Tag: Militants
Five militants killed near Swat
PESHAWAR - At least five militants were killed in a clash with security forces in border region of Swat Valley, the officials said on Sunday. They said a group of militants attempted to enter Swat when security forces intercepted them near Barikot Town on late Saturday night. Three of militants killed were identified as Sher Ali son of Wazir Zada resident of Aboha Swat, Mohammad Zaib son of Sherin of Mangalthaan Charbagh Swat and Fazal Hussain son of Omar Hussain of Kotha Barikot.
Militants bomb schools, dispensary
PESHAWAR - Unidentified militants blew up two government girls schools, a boys school, a dispensary and a telephone exchange in the Tor Chapper area of Dara Adam Khel early on Sunday morning but there were no casualties since no one was present in the buildings at the time, officials told Pakistan Today.
At least eight explosive devices of varying intensity were used in the attack which, officials said, completely destroyed all five buildings and caused significant unrest amongst
At least eight explosive devices of varying intensity were used in the attack which, officials said, completely destroyed all five buildings and caused significant unrest amongst
Militants attack southern Russian city
MOSCOW - Up to a dozen militants have staged a daring attack on the capital of a southern Russian republic popular with downhill skiers and budget tourists, news reports said on Saturday. The overnight attack on Kabardino-Balkaria came a week after three Moscow tourists were gunned down in the area while travelling to the Elbrus mountain resort, which is one of Russia's most popular winter tourist destinations.
No one was reported killed in Friday night's strike on the
No one was reported killed in Friday night's strike on the
PM offers dialogue to militants who are ready to surrender
ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday offered talks to all those militants who were ready to surrender to tribal agents. Responding to the points raised by Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao during debate on the law and order in the National Assembly, Gilani said, "We are ready to hold talks with them. We are ready to bring them into mainstream."
He reiterated the government's resolve to continue pursuing the policy of 3Ds, dialogue, development, deterrence, assuring
He reiterated the government's resolve to continue pursuing the policy of 3Ds, dialogue, development, deterrence, assuring
Militants kill 5 soldiers in Landi Kotal
PESHAWAR - Unidentified armed men attacked a security check post in a remotest bordering area in Landi Kotal Tehsil, killing 5 soldiers of Khasadar Force and local tribal levies and wounding 2 others, security officials said Thursday.
The suspected militants have carried a well-coordinated armed attack on a security check point of Khasadar Force in Prang Sang a far-flung area in Landi Kotal Tehsil at 4 kilometers distance from the Afghan border late night between Wednesday and
The suspected militants have carried a well-coordinated armed attack on a security check point of Khasadar Force in Prang Sang a far-flung area in Landi Kotal Tehsil at 4 kilometers distance from the Afghan border late night between Wednesday and
Drone kills five militants in North Waziristan
PESHAWAR - A US drone strike in the lawless tribal region - the second such attack in 24 hours on the area near the Afghan border - killed five militants Monday, security officials said. The strike took place in the mountainous Spalga village, 20 kilometres south of Miranshah, the main town in the North Waziristan, a hub of Al-Qaeda-linked militants.
"It was a US drone strike which targeted a militant compound, killing five rebels," a senior local security official told AFP,
"It was a US drone strike which targeted a militant compound, killing five rebels," a senior local security official told AFP,
Security forces take out 20 militants in Mohmand
PESHAWAR - Security forces killed 15 to 20 militants in Mohmand Agency, an official claimed on Sunday. The official said the militants were killed after security forces repulsed their attack on a checkpost in Ziarat, adding that more than 25 were also injured in the gunbattle that ensued.
The official said around 100 armed militants attacked the checkpost around midnight. "Our forces were on high alert, therefore, they succeeded in repulsing the attack," Assistant Political Agent
The official said around 100 armed militants attacked the checkpost around midnight. "Our forces were on high alert, therefore, they succeeded in repulsing the attack," Assistant Political Agent
Militants using Afghan SIMs for terrorism and kidnapping
PESHAWAR - Investigators are seeing the use of Afghanistan-based cellular networks' SIMs in the recent bombings, kidnappings and other terrorist activities, but still exploring ways and means to curb the menace. "We are discussing how to counter this tactic of both Afghan and Pakistani Taliban militants," well-placed sources confided to Pakistan Today.
The militants are using Afghanistan cellular numbers to stop investigators and security agencies from intercepting their
The militants are using Afghanistan cellular numbers to stop investigators and security agencies from intercepting their
Two militants caught
PESHAWAR - The security forces during a search operation succeeded in netting out two notorious militants from Sheikhjana town of Swabi district late on Saturday night. DCO Swabi Abdul Jabbar has confirmed arrest of two terrorists and said that jackets fashioned for suicide bombing, huge quantity of explosives and detonators were also recovered from arrested militants.
