Terrorism in Pakistan
Dawn.com looks at the year's major incidents of terrorism, their targets and the forces behind them.
Updated 28 Feb, 2018 03:27pm
"The enemies want to weaken our country by fomenting terrorism," says Ahsan Iqbal.
Updated 30 Dec, 2017 08:00am
Benazir Bhutto’s loss was more than that of a political leader.
Updated 27 Dec, 2017 07:54am
Eyewitnesses day the strike targeted a vehicle in the Mata Sangar area of Kurram.
Updated 17 Jan, 2018 03:52pm
Citizens express concern over SHC's judgement in which terror charges were removed against Jatoi and other suspects.
Updated 26 Dec, 2017 03:40pm
The troops were targeted when they busy in the construction of a new border post at Shunkrai area of Mohmand.
Updated 22 Dec, 2017 08:21pm
Two operations were carried out in the Sibbi and Gandimgozi Kaur areas of Balochistan, ISPR says.
Updated 22 Dec, 2017 12:26pm
Self-proclaimed guarantors of peace pursuing a nefarious game of expansionism, says FO.
Published 21 Dec, 2017 03:55pm
Arrested terrorists linked to group that attacked and killed former Punjab home minister Shuja Khanzada.
Published 20 Dec, 2017 02:09pm
Days before Christmas, horror visits a church in Quetta.
Published 18 Dec, 2017 07:53pm
Nation is united against those adamant to destroy peace in country, says minister
Published 18 Dec, 2017 07:03am
At least 30 injured; police, eyewitnesses say timely response prevented more casualties.
Updated 19 Dec, 2017 12:01pm
"Freedom that we enjoy today is owed to so many such brave hearts. Salute to our martyrs," says COAS
Updated 12 Dec, 2017 09:30pm
Raids conducted in Charsadda, Mohmand Agency and Bajaur Agency; main culprit behind attack remains absconding.
Published 11 Dec, 2017 05:19pm
In an effort to counter hate speech and extremist material, 1,351 cases registered and 2,525 people arrested.
Published 09 Dec, 2017 03:55pm
Facilitators of attack on DPO Sajid Mohmand planned, were paid in Afghanistan, says Balochistan home minister.
Updated 05 Dec, 2017 04:33pm
Sizeable cache of weapons seized from terrorist hideout, Kohlu deputy commissioner claims.
Updated 03 Dec, 2017 02:44pm
“The attackers asked students whether or not it was an intelligence agency office,” the official says.
Published 03 Dec, 2017 07:06am
Police have sent DNA samples of the killed terrorists for forensic tests.
Updated 02 Dec, 2017 03:03pm
Unknown terrorists hurl grenade outside gate of Christian Colony in Chaman; children hurt in explosion.
Updated 02 Dec, 2017 08:54am
Former US president says some elements in Pakistan "were not good partners" in the US's so-called 'War on Terror'.
Updated 01 Dec, 2017 03:26pm
The victims had been travelling when an IED planted along their route detonated, killing 6 and injuring 2.
Published 01 Dec, 2017 12:33pm
At least 37 injured; three terrorists killed, one in custody; officials say attackers' handlers based in Afghanistan.
Updated 02 Dec, 2017 02:32pm
Frontier Corps team was on a routine sweep in Sangan area of Sibbi when a landmine went off close to its vehicle.
Published 29 Nov, 2017 01:23pm
Key suspect remanded in judicial custody for 15 days.
Updated 28 Nov, 2017 08:33am
At least six police officers injured as suicide attacker rams motorbike into police vehicle, detonates bomb.
Updated 24 Nov, 2017 12:43pm
As many as 10 people were killed, many others wounded after the Indian troops hit the Rawalpindi-bound last year.
Updated 24 Nov, 2017 08:23am
Two suspected militants were arrested during the operation.
Published 22 Nov, 2017 12:53pm
Major Ishaq was martyred in an exchange of fire with terrorists while conducting an operation in DI Khan's Kulachi area.
Updated 22 Nov, 2017 03:48pm
Three more security officials were injured in the incident; two suspects killed.
Published 21 Nov, 2017 02:28pm
