.
 

12 security personnel martyred in Bannu suicide attack: ISPR​


At least twelve security personnel were martyred in a suicide attack on a check post in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Express News reported quoting Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

The military's media wing said that the attack on a joint check post in Bannu district on 19 November 2024 resulted in the martyrdom of 12 Pakistani soldiers, including 10 from the security forces and two from the Frontier Constabulary.

The attack was carried by Khwarij, who attempted to breach the post in the general area of MaliKhel, the ISPR said in a statement.

During the ensuing exchange of fire, six of the attackers were killed, it said,

However, in an attempt to break through the post's defences, the terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall, triggering a suicide blast.

The blast caused a portion of the wall to collapse, damaging nearby infrastructure. Tragically, this led to the deaths of the twelve brave soldiers, with several others injured.

Following the attack, a sanitisation operation was launched in the area to neutralise the remaining perpetrators, ISPR said.

Pakistan's military vowed to bring those responsible for the attack to justice and reiterated its commitment to eliminating terrorism from the region.

"Security forces and law enforcement agencies of Pakistan are determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve," the statement added.

President Asif Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the soldiers, reiterating his commitment to eradicating terrorism from Pakistan.

Earlier on Nov. 14, two security personnel, including a major, martyred during an operation against terrorists in Balochistan’s Harnai district on Thursday, the military’s media wing confirmed.

According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), troops led by Major Muhammad Haseeb mobilised on reports of terrorists planning attacks on civilians in Harnai.

In the ensuing gunfight, at least three militants were killed. During the operation, an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near the leading vehicle, resulting in the deaths of Major Haseeb, 28, from Multan, and Havildar Noor Ahmed, 38, from Barkhan. Both men were praised for leading the operation with bravery, ISPR said.

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3 terrorists killed, 2 injured in Bannu security operation: ISPR

Three terrorists were killed while two others were injured during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu District, the military’s media affairs wing said on Friday.

Facing a sharp uptick in the number of attacks targeting security forces and other law enforcement agencies, especially in KP and Balochistan, the state has intensified counterterrorism operations under Vision Azm-i-Istehkam.

According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO in Bannu District in the early hours of November 22 on the “reported presence of khwarij”.

“During conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij location, as a result of which, three khwarij were sent to hell while two khwarij got injured,” the statement read.

In July, the government had designated the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna al Khawarij, while mandating all institutions to use the term khariji (outcast) when referring to perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Pakistan.

In its statement, the ISPR said weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the terrorists, who “remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians”.

A sanitisation operation “was being carried out to eliminate any other khariji found in the area”, the ISPR noted, reaffirming that the security forces of Pakistan were “determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country”.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the security forces for their successful operation, Radio Pakistan reported.

In their separate statements, they reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the war against terrorism. PM Shehbaz asserted the government will continue to foil the evil designs of enemies of humanity.

The restive Bannu district has seen heightened militant violence of late. On Tuesday, 12 security personnel were martyred while six terrorists were killed after a checkpost was targeted in the district’s Mali Khel area.

Other recent incidents include the abduction of seven cops who were later recovered, an attack on a girls’ school and a shootout that martyred three security men.

According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (Picss), a think tank based in Islamabad, 55 security personnel have been killed in the first 20 days of November compared to 30 during the same period last month. Sixty-three terrorists were also killed in clashes with security forces in the past 20 days.

In October, security forces lost 62 personnel, marking the highest number of such casualties in any month this year, data from Picss showed, with 32 killed in the last 10 days of October alone.

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Three terrorists killed trying to cross into North Waziristan: ISPR

Three terrorists were killed when security forces foiled their attempt to infiltrate from Afghanistan in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan district on Tuesday, the military said.

According to an ISPR statement, security forces detected the movement of armed gunmen attempting to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Hassan Khel area on the night between Nov 25 and 26. The forces engaged the attackers and killed three of them.

