SECURITY
Body of Slain Khassadar Official Found
Khyber Agency: The body of a Khassadar official, who was shot dead by unknown militants in Jamrud area of Khyber Agency, was recovered. Radio TNN
Curfew Continues Intact On Fourth Day in NWA
North Waziristan Agency: Following killing of three tribesmen, curfew continued intact in Dara Zinda area of North Waziristan agency on fourth consecutive day due to which the problems of local tribesmen have increased manifold. Radio TNN
Houses of Militants Razed in Mohmand
Ghalanai: The political administration officials along with Tarakzai tribal elders demolished houses of six suspected militants during a search operation in Ekkaghund tehsil of Lower Mohmand tribal region. Dawn
BDS Defuses Four Hand Grenades
Bannu: The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) has defused four hand grenades recovered in Kurram Garhi area of Bannu. According to a statement issued by the local police, residents of the area found the grenades and informed the authorities. Khyber News , Akhbar-e-Khyber
Miscreants Attack Tube-well with Rockets
Bajaur Agency: Unknown miscreants attacked a tube-well with rocket in Tarkho area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency. The political administration of Bajaur Agency confirmed that unidentified miscreants fired rocket on a tube-well. Khyber News
Two Children Hurt in Indian Firing at LOC
Islamabad: Two children were injured due to unprovoked Indian forces firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) at Nikyal sector on late Saturday night. Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed the incident and said that the innocent civilians, aged 9 and 14 years, were injured in Balakot village due to the ceasefire violations by India forces. The News, Mashriq
19 Suspects Held in Punjab
Rawalpindi: Law-enforcement agencies on Sunday conducted operations in various cities of Punjab and arrested 19 suspects. Weapons, ammunition, laptops, currency, hate material and foreign passports were also recovered during the raids. The News
Three TTP-Swat Militants Held in Manghopir
Karachi: The Sindh Rangers arrested six suspects in raids across the city, three of whom were said to be terrorists affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Swat Group. The News, The Express Tribune
Search Operation in Faizabad, 60 Arrested
Islamabad: Islamabad police, Rangers and other security agencies surrounded the Faizabad area and searched hotels, motels and guest houses. At least, 60 people were arrested for questioning. The Express Tribune
CTD Arrested Terrorist from Khairpur
Sukkar: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sukkar claimed to have arrested a suspected terrorist of banned outfit Laskkar-e-Jhangvi from Khairpur. The Express Tribune
Attack Foiled by Security Forces, Three Terrorists Arrested
Islamabad: At least three terrorists of Mullah Fazlullah group were arrested during a search operation conducted jointly by security forces and intelligence agencies. A large cache of arms and ammunition was also confiscated. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Afghan National Arrested in North Karachi
Karachi: An Afghan national was arrested during a police raid in North Karachi. Akhbar-e-Khyber
POLITICAL
Proposed Merger of FATA with KPK Opposed
Islamabad: Chief of Tehreek Sooba Hazara Baba Haider Zaman on Monday opposed the proposed merger of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (Fata) with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and announced a countrywide campaign for creation of more provinces. Dawn
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Sharif Orders Reopening of Afghan Borders
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan reopened border crossings with Afghanistan as a goodwill gesture, but with a hope that Kabul would address its concerns about terrorist sanctuaries on the border. `Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered the reopening of the border crossings with Afghanistan,` a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office said. Dawn, The News, The Expres Tribune, Mashriq
High-Level ‘Water Talks’ with India from Next Month
Islamabad: India has decided to return to the negotiating table with Pakistan over its disputed hydropower projects in April, following intervention of the US and World Bank. Dawn, The News, The Express Tribune, Mashriq
