FATA
MIRANSHAH: As many as 265 more displaced families consisting of 1152 individuals—325 men, 362 women and 465 children returned to North Waziristan from Mirzael Camp. They were sent to Saidgai village in Ghulam Khan Subdivision, North Waziristan, the statement added. The News
GHALLANAI: The disbanded Khwezai Amn Committee surrendered weapons to the political administration in Mohmand Agency unconditionally and handed over the volunteers who had misbehaved with the political officials. The News
LANDIKOTAL: The political administration has launched “Rangoona Pa Khyber Ki” (colours in Khyber) campaign in Khyber Agency to promote peace and beautify the region. The News
Pakistan
LAHORE: Six suspected Al Qaeda militants were killed in an encounter with police at Mondka Chowk near Muzaffargarh. A spokesman for the Counter Terrorism Department claimed that the deceased were the same terrorists who had escaped during an earlier operation. Dawn, The News
ISLAMABAD: US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard G. Olson called on Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar to discuss the overall security situation in the region, with particular reference to Afghanistan. US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale was also present in the meeting. Dawn, The News, The Frontier Post, Daily Times
QUETTA: A police head constable of the Balochistan Constabulary was killed and four other personnel were injured in a bomb blast close to their van in the Eastern Bypass area. Dawn, The Frontier Post
ISLAMABAD: A gang of robbers was apprehended after an `encounter` with the police, which led to the arrest of four alleged culprits. Dawn
PESHAWAR: Speakers at a seminar here called for removal of mistrust between Afghanistan and Pakistan and stressed the need for joint efforts to eliminate terrorism in the entire region. Dawn
PAKPATTAN: A 13-year-old student was kidnapped by four people near Kot Dewan area in Pakpattan. The News
KARACHI: At least 20 suspected persons have been apprehended during search operations by Rangers and police in different areas of Karachi. The Frontier Post, Daily Times
MINGORA: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) raided in tehsil Matta and arrested a wanted terrorist from the area. The Frontier Post
KOHAT: Kohat Police carried out search and strike operation at Shadi Khel, Kamal Khel and adjacent areas in jurisdiction of Bilitang Police Station and arrested a proclaimed offender among 44 suspect who failed to provide an identity document. The Frontier Post
Afghanistan
KABUL: The United States Department of States said that the Taliban a group has a choice to participate in direct peace talks with the Afghan government as the 5th round of Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) group in Pakistan. Khaama
FARYAB: At least a dozen people, including two women, were killed and another 18 people were wounded after clashes erupted between gunmen loyal to Jamiat-i-Isami and Junbish-i-Isami parties in the Almar district of northwestern Faryab Province. Khaama
KANDAHAR: A top Afghan army general Abdul Basir Sharwan was martyred in an explosion while he was on his way following a visit of the Afghan army check posts in Shahwali Kot district of southern Kandahar province. Khaama , Pajhwok
BAGHAN: Nine civilians, including women and children, have been killed in a roadside bombing in the northern province of Baghlan. Pajhwok
HELMAND: Two key Taliban commanders were killed in a military operation carried out by Afghan Special Forces in Marjah district of Helmand province. Tolo News
KUNAR: Unknown gunmen torched and blew up buildings at three schools in Dara-i-Pech district of Kunar province. The gunmen torched a girl’s school and two boy’s schools. Tolo News
HERAT: A National Directorate of Security (NDS) operative was allegedly shot by the Herat Provincial Council Chairman’s guard during an altercation at a check post. Tolo News
