FATA
LANDI KOTAL: The tribal elders, political workers and traders have expressed grave concerns over what they call the insulting attitude of Frontier Corps personnel with local residents at the newly established Shaheed Morr checkpost near Torkham border. Dawn
Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have been facing acute shortage of officers which has direct bearing on their fight against terrorism and militancy. Dawn
TIMERGARA: The district deputy general secretary JUI-F and an active member of TalashDushkhelQaumiJirga, Syed Shah Ali Khan, were shot dead by unidentified persons in AmlookDarra in the limits of Talash police station. Dawn, Daily Aaj
PESHAWAR: A member belonging to a terrorist organization was arrested by intelligence agencies. Daily Ausaf
SWABI: During a search operation in Swabi, 50 illegal Afghan immigrants and wanted personnel were detained. Daily Ausaf
ISLAMABAD: Despite the unanimous resistance from the opposition benches, the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) becomes a law through the National Assembly. The opposition’s main concern was that PECB would provide the executive sweeping powers that could result in curbing the freedom of expression in the country. Dawn, Daily Mashriq, Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Jang, Daily Aaj, The News
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announces to constitute a high-level task force to monitor the progress over the implementation of National Action Plan (NAP). The task force would comprise the representatives from the concerned departments and federal and provincial governments. In a report related to the implementation of NAP was presented before the Prime Minister which highlighted that the implementation on eight out of 20 points was slow. Dawn, The News
QUETTA: At least 13 people, including four policemen, were wounded when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at Zarghoon Road in Quetta. Apparently, the blast was staged by unidentified militants to target a judge of the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) who narrowly escaped the attack. Dawn, Daily Mashriq, Daily Jang, Daily Ummat
KARACHI: At least four militants associated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during an encounter with law enforcement agencies in Mir Mohammed Goth of Manghopir area in Karachi. The militants belonged to TTP Swat Group and were planning to stage subversive activities in order to sabotage the Independence Day celebrations. The security forces also recovered arms and ammunition during the operation. Dawn,
ISLAMABAD: The officials of Punjab Government, who had been abducted by Afghan Taliban following a helicopter crash in Logar province of Afghanistan on August 4, are recovered and transported to Pakistan safely. Daily Mashriq, Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Aaj
ISLAMABAD: At least 115 suspects were arrested during search operation by security forces including police and the Rangers in Ramna area of Islamabad. About 13 Afghan nationals were also included among the detained suspects. Daily Mashriq, Daily Jang
PESHAWAR: A militant, involved in target killing extortion and subversive activities, was arrested during an encounter with the police in Qazi Kalay area of Peshawar. The incident took place when the arrestee opened fire on the police as the security personnel obstructed him in the locality. Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Ummat, Daily Aaj
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan enunciates that the involvement of Indian intelligence agency – Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) – cannot be ruled out. RAW has already been involved in subversive activities in Karachi and Balochistan province as was described by detained RAW agent in his confession. Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber
ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government hints an extension of Afghan Refugees’ stay in Pakistan. According to a settlement between Government of Pakistan and United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the Afghan refugees are permitted to stay in Pakistan till December 31, 2016. Daily Ummat
KOHAT: A security high alert is issued to void any untoward situation during the Independence Day celebrations in Kohat. At least 50 suspects, including 28 Afghan nationals, were arrested amid the security swoops launched to ensure peace in the locality. Daily Ummat
