Terrorism in Pakistan
While the administration looks on silently, armed marauders carry out their deadly attacks.
Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:19am
Though no group has claimed responsibility, security officials and experts believe that the Islamic State's local affiliates are behind the latest attack in Mastung.
Updated 03 Oct, 2023 11:55am
Says apex committee meetings being held to tackle terrorism; calls Nawaz's return to Pakistan "encouraging".
Updated 02 Oct, 2023 08:19pm
This was the second strike by the TTP’s Tipu Group, repulsed by the Punjab police, in Mianwali this year.
Published 02 Oct, 2023 07:15am
Says masterminds behind Mastung carnage and similar attacks will be targeted and eliminated.
Updated 01 Oct, 2023 11:13pm
"We remain resolute in our fight against terrorism and such acts won't deter our pursuit of peace and justice," says IG Usman Anwar.
Updated 01 Oct, 2023 03:28pm
Interior minister alleges RAW involved in recent attacks; CTD registers FIR of Mastung blast.
Updated 30 Sep, 2023 11:39pm
Peshawar corps commander commends police officers for averting "major destruction", calls the incident regrettable.
Updated 29 Sep, 2023 07:17pm
Police officer among dead; ISPR says 4 soldiers martyred in operation to thwart TTP infiltration attempts from Afghanistan into Zhob.
Updated 29 Sep, 2023 09:53pm
Police also recover arms and ammunition from a car found parked in the parking plaza in Circular Road area.
Published 28 Sep, 2023 06:58am
A militant injured during exchange of fire with security forces, ISPR says.
Published 20 Sep, 2023 05:38pm
Spokesperson advises diplomats to ponder how their activities are seen by the public at large; says Afghan transit trade deal "being misused".
Updated 30 Oct, 2023 01:02pm
Tom West says Pakistan "helping" US achieve its goals in Afghanistan.
Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:59am
"Planted bomb" apparently targeted Hafiz Hamdullah; initial investigation suggests device was remote-controlled; ANP announces strike in Quetta.
Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:09am
Motorcyclists hurl grenade at patrolling police vehicle in Sariab Road area; similar attack takes place in the Hazar Ganji area.
Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:05am
9 others, including 3 civilians, sustain injuries; IED attack claimed by banned TTP.
Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:01am
ISPR says 3 civilians among injured; police say further investigation under way.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 07:55pm
The state needs to beef up security in Chitral as the banned TTP and sectarian militants thrive on targeting minority communities.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 08:59am
Information minister says TTP using Afghanistan as launching pad; says crackdown on hoarders underway; 59 detained over Hundi/Hawala links.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 09:54am
Many of these fighters became disillusioned due to shifts in the state’s policies on jihad.
Updated 10 Sep, 2023 10:40am
Foreign Office voices apprehension about "large amount of weaponry" available in Afghanistan, says situation needs "international attention".
Published 08 Sep, 2023 09:18pm
All the state’s efforts need to be concentrated on preventing this outfit from making further inroads into the country.
Updated 08 Sep, 2023 02:13pm
Army media wing says “large group of terrorists equipped with latest weapons” attacked two military posts close to Afghanistan border, 12 were killed.
Updated 09 Sep, 2023 10:35pm
Officials said that some unknown assailants barged into the house of a Levies official in the Johan area of Mangochar town of Kalat district and opened fire.
Published 04 Sep, 2023 07:02am
Interim premier says any decision by superior judiciary on election time frame "will be binding on us".
Updated 04 Sep, 2023 12:12am
Two intelligence-based operations conducted in Quetta and Washuk districts.
Updated 03 Sep, 2023 08:34am
Data released by think tank shows 99 terror strikes across country claimed 112 lives; no attacks reported in Punjab.
Updated 03 Sep, 2023 07:29am
On Arshad Sharif's killing, FO spokesperson says PM to raise “all aspects of concern to Pakistan" during Kenya visit.
Updated 02 Sep, 2023 08:13am
Says army will continue to "fight the menace of terrorism till the end"; soldier martyred, terrorist slain in fire exchange in Khyber district.
Published 01 Sep, 2023 11:06pm
Military's media affairs wing says "such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve", vows to eliminate menace of terrorism.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 11:00pm