SECURITY
LEAs Arrest Ten Suspects in Manhunt
Lahore: Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested ten suspects in a joint combing operation in various parts of the city. The operation was launched after a suicide blast on a census team on Bedian Road in which seven people, including four soldiers, were killed and 18 others injured. Dawn,
Terrorist Arrested in Swat
Swat: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of police arrested an alleged militant identified as Zahoor, a resident of Palaw Sakhakot, from bypass road in Rahimabad. He was reportedly involved in anti-state activities and was wanted to police in torching a government school at Dardiyal village in Kabal tehsil in 2008. He was transferred to unknown place for further investigation. Dawn, Akhbar-e-Khyber
‘Terrorist’ Arrested in Kohat
Kohat: The CTD staff arrested an alleged terrorist in the border of tribal area and recovered improvised explosive device and other explosives from his possession. The bomb disposal squad later defused the bomb. Dawn, Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Mashriq, Khyber News
‘Red Alert’ in Kurram Tribal Region
Kurram Agency: The political administration and security agencies issued a `red alert` after receiving reports that suicide bombers and fighters of the militant Islamic State group had sneaked into Kurram Agency from across the Afghan border. As a result, all educational institutions were closed and tribesmen stood to guard against any eventuality. Dawn, Radio TNN, Akhbar-e-Khyber
Two Foreigners among 12 Suspects Held in Raid
Karachi: The paramilitary force arrested 12 suspects, including criminals and drug peddlers, in raids conducted in various parts of the city. Two Afghan nationals who were residing in Pakistan illegally were also taken into custody. These suspects were involved in purchasing and smuggling illegal weapons and were doing drug business. The search operation was conducted by Sindh Rangers in the areas of Old Golimar area, Gulshan-e-Maymar and Sachal area. The News, Akhbar-e-Khyber
Arms and Ammunition Recovered
Bannu: Police and Bomb Disposable Squad (BDS) have conducted operation on a complaint and recovered arms and ammunition from the fields. Terrorist tried to hide these arms as result of the Operation Radd-ul-Fasad. Afterwards police launched search operations in neighboring areas. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Two CSD Employees Injured in Firing Incident
Peshawar: At least two people were injured after suspects on bikes opened fire at them near Phandu Road in Jamil Chowk. The injured, who were employees of the Army’s Canteen Stores Department (CSD) shop, were carrying vegetables to the store when the gunmen opened fire at their vehicle. The injured were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital where they remain in critical condition. Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Mashriq
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan Ready for Talks with India on Terrorism
Islamabad: The Foreign Office, while commenting on the Indian reaction to a statement by US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley in which she had indicated US interest in mediating between India and Pakistan to prevent the tensions between the South Asian rivals from escalating, said that Pakistan was ready for dialogue with India on terrorism and would like to discuss Indian role in subversive activities in Pakistani territory. Dawn
Prospects of Pak-China Relations Discussed
Islamabad: In recognition of China`s diplomatic and material support to Pakistan in its fight against terrorism, the Pakistani leadership has expressed gratitude and hoped to continue strengthening economic and institutional linkages between the two countries. In separate meetings, President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif discussed prospects of bilateral ties with Yu Zhengsheng, Chairman of the National Committee of Chinese Peoples’ Political Consultative Conference, and a high-level delegation of Chinese parliamentarians during their visit to Islamabad. Dawn,
Working for Peace, End to Afghan Proxy War
Islamabad: Pakistan said it was constructively participating in all processes to bring the proxy war in Afghanistan to an end and bring lasting peace and stability to the country. Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria said the fencing of Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan was meant to combat terrorism and foreign policy was aimed at maintaining peaceful neighborhood and friendly relations with all countries based on common interests. The News
India’s Nuclear Doctrine Shift Irresponsible
Islamabad: Pakistan warned that India’s decision to change its nuclear doctrine would not help the cause of promoting strategic restraint and stability in the region, terming the move ‘highly irresponsible and dangerous’. The Express Tribune
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Funds for Destroyed Houses
FATA: The distribution of money among the affected people is in process in FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas). The owners would be given 4 Lac rupees whose houses were destroyed completely and 60 thousand rupees would be given to those whose houses were partially destructed. Survey teams are estimating the loss by going home to home in the area. Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Mashriq
Distribution among Owners of Damaged Houses
Khyber Agency: The Khyber Agency political administration distributed Rs 261.6 million compensation cheques among 785 tribesmen of Khyber Agency whose houses had been destroyed during militancy and military operations. Radio TNN
