SECURITY
Militant Commander Killed in Clashes
Parachinar: A militant commander was killed in clashes with the security forces in Kurram Agency. According to reports, the security forces and militants clashed in central Kurram Agency. Khyber News
Huge Cache of Arms Recovered in Bajaur
Bajaur Agency: The security forces have recovered a huge cache of arms in Jani Shah area of Mamond tehsil in Bajaur Agency and arrested three suspects. Security sources said the action was taken under operation Raddul Fasaad on Monday during which Russian Kalashnikovs, hand grenades, mortar shells, landmines, thousands of cartridges, bomb making manuals and maps were recovered. Radio TNN
Two Security Personnel Martyred in Exchange of Firing with Terrorists
Swabi: Two security personnel including a captain and a soldier embraced martyrdom in exchange of firing with terrorists in Swabi on Tuesday, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement. Khyber News, Radio TNN
Two Suspects among 37 Arrested
Peshawar: Peshawar police on Tuesday arrested 37 people including two suspects during search operations in Badaber and surrounding areas of the metropolis.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Rural said that 15 people were taken into custody for failing to provide rental requirements. Khyber News
Pak Afghan Border to be Opened Temporarily at Torkham and Chaman
Islamabad: Pakistan announced temporary reopening of two border crossings with Afghanistan for two days to facilitate return of people stranded in each other`s country due to border closure. There are some 200 crossings on the 2,600-kilometre-long porous border between the two countries, nine of which are frequently used by people for cross-border movement. Torkham and Chaman are, however, the most commonly used crossing points. Dawn
Suspected LeJ Militant Killed in Korangi
Karachi: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of police claimed to have killed a suspected militant associated with a banned outfit and detained four of his accomplices after an `encounter` at their hideout in Korangi. The CTD also claimed to have seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition besides 2,000 kilograms of explosive material and chemicals. Dawn, The News
POLITICAL
Much Chaos if Anomalies in Fata Reforms Remain: CM
Peshawar: Formally reacting to the federal government`s recent approval of the Fata mainstreaming plan, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has asked the centre to remove `anomalies` from the cabinet`s decisions on reforms and warned if that doesn`t happen, a `far larger` chaos will ensue. Dawn
CM Khattak to Write Letter to PM on Flaws in FATA Reforms
Peshawar: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak, on Monday, said he would write letter to Prime Minister about flaws in FATA reforms as all powers have been handed over to the governor. Khyber News
CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
CPEC Tower to be Built in Islamabad
Islamabad: The government has decided to establish a China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Tower in the federal capital which will become symbol of friendship between the two countries. According to the announcement made by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, the decision is reached to build the CPEC Tower in the capital city, Islamabad. The News
