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1st May, 2013
Four militants killed, five injured in Tirah strikes
Jet fighters on Wednesday targeted the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban’s hideouts in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency.
Jet fighters on Wednesday targeted the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban’s hideouts in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency.
17th April, 2013
Khyber admin seeks FC help for safe Bara polls
The Khyber Agency political agent requested that security of Bara be handed over to FC for the polls.
The Khyber Agency political agent requested that security of Bara be handed over to FC for the polls.
17th April, 2013
Militants force thousands to flee FR Peshawar
A number of Akakhel people told Dawn on Tuesday that they had to leave their homes because LI had warned them to support it or vacate the area.
A number of Akakhel people told Dawn on Tuesday that they had to leave their homes because LI had warned them to support it or vacate the area.
16th April, 2013
Clash in Bara leaves five soldiers injured
Officials said militants attacked security forces in the Akka Khel area of Bara in Khyber agency which was then repulsed.
Officials said militants attacked security forces in the Akka Khel area of Bara in Khyber agency which was then repulsed.
14th April, 2013
Pakistan among countries with lowest voter turnout
Pakistan ranks among the bottom four countries in terms of voter turnout, shows a document of the Nadra and the ECP.
Pakistan ranks among the bottom four countries in terms of voter turnout, shows a document of the Nadra and the ECP.
9th April, 2013
ECP urged to appoint judges as ROs in Fata
The elders of Kukikhel tribe and political parties in Khyber Agency have demanded of the authorities to appoint judges as returning officers in Fata.
The elders of Kukikhel tribe and political parties in Khyber Agency have demanded of the authorities to appoint judges as returning officers in Fata.
5th April, 2013
Clashes in Tirah kill four soldiers, 14 suspected militants: officials
Meanwhile, in reaction to the offensive, militants resorted to a rocket attack on Peshawar City, killing at least one and injuring five, including four children.
Meanwhile, in reaction to the offensive, militants resorted to a rocket attack on Peshawar City, killing at least one and injuring five, including four children.
28th March, 2013
People throng Jamrud market to buy non-custom paid vehicles
As FBR announced a tax amnesty for non-custom paid vehicles, people thronged Wazir Dhand Market to buy them.
As FBR announced a tax amnesty for non-custom paid vehicles, people thronged Wazir Dhand Market to buy them.
27th March, 2013
Kayani assures Khoso of military’s help during polls
The army chief briefed the caretaker prime minister on the security situation in the country and assured him of the military’s support in holding elections.
The army chief briefed the caretaker prime minister on the security situation in the country and assured him of the military’s support in holding elections.
23rd March, 2013
UNHCR postpones registration of IDPs
Due to mass scale arrival of displaced persons, UNHCR postponed the registration process.
Due to mass scale arrival of displaced persons, UNHCR postponed the registration process.
19th March, 2013
Taliban flush out rivals from last bastion in Tirah
Hundreds of members of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan overran the last bastion of their rival group, Ansaarul Islam, in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency.
Hundreds of members of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan overran the last bastion of their rival group, Ansaarul Islam, in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency.
13th March, 2013
Militants clash with rival group, torch 10 houses in Tirah
Meanwhile, sources say hundreds of tribal families have fled to Afghanistan due to shelling and aerial bombing by security forces Khyber agency's Tirah valley.
Meanwhile, sources say hundreds of tribal families have fled to Afghanistan due to shelling and aerial bombing by security forces Khyber agency's Tirah valley.
8th March, 2013
Eleven militants killed in Orakzai, Khyber
At least 11 militants were killed in clashes between the outlawed TTP and AI organisations in Khyber tribal region's Tirah valley area.
At least 11 militants were killed in clashes between the outlawed TTP and AI organisations in Khyber tribal region's Tirah valley area.
25th February, 2013
Blast at Khyber paramilitary camp kills at least one
At least one soldier was killed and five others injured in a mysterious blast inside a paramilitary camp in Khyber Agency’s Bara tehsil, officials said.
At least one soldier was killed and five others injured in a mysterious blast inside a paramilitary camp in Khyber Agency’s Bara tehsil, officials said.
9th February, 2013
Military jets pound militant hideouts in Orakzai; 13 killed
Meanwhile, fresh clashes between Ansarul Islam and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan militants reportedly claimed eight more lives in the restive Tirah valley.
Meanwhile, fresh clashes between Ansarul Islam and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan militants reportedly claimed eight more lives in the restive Tirah valley.
3rd February, 2013
Khyber tribesmen — between devil and deep blue sea
The ugly incident of Alamgudar-Dogra has aggravated the already volatile law and order situation in the tribal belt.
The ugly incident of Alamgudar-Dogra has aggravated the already volatile law and order situation in the tribal belt.
27th January, 2013
Fighting rages between militants in Tirah valley
At least 12 militants were killed Sunday as gun-battles continued between two rival militant groups in Khyber agency, bringing death toll from three days of clashes to 52.
At least 12 militants were killed Sunday as gun-battles continued between two rival militant groups in Khyber agency, bringing death toll from three days of clashes to 52.
9th January, 2013
Tribal militia redeployed in Khyber’s Shalobar area after three years
Lashkar-i-Islam chief Mangal Bagh had threatened to target Khasadars taking part in military operations against the banned outfit after which they had deserted their posts.
Lashkar-i-Islam chief Mangal Bagh had threatened to target Khasadars taking part in military operations against the banned outfit after which they had deserted their posts.
4th January, 2013
Security forces kill 21 militants in Khyber’s Tirah
The militants were affiliated with the outlawed extremist group Lashkar-i-Islam led by Mangal Bagh, the officials said.
The militants were affiliated with the outlawed extremist group Lashkar-i-Islam led by Mangal Bagh, the officials said.
17th December, 2012
Car bomb kills 17 in Khyber agency
The bomb went off near a bus queue at a market in the town of Jamrud, killing 17 including women and children and wounding dozens more.
The bomb went off near a bus queue at a market in the town of Jamrud, killing 17 including women and children and wounding dozens more.
