SECURITY
Tribesman Dies in IED Explosion in Central Kurram
Kurram Agency: A tribesman died as a result of an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Central Kurram Agency. Shafiullah tried to pick an IED placed by unknown miscreants on a roadside, which suddenly exploded leaving him critically wounded. Later, the injured succumbed to injuries. Radio TNN
Man Gunned Down in Pindi
Rawalpindi: A man was gunned down by two unidentified motorcycle riders near the Holy Family Hospital (HFH). Waqas Ahmed, who operated a private taxi, received a phone call from a passenger and left for Block E in Satellite Town to pick him up. When he reached near HFH, he was intercepted by two motorcyclists who pulled him out and fired shots at him, killing him on the spot. Dawn
Nine Suspects Held in a Search Operation
Islamabad: Tarnol police conducted a search operation in their jurisdiction and nabbed nine suspects. Rangers and other security agencies also participated in the operation along with women commandos and staff of the Bomb Disposal Squad. They checked 200 houses, searched 350 people on the spot and arrested nine suspects. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from them. Dawn
Over 50 Afghan Troops Killed, Five Check Posts Destroyed
Quetta: The army said that it had killed more than 50 Afghan soldiers during a clash on the Chaman border crossing two days ago. The skirmish took place at the Chaman border that divides the Balochistan province and Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar, as officials were carrying out a census in the area. Dawn, Akhbar-e-Khyber, The Express Tribune
Operation to Continue until Peace Prevails in Karachi
Karachi: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa assured that security forces and agencies’ efforts will continue until complete normalcy in Karachi and rest of Sindh and until peace prevails in Karachi. He also appreciated the role of Security forces and their efforts for motherland. Akhbar-e-Khyber, The Express Tribune, The News
POLITICAL
Ex-PM Asks Government to Merge Fata in KP
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, former Prime Minister, has asked the federal government to immediately merge Fata with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The former premier said that Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has given identity to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by renaming the province, adding that had they been in power, they would have merged FATA in KP. Radio TNN
PM Approves Introduction of Tribal Areas Riwaj Bill: Zahid Hamid
Zahid Hamid, Minister for Law and Justice, said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved the introduction of Tribal Areas Rewaj Bill, which has been finalized in line with the wishes of the people of FATA. He further said that the proposed law would give full protection to the traditions of the tribal people as well as bring them in the national mainstream by introducing normal system. Proper judicial system would be introduced wherein the role of tribal Jirga had been duly legalized. Khyber News
Tribal People will not Tolerate further Delay in FATA Reforms: Zar Noor Afridi
Zar Noor Afridi, Ameer of JI (FATA Chapter), said that people belonging to Tribal region will not tolerate any further delay in the implementation of FATA Reforms. He further said that its implementation in FATA would mainstream this region politically, socially, and economically with the rest of Pakistan. Akhbar-e-Khyber
Practical Steps are being Taken to Solve the Problems of the Tribal People: Ameer Muhammad Khan
Brigadier Ameer Muhammad Khan said that foolproof security had been provided to Tribal people in post-conflict period and it would also be ensured that all their problems were solved. He further said that we would try our best to provide fundamental needs of life. Akhbar-e-Khyber
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Pashto Culture Day Observed in Bajaur
A colorful event was organized in the Jirga Hall of the Civil Colony to commemorate Pashto cultural day. Noted literary figures Israr Atal, Muhammad Aslam Salik and others highlighted different aspects of Pakhtun culture and recited their poetry. A local elder Gul Afzal wished that peace prevailed in the area and such programs were organized on regular basis in order to build a culture of peace in post-conflict FATA. Radio TNN
Fourth Phase of Survey of Damaged Houses in South Waziristan to Begin
The fourth phase of survey of damaged houses during operation Rah-e-Nijat will begin on May 8 (today). Survey of damaged houses in 65 villages of Ladha, Makeen, Sarwakai and Srarogha tehsils will be conducted during the fourth phase. After completion of survey, the owners of completely damaged houses will get Rs. 400,000 compensation, while owners of partially damaged houses will get Rs160,000 each. Radio TNN
TDPs Threatened to Protest
TDPs from North Waziristan Agency threatened to protest if reconstruction of their damaged houses was not started in the post-conflict period. People belonging to MadaKhel, Machaas, Sedgei, Shawal, and Dande made a demand from government to start reconstruction of their homes and early repatriation into their homes; otherwise, they would be compelled to start protest. Akhbar-e-Khyber
