FATA
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN AGENCY: A statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations said that the `purpose-built` crossing facility between Afghanistan and Pakistan in South Waziristan Agency, which includes a gate and compound, at Angoor Adda was handed over to the Afghan authorities to `strengthen brotherly relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan`. Dawn, The News
KHAR: Two FC personnel were injured in a landmine blast in Nawagai area of Bajaur Agency. The Frontier Post
KHAR: A soldier and a militant were killed in a clash in Loy Mamond tehsil of Bajaur Agency, when Levies Force personnel were on routine patrol in Laghrai area in Mamond tehsil and a militant opened fire on them. The News
Pakistan
WASHINGTON: A US precision air strike has killed Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour in a remote area along the Pak-Afghan border, the Pentagon announced. Dawn, The News
QUETTA: The son of the Balochistan local bodies` minister is feared to have been kidnapped as he has been missing and his car has been found abandoned. Dawn
KHUZDAR: A man was gunned down by attackers in Surab area of Kalat district. Dawn
SWABI: Two suspected militants were killed and a policeman was injured during an encounter in Kalabat area. Dawn, The News
KARACHI: Two traffic police constables were shot dead at Ayesha Manzil in the Azizabad area in a targeted attack whose responsibility was claimed hours later by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Dawn, The News, The Frontier Post
MANSEHRA: At least six terrorist suspects were arrested during search operation of police and arms were recovered from their possession. The Frontier Post
MULTAN: A search operation to hunt criminals continued in Multan and nine suspects were arrested and illegal arms were recovered. The Frontier Post
Afghanistan
HERAT: Multiple explosions rocked Herat city earlier this afternoon after the militants fired several rockets on the provincial governor’s compound. A civilian was killed and seven others were wounded in the attack. Khaama , Pajhwok , Tolo News
HELMAND: A top Taliban group leader Qari Fida Mohammad was among three top Taliban leaders killed in an airstrike in the restive Marjah district of southern Helmand province. The two other top Taliban leaders have been identified as Mullah Muhajir and Mullah Nemtullah who were the recruitment and chief of operations of the group in Helmand. At least eight other militants were also killed during the airstrike. Khaama , Tolo News
HELMAND: The commandos of the Afghan National Army (ANA) forces released at least 23 hostages from a Taliban-run prison in Marjah district of southern Helmand province. At least 20 militants were killed and over 30 others were wounded and two Afghan soldiers and three policemen were also wounded during operations. Khaama , Pajhwok
KUNDUZ: At least 13 Taliban have been killed in the US drone strike in northern Kunduz province. Pajhwok
FARAH: A border police unit commander and his guard were killed in a landmine blast in the Juwen district of western Farah province. Pajhwok
KABUL: The NATO-led military coalition in Afghanistan said a suicide bomber struck one of its vehicles north of Kabul but caused no casualties to its personnel. The attack occurred in Bagram district, which hosts the largest U.S. military airbase in Afghanistan. Afghanistan News
