FATA
LANDIKOTAL: Pakistani border authorities started construction work on the border gate at Torkham late after a ceasefire following talks with Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Hazrat Omar Zakhelwal. The News
LANDIKOTAL: Despite agreeing to cease fire and hoisting white flags on both sides of the border, Afghan forces resorted to unprovoked firing late. Two FC soldiers were injured as a result of the firing. Pakistani forces retaliated to the firing. The injured were transported to a nearby hospital. The News, Dawn
WASHINGTON: The United States said it was watching the situation at the Pakistan and Afghanistan border closely as it did not want any kind of violence there. The News, The Nation
PAKISTAN
QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Department with the assistance of intelligence agencies arrested key commander of a banned outfit in Quetta. Militant commander Khaliq Dad was arrested during an action in Nawakali. He is said to be the mastermind of several terror activities. The News
ISLAMABAD: The phenomenal gains made in the first two years of Zarb-e-Azb became possible only because of a national consensus and single-mindedness among all stakeholders and key institutions for which the federal and provincial governments, political parties, Parliament, the Supreme Court and armed forces deserve immense acclaim and approbation. The News , Dawn, The Frontier Post, The Nation, The Daily Times
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A cop of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) was killed and the security guard of a private bank sustained injuries when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them here, police officials said. The News, Dawn
Karachi: The paramilitary force has arrested 10 suspected criminals, including four target killers belonging to a political party and another two of a militant wing, during raids in the city, the spokesman for the Sindh Rangers said.The raids were conducted in Ranchore Line, Kharadar and Baldia Town. The News
Karachi:Three alleged robbers were gunned down in two different police encounters. The News
KOHAT: An elite force policeman was injured in a grenade attack during exchange of fire with proclaimed offenders in Kot area here. Dawn
KARACHI: A Hafiz-i-Quran bakery owner was shot dead in a suspected sectarian attack in Shah Faisal Colony noon, police said. Dawn
SHIKARPUR: Two brothers were gunned down by armed men believed to be belonging to their rival tribe near Dodo village on Sukkur-Shikarpur section of the National Highway within the jurisdiction of Jahan Khan police station. Dawn
GUJRANWALA: A police official was shot dead in a drive-by shooting by two unidentified motorcyclists near Chan Da Qila on GT Road. Dawn
GUJRANWALA: The Federal Investigation Agency arrested six proclaimed offenders. Dawn
ISLAMABAD: Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the capital police has busted a robbers` gang and arrested its ringleader, police said here. Dawn
SWAT: At least four students were injured as a security official guarding a girl’s high school in Swat accidentally opened fire, The Express Tribune
PESHAWAR: A passerby was injured as a bomb went off outside former Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti’s house in Mardan. Te Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says the Afghan agencies are patronizing TTP Chief Mullah Fazlullah, who has been carrying out subversive activities in Pakistan from Afghanistan. In an interview, he said terrorist incidents in Pakistan have connections inside Afghanistan. The Frontier Post
AFGHANISTAN
KABUL: The Afghan and Pakistani authorities have agreed on a ceasefire at Torkham following three days of intense tensions that led to heavy clashes on numerous occasions. Khaama
NANGARHAR: A coordinated suicide attack plot by the Taliban militants was foiled by the Afghan intelligence operatives in eastern Nangarhar province. Eight Taliban insurgents were arrested in connection to the attack plot. Khaama
URUZGAN: At least five militants were killed in an airstrike carried out by the Afghan Air Force in the village of Sang Andaz in Charchino district of southern Uruzgan province. Khaama
KABUL: The former top Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeef has slammed Pakistan for the deadly issued in Torkham, warning that Islamabad is responsible for those killed in the clash. Khaama
BAMYAN: A district administrative chief Mohammad Hadi in central Bamyan province has been killed apparently in a militants ambush. He was on his way from the center of the city to Saighan and Kohmard district. Khaama , Pajhwok
KABUL: The Taliban militants attempted to shift the Quetta Council to southern Helmand province of Afghanistan. Khaama
PARWAN/FARAH: Seven people have been killed and three others wounded during separate incidents of violence in central Parwan and western Farah provinces. Pajhwok
KUNAR: At least three fighters of Pakistan -based Lashkar-i-Taiba (LeT) militant group were killed and another three wounded when their own rocket shells exploded in eastern Kunar province. Pajhwok
HELMAND: Ten Taliban militants were killed and four others wounded during an overnight operation by security forces in Khanshin district of southern Helmand province. Pajhwok
KANDAHAR: Afghan security forces and Taliban militants clashed overnight in the Maiwand district of southern Kandahar province, with each side claiming inflicting casualties on the other. Pajhwok
PARWAN: A foreign forces’ military vehicle struck a roadside bomb in the Bagram district of central Parwan province, leaving one resident injured. Pajhwok
GHOR: A university student has been killed by unidentified gunmen in western Ghor province. Pajhwok
FARYAB: Eight Taliban militants, including a senior figure, have joined the peace process in northwestern Faryab province. Pajhwok
GHOR: Three Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and four insurgents were killed during an hours-long clash in western Ghor province. Pajhwok
LOGAR: Eight Taliban militants were killed and 10 others wounded during an early morning clash with security forces in central Logar province. Pajhwok
KABUL: Gunmen stormed a mosque in Paghman district of Kabul province killing at least three people and wounding three others. Tolo News
