FATA
KALAYA: All is set for return of internally displaced persons to their native towns in Orakzai Agency as second phase of their return is scheduled to start from July 20.This was stated by political agent Mohammad Zubair in a briefing to media persons at the agency headquarters here. He said arrangements had been finalised for repatriation of IDPs to their native towns in Lower and Upper Kurram tribal region. He said the second phase of their return would be started on July 20 and would continue till July 31. Dawn
LANDI KOTAL: The Khyber Agency political administration demolished at least 10 houses vacated by the unregistered Afghan families in Malagori area of Jamrud. Dawn
Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The United States, while still avoiding a public stance, has been quietly engaged with both India and Pakistan for promoting a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, says the US State Department. Dawn
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will take up with its Afghan counterpart the issue of mobile phone subscriber identity modules (Sims) from the neighboring country being used in Pakistan`s areas near the border. Dawn
MINGORA: Counter Terrorism Department and local police foiled a major terror plot in Mankial Badoran area of Swat by recovering explosive material including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and other elements, enough to wreak havoc in the area, official sources said. The Daily Times
CHARSADDA: One person was killed while six others wounded when armed rival groups traded fire over a land dispute, official and local sources said. The Daily Times
KARACHI: Security forces have arrested as many as 16 suspects, which include four alleged Lyari gangsters, during their search operations conducted in different areas of Karachi. The Daily Times, The Frontier Post
