Pakistan
SECURITY
Lahore: Following the horrific suicide attack on The Mall which claimed 13 lives and left over 100 people injured, Punjab`s law enforcement agencies have launched a province-wide crackdown against banned militant organisations. Dawn
Dera Ismail Khan: Two suspected militants of the Qari Shafiq group were killed during an operation launched by security personnel in Kolachi tehsil. The group has links with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan`s Zarar faction. Dawn
Karachi: Nine suspects, including members of banned outfits and a political party’s militant wing, were arrested in raids conducted out in Jamshed Town, Korangi and Saddar areas by the Sindh. The News
FATA
SECURITY
Mohmand Agency: Three cops martyred in a suicide explosion outside Ghallanai Headquarters
At least five people, including three Levies personnel, were killed and three people wounded on Wednesday as a suicide bomber blew himself at the main gate of Ghalanai Headquarters of Mohmand Agency. Security forces foiled the terrorists’ attempt to enter the agency’s headquarters in the area and killed the suicide bomber at the main gate. Khyber News , Radio TNN
Mohmand Agency: Child injured in landmine blast
A child suffered critical injuries in a landmine explosion in Mamond tehsil of Mohmand agency. The political administration said that a child was playing outside his home in Inamkhoro Cheena area when a landmine exploded. The blast critically injured the child who was shifted to the agency headquarters hospital for medical aid. Radio TNN
Political
Islamabad/FATA: Opposition walks out of Senate over FATA reforms delay
Opposition members staged a walkout from the Senate to register their protest over delay in introducing reforms in tribal areas. Soon after the question hour, parliamentary leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) Ilyas Ahmed Bilour, while speaking on a point of order, accused the government of delaying implementation of the recommendations of the Fata reforms committee headed by Prime Minister`s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz due to political expediencies. Dawn , Radio TNN
Socio-Economic
Peshawar: KP proposes 17 power projects for economic corridor
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has proposed 17 energy projects of 2,825 megawatts and $9,357 million for inclusion in the multibillion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Also, a consultant has been hired for 300 megawatts Balakot hydropower project to be launched with the support of the Asian Development Bank. This was stated by provincial energy and power minister Mohammad Atif during a meeting of the energy and power department. According to a statement, the minister told participants that the award of Sharmai hydel power project was being given to joint venture of Sapphire Electric and Sino Hydro of China. Dawn , The News