“Pakistan has consistently been asking interim Afghan government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border. Interim Afghan government is expected to fulfil its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistan,” the ISPR said.

It added that that security forces remain determined and committed to securing the borders and eliminating terrorism in the country.

Meanwhile, security forces and police successfully repelled attacks on a police station and a check post in tehsil Birmal of Lower South Waziristan district on Monday night.

According to police officials, the assailants first attacked the Raghzai police station in Birmal, leading to an hour-long exchange of gunfire with security forces. Officials said this was the sixth attack on the Raghzai police station in the current month.

In a separate incident, terrorists targeted a security checkpoint in the Ghorlama area of Birmal with a rocket. However, prompt action by security forces repelled the attack and forced the militants to flee.

Bomb blast

A member of a local peace committee narrowly escaped injury when a remote-controlled bomb exploded near his vehicle on the Wana-Kari Kot Road in Lower South Waziristan on Tuesday.

The bomb targeted the vehicle of Saifur Rehman Wazir. A colleague traveling with him sustained minor injuries in the blast.

Sources said the bomb was planted on a dirt road near the Baghicha post in Wana. Saifur Rehman and his colleague Ajaz were traveling from the Talabani area of tehsil Wana to Rustam Bazar Wana when the bomb exploded near their vehicle.

After the explosion, police arrived at the scene and collected evidence.

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Mianwali police foil terrorist attack, four Khwarij killed

According to a police spokesperson, over 20 Khwarij militants launched an assault on the station, using heavy weaponry. The attack resulted in an intense exchange of gunfire between the militants and the police.

Despite the heavy firepower of the assailants, the brave officers managed to repel the Khwarij, ensuring the safety of the entire station staff. However, two police personnel sustained minor injuries during the confrontation.

The police spokesperson confirmed that the entire team at the Chapri Police Station is safe, and the situation is now under control, adding that the militants were neutralised due to the swift and coordinated response of police personnel.

The Punjab Inspector General of Police commended the courage and professionalism displayed by the Mianwali police force.

Earlier today, a cop in Lakki Marwat are embraced martyrdom when armed terrorists attacked Haibat Khan police station.

As per details, terrorists with latest weapons attacked Haibat Khan police station in Lakki Marwat which resulted in martyrdom of a cop named Karamatullah.

Cops responded bravely to the assault and forced the terrorist to flee the scene. Meanwhile, police contingent had started search for the terrorists in the area.

Parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have witnessed a surge in terror attacks in the recent past.

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Mianwali police foil terrorist attack, four Khwarij killed

MIAWALI: In a significant operation, Mianwali police successfully foiled a major Khwarij attack on the Chapri Police Station, killing four heavily armed
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Terrorism is innocent when civilians are killed for political ends- well Munir and Co, you are terrorists. You have taken innocent lives to stay in power illegally. Those that died are Shaheeds but the ones that killed them are destined for hell.

"But whoever deliberately slays a committed Muslim, his requital shall be Hell, therein to abide; and Allah condemns him, and will reject him, and will prepare for him awesome suffering"
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Sixteen terrorists killed in action across three provinces

At least sixteen terrorists were gunned down and four law enforcers, including two army men, were martyred in separate gun battles across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Punjab provinces on Saturday and Sunday.

In an intelligence-based operation in the Baka Khel area of Bannu district, five militants were killed while nine others sustained injuries. During the shootout, 29-year-old sepoy Iftikhar Hussain, a resident of Jhang, embraced martyrdom.

A statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said three terrorists were killed and two others were arrested by security forces in another operation, carried out in the Shagai area of district Khyber.

“During intense fire exchange, 25-year-old Captain Muhammad Zohaibuddin from district Lahore, who was leading his troops from the front, fought bravely, paid the ultimate sacrifice and embraced shahadat [martyrdom],” the military’s media wing said.

Meanwhile, local sources from district Khyber said that one of the attackers killed during the exchange of fire with security forces in Khyber, was involved in the killing of journalist Khalil Jibran in June this year.

