Terrorism in Pakistan

Constable martyred in Bannu gunfight with terrorists

Bridge partially damaged after an IED went off in Tirah valley of Khyber district.

Updated 28 Aug, 2025 11:30am

Two FC personnel martyred, 18 injured in Hangu terrorist attack: police

Police say FC soldiers killed 6 terrorists in retaliation, terrorists managed to take accomplices' bodies with them.

Published 25 Aug, 2025 03:50pm

Two minors injured in Waziristan toy bomb blast

Both injured children are now out of danger.

Published 24 Aug, 2025 05:43am

CTD officer shot dead in Pishin

Police register case against unknown armed men; further investigation underway.

Published 23 Aug, 2025 07:09am

11 injured as forces clash with militants in South Waziristan

Several militants believed to be among those killed in Bajaur explosion.

Updated 22 Aug, 2025 09:03am

Terrorist network planning major attacks busted in Kohat

RPO says two constables were facilitating terrorists affiliated with banned Hafiz Gulbahadar Group.

Updated 19 Aug, 2025 11:56am

Security agencies foiled Balochistan ‘suicide attack’ on Independence Day: CM Bugti

Airs video statement of arrested university lecturer who confessed to joining BLA; Bugti warns citizens of action if govt not informed when relatives join terrorist groups.

Updated 18 Aug, 2025 04:05pm

Fazl questions govt’s writ in tribal areas as various political parties set their demands

MPC resolution says sustainable peace is not possible without democracy, supremacy of Constitution and legitimate rights of provinces.

Published 17 Aug, 2025 11:10pm

Jirga in Lower Dir denounces supporters of terrorists as enemy of humanity

Khall residents vow not to migrate come what may.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:07am

Counterterrorism synergy

Pakistan’s national security planners often fail to adopt long-term, strategic perspectives.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 08:42am

RETHINKING THE TALIBAN DOCTRINE

Four years on from the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the optimism surrounding what was being hailed as a geopolitical victory for Pakistan has vanished.

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:39am

Two FC men among five martyred in KP attacks

CTD claims killing 3 TTP-linked militants in Peshawar operation; 2 excise officials targeted near Dera-Daraban bypass.

Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:12am

Six law enforcers martyred in militant attacks across KP

Upper Dir attack claims lives of three cops, constable martyred in attack on police post.

Updated 15 Aug, 2025 08:01am

Levies man among four martyred in Balochistan attacks

Grenade hurled at Eagle Squad personnel; tribal elder killed in Kalat; police van attacked near Balochistan University.

Updated 15 Aug, 2025 10:02am

Violence against healthcare workers in Pakistan surges

Vaccination campaigns primarily targeted as 39 incidents of violence or obstruction recorded in 2024.

Updated 15 Aug, 2025 08:08am

JI demands end to Bajaur operation as over ‘100,000 displaced’

Calls for comprehensive talks with Afghanistan, development packages for the merged tribal districts and a national consensus to ensure peace.

Updated 15 Aug, 2025 10:30am

5 cops martyred, 8 injured after multiple police checkpoints come under attack in KP

Police launch search operation to find perpetrators; IG KP police lauds efforts of police in foiling attack.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 03:41pm

Daesh network dismantled in Peshawar, claims CTD

Officials reveal terrorists using digital currency for extortion; propose seminary registration should be subject to CTD’s consent.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 08:38am

Terrorists blow up a gas pipeline in Lakki Marwat: police

Police spokesperson says gas supply halted from district to Punjab's Mianwali; officials say multiple similar incidents have happened recently.

Published 13 Aug, 2025 02:50pm

50 terrorists killed in 4-day Balochistan operation: ISPR

47 killed while trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan, three neutralised in subsequent operation; PM, president laud forces.

Updated 13 Aug, 2025 10:28am

Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Bilawal welcome US decision; call it "huge success for Pakistan".

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 05:20pm

Rinse and repeat

The public gatherings in Bajaur recently, or Tirah valley or even Bannu last year all point to the anger of the people.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 09:20am

55,000 displaced from Bajaur due to military offensive, KP Assembly told

Opposition demands end to curfew to help residents move to safety.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:42am

KP handed over to terrorists, alleges governor Kundi

Alleges that in the past, a prime minister, in collusion with an army general, had resettled terrorists in the province, causing unrest.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 10:49am

Child killed, two injured in mortar shell explosion in Tump

Body of a young poet and musician, showing signs of torture, found in the same area.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 08:25am

Bajaur ‘targeted operation’ resumes after talks failure

Militant hideouts pounded as district admin imposes 12-hour curfew till Monday; Jirga leader censures admin for not consulting residents.

Updated 12 Aug, 2025 07:39am

US State Department designates BLA, Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organisations

State minister terms designation a "great win"; State Dept says that designation demonstrates Donald Trump’s commitment to counter-terrorism.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 11:11pm

School blown up in South Waziristan

Blast caused severe damage to boundary wall and destroyed several classrooms, official says.

Updated 11 Aug, 2025 12:57pm

Soldier martyred, two militants killed in Waziristan

Officials say clearance operations continuing in the area as authorities gather intelligence to identify the assailants.

Published 11 Aug, 2025 05:48am

Mastung blast derails 6 bogies as Jaffar Express targeted 2nd time in a week

No loss of life reported; Jaffar, Bolan Mail services suspended till Aug 14.

Updated 10 Aug, 2025 06:48pm