Trends - Terrorism in Pakistan

FC soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed as security forces thwart attack on naval base in Turbat: ISPR

ISPR says attempt foiled by "swift and effective response by the troops"; grenade blast near offices of sensitive institutions in Noshki.

Updated 26 Mar, 2024 08:53pm

Attack on navy base in Turbat ‘foiled’

The banned Balochistan Liberation Army claims that its Majeed Brigade was behind the attack.

Published 26 Mar, 2024 08:08am

Envoy says no pause in ties with Kabul despite strikes

Ambassador Durrani highlights the primary focus on addressing terrorism and exploring bilateral cooperation to mitigate these challenges.

Published 23 Mar, 2024 08:00am

Pakistan urges Afghanistan to tackle terrorism as ‘shared concern’ after Kandahar attack

Foreign Office reiterates its strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, extends condolences to victims.

Updated 23 Mar, 2024 01:12pm

PM vows to wipe out terrorism after 2 soldiers martyred in DI Khan suicide attack

"Perpetrators of cowardly attack will be brought to justice," ISPR says.

Updated 22 Mar, 2024 07:41pm

Pakistan stresses talks with Kabul through gritted teeth

Says Islamabad will continue to help neighbour jointly defeat terrorist groups.

Updated 22 Mar, 2024 08:44am

Two martyred as suicide bomber rips through convoy in Dera Ismail Khan

ISPR says militant killed in Panjgur operation.

Updated 22 Mar, 2024 08:46am

Reactivating Nacta

In particular, sectarian and extremist actors that remain active in society must be put out of business.

Updated 22 Mar, 2024 11:56am

Govt to welcome militants who shun violence, says CM Bugti

Vows not to compromise on Balochistan’s rights.

Updated 22 Mar, 2024 10:30am

Good Taliban, bad Taliban: The case of Hafiz Gul Bahadur

Once lauded as the 'good Taliban' for refraining from carrying out attacks against Pakistan's security forces, Bahadur's group seems to have joined hands with the TTP to launch attacks in KP.

Published 21 Mar, 2024 12:50pm

Pakistan does not want armed conflict with Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif

Speaking to Voice of America, defence minister says "force is the last resort".

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 02:23pm

Gwadar attack

The ambush shows that far from being neutralised, separatist militants in Balochistan very much remain a threat to the province’s security.

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:29am

Two militants killed in North Waziristan

A statement issued by the ISPR said that weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed militants.

Published 21 Mar, 2024 07:14am

2 soldiers martyred, 8 terrorists killed in attack on Gwadar Port Authority complex: ISPR

PM Shehbaz lauds law enforcement agencies, vows to foil all internal, external conspiracies; CM Sarfraz Bugti hails security officials for response.

Updated 20 Mar, 2024 11:18pm

Will not tolerate any terrorism from across border: PM Shehbaz

Invites "neighbouring countries" to devise plan against terrorism together; PM, cabinet to forgo salaries and perks; calls for Charter of Unity.

Updated 20 Mar, 2024 08:12pm

Perpetrator of Mir Ali attack killed: ISPR

Says security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation following the reported presence of militants in North Waziristan.

Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:51am

PM Shehbaz visits martyrs’ families

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also accompanied the prime minister.

Updated 19 Mar, 2024 11:46am

Afghan turbulence

RELATIONS between the newly formed government and Afghanistan’s de facto Taliban rulers have begun on an...

Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:15am

In meeting with President Zardari, US Ambassador Blome reassures continued support of Pakistan in fighting terrorism

Expresses condolences for lives lost in Saturday's terrorist attack in Mir Ali; assures FM Dar Pakistan's security, prosperity remain top priority.

Updated 18 Mar, 2024 10:10pm

President vows retaliation as attacks continue

Two cops injured in KP as police, law enforcers fend off attacks in Mohmand, Nowshera, Bannu.

Updated 18 Mar, 2024 09:00am

Two gunned down in Kech

Levies’ Quick Response Force, headed by senior officers, managed to kill the suspects who were declared proclaimed offenders.

Published 18 Mar, 2024 07:03am

Funeral prayers held for 2 army officers martyred in North Waziristan

President Zardari, COAS Munir attend prayers offered for 39-year-old Lieutenant Colonel Kashif and 23-year-old Captain Ahmed.

Updated 17 Mar, 2024 05:42pm

India funding TTP through Afghan proxies, says envoy

PTI's Ali Muhammad Khan says Kabul be given an opportunity to make own decisions.

Updated 17 Mar, 2024 09:01am

At least 2 killed in blast near Peshawar’s Board Bazaar

Rescue 1122 spokesperson says one wounded; police official says "mutilated body" found at blast site.

Updated 10 Mar, 2024 01:44pm

CTD arrests 23 suspected militants in Punjab

Conducts 229 IBOs in different districts to thwart incidents of terrorism.

Published 10 Mar, 2024 07:23am

Two traffic cops martyred in Lakki Marwat attack

Two militants killed in two security operations in KP, says ISPR.

Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:28am

Balochistan grapples with surge in violence as KP sees decline

Most of last month’s attacks carried out before general election, notes PICSS report.

Published 03 Mar, 2024 07:09am

SP martyred, two cops injured in Mardan operation

Two TTP militants killed, police say; policeman martyred when unknown militants opened fire in limits of Phandu police station.

Updated 28 Feb, 2024 11:15am

1 cop martyred, 3 injured in exchange of fire with terrorists in Mardan

KP police chief says terrorist commander belonging to TTP killed, vows to continue war against terrorism.

Updated 27 Feb, 2024 06:07pm

At least 3 injured in blast in KP’s Dera Ismail Khan

Official says explosives were planted in a motorcycle; KP govt orders day-long closure of DI Khan's Gomal University.

Published 23 Feb, 2024 05:56pm