SECURITY
Five Terror Suspects Killed
Dera Ghazi Khan: Rangers claimed to have killed five suspected terrorists and arrested two others in Chhera Thal area of Dera Ghazi Khan District during an intelligence-based operation. A Rangers man also lost his life and another suffered injuries. The operation was the part of ongoing operation Radd-ul-Fasad. Dawn, The Express Tribune, Akhbar-e-Khyber, The News, Daily Mashriq
Security Forces Foiled Major Terror Attack
Peshawar: Three terrorists were arrested while planting an IED at Peshawar’s Northern Bypass. Those arrested were identified as Abdul Wahab, Sardar Ibrahim and Saifullah. The police recovered five kgs of explosive, three pistols and dozens of bullets. Bomb Disposal Squad was called in which defused the IED. The News
Quetta: Security forces carried out an operation in Quetta on actionable intelligence and foiled the terrorist attack. Two terrorists were arrested while the security forces also recovered explosives, said ISPR. The terrorists hid 80 kilograms of explosives in a car, added ISPR. According to initial investigation, the car was rigged with explosives in Kandahar, Afghanistan, said the ISPR. Akhbar-e-Khyber, The News
Search Operation, Weapons Recovered
Islamabad: Police and security forces conducted a search operation in Sahala in which recovered huge cache of weaponry. Police and security forces have searched 210 houses and investigated 370 persons. This search operation was the part of ongoing operation of Radd-ul-Fasad. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Twenty Four Army’s Check Posts Built at Various Points in Parachinar
Kurram Agency: After a suicide attack in Parachinar and threats issued by Daesh the political administration has decided to secure the city of militants’ attacks and has directed the local people to remain vigilant during night.Work was also started to dig out bunkers around Parachinar to control the movement of vehicles on illegal crossings. This move will help to prevent the entry of foreigners into the area. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Girls School in Bara Partially Damaged in Explosive Device Attack
Khyber Agency: Unidentified people fixed explosive devices with the wall of a girls’ school which exploded and caused partial damage to it. The school is located at Bara, KamberKhel. After the incident law enforcement agencies started search operation in the area during which nineteen suspected persons were arrested. Akhbar-e-Khyber
POLITICAL
Last Phase of IDPs Repatriation to South Waziristan to Begin on April 10
The last phase of returning of internally displaced persons (IDPs) of South Waziristan Agency will begin on the 10th of April. According to FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) families belonging to Makin and Ladha tehsils will be sent to their homes in the final phase. Radio TNN
Kurram Agency Traders Seek Opening of Pak-Afghan Border
The traders of Kurram Agency have demanded the government to open the Pak-Afghan border since they are suffering huge financial losses. The traders appealed to the President, Prime Minister, Governor and Army Chief to open the border to end difficulties of the conflict affected people of Parachinar. Radio TNN
Maulana Fazl Demands FATA Reforms in Consent with Tribal People
Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief, said that decisions should not be enforced on the people of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, like the Frontier Crimes Regulations was thrust upon them. According to him, “If decisions are forced upon the Tribes people from Islamabad then what will be the difference between us and the colonizers”. He further said that whatever is planned should happen with the consent of the people of FATA. Khyber News
Centre Refuses to Trust KP Government over FATA Development Funds
According to Lt Gen (Retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch, Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON), development of FATA is the responsibility of the federal government, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government can only give recommendations in this respect. He further said that Rs1, 000 billion would be spent on development projects in FATA during the next 10 years. According to him it is the responsibility of the federal government to bring FATA at par with the rest of the country. Radio TNN
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Movement of Children Enrollment in School Started in FATA and KP
A drive of awarding free enrollment in schools to children from FATA and KP has been initiated by Directorate of Education. Parents were appealed to cooperate in this regard and encourage their children to get enrolled in schools. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Getting Modern education is the Necessity of Time, Captain Khalid Mehmoud
Khalid Mehmoud said at Khyber Agency that getting modern education is the cry of the day. He further said that they will try their best to bring improvement in the level of education in Khyber Agency. According to him provide scholarships and financial support will be provided to those students who cannot afford to continue their education. Akhbar-e-Khyber
