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19th April, 2013
Diverse electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency
Due to sectarian division and pluralistic society, the electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency are different from other administrative units of Fata.
Due to sectarian division and pluralistic society, the electoral dynamics in Kurram Agency are different from other administrative units of Fata.
8th February, 2013
Kurram literati long for sectarian harmony
The poets recited couplets to highlight the prevailing situation and appreciate the efforts for restoration of peace.
The poets recited couplets to highlight the prevailing situation and appreciate the efforts for restoration of peace.
15th August, 2012
Landmine explosion kills security personnel, injures three
PARACHINAR: At least one security personnel was killed and three others injured when a landmine exploded in Pakistan’s northwestern Kurram tribal region. Meanwhile, two people…
PARACHINAR: At least one security personnel was killed and three others injured when a landmine exploded in Pakistan’s northwestern Kurram tribal region. Meanwhile, two people…
14th May, 2012
Gunship helicopters pound militant hideouts in Kurram
Nine militants were killed and three of their hideouts destroyed when Pakistan Army gunship helicopters attacked various militant positions.
Nine militants were killed and three of their hideouts destroyed when Pakistan Army gunship helicopters attacked various militant positions.
2nd April, 2012
Blast in Khyber market area kills one
One man lost his life on Monday as a bomb exploded in a commercial area of Khyber agency on Monday, DawnNews reported.
One man lost his life on Monday as a bomb exploded in a commercial area of Khyber agency on Monday, DawnNews reported.
21st March, 2012
Military kills five militants in Kurram
During a military operation in Kurram on Wednesday at least five militants were killed
During a military operation in Kurram on Wednesday at least five militants were killed
18th February, 2012
Parachinar suicide blast claims at least 23 lives
PARACHINAR / PESHAWAR, Feb 17: At least 23 people were killed and 37 others injured in a suspected suicide blast in a busy market in Parachinar on Friday.
PARACHINAR / PESHAWAR, Feb 17: At least 23 people were killed and 37 others injured in a suspected suicide blast in a busy market in Parachinar on Friday.
10th February, 2012
Military kills 11 militants in Kurram Agency
PARACHINAR: Pakistani forces killed 11 militants and wounded 19 in the northwest on Friday, security officials said, in a crackdown in the Kurram tribal region…
PARACHINAR: Pakistani forces killed 11 militants and wounded 19 in the northwest on Friday, security officials said, in a crackdown in the Kurram tribal region…
5th February, 2012
Roadside bomb attack kills soldier in Kurram
PARACHINAR: A homemade bomb exploded next to a Pakistani military vehicle in the Alizai area of the northwestern Kurram tribal region, near the Afghanistan border,…
PARACHINAR: A homemade bomb exploded next to a Pakistani military vehicle in the Alizai area of the northwestern Kurram tribal region, near the Afghanistan border,…
28th January, 2012
Two soldiers killed in Kurram blast
A roadside bomb killed the soldiers when it exploded in the Jogi area of the northwestern tribal region, a local security official said.
A roadside bomb killed the soldiers when it exploded in the Jogi area of the northwestern tribal region, a local security official said.
27th January, 2012
Helicopter attack kills seven militants in Kurram
Pakistani gunship helicopters on Friday attacked two militant camps in the northwestern Kurram tribal region near the Afghanistan border killing seven militants, security officials said.
Pakistani gunship helicopters on Friday attacked two militant camps in the northwestern Kurram tribal region near the Afghanistan border killing seven militants, security officials said.
26th January, 2012
Troops kill 20 militants in Kurram Agency
PARACHINAR: A government official says security forces have killed at least 20 militants after coming under attack near the Afghan border. Wajid Khan says 22…
PARACHINAR: A government official says security forces have killed at least 20 militants after coming under attack near the Afghan border. Wajid Khan says 22…
25th January, 2012
Six soldiers killed in Kurram clashes
Seventeen militants were also killed in a skirmish between Pakistani forces and a group of militants in the Jogi area, security officials said.
Seventeen militants were also killed in a skirmish between Pakistani forces and a group of militants in the Jogi area, security officials said.
28th December, 2011
Three suspected militants killed in Orakzai
Security forces on Wednesday bombed militant hideouts in upper Orakzai agency, killing seven suspected militants, DawnNews reported.
Security forces on Wednesday bombed militant hideouts in upper Orakzai agency, killing seven suspected militants, DawnNews reported.
27th December, 2011
Twelve suspected militants killed in Kurram
Twelve suspected militants were killed as security forces pounded militant hideouts in central Kurram Agency on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.
Twelve suspected militants were killed as security forces pounded militant hideouts in central Kurram Agency on Tuesday, DawnNews reported.
26th December, 2011
Fifteen suspected militants killed in Kurram, Orakzai assualt
Security forces on Monday bombarded militant hideouts in Orakzai and Kurram agencies, killing 15 suspected militants, DawnNews reported.
Security forces on Monday bombarded militant hideouts in Orakzai and Kurram agencies, killing 15 suspected militants, DawnNews reported.
25th December, 2011
Twelve militants killed in Kurram Agency
ISLAMABAD: Twelve militants and one security personnel were killed during an ambush in Kurram Agency, DawnNews reported on Sunday. Four security personnel and several militants…
ISLAMABAD: Twelve militants and one security personnel were killed during an ambush in Kurram Agency, DawnNews reported on Sunday. Four security personnel and several militants…
16th December, 2011
Kurram residents face insecurity in Islamabad
Majority of the people of Kurram have left their native towns to avoid being killed or kidnapped for ransom.
Majority of the people of Kurram have left their native towns to avoid being killed or kidnapped for ransom.
13th December, 2011
Parachinar troubles claimed 1,100 lives
The members of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Human Rights have been informed during an in-camera briefing by high-ranking officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the intelligence agencies that about 1,100 people have been killed and hundreds of houses burnt in Parachinar in the past five years and that the operation against “non-local militants” is under way, according to sources.
The members of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Human Rights have been informed during an in-camera briefing by high-ranking officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the intelligence agencies that about 1,100 people have been killed and hundreds of houses burnt in Parachinar in the past five years and that the operation against “non-local militants” is under way, according to sources.
17th November, 2011
Thiry-one militants killed in fighting, shelling
Thirty-one militants and a military officer were killed in gun-battles and shelling in two tribal regions on Wednesday, sources said.
Thirty-one militants and a military officer were killed in gun-battles and shelling in two tribal regions on Wednesday, sources said.
