FATA
WANA: Security forces raided a house in Wana and confiscated a huge cache of weapons. Daily Ausaf
D.I.KHAN: The Political Administration of South Waziristan Agency directed unregistered Afghan Refugees to return to their home country within a week. The Express Tribune
Pakistan
Islamabad: Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh left the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Interior Ministers` summit in the middle after losing arguments with his Pakistani counterpart Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. Mr. Singh accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism while Mr. Nisar stressed on respecting the fundamental human rights and urged for not suppressing the freedom struggle in the name of war against terrorism. Dawn, Jang, Tribune
Lahore: At least six people of Punjab government and a Russian navigator were taken hostage by Afghan Taliban when a helicopter crash-landed in Logar province of Afghanistan. The helicopter was heading towards Russia for its overhauling. Dawn, Khyber, Jang, News, Tribune
Quetta: At least six militants associated with United Baloch Army (UBA) were arrested during a joint search operation conducted by police and intelligence agencies in Eastern Bypass and Killi Shabo areas of Quetta. The apprehended militants were involved in a number of subversive activities and bomb blasts. Dawn, Tribune
Islamabad/Opinion: The Chairman of Council of Islamic Ideology Maulana Mohammad Khan Sheerani says that the Quaranic verses related to jihad were incorporated in the syllabus of Pakistan at the behest of USA as Americans required rented manpower for their war against communism. Dawn, Tribune
Washington: The USA withholds $300 million in military assistance to Pakistan indicating towards its frustration over inaction against Haqqani Network by Islamabad. The amount was to be given to Pakistan under the Coalition Support Fund, a program to reimburse Pakistan for costs incurred in military operations conducted against militants during the war against terrorism. News, Jang, Tribune
Karachi: At least three militants associated with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested during an encounter with security forces in Manghopir area of Karachi. The swoop was conducted following a lead of the presence of militant elements in the locality. The security forces also recovered explosive material and munition during the operation. News
AFGHNISTAN
NANGARHAR: At least five Pakistani ISIS militants were killed in an airstrike by Afghan Security Forces in Kot district of eastern Nangarhar province. khaama
NAGARHAR: At least 12 ISIS militants have been killed and six others wounded during security operations in various districts of eastern Nangarhar province. pajhowk
KUNDUZZ: Intense clashes were underway between security forces and Taliban militants in Imam Sahib and Qala-i-Zal districts of northern Kunduz province. pajhowk
KAPISA: One civilian was killed and six others wounded during a clash between security forces and Taliban militants in Tagab district of central Kapisa province. pajhowk
LAGHMAN: Five Taliban militants and two police were killed during a clash in the Alingar district of eastern Laghman province. Pajhwok
HERAT: Taliban has claimed the responsibility for attack on 11 foreign tourists in Herat province. The attack has left six European and American tourists wounded. Tolo News
HELMAND: The war has moved closer to Helmand’s capital city, Lashkargah, after Chah Anjir area in Nad Ali district fallen to militant. 576 troops were killed or wounded over the past four days, but these figures are kept secret. Tolo News
KABUL: U.S president Barack Obama vowed to continue targeting Daesh outfits in Afghanistan. This comes as the group remains an emerging threat to Afghanistan and international security. Tolo News
