NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Six terrorists were killed while two security men embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan district on Sunday, sources said.

Also, sources added, sec­urity forces thwarted an attack on security post in the Khadi area of Mir Ali.

However, no official statement was issued by the military’s media wing till the filing of this report on late Sunday evening.

The sources said the Datta Khel shoot-out took place after militants stor­med a post in the area.

They said security personnel effectively respo­nded and in the ensuing clash six militants were killed. How­ever, two personnel also embraced martyrdom while fighting the terrorists. They said their bodies were airlifted to Miram­shah headquarters.

Published in Dawn, January 27th, 2025

Opinion

Editorial

More than words
Updated 04 Apr, 2025

More than words

Holistic development can only work when there is organic and credible political activity in the province.
Poor publicity
04 Apr, 2025

Poor publicity

FORTUNE does not seem to be favouring the PTI — at least not yet. With the party’s founder confined from public...
Party pooper
04 Apr, 2025

Party pooper

INDIA’s role of a spoilsport is tiresome. From pulling books from shelves, such as Wendy Doniger’s The Hindus: ...
Canal unrest
Updated 03 Apr, 2025

Canal unrest

With rising water scarcity in Indus system, it is crucial to move towards a consensus-driven policymaking process.
Iran-US tension
03 Apr, 2025

Iran-US tension

THE Trump administration’s threats aimed at Iran do not bode well for global peace, and unless Washington changes...
Flights to history
03 Apr, 2025

Flights to history

MOHENJODARO could have been the forgotten gold we desperately need. Instead, this 5,000-year-old well of antiquity ...