Meanwhile, a police official embraced martyrdom in a shootout with armed assailants who attacked a police station in the Darra Pezu town of Lakki Marwat district.

A police official said that a group of terrorists carried out a two-pronged midnight attack on a police station located in a congested area of the town. The attackers used automatic weapons and tried to breach the building, but the attack was repulsed.

“The policemen deployed there effectively engaged the terrorists and the gun battle continued for nearly one hour,” the official said, adding that the fierce battle resulted in the martyrdom of Kiramatullah, a policeman. The body was taken to police lines for funeral prayers following medico-legal formalities at the District Headquarters Hospital.

Separately, the Mianwali police repulsed an attack on the Chapri police station in Punjab and killed four militants in the shootout.

A statement by the Punjab police said as many as 20 militants armed with rocket launchers and hand grenades attacked the police station.

However, they were repulsed by the police after an hour of fighting. Two police officials sustained injuries during the attack.

After the attack was thwarted, the police combed the area and found four dead bodies, the statement added. Militants have carried out eight attacks on police in the district since 2009, all in Isakhel tehsil of the district.

Separately, one policeman was martyred while two sustained injuries as unidentified men attacked a van of Paharpur police in Mardan Pul on Sunday night.

According to police, Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Mir Ghulam Marwat embraced martyrdom while two other policemen, constables Rauf and Yousuf, were injured.

The deceased and injured were promptly shifted to Paharpur Tehsil Headquarters Hospital.

Due to the critical condition of the wounded, they were shifted to the District Headquarters Teaching Hospital in D.I. Khan.

In another incident, one policeman was injured as unidentified persons opened fire at a police check-post in Sur Dagar area of merged tribal tehsil Darazinda on Sunday night, police said.

Separately, four suspected terrorists were killed and several others were injured in a gun battle with security forces in the Sherani district on Sunday.

Officials said security forces launched an operation in the Mughal Kot area of Sherani on information about the presence of armed militants. In the subsequent shootout, four suspects were killed.

“The bodies of the militants who were killed in the operation were shifted to a nearby health facility,” officials said. Reportedly, the terrorists belonged to a banned outfit and hailed from Afghanistan.

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Sixteen terrorists killed in action across three provinces

Two security personnel, as many cops martyred; Baka Khel operation leaves 5 suspects dead; 3 killed in Khyber; 4 gunned down in Sherani, 4 in Mianwali.
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Security forces kill five terrorists in Lakki Marwat IBO

Security forces killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lakki Marwat district, said the military's media wing on Wednesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists during which two of them also sustained injuries.

The statement said "own troops effectively engaged khwarij [terrorists] location and resultantly, five khwarij were sent to hell, while two Khwarij also got injured".

Sanitisation operation was launched to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country, the statement added.

President Asif Ali Zardari commended the security forces for conducting a successful operation in Lakki Marwat.

He expressed determination to continue operations until complete elimination of terrorism from the country.

It is pertinent to mention here that the third quarter (July-September) of 2024 saw a sharp increase in fatalities of terrorist violence and counter-terrorism campaigns, with a 90% surge in violence, according to a report issued by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).

A total of 722 people were killed, including civilians, security personnel, and outlaws, while 615 others were wounded in as many as 328 incidents recorded during the period under review.

Nearly 97% of these fatalities occurred in KP and Balochistan — marking the highest percentage in a decade, and over 92% of these incidents of terror attacks and security operations were recorded in the same provinces.

The total fatalities from three quarters of this year have now surpassed the total fatalities recorded for the whole of 2023; the number of fatalities rose to at least 1,534 in the first three quarters compared to 1523 in 2023.

Meanwhile, terrorist groups continue to reorganise and beef up their ranks. Most of the terror attacks remained unclaimed by terrorist or insurgent groups, likely for tactical reasons, as per the report.