Though the authorities said nothing about identity of the terrorists but Pakistan Today came to know that one of
Though the authorities said nothing about identity of the terrorists but Pakistan Today came to know that one of
11 more militants killed in Swat
PESHAWAR - At least 11 alleged militants, including a suspected suicide bomber, were killed in separate clashes at Batkhela area of Malakand and in different parts of District Swat on Saturday. A spokesman of Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the security forces on a tip-off raided a house in Batkhela town to capture a would-be suicide bomber but he blew himself up to avoid arrest.
An accomplice of the bomber was also killed in the action while five people, including
An accomplice of the bomber was also killed in the action while five people, including
11 militants killed in Swat
PESHAWAR: Security forces killed 11 suspected militants when they were trying to sneak into Swat, security officials and police said on Friday.
Officials said five suspected militants were killed while entering from district Dir into Swat and six others were killed when they tried to sneak into Thana Malakand Agency from Swat. These suspected militants were escaping military operation in Mohmand tribal Agency and were planning to carry out acts of terrorism in Swat, ISPR Swat
Officials said five suspected militants were killed while entering from district Dir into Swat and six others were killed when they tried to sneak into Thana Malakand Agency from Swat. These suspected militants were escaping military operation in Mohmand tribal Agency and were planning to carry out acts of terrorism in Swat, ISPR Swat
Militants kill four ‘spies’ in North Waziristan
PESHAWAR - Militants shot dead four men for alleged spying and dumped their bodies near North Waziristan Agency on Saturday, police said. Police said they found four bullet-riddled bodies with notes from militants in their pockets outside Karak.
"We found bodies of four men, they had been killed by shooting and notes in their pockets said they were spying for Indian and Jewish intelligence agencies," district police chief Sajid Mohmand told AFP. "We are trying to ascertain the
"We found bodies of four men, they had been killed by shooting and notes in their pockets said they were spying for Indian and Jewish intelligence agencies," district police chief Sajid Mohmand told AFP. "We are trying to ascertain the
28 militants killed in Mohmand
PESHAWAR - Fighter jets and helicopter gunships bombed militant hideouts in Mohmand Agency near the Afghan border on Friday, killing 28 rebels, an official said. "Security forces launched an air offensive against militant hideouts in various areas of Mohmand and killed 28 rebels," senior local administration official Maqsood Amin told AFP.
He said 30 militants were also injured in the operation while eight houses belonging to them were torched. The details, however, could not be
He said 30 militants were also injured in the operation while eight houses belonging to them were torched. The details, however, could not be
18 militants killed in Mohmand
PESHAWAR - Fighter jets pounded militant hideouts in Mohmand Agency on Tuesday, killing 18 militants, an official said.
"Security forces targeted militant hideouts in different areas of Mohmand tribal region, killing 18 militants," senior local administration official Maqsood Amin told AFP. He added that the security forces also destroyed at least 10 militant hideouts.
"Security forces targeted militant hideouts in different areas of Mohmand tribal region, killing 18 militants," senior local administration official Maqsood Amin told AFP. He added that the security forces also destroyed at least 10 militant hideouts.
Militants attack ANP senator’s house, kill 1
PESHAWAR - Unidentified militants attacked the house of Awami National Party's Senator Zahid Khan on Tuesday, killing one and wounding three others, including his brother. Police said Senator Zahid Khan's house in Timergarah area of Lower Dir was attacked by a dozen attackers.
They said the assailants opened indiscriminate fire on the house, killing one person. Hospital sources said Muhammad Ayub, the wounded brother of Senator Zahid Khan, and two other injured were in a critical
They said the assailants opened indiscriminate fire on the house, killing one person. Hospital sources said Muhammad Ayub, the wounded brother of Senator Zahid Khan, and two other injured were in a critical
Man escapes militants’ captivity
PESHAWAR - Hidayat Ullah Wazir, who was abducted by unknown people some two and a half month back, succeeded to escape from their captivity on Friday. Reportedly, Hidayat Ullah Wazir, a resident of Domail North Waziristan, was the brother of retired senior police officer Atta Ullah Khan Wazir and maternal uncle of Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) Adnan Wazir. He contacted his relatives through telephone and told them that he was free and on his way to home. His family had also
Peshawar jail becomes a safe haven for militants
PESHAWAR - Whatsoever may be the claim or justification by the rulers, it is a fact that Peshawar Central Jail has become a "safe haven" for the militants.
The militants have established a state within the state and are forcing prisoners, particularly criminals, to join them. Some highly-placed sources told Pakistan Today that around 170 militants had formed a pressure group inside Peshawar Central Jail. Of them 90 are very active members of different wings of Tehrik-e-Taliban
The militants have established a state within the state and are forcing prisoners, particularly criminals, to join them. Some highly-placed sources told Pakistan Today that around 170 militants had formed a pressure group inside Peshawar Central Jail. Of them 90 are very active members of different wings of Tehrik-e-Taliban
