Terrorism in Pakistan
Continuing terror attacks show that our counterterrorism measures need a revamp. Localised IBOs appear to be a sound and available option.
Updated 24 Dec, 2024 08:49am
Demand immediate, unconditional release of Idris Khattak.
Updated 24 Dec, 2024 08:23am
Elders oppose Tirah evacuation; panic grips Zakhakhel as families flee amid military build-up.
Updated 22 Dec, 2024 09:16am
Soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed as infiltration attempt thwarted in separate incident in Khyber.
Updated 22 Dec, 2024 12:16am
Recover huge quantity of weapons, an explosive-laden vehicle, motorcycle.
Published 21 Dec, 2024 07:11am
Officials insist workers unwilling to be part of anti-polio teams in many southern areas.
Updated 19 Dec, 2024 01:29pm
It is a nightmare situation for the country in the face of growing political instability.
Updated 18 Dec, 2024 10:06am
KP governor terms situation "alarming", says provincial govt remains a spectator.
Updated 18 Dec, 2024 08:00am
Punjab police say 2 terrorists killed in Dera Ghazi Khan joint operation.
Updated 17 Dec, 2024 10:09pm
DPO spokesperson says assistant sub-inspector, head constable martyred.
Updated 17 Dec, 2024 03:48pm
Calls attackers in Karak, Bannu incidents "enemies of our children’s secure future".
Updated 16 Dec, 2024 06:15pm
PM, president, CMs say pain of 147 martyrs, most of whom were children, "still alive today".
Updated 16 Dec, 2024 08:55pm
Ten years later, the state must fully commit itself to implementing NAP if Pakistan is to be rid of terrorism and fanaticism.
Updated 16 Dec, 2024 10:43am
Public optimism was in short supply at a time of political turmoil and economic stress.
Updated 16 Dec, 2024 09:15am
Separately, no casualty reported after two grenade explosions at an under-construction building in Kharan.
Updated 14 Dec, 2024 09:07am
Says 1,566 attacks occurred from January to October with 924 martyred, 2,121 injured; army says 43 terrorists killed since Dec 9 in KP, Balochistan.
Updated 18 Dec, 2024 11:24pm
Ambassador says evidence present of TTP's collaboration with other terrorist groups to disrupt Pakistan’s economic cooperation with China.
Published 13 Dec, 2024 05:53pm
Interior ministry officials say high-level core group has been formed at the ministry for security measures regarding Chinese citizens.
Updated 10 Dec, 2024 09:13pm
PM lauds security forces for killing terrorists; praises martyred soldier Arif ur Rehman.
Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:58pm
Says added effort being taken to maintain peace in the province and operations against criminal elements would be continued to root out terrorism.
Updated 08 Dec, 2024 10:00am
At least 22 terrorists eliminated in separate operations, attacks; monument fire in Kalat sparks outrage among locals.
Published 08 Dec, 2024 06:53am
Military's media wing says three separate engagements in Tank, Thall and North Waziristan districts.
Published 07 Dec, 2024 08:22pm
PIPS notes that outlawed BLA is becoming as big a security threat as TTP.
Updated 06 Dec, 2024 01:06pm
Armed men on a motorcycle open fire on assistant sub-inspector.
Updated 06 Dec, 2024 01:58pm
No loss of life reported as blast near Nadra office damages shops' windowpanes.
Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:47am
Two other terrorists injured in operation; president, PM pay tribute to security forces in separate statements.
Updated 04 Dec, 2024 09:53pm
Separately, terror attempt thwarted in Gwadar district.
Updated 03 Dec, 2024 12:39pm
Two security personnel, as many cops martyred; Baka Khel operation leaves 5 suspects dead; 3 killed in Khyber; 4 gunned down in Sherani, 4 in Mianwali.
Updated 02 Dec, 2024 11:12am
November is the second deadliest month after August, when 254 people lost their lives.
Published 01 Dec, 2024 11:28pm
Unknown assailants detonate IED as Pakistan Coast Guards vehicle was passing through Bagwan Chowk.
Updated 30 Nov, 2024 11:03am