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Security forces kill 6 terrorists in KP, Balochistan

Six terrorists were killed, while a policeman embraced martyrdom, in gun battles and a bomb explosion in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan on Monday, the military and Levies said.

Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan district on the reported presence of terrorists from the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

Security forces effectively engaged their location and killed two of them, while one was captured with injuries, adding that weapons and ammunition were recovered from them.

According to ISPR, the outlaws were involved in terrorist activities against security forces, as well as targeted killing of innocent civilians.

A sanitisation operation was being conducted to eliminate any other militant found in the area, as security forces were determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

Bannu clash

Meanwhile, two militants were killed in a clash with the police about an hour after they targeted a cop near Kiri Bridge on Haved road in Bannu.

Regional Police Officer Imran Shahid told journalists that two armed militants riding a motorcycle attacked Head Constable Ali Bahadar Khan while he was on his way to the cantonment police station for duty.

He said the cop was critically wounded and was immediately shifted to DHQ Hospital, but he could not survive.

Mr Shahid said the incident prompted swift and commandos of Quick Response Force (QRF) were sent to the area to chase the attackers and ensure their arrest.

The regional police chief said that police commandos came across the militants in the Miryan area, where an exchange of fire forced the attackers to abandon their motorcycle and take shelter inside a house.

He said an additional force, including policemen from nearby police stations and counter-terrorism (CTD) commandos led by DPO Ziauddin, was dispatched to the area to assist the QRF personnel.

“The militants opened fire on law enforcers when they tried to lay a siege to the house, injuring a cop identified as Amanullah Khan,” he said, adding that the suspects snatched weapons from the house owner and used them against the police.

He said police, backed by an armoured personnel carrier, responded effectively and neutralised both militants, adding that two 9mm pistols and ammunition were seized from the dead militants, while the wounded cop was shifted to hospital, and later referred to Peshawar for better treatment.

He said one of those killed was identified as Safeer alias Hamza, adding that he was the cousin of militant ‘commander’ Ibrahim alias Zarar. He further said that both the men were wanted by the police and CTD for their involvement in over a dozen militancy-related cases.

Attack on Levies foiled

In Qila Abdullah, two suspected attackers, who wanted to target a Levies station in the Mazai Adha area, were killed in a bomb explosion.

Levies officials said the blast took place in an orchard behind the Levies police station.

The Levies and personnel of other forces shifted the bodies to the trauma centre in Mazai Adha.

Qila Abdullah Assistant Commissioner Shahek Baloch said the killed men were apparently carrying the bomb to attack the Levies station on a motorbike but before reaching their target the device went off killing them both on the spot.

“They wanted to attack the Levies police station but the bomb exploded in an orchard behind the Levies police station,” the officer said, adding that the bodies were blown up and were beyond recognition.

He said a motorcycle was found at the explosion site while pistols were recovered from the deceased’s possession.

It was the fourth blast in Qila Abdullah over the past two weeks.

Levies officials said that bomb disposal squad was called for combing the area. Further investigation is in progress.

Security forces praised

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif commended the security forces for carrying out a successful operation against terrorists in the Kulachi area.

In separate statements, the president and the prime minister paid tribute to the officers and personnel of the security forces for killing two terrorists and arresting another during the operation.

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Soldier martyred, seven terrorists killed in North Waziristan operations​


Seven terrorists were killed while a soldier embraced martyrdom in two separate engagements in North Waziristan on December 10-11.

The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces in general area Miran Shah on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists location as a result of which four of them were killed.

In another encounter that took place in general area Spinwam, own troops successfully neutralized three more militants.

However, during the intense fire exchange, one soldier, Lance Naik Muhammad Amin, having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.

Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, said ISPR.

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Two cops embrace martyrdom in Shangla grenade attack​


Terrorists carried out a grenade attack on a police checkpoint in Chakesar, District Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the martyrdom of two policemen and injuries to three others, Geo News reported on Tuesday.

