SECURITY
Security Forces Seizes Huge Cache of Arms, Explosives in North Waziristan
North Waziristan Agency: The security forces have seized a huge cache of arms and explosives during a search operation in Miranshah tehsil of North Waziristan Agency. Massive quantity of explosives, ammunition, and rockets were seized from two underground tunnels by troops in Zangote area of Miranshah. Radio TNN
Seven Militants Killed in US Done Attack in NWA
North Waziristan Agency: At least seven militants were killed in the US drone attack in North Waziristan Agency. The drone attack was carried in Lwara Mandi area of Dattakhel teshil of North Waziristan Agency. TTP militants including Commander Abdur Rehman Sadgai were killed in the attack. This was the second drone attack inside the nuclear-armed nation since U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January. Khyber News, Dawn
Border Security to be Boosted, Iran Assured
Islamabad: The Foreign Office dismissed an Iranian protest over the killing of its border guards by militants, but offered cooperation for improving security along the border. The incident took place on Iranian soil. Border security has been a major irritant in bilateral relations that have been marred by mutual mistrust. Dawn
Five ‘Militants’ Killed in Mand Encounter
Kech: Five suspected militants were killed and two security officials suffered injuries in a fierce gun battle in Mand area of Kech district. Frontier Corps personnel and an intelligence agency, acting on a tip-off about the presence of suspected militants, launched a search operation in Gowak, a town near Pakistan-Iran border. Dawn, The Express Tribune, The News
CTD Kills Three Suspects in Khanewal ‘Encounter’
Khanewal: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police claimed to have killed three terrorists in an encounter in Lucky Tibbi Area of Khanewal. The operation was conducted on intelligence report. During the firing, three were killed and four to five accomplices managed to escape. The terrorists allegedly belonged to Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). Dawn
Three Suspected Terrorists were Arrested on Intelligence Based Report
Gujranwala: During an operation in Gujranwala, the CTD arrested three members of banned Islamic State (IS) and recovered explosives from their possession. CTD team got information that three suspected terrorists belonging to IS were present in Upper Chenab Bridge Canal of Sambrial and were planning to attack sensitive installations in Sialkot. Dawn
Police Claim Killing Lyari Grenade Attackers
Karachi: At least two suspects involved in the recent grenade attacks in Lyari were killed in a police encounter in the Photo Lane area. Kalakot police station SHO Ayaz Khan said an informant tipped-off about the presence of gangsters belonging to Baba Ladla’s gang at a hotel on Aslam Brohi Road. A police unit rushed there to make arrests, but the group of gangsters opened fire on them. The police retaliated and killed two gangsters, while others managed to flee during the heavy exchange of fire. The News
POLITICAL
Dialogue on FATA Merger into KP Succeeds
Parliamentarians from FATA discussed the issue of FATA merger with Chief Minister of KP, Pervez Khattak. During the meeting it has been decided to start a movement for the amalgamation of FATA with KP without any delay. During the discussion they also expressed reservations over the delay of implementation of FATA Reforms recommendations by the federal government. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Jindal’s Unannounced Visit, Talks with PM Fuels Speculations
Islamabad: An unannounced meeting between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Indian business tycoon at the hill resort town of Murree triggered intense speculations in the country with several politicians and analysts suggesting it could be the precursor to a possible meeting between Pakistani and Indian premiers in the near future. Dawn, The Express Tribune, The News
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan Military Team Discusses Security during Visit to Kabul
Islamabad: In a significant confidence-building move, a top-level Pakistan Army delegation visited Kabul and held negotiations with the Afghan officials on various issues relating to security. Dawn, The Express Tribune, The News
WB Officials in Delhi to Break Water Treaty Stalemate
Washington: The World Bank`s vice president for the South Asia region, Annette Dixon, is now in New Delhi for talks aimed at breaking the stalemate over a water dispute between India and Pakistan. Indians did not publicize the visit as they discourage international mediation in their disputes with Pakistan. Dawn
CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
‘CPEC Project Promises 85,000 Jobs for Youth’
Islamabad: Youngsters should prepare themselves in order to benefit from the opportunities offered by CPEC and play a constructive role in transforming the economy to a modern industrial economy by adding value at different levels. This was stated by Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Prof. Ahsan Iqbal while addressing a seminar on ‘CPEC Myths and Realities’ at the Fast School Management. The News
