Pakistan
LAHORE: A militant, associated with banned sectarian outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi (LeJ), was arrested during an encounter with Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Gujranwala. The incident took place when the militant hurled a hand grenade over the security personnel at Chowk Pul Ferozewala Bypass in Gujranwala. Dawn, Daily Mashriq,
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan has proposed a bilateral moratorium on nuclear testing to India. The proposal for moratorium is aimed at preventing arms race in the region. Earlier in this year, Pakistan had proposed the establishment of Strategic Restraint Regime. Dawn, Daily Mashriq, Daily Ausaf, The News
SWABI: At least three people were found shot dead in Gaju Khan Desert area of Swabi. According to official sources, the identities of the victims and the perpetrators are yet to be confirmed. Dawn, Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber, The News
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) continues to view Kashmir as disputed territory that needs to be settled by both Pakistan and India. The director of the US State Department Press Office said that the scope and character of future negotiations over the Kashmir issue would be determined by the two sides. Dawn, Daily Mashriq
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff confirms the death sentence of eleven terrorists associate with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The militants were involved in different heinous offences of terrorism including target killings of security personnel, sectarian killings, destruction of schools and slaughtering the civilians. The terrorists were awarded death penalty by the military courts. Daily Mashriq, The News, Daily Ummat, Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber, Daily Jang, The Express Tribune
PESHAWAR: At least 12 terrorists, including a suicide bomber associated with Jamat-ul-Ahrar, were arrested during security swoops in different areas of Peshawar and Hangu. The security forces have also recovered ammunition and explosives during the operations. Daily Ummat, Daily Akhbar-e-Khyber
KARACHI: At least four terrorists, associated with the sectarian outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi (LeJ), were arrested during a security operation in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi. The police also recovered arms and ammunition from the arrestees. Daily Ausaf, The News
