Security
Rajgal Valley`s 90pc area cleared of militants: military
Khyber Agency: According to Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) the Security forces have cleared almost 90 per cent area of the Rajgal Valley adjacent to Afghanistan`s troubled Nangarhar province and troops have taken effective control of important heights, says the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa who visited the area was informed that almost 90 per cent of the area which was under the control of various militant groups had been successfully cleared and that troops had secured some strategic heights overlooking the Afghan border. Dawn , The News, Akhbar-e-Khyber
Four Daesh terrorists also named in 8th edition of Red Book
Karachi: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh has announced the eighth addition of the Red Book that includes the names of four Daesh terrorists. The Red Book, which has been issued by Additional Inspector General Sanaullah Abbasi of the CTD, contains the names of wanted terrorists, especially in Sindh, in a number of cases of acts of terrorism, including suicide attacks. The News , Akhbar-e-Khyber
Rangers arrest five suspects in raids
Karachi: The Sindh paramilitary force arrested five suspects including a political activist during raids in Gulberg, Mobina Town and Shah Faisal Colony. The News
Political
Sharif looks to win hearts, minds on GT Road
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to demonstrate its political power, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) announced that ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif will travel to Lahore via the historic Grand Trunk (GT) Road). According to PML-N representatives the party had taken the decision on the insistence of party lawmakers from cities and towns situated along the GT Road, who wanted to demonstrate their love and respect for Mr Sharif. The minister confirmed that the party had initially planned that the former PM should travel to Lahore via GT Road, but had to change the plan due to security concerns. Dawn, The News, Akhbar-e-Khyber
Foreign Affairs
Trump wants Pakistan`s `paradoxical` policies to change: NSA
US National Security Adviser Gen H.R. McMaster said that President Donald Trump wants Pakistan to change its `paradoxical` policy of supporting the militants who are causing the country great losses. US officials have often accused Pakistan of helping the militants, a charge Islamabad vehemently denies, but this mark the first time that the allegation has been attributed to President Trump. Dawn
