Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: India expresses its willingness to negotiate with Pakistan on Kashmir, but only on the issue of cross-border terrorism. The Indian consent on negotiations came in response to the proposal for talks by the Pakistani side. Dawn, Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Aaj, Daily Ummat, Daily Jang, The News, The Express Tribune, The Nation
DERA MURAD JAMALI: A security official of bomb disposal squad (BDS) was killed in a landmine explosion in Adil Pur area of Sobatpur district. The explosion took place when the deceased was defusing two landmines implanted by unidentified militants. Dawn, Daily Jang, The News
ISLAMABAD: A businessman was shot dead by unknown assailants in Fruit and Vegetable Market area in Islamabad. The incident took place when the businessman was attacked by two motorcyclists while he was at his shop in the market. According to initial reports, the businessman was threatened to pay extortion money by some militant outfit. Dawn
KARACHI: A civilian was killed while another wounded when unknown attackers opened fire on them near Vita Chowrangi area of Korangi Town in Karachi. Dawn
KARACHI: At least two media men were wounded when unknown perpetrators opened fire on a media vehicle in Landhi-89 area of Karachi. The casualties took place when the attackers intercepted the vehicle and resorted to firing at the media men. Dawn, Daily Jang
BUNER: A senior police official was escaped narrowly when an improvised explosive device (IED), planted at the roadside by unknown militants, exploded in Nawagai area at Karakar Pass in Buner. About two policemen were wounded in the blast. Dawn, Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Aaj
SWABI: The policemen escaped an assault when two armed militants attacked a patrolling police vehicle at Sheikh Janah Road in Swabi. A militant was killed while another was arrested during the counteraction by the security personnel. Moreover, police has been carrying out a search operation while following a lead of the presence of four terrorists in Buner and its suburbs. Daily Aaj