According to the police, martyred cops were identifies as assistant sub-inspector Hassan Khan and constable Nisar Khan, while, Muharrar Arshad Khan, Constable Arshad Khan, and Constable Rifat are wounded.

The injured cops have been transferred to a hospital in Battagram for treatment, the police added.

Terrorist attacks have been rampant in the provinces of KP and Balochistan, targetting especially the law enforcement and security forces.

A police constable was martyred in a separate gun attack in the jurisdiction of Parmuli Police Station in Swabi when militants opened fire on him, The News reported.

Zubir Mohammad, brother of the the slain cop, told the police that the Ishtiaq Ahmad was returning from his poultry farm when the militants targeted him late on Monday night.

He said Ishtiaq was last deputed in the sub-division of Peshawar Electric Supply Company.

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Forces ‘thwart’ terror attack in Kharan

One alleged terrorist and three security personnel were injured in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Kharan, security officials have claimed.

Security forces launched an operation in Killi Siapad on the outskirts of Kharan on Friday on the intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the area.

As forces circled in on the alleged terrorists’ hideouts, they opened fire using heavy weapons.

The forces immediately retaliated, and the heavy exchange of fire continued for an hour, during which explosions were also heard.

Officials said three security personnel received injuries and were shifted to the hospital by helicopter.

A huge quantity of weapons, explosives and a motorcycle were also recovered from the hideout, officials said, adding the terrorists were allegedly planning an attack.

Meanwhile, security sources have named the alleged terrorist commander who was killed in an operation in Tank earlier this week.

On the night of December 17 and 18, security forces conducted an IBO on the reported presence of terrorists in Tank, ISPR said.

The military’s media wing confirmed the killing of seven terrorists. According to security sources, Ali Rehman, alias Maulana Taha Swati, a wanted terrorist commander, was also killed in the operation.

Rehman was reportedly a close associate of Mullah Fazlullah, the deceased commander of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.

Sources added that during the operation, one of the terrorists allegedly entered a house and attempted to use two children as human shields.

However, security forces rescued both children and gunned down the terrorists.

The forces also recovered weapons and an explosive-laden vehicle, which the terrorist intended to use for an attack, sources claimed.

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Turbat blast claims two lives, injures four​


At least two people lost their lives and four others were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the Dasht area of Turbat, Balochistan, on Wednesday, according to police reports.

The explosion also caused significant damage to a vehicle, officials confirmed. The deceased and the injured were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical assistance and post-mortem procedures.

Providing further details, law enforcement agencies revealed that the remote-controlled device detonated as the victims were traveling in the vehicle.

The deceased have been identified as Zaman and Umer Zahoor. The injured, who are currently receiving treatment, include Naeem, Javed, Ameen, and Waheed.

Authorities are investigating the incident, and security measures in the region have been heightened to prevent further occurrences.

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Army officer martyred, 13 terrorists killed in K-P operations: ISPR​


An army officer was martyred, and thirteen terrorists were killed during three separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, as reported by the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Thursday.

According to the ISPR, the first operation took place in the general area of Jani Khel, Bannu District, where security forces successfully engaged militants, resulting in the death of two terrorists.

In another operation in North Waziristan District, the military neutralised five militants during a fire exchange. Eight others were injured in the ensuing battle. A third operation was conducted in South Waziristan District, where security forces killed six militants.

Tragically, during the intense firefight in South Waziristan, Major Muhammad Awais, a 33-year-old officer from District Narowal, was martyred while leading his troops from the front. His bravery and sacrifice were acknowledged by the ISPR, which praised his gallant leadership.

The military also reported that a sanitisation operation was underway to eliminate any remaining terrorists in the area.

The ISPR concluded with a statement reaffirming Pakistan’s determination to eradicate terrorism, emphasising that the sacrifices of brave soldiers like Major Awais further strengthened the country's resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism.

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Time to eradicate anti-state conspirators, their facilitators': PM​


Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has stated that the time has come to eliminate the conspirators and their facilitators who are plotting against Pakistan.

