SECURITY
Man Injured in Explosion
Dera Ismail Khan: A man was injured in probably a landmine explosion in Dera Ismail Khan. As per reports, Shah Alam was digging sands in Ghara Tangi area of Paroa tehsil when his spade hit a bomb and blew up. Radio TNN
10 Corpses Found in Swabi District
Swabi: As many as 10 corpses were found in Ajmir Pahar area of district Swabi, said local police in a statement. Police added that the dead bodies were shifted to District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) for identification. Khyber News
Chief Minister Orders Crackdown against Criminals
Peshawar: Chief Minister Pervez Khattak has asked the police and other relevant departments to launch crackdown against the elements involved in anti-social and criminal activities and take them to task as per the law of the land. Dawn , The News
Corps Commander Visits Mohmand Agency, Meets Troops on Border
Ghallanai: Corps commander Peshawar Lt General Nazir Ahmed Butt visited the Soran valley in Mohmand Agency and met with the troops on Pak-Afghan border. Khyber News
Roadside Blast Claims the Life of a Soldier in Awaran
Awaran: A soldier of a law enforcement agency died when a patrolling vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) planted on a roadside in Awaran. Sources said that some militants had planted an IED on the roadside which they detonated with a remote control device while targeting the security vehicle. Dawn
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
Survey of NWA Damaged Houses Suspended
Peshawar: The authorities have failed to provide blank forms to the families repatriated to North Waziristan Agency for the collection of details of the damages caused by military operation to their houses. The survey of damaged houses has been suspended due to the shortage of forms. Dawn
Torkham, Chaman Crossings Opened for Two Days
Khyber Agency/Quetta: Thousands of stranded Afghans and Pakistanis crossed into their respective counties through Torkham and Chaman crossings amid tight security after the Pakistan government opened the two main points on Tuesday for two days in order to facilitate their return. An Afghan woman died in a stampede at the Torkham border crossing. Dawn
Solar Powered Water Schemes for Lakki Rural Areas
Lakki Marwat: A project is going to be launched in the coming weeks to provide clean drinking water to the residents of rural localities and equip public sector educational institutions with basic facilities in Lakki Marwat district, says an official of the local cement factory. Dawn
Tribal Women Seek Representation in Policymaking Bodies
Peshawar: The tribal women have expressed satisfaction over initiation of reforms process in Fata but rejected replacement of Frontier Crimes Regulation with Riwaj Act. Addressing a news conference at Peshawar Press Club on Tuesday, Nausheen Jamal Orakzai, the president of Qabailee Khor, welcomed the government’s decision about merger of Fata with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and demanded representation of tribal women in policymaking bodies. Dawn
Leaders Seek LG Polls in FATA before General Elections
Ghalanai: The Fata Political Alliance (FPA) has welcomed the federal government`s decision about merger of Fata with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and denied holding of local bodies` polls in the tribal belt before the 2018 general elections. Dawn
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Pakistan and Kuwait to Foster Friendly Relations
Islamabad: Kuwait assured Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif of removing restrictions on issuing visas for Pakistani nationals that had been in place for the last six years. Issues of mutual interest were discussed and grounds were paved for future business collaboration between the two countries, during the meeting. The News, The Express Tribune
