Pakistan
QUETTA: Three suspected militants were killed in a gunbattle with security forces in Hoshab area of Kech district, a spokesman for Frontier Corps said here. He said seven suspected militants were taken into custody after the gunbattle. Dawn, The Frontier Post, The News
SWABI: A police constable and a militant belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed, while two policemen were injured in an encounter in mountainous Gadoon Amazai region here. Dawn , The Daily Aaj
RAWALPINDI: As many as 650 Pakistanis are said to be fighting in the conflict zones of Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan and Central Asian states along with different foreign organisations. Intelligence agencies have so far identified 132 of them and expressed the fear that their return after being defeated by international forces might add to sectarian strife in Pakistan. Dawn
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri has said that his government will not allow anti-peace elements to run `armed lashkars` in the province and stern action will be taken against them. Dawn
QUETTA: At least three alleged terrorists, including a commander of a banned outfit, were killed while nine were held in an exchange of fire with security forces in Hoshab, Balochistan. Daily Times, Daily Mashriq
KARACHI: Sindh Rangers shot dead a Lyari gangster after he opened fire on the Rangers personnel, in Lyari’s Singu Lane area, official sources said. A Rangers man was also wounded during the crossfire and four arrests were made. Daily Times
PESHAWAR: Police foiled terror bids by arresting two wanted outlaws from different areas and recovered a huge amount of explosives from their possession, official sources said. They said during a snap check at Qazi Killay in the limits of Faqirabad Police Station two suspects riding a motorcycle were signaled to stop by the police. The suspects, instead, sped up and opened fire at the cops, said the police. The police party also returned the fire and arrested one Safirullah while his other associate managed to escape, sources added. Daily Times
KARACHI: Sindh Rangers shot dead a Lyari gangster in Lyari’s Singu Lane area, official sources said.As per the details, an armed man opened fire at the Rangers personnel when the paramilitary force was carrying out an operation in Lyari’s Singu Lane area. An exchange of fire took place in which the gunman was killed. A Rangers man was also wounded during the crossfire. Daily Times
PESHAWAR: The Capital City Police have arrested two terrorists involved in target killing of government officers, high profile individuals and recovered explosives from their custody. The News , The Nation
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Pervez Khattak said that his government would introduce Police Reforms Bill 2016 in the coming assembly session to ensure more autonomy, accountability and transparency in the police force. The News, The Daily Aaj
CHARSADA:At least four persons were injured in a roadside blast on Rajab Road in Charsada city.According to the police, a gutter bomb that had been planted on a roadside near a police check post went off, injuring four passers-by. The Nation
CHITRAL: At least five militants were killed in a clash with security forces near Kailash valley in Chitral. According to security sources, an exchange of firing took place between security personnel and terrorists near Pakistan-Afghan border that claimed lives of five terrorists. The officers cordoned off the entire area and launched a search operation. The Nation
KARACHI:Twenty-one suspects were taken into custody during the ongoing targeted raised in different parts of the metropolis by the Rangers and police. The Express Tribune
KARACHI: The Defence Housing Authority told the court that three bungalows were named after former President Gen (r) Musharraf. The former army chief has claimed in a show two days earlier that none of his property was confiscated because he had no property in his name. A letter addressed to district and session court, South Karachi has informed that the former military dictator held three properties at DHA Karachi. The Frontier Post
PESHAWAR: Four men were killed in separate incidents of gunfire in provincial capital.The first incident of twin murders was reported in the jurisdiction of Tehkal Police Station who were killed by unknown armed men. The Frontier Post
AFGHANISTAN
NANGARHAR:At least 13 loyalists of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group were killed an 13 other were wounded in a series of airstrikes in Kot district of eastern Nangarhar province. Khaama
HEART: At least three soldiers and two civilians were wounded in an explosion in Herat city: Khaama
BADAKHSHAN: At least 27 Taliban insurgents including three key local leaders of the group were killed in Raghistan district of Badakhshan province during the “Kokcha 07′ clearance operation. Khaama
NANGARHAR: Seven rebels of ISIS terrorist group has lost their lifes during clearing operation in Haska Mena district of eastern Nangarhar .Pajhowk
PAKTIKA: Taliban chief among nine insurgents were killed in a clash with security forces in orgum district of south eastern Paktika. Pajhowk
KUNAR: Ten civilian were wounded in an explosion in Asadabad City, the capital of eastern Kunar province .Pajhowk
BALKH: A Taliban ’s agent for northern Balkh province has been arrested. Pajhowk
GHAZNI: At least nine Taliban commanders were killed and 35 other insurgents were injured in an air operation in Gailan district of central Ghazni province . Tolo news