Addressing a meeting of the National Action Plan (NAP) Apex Committee, the Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the participants and emphasised the country’s role in global diplomacy.

During the meeting, Shahbaz Sharif noted that Pakistan had recently assumed a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, which would provide the country an opportunity to play a significant role in international diplomacy.

He also highlighted the security challenges facing the nation, particularly the threats from hostile elements operating across the borders.

The premier referred to a recent attack from across the border, which was swiftly repelled by Pakistan’s security forces.

He also pointed out the foreign support behind certain elements conspiring against Pakistan, especially in regions like Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

The prime minister reiterated that achieving national progress and prosperity was contingent on maintaining peace and order across Pakistan’s four provinces, as well as in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

He further stated that the time had come to completely eliminate the threat posed by extremist elements, referring to the ongoing issue of terrorism and sectarian violence.

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of a coordinated plan between the provinces, federal government, and defense institutions to strengthen national security.

He emphasised that the government would support any such initiative that aligned with Pakistan's national interests and contributed to the country’s betterment.

Shahbaz Sharif also addressed the growing digital threat, particularly the online propaganda against Pakistan.

He condemned the misinformation campaigns being run on social media by external agents and enemies of the state.

He noted that such campaigns, fueled by false narratives, were designed to undermine Pakistan’s image and create doubt about the country’s stability.

The Prime Minister specifically pointed to recent false narratives spread on social media following the attack on Islamabad, warning that failure to address this challenge would render all efforts futile.

Shahbaz Sharif also emphasised the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s security forces and reaffirmed that their efforts would not go in vain.

He urged all citizens to remember the importance of unity and collective action in overcoming challenges and ensuring Pakistan’s continued progress.

Source: The Express Tribune
 

Terrorists kidnap 17 civilians in Laki Marwat, 8 rescued by security forces​


Terrorists abducted 17 civilian workers in the Kabalkhel area of Laki Marwat district. Security forces successfully rescued eight of the abducted workers.

According to Dunya News, the terrorists kidnapped the workers for extortion purposes. The abducted workers were unarmed civilians. The terrorists also set a local contractor's vehicle on fire following the abduction.

Security forces and law enforcement agencies launched an operation, rescuing eight workers safely, while efforts to free the remaining hostages are ongoing.

The heinous actions of the terrorists have no connection with religion or Islamic values. Those responsible for these inhumane acts will be brought to justice.

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I'm really worried about the other 9

They might behead them now

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Four injured in Chaman blast, Levies post torched in Mastung

At least four people were injured in an IED explosion in Chaman, unknown armed men set a Levies post on fire in Mastung, and an assistant commissioner narrowly escaped a bomb attack in Khuzdar on Friday.

According to officials, a powerful explosion occurred in the Station Road area of Chaman, a town near the Afghan border, in the afternoon as a Frontier Corps truck was passing through the area. Police said unknown people had planted the improvised explosive device on a motorcycle, which was parked on Station Road to target the FC truck carrying security personnel.

The FC truck survived the blast, as the explosion occurred after the truck had passed the point where the IED-laden motorcycle was parked. As a result of the blast, four people who were passing through the area at the time were injured.

“We have received four injured at the hospital, one of whom is in serious condition,” said officials at Chaman District Hospital, adding that the seriously injured person would be transferred to Quetta.

“The IED planted on the motorcycle was detonated by remote control,” a senior police officer told Dawn. The banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.

Levies post torched

Unknown armed men set fire to a Levies post in the Dasht area of Mastung district and stole official weapons, officials said on Friday.

According to the officials, the armed men blocked the Quetta-Sibi Highway in the Kolpur area between Thursday night and Friday and started checking vehicles passing through the area. They continued to search both vehicles and passengers travelling along the highway.

Sources said the armed men stayed on the highway for some time before moving to the Dasht area, where they attacked a Levies check post. After snatching weapons from the Levies personnel, they set the post on fire. At the time of the attack, only three Levies personnel were present at the post.

