MINGORA, Aug 26: One militant was killed and two others were arrested by security forces in Behrain tehsil of Swat district on Sunday.

Sources said that security forces opened firing on militants when they were attacked in Balagarhi area of Behrain.

A militant was killed in exchange of fire with security forces. He was identified as Shamroz Khan.

Sources said that security forces arrested two more militants. The arrested militants were identified as Amanullah and Gul Zar.

Sources said that security forces launched a massive search operation in the area after the attack and arrested several suspected persons.

Opinion

Editorial

Rigging claims
Updated 04 May, 2024

Rigging claims

The PTI’s allegations are not new; most elections in Pakistan have been controversial, and it is almost a given that results will be challenged by the losing side.
Gaza’s wasteland
04 May, 2024

Gaza’s wasteland

SINCE the start of hostilities on Oct 7, Israel has put in ceaseless efforts to depopulate Gaza, and make the Strip...
Housing scams
04 May, 2024

Housing scams

THE story of illegal housing schemes in Punjab is the story of greed, corruption and plunder. Major players in these...
Under siege
Updated 03 May, 2024

Under siege

Whether through direct censorship, withholding advertising, harassment or violence, the press in Pakistan navigates a hazardous terrain.
Meddlesome ways
03 May, 2024

Meddlesome ways

AFTER this week’s proceedings in the so-called ‘meddling case’, it appears that the majority of judges...
Mass transit mess
03 May, 2024

Mass transit mess

THAT Karachi — one of the world’s largest megacities — does not have a mass transit system worth the name is ...