Counter terrorism
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Updated 26 Jul, 2026 09:08am
Security sources say several hideouts “belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan” destroyed during Operation Al-Azm; Naqvi commends forces.
Updated 25 Jul, 2026 02:32pm
Security sources say several individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism facilitation have been arrested.
Updated 24 Jul, 2026 03:29pm
ISPR says operations carried out in Surab and Mastung; weapons, ammunition, IEDs used by terrorists recovered.
Updated 22 Jul, 2026 03:08pm
Sources say attackers also took away two official vehicles and weapons.
Updated 21 Jul, 2026 02:13pm
Police statement says killed terrorist was attempting to plant an IED; rifle, several magazines recovered from him.
Published 19 Jul, 2026 07:49pm
Officials say targeted operations against terrorist networks continuing across Bannu.
Updated 19 Jul, 2026 07:35am
Military's media wing says operations carried out against backdrop of "surge" in terrorist activities targeting police, incidents of suicide bombings.
Updated 17 Jul, 2026 01:50pm
129 terrorists have been killed in Operation Shaban and other intelligence-based operations in the province since July 5.
Published 16 Jul, 2026 08:10pm
Injured comprise 6 security personnel, 4 civilians; police say retaliatory action also resulted in casualties among terrorists.
Published 16 Jul, 2026 02:33pm
Security sources say terrorists tried to attack the security forces’ post using an explosives-laden vehicle.
Updated 16 Jul, 2026 05:56pm
So far, 88 terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation, reports state media, citing security sources.
Updated 15 Jul, 2026 02:15pm
Sources say seemingly an IED device was used to target an armoured personnel carrier in the incident but probe under way to ascertain details; KP governor seeks reports.
Updated 13 Jul, 2026 05:07pm
79 terrorists have been killed so far in the joint operation by the army, Frontier Corps and Balochistan Police, according to state media.
Updated 13 Jul, 2026 05:53pm
Total 109 terrorists have been killed in Operation Shaban, other IBOs in the province since July 5, reports Radio Pakistan.
Updated 12 Jul, 2026 07:26pm
Death toll rises to 102 as multiple ground and aerial operations under way since July 5.
Updated 12 Jul, 2026 07:38am
According to police, the individuals are wanted in connection with bombings, attacks on security forces, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, targeted killings, and other serious criminal offences.
Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:05am
PM Shehbaz chairs Provincial Apex Committee meeting in Quetta; CDF Munir in attendance; premier says "eastern neighbour fully involved".
Updated 11 Jul, 2026 02:31pm
Notes “three major terrorist incidents” across province in past 4 days; says India, "forces with" it using Afghan territory for attacks; vows forces to hunt terrorists "everywhere".
Updated 08 Jul, 2026 07:30pm
Committee directed to submit report within 15 days; tasked with investigating if there was any “negligence" by law enforcement officials.
Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:32pm
Say they set up Pakistan’s first dedicated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Division to “disable terrorist drones and conduct further research on them”.
Updated 08 Jul, 2026 10:43am
Says the two had planned to “target sensitive installations and the offices of law enforcement agencies”.
Updated 07 Jul, 2026 10:12pm
Police suspect the incident involved the use of a drone to drop a bomb on a house.
Published 02 Jul, 2026 11:48am
Speakers warn that if concrete measures were not taken, they would hold demonstrations in Bajaur, Peshawar and Islamabad.
Published 02 Jul, 2026 07:30am
Islamabad-based think tank notes Balochistan witnessed “significant decline” in terrorism, while KP saw "slight increase".
Updated 01 Aug, 2026 11:23pm
Security sources say the terrorist revealed that he came to Pakistan from Jalalabad in Afghanistan around a week ago.
Updated 29 Jun, 2026 07:11am
Sources say police have collected evidence and launched an investigation.
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:50pm
Four bodies found inside ambulance in Bannu.
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 08:33am
Forces target vehicle reportedly carrying heavy cache of weapons including machine gun, RPGs and mortar shells.
Published 26 Jun, 2026 10:28pm
Police sources say initial investigation shows that the four men were killed after unidentified attackers opened fire on the ambulance.
Updated 26 Jun, 2026 02:41pm