Reports suggested that the armed men entered a nearby cement factory and set its machinery on fire.

Attack on assistant commissioner

In a separate incident, an attempted bomb attack took place in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district, targeting the vehicle of the assistant commissioner.

According to officials, unknown assailants tried to target the Zehri assistant commissioner’s vehicle in the Showki area. He was returning from a visit to the area when an IED was detonated remotely. However, he remained unharmed.

Just two days ago, armed militants launched a brazen attack on the main bazaar in Zehri, violently setting fire to multiple government buildings, including Levies Force station, Nadra and municipal committee offices and a bank, after seizing control of the area.

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Nine Khwarij dead, four arrested in North Waziristan operations

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians, it further said.

“Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” the news release said.

Yesterday, the Security Forces killed five khwarij terrorists including their ring leader Shafiullah Shafi in an intelligence operation (IBO) in general area Maddi Dera Ismail Khan.

“During conduct of operation, our troops effectively engaged khwarij’s location, resultantly, five khwarij including Kharji ring leader Shafiullah@Shafi, were sent to hell,” said a news release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Earlier, security forces killed 19 khwarij while three personnel embraced martyrdom in three separate intelligence based operations (IBOs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

“On reported presence of khwarij, an intelligence based operation was conducted by the Security Forces in general area Matani, Peshawar District,” the ISPR said. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly, eight khwarij were killed.

It added that in another intelligence based operation conducted in general area Baizai, Mohmand District eight Khwarij were effectively engaged and neutralised by the security forces.

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Nine Khwarij dead, four arrested in North Waziristan operations

RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces on Sunday killed nine Khwarij terrorists and arrested four others in two operations carried out in North Waziristan, ARY
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8 terrorists killed in separate KP operations: ISPR

Security forces killed eight terrorists during two separate operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “On 12-13 January 2025, eight khwarij were sent to hell in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.”

The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Tank District. “After the troops effectively engaged the terrorists at their location, six khwarij were sent to hell”, the statement said.

Another encounter took place in the general area of Tirah valley, Khyber District, where the forces “successfully neutralised two terrorists.”

Sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists, the ISPR said adding, “[The] security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.”

In July, the government, through an official notification, designated the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna al Khawarij, while mandating all institutions to use the term khariji (outcast) when referring to the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Pakistan.

On Sunday, the ISPR reported that nine terrorists were killed in two separate operations in North Waziristan district.

Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in KP and Balochistan.

Terror attacks have increased since the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022.

With at least 685 members of security forces losing their lives amid a total of 444 terror attacks, 2024 turned out to be the deadliest year for the civil and military security forces of Pakistan in a decade, according to a 2024 report issued by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) think-tank.

According to DG ISPR, security forces conducted a total of 59,775 operations last year during which 925 terrorists were killed and 383 officers and soldiers were martyred.

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4 terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR

Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan district, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an IBO on Tuesday night in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan “on the reported presence of khwarij”.

“During [the] conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged khwarij’s location, and after an intense exchange of fire, four khwarij were sent to hell,” the statement said.

Security forces also recovered weapons and ammunition from the terrorists who were “actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as target killing of innocent civilians”.

Sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists, the ISPR said adding, “[The] security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.”

In July, the government, through an official notification, designated the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Fitna al Khawarij, while mandating all institutions to use the term khariji (outcast) when referring to the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Pakistan.

On Tuesday, the ISPR reported eight terrorists were killed during two separate operations in KP.

Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in KP and Balochistan.

Terror attacks have increased since the TTP broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022.

With at least 685 members of security forces losing their lives amid a total of 444 terror attacks, 2024 turned out to be the deadliest year for the civil and military security forces of Pakistan in a decade, according to a 2024 report issued by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) think-tank.

According to DG ISPR, security forces conducted a total of 59,775 operations last year during which 925 terrorists were killed and 383 officers and soldiers were martyred.

