SECURITY
FC Recovers Weapons in Khyber Agency
Khyber Agency: The Frontier Corps (FC), on Sunday, recovered huge quantity of weapons and explosive materials during search operation in Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency. According to FC, the explosive materials and weapons were hidden in fields of Sheen Qamar area of Bara. The seized items include PG7 shells, RP 7, wireless antennas and a heavy machinegun, said FC officials. Radio TNN
Khasadar Gunned Down in Jamrud
Khyber Agency: A khasadar was gunned down by unidentified armed men in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency. According to political administration of the agency, Khasadar Abdul Shakoor, a resident of Malakabad, was on his way back home after performing his official duties when unknown motorcyclists intercepted him near the railway track and opened indiscriminate firing on him. Radio TNN , Dawn
100 Fishermen Came Under Arrest
Karachi/Thatta: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency seized at least 100 Indian fishermen for `fishing in Pakistani waters`, sources confirmed. The arrest of the Indians apparently followed an incident in which personnel of the Indian Coast Guard took away nine Pakistani fishermen on gunpoint, along with their motorboat and their catch, from the Sir Creek area in the Arabian Sea. Dawn, The-Express-Tribune, The News
Nine Illegal Afghan Immigrants Held
Islamabad: At least nine Afghan nationals were arrested by Islamabad police for staying in the country illegally. Another six suspects were also arrested after they failed to produce any document. The-Express-Tribune
POLITICAL
Transporters Protested against Passport Condition at Torkham Border
Khyber Agency: Score of transporters, local politicians, truck drivers and tribal people staged a protest demonstration in Landi Kotal bazaar to demand withdrawal of the passport and visa condition set for Afghanistan-bound Pakistani drivers at Torkham border crossing. Radio TNN , Dawn
Passport Office in Bajaur reopens after 10 years
Bajaur Agency: The regional passport office in Bajaur Agency has finally been reopened after remaining closed for a decade. The passport office was established in 2005, but it was closed down in 2007 owing to militancy in the region. Dawn
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
KP Government Seeks Foreign Organizations’ Assistance for Development Projects
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has urged the international organizations and world community to assist the provincial government in the completion of mega development projects. Radio TNN
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan Urges Afghan Taliban to Shun Violence
Islamabad: Pakistan has urged Afghan Taliban to scale down the violence and join the reconciliation process during a recent high level contact with the senior insurgent leaders, sources confirmed. The-Express-Tribune
