Three killed in Swat clashes

Published
0

SWAT, Nov 4: Three people were killed and four others injured in intermittent exchange of artillery fire between security forces and militants in different areas of Swat on Sunday.

Three houses, a mosque and some shops were damaged.

Sources told Dawn that security forces also pounded Imam Dehri, the native village of militant cleric Maulana Fazlullah, and positions of his men in Koza Banda and Bara Banda areas.

Gunship helicopters continued flying over different areas in the valley.

The militants have been holding their positions on hills.

They also continued patrolling their strongholds in Matta, Khwazakhela and Chargabdh.

Opinion

Editorial

Referendum talk
Updated 14 Nov, 2026

Referendum talk

Unless the PPP is deliberately using Sindh as a bargaining chip, it should issue a clarification with a clear, consistent position on new administrative units, not one tailored to protect its home turf.
Mineral wealth
Updated 14 Nov, 2026

Mineral wealth

Minerals should not be presented as a solution to Pakistan’s long-term economic difficulties. The aim should be to build an industrial base rather than export raw materials.
Late diagnosis
14 Nov, 2026

Late diagnosis

AS we mark World Diabetes Day today, Pakistan faces a troubling question: how many people are living with diabetes...
Climate challenges
Updated 13 Nov, 2026

Climate challenges

Pakistan cannot afford to confront its climate crises one disaster, one season and one international summit at a time.
Under fire
Updated 13 Nov, 2026

Under fire

KP police are increasingly vulnerable as they play a frontline role in ongoing operations against terrorists.
Used car imports
13 Nov, 2026

Used car imports

THE government’s effort to restrict used car imports appears to be faltering. So suggest the numbers. Despite...