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22 terrorists killed, 18 injured in Khyber district’s Tirah valley since Dec 14: ISPR

Security forces have killed 22 terrorists and injured 18 others in various intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the Tirah valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district since December 14, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.

A statement issued from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Of late, numerous terrorist incidents have occurred in general area Tirah, Khyber district against security forces as well as the innocent civilians, resulting in several casualties.”

Subsequently, the ISPR said security forces were conducting extensive IBOs in the area against terrorists, due to which 22 were “successfully neutralised” and 18 injured since Dec 14.

The ISPR added that the IBOs would continue till peace in the area was restored and the terrorists were eliminated. “Security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” it concluded.

On Tuesday, an encounter took place in the general area of Tirah valley, where security forces “successfully neutralised two terrorists.”

Armed terrorists, affiliated with various groups, are understood to have gradually moved out of the plains of Tirah valley, taking refuge in vacant houses in the hilly terrain, as security forces fortified their positions in key locations of the valley.

Sources in the region had told Dawn that the situation in most parts of the valley was calm, with no major terror-related incident reported last month.

They said the armed terrorists, who were frequently seen in different parts of Tirah valley, had either returned to Afghanistan or shifted to the bordering Orakzai district, with some opting to “settle down” in partially damaged houses in the peripheral hilly areas to avoid public attention.

The sources had said terrorists had shifted to Sanda Paal, Dray Naghari and Daroota villages before taking refuge in empty houses.

They said those areas were vacated by residents in November in anticipation of a military operation after a surge in terrorist attacks on military convoys and security checkposts.

Residents of Kamarkhel, Takhtaki, Ghulam Ali and Sukh localities had told Dawn that terrorists would suddenly barge into their houses and demand food and other essential items.

They said that the ‘unwanted’ presence of terrorists in their houses “at odd times” had led to a constant fear of a targeted action by the security forces for sheltering them.

The residents had insisted that terrorists had not caused them any personal harm so they couldn’t refuse food and shelter to them, especially when they were heavily armed.

Local sources had claimed that the terrorists were always on the move for fear of a targeted operation by the security forces.

Regarding the identity and affiliations of terrorists, they had revealed that the armed men were associated with banned outfits Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Lashkar-i-Islam, Amarat-i-Islami and the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, which were operational in parts of the valley.

The sources had said that though the exact number of terrorists who had shifted to the hilly areas for fear of a full-fledged military operation was not known, they totalled 70-100, with the rest fleeing the valley for the time being.

Pakistan has recently witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in KP and Balochistan.

Terror attacks have increased since the TTP broke a fragile ceasefire agreement with the government in 2022.

With at least 685 members of security forces losing their lives amid a total of 444 terror attacks, 2024 turned out to be the deadliest year for the civil and military security forces of Pakistan in a decade, according to a 2024 report issued by the Center for Research and Security Studies think-tank.

According to the ISPR director general, security forces conducted a total of 59,775 operations last year during which 925 terrorists were killed and 383 officers and soldiers were martyred.

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22 terrorists killed, 18 injured in Khyber district’s Tirah valley since Dec 14: ISPR

Military's media wing says extensive intelligence-based operations are being conducted in the are against terrorists.
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Five khawarij shot dead in Khyber IBO: ISPR

Security Forces on Friday killed five Khwarij terrorists including ring leader Abidullah in an intelligence based operation in general area Tirah Khyber District on reported presence of Khwarij.

“During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged Khwarij location, as a result of which, five Khwarij including Kharji ring leader Abidullah Turab, gunned down, while one Kharji was apprehended, said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release.

Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the Khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities in the area against the security forces as well as killing of innocent civilians.

“Sanitization operation is being conducted to eliminate any other Kharji found in the area as the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country,” it added.

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Five khawarij shot dead in Khyber IBO: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Security Forces on Friday killed five Khwarij terrorists including ring leader Abidullah in an intelligence based operation in general area
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