Terrorism in Pakistan
Conversations with government, counter-terror and intelligence officials paint a grim picture.
Updated 17 Jan, 2024 10:21am
PESHAWAR: Two police personnel sustained injuries in an armed attack within the jurisdiction of Regi police station...
Published 17 Jan, 2024 07:05am
DPO says policemen were alert and “forced the terrorists to flee”.
Updated 16 Jan, 2024 12:08pm
Search operation under way but no arrests reported.
Updated 16 Jan, 2024 10:21am
Security forces vehicle hit by roadside bomb while returning to Gillisar checkpoint after patrolling; 4 militants killed in KP operations.
Published 14 Jan, 2024 07:28am
In one of the attacks, Constable Afzal was fatally shot; another constable Muhammad Iqbal shot on polio campaign duty.
Updated 14 Jan, 2024 08:19am
All security and intelligence agencies need to be on the same page. Together with the civil administration, the militant threat needs to be neutralised.
Updated 12 Jan, 2024 09:14am
Says state will fight against all those supporting militant ideology.
Published 12 Jan, 2024 07:36am
Militants use sophisticated weapons in Kohat attack on policemen; two sepoys martyred, two militants killed in Lakki Marwat.
Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:16am
Independent candidate among 3 killed in targeted attack; PML-N's ex-senator Mir Aslam Buledi injured in Turbat assault.
Published 11 Jan, 2024 07:47am
PML-N's Aslam Buledi injured in separate firing incident in Balochistan's Turbat.
Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:07pm
Military's media wing says two terrorists killed, sanitisation operation underway; 3 cops among 4 dead in attack on Kohat checkpost.
Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:11pm
Even if Maulana Fazl is able to convince the Afghan Taliban, will they be able to rein in their ideological comrades in the TTP?
Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:03am
Police spokesperson says three wounded persons at Peshawar hospital in critical condition.
Published 09 Jan, 2024 02:52pm
Soldier martyred in North Waziristan clash; anti-polio campaign put off in Mamond tehsil.
Updated 09 Jan, 2024 07:27am
Spokesperson says policemen were on their way to provide security to polio teams; 22 wounded; CTD official martyred in firing at Peshawar judicial complex.
Updated 08 Jan, 2024 07:29pm
The deceased include two security officials, says DPO Imran.
Updated 07 Jan, 2024 12:36pm
Says he will use the level of his contacts with the Taliban leaders to the benefit of both Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Published 06 Jan, 2024 07:47pm
Non-binding resolution highlights concerns over security situation, weather; information minister says no signal from "any quarters" on poll delay.
Updated 05 Jan, 2024 11:44pm
Meanwhile, police claim to have arrested a facilitator of hardened criminals in Shagai area.
Updated 04 Jan, 2024 10:27am
Officials blame Kabul’s non-adherence to Doha accords for uptick in terrorist attacks.
Updated 04 Jan, 2024 08:06am
Interior ministry says militants continuously trying to sabotage fence along Afghan border.
Updated 03 Jan, 2024 07:40am
Data shows 2023 saw 56pc surge in violence, militant attacks increased by 69pc.
Updated 01 Jan, 2024 07:17am
Mullah Sherin Akhund's interactions in Islamabad will include meetings with intelligence and Foreign Office officials.
Published 31 Dec, 2023 07:16am
Says the military will continue to provide all-out support to relevant government institutions and agencies to curb crimes.
Published 28 Dec, 2023 06:26pm
It was the third attack on police installations in Lakki Marwat and DI Khan districts in the last seven days.
Published 25 Dec, 2023 05:40am
PICSS report for 2023 reveals 329 lives lost in 29 attacks, up more than 90pc from last year.
Updated 25 Dec, 2023 08:15am
ANP's Asfandyar Wali Khan complains NAP against terrorism not implemented according to its spirit.
Published 17 Dec, 2023 05:42am
Insiders say meeting discussed Kabul’s efforts to curb terrorists operating on its soil.
Updated 17 Dec, 2023 08:50am
Balochistan minister says despite loss of $150b and over 70,000 lives, Pakistan remains determined to continue fight against terrorists.
Updated 17 Dec, 2023 09:05am
