FATA
PESHAWAR: Around 2,400 families from North Waziristan Agency, which had sought refuge in Afghanistan in the wake of the Zarb-i-Azb operation, have returned to Bannu, according to an official. Dawn
Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris living in Azad Kashmir, held Kashmir, Pakistan and all over the world will observe the Day of Annexation to Pakistan (Youm-e-Ilhaq-e-Pakistan) . The News
SWABI: Former MPA of the Awami National Party (ANP) Haji Shoaib Khan was shot dead by unidentified men in Yarhussain area here. The News
KOHAT: The police arrested 28 suspected persons during a search operation in Bilitang and Ustarzai areas, official sources said. The News
MINGORA: Unidentified gunmen killed a prayer leader inside a mosque in the Marghuzar area of Swat district, official sources said. The News, The Daily Times
PESHWAR: Qaumi Watan Party chief Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao has expressed concern over the prevailing mistrust between the Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging both the countries to focus on combating terrorism through joint efforts. The News
PESHAWAR: The Fata Tribunal once again adjourned hearing into the petition filed by Dr Shakil Afridi against his conviction for having links with a banned militant organization. The News
UPPER DIR: Seven people, among them a leader of a pro-government peace Lashkar and two councillors, were killed in a bomb attack in the Doog Darra area, police said. Dawn, The Frontier Post, The Daily Aaj
PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant and recovered two explosive devices from his possession. A statement issued here identified the terrorist as Sher Rehman, who was arrested from the Achini Cross on Ring Road. Dawn
KARACHI: Police claimed having killed four suspected militants in an `encounter` on the outskirts of the city and seized two suicide jackets made in Afghanistan. Dawn
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, claimed to have detained half a dozen suspects in Larkana as part of their recently launched drive against criminals across Sindh. Dawn
MARDAN: The district police claimed to have arrested a facilitator of the failed suicide attack that occurred at the City Police Station last month in which 12 people were wounded. The Daily Times
PESHAWAR: Officials of Counter Terrorism Department have arrested a terrorist who was involved in attacks on policemen and security forces and recovered two homemade bombs from his possession. Officials of CTD received information about the entry of a terrorist into Peshawar from tribal area. The Frontier Post
KARACHI: Police and rangers stepped up search operations in different areas of Lyari and apprehended dozens of wanted suspects. The Frontier Post
Afghanistan
BERLIN/KABUL: The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group has claimed responsibility behind the Afghan refugee attack on a Germany train. Khaama
HELMAND: A local leader of the Taliban group identified as Mazlum was killed along with his 30 fighters while 11 others were injured during operations conducted by Afghan National Police with support from Afghan Air Force in Sangin and Marjah district of Helmand. Khaama
PAKTIA: 15 militants were killed and two others were wounded during operation conducted by Afghan National Army in Haji Aryub area of Paktia province where two soldiers of ANA also lost their lives. Khaama
BADGHIS: At least 12 militants were killed and 12 others were wounded during a separate raid in Jund district of Badghis province. Khaama
ZABUL: A Taliban militant was killed in operation conducted by Afghan National Army in Logar province. Two Taliban militants were wounded in operations by ANA in Zabul province. Khaama
GHAZNI: In the province of Ghazni two ANA soldiers lost their lives and 10 Taliban militants were wounded during separate operations carried out by Afghan National Army (ANA). Khaama
PARWAN: A Taliban attack on Salang Tunnel pass in Parwan was repulsed by Afghan National Army leaving a civilian wounded. Khaama , Tolo News
PARWAN: Two suicide bombers were killed and five of their family members were injured after their explosives went off prematurely inside their home in Gojar Khel area of Bagram district of northern Parwan province. Khaama , Pajhwok
HELMAND: The shadow provincial council chief of the Taliban group identified as Mullah Hamza was among 34 militants killed during the ongoing clearance operations conducted in Greshk, Marjah, Sangin and Nahr-e-Saraj districts in Helmand province. Khaama , Pajhwok
KABUL: The Afghan government has sent a group of 46 aviation personnel to India to participate in technical and professional training. Khaama
KAPISA: Three civilians were killed and six others wounded as a result of a clash between Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and Taliban in the Alah Sai district of central Kapisa province. Pajhwok
PARWAN: Seven member of family were wounded and two suicide attackers killedwhen explosives hidden in a civilian house went off in the Bagram district of central Parwan province. Pajhwok
PAKTIA: Taliban have closed the Gardez-Patan highway connecting six districts of southern Paktia province, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. Pajhwok
NIMROZ: Unidentified motorcyclists have shot dead a border police officer and his 10-year-old daughter in Zaranj, the capital of southwestern Nimroz province. Pajhwok
BADGHIS: Following efforts by the peace committee in northwestern Badghis province, 80 militants have renounced violence and joined the peace process. Pajhwok , Tolo News
GHAZNI: The peace committee head for southern Ghazni province on Tuesday claimed escaping unhurt in an overnight bomb attack on his office. Pajhwok
HELMAND: At least six Taliban insurgents were killed and two others were arrested during a night raid by security forces in Nahr-e-Siraj district of Helmand province. Tolo News
KUNDUZ: At least eight Talibs including one of their local commanders, Mullah Mansour, and a soldier have been killed in ongoing clashes in northern Kunduz province, officials at the 20th Pamir Army Division. Tolo News
