SECURITY
Several Areas of Parachinar Declared ‘Red Zone’
Kurram Agency: The security forces have declared several localities of Parachinar as “red zone” in the wake of recent terror incidents in the town that left several people dead and wounded. People were being informed through pamphlets that central Imam Bargah, Punjabi Bazaar, Hazara Colony and its adjacent commercial and residential areas had been included in the red zone. Dawn
Seven Held in CTD Raid
Lahore: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested seven members of banned outfit Jamatul Ahrar from Savera Chowk near Lodhi Colony in Multan and recovered a heavy quantity of arms and explosive from them. Suspects were shifted to an undisclosed location for further interrogation and a case was also registered against them in CTD Multan police station. Dawn, The Express Tribune, Akhbar-e-Khyber
Two ‘Terrorists’ Hanged
Sahiwal: Two men convicted by military courts were hanged in local prison in the early hours. Both were involved in terrorism and convicted for anti-state activities, waging war and attacking the armed forces and other law-enforcement agencies. Dawn, The Express Tribune, Akhbar-e-Khyber
LeJ Wanted Leader Killed
Sukkur: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed to have killed a commander of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, Sindh, for his involvement in the 2014 Karachi airport attack, the Mehran Base attack, the attack on SP Chaudhry Aslam and the murder of Amjad Sabri. The terrorist was a leading member of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. Officials also recovered explosives, detonators and a handgun from the scene. The News
Police Intelligence Officer Shot Dead
Karachi: An intelligence officer of the Karachi police was gunned down in an apparent terrorist attack in Manghopir area. Officer Fareed Khan was sitting inside a television shop of his friend in Manghopir area, Garam Chashma, when two motorcyclists reached there and on confirming his identity, they killed him with a critical headshot. The News
Rangers Arrested Extortionist
Karachi: The paramilitary force’s Special Task Force and Counter-Terrorism Force arrested an extortionist in a raid. Following a complaint, an investigation was conducted by the Special Task Force and Counter Terrorism Force of Rangers Sindh by also conducting ground surveillance have apprehended accused Shahid involved in the crime and shifted him to their headquarters for probe. The News
A Terrorist Held in a Search Operation
Dera Bugti: Frontier Core (FC) and Security forces have conducted a search operation in Sui, in which they have arrested an alleged terrorist with large quantity of arms and ammunition including Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Soon after the arrest the investigation has also been initiated. Akhbar-e-Khyber
POLITICAL
Merger Decision should be Given Constitutional Status: Haider Hoti
Haider Hoti, a senior member of ANP, said that the affairs of FATA should be regulated by provincial government instead of empowering the governor to deal with its affairs. According to him the amalgamation of FATA with KP should be given a constitutional status without any further delay because this process will mainstream this region with the rest of Pakistan. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Mohmand Agency Residents Protest against Political Administration
According to Tribal Chief, Syed Gulbar Shah, political administrators arrested local residents belonging to Machni under the pretext of collective responsibility. Therefore, a protest was initiated against the political agent to set free the supposedly innocent local residents. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Merger should not be Delayed – Shah Jee Gul Afridi
Shah Jee Gul and Naseer Khan Afridi, FATA Parliamentarians, said that FATA should be amalgamated with KP in the best interests of the conflict inflicted people of FATA and of Pakistan. According to them FATA should also benefit from CPEC in order to bring development in this conflict wrecked region. Akhbar-e-Khyber
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Schools Enrolment Campaign Begins in Mohmand Agency
According to Pir Abdullah Shah, Assistant Political Agent of Mohmand Agency, education can play a key role in the area development as well as maintaining law and order situation in the area. He further said that the border areas parents should send their children to schools. Banners inscribed with “Schools Admission Campaign” have been displayed at various points. Radio TNN
