Trends - Counter terrorism

Pakistan fighting RAW-funded, intelligence-driven war: CM Bugti

Says small, kinetic IBOs solution to militancy in Balochistan.

Updated 05 Jun, 2025 05:22pm

Balochistan amends ATA, allowing detention sans charge for three months

CM Sarfraz Bugti claims the issue of missing persons has been used to discredit state institutions.

Updated 05 Jun, 2025 09:54am

Pakistan appointed as vice chair of UNSC Counter-Terrorism Committee

Also appointed head of UNSC committee overseeing implementation of sanctions measures on Afghan Taliban.

Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:21pm

14 terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR

Sanitisation operations underway to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area

Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:52am

PM Shehbaz sets up committee, vows to resolve all issues concerning KP

Appreciates the people of KP for offering special prayers for the country’s success against India.

Updated 03 Jun, 2025 09:16pm

4 police personnel injured as terrorists attack 2 police stations in KP

Police say terrorists used heavy weapons in attacks, search operation underway.

Published 03 Jun, 2025 07:53pm

7 terrorists killed in 2 operations in Balochistan: ISPR

IBOs were conducted in Mach and Margand areas of Kachhi and Kalat districts of the province respectively.

Published 03 Jun, 2025 12:21pm

Punjab police kill four ‘militants’ near KP border

Accomplices manage to escape, taking cover of bushes, during encounter in Kot Mubarak.

Updated 02 Jun, 2025 09:20am

Banned outfit member in Sahiwal gets 31-year jail term

TTP's Zubair Gandhapur was arrested during a CTD sting operation in Pakpattan.

Updated 01 Jun, 2025 11:10am

Punjab CTD foils ‘major plot’ by arresting 34 terrorists of banned organisations

Says two "dangerous terrorists" affiliated with TTP arrested in Lahore.

Updated 31 May, 2025 06:15pm

Editorial: Blending kinetic efforts with sociopolitical interventions remains key to tackling terrorism

Pakistan’s elevation of diplomatic relations with Afghanistan to ambassadorial level should help improve matters.

Updated 31 May, 2025 06:12pm

Designs of ‘terrorist network’ foiled: AJK police

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK) police chief, Rana Abdul Jabbar, on Thursday claimed to have foiled...

Published 30 May, 2025 08:43am

Cop dead, 4 others injured in gunfire between public, police and terrorists in Bannu: police

Spokesperson says terrorists fled the scene due to quick response from law enforcers.

Updated 29 May, 2025 03:38pm

Impartial probe into South Waziristan ‘quadcopter strike’ demanded

Joint Political Peace Alliance calls for legal action against those responsible.

Updated 29 May, 2025 11:51am

Elders put their heads together as govt signals to launch operation in Tirah

MNA Iqbal Afridi questions infiltration of terrorists into the valley after border fencing.

Updated 29 May, 2025 11:48am

Four ‘militants’ gunned down in Balochistan

They were reportedly affiliated with BLA, BLF.

Updated 29 May, 2025 10:41am

4 ‘terrorists’ killed in AJK encounter

Two cops martyred, at least 5 injured.

Updated 29 May, 2025 10:43am

Army vows to go on with IBOs as Khuzdar toll rises

Toll from school bus attack rises to 8; interior secretary says "all facets" of NAP being reinvigorated.

Updated 24 May, 2025 07:38am

‘BLA man’ held in Karachi’s Lyari raid

Three killed, 1 injured in two separate accidents in city.

Updated 21 May, 2025 09:34am

Banned outfit man jailed in Lahore for learning bomb-making on Facebook

Prosecutor asks court to convict accused in light of cogent evidence.

Updated 20 May, 2025 11:07am

12 terrorists of ‘Indian proxy’ outfits killed in KP, Balochistan engagements: ISPR

Two soldiers martyred in North Waziristan; security forces determined to thwart "attempts by Indian proxies at sabotaging peace, stability and progress of Balochistan".

Updated 19 May, 2025 09:59pm

Security forces kill two assailants after they attempt to attack FC post in Turbat: police

Women and children injured when a grenade was thrown at a house in Nasirabad, says police officer.

Updated 17 May, 2025 06:30pm

Policeman martyred in Gwadar grenade attack

One attacker killed, other seriously injured in exchange of fire with cops.

Published 11 May, 2025 01:04pm

1 soldier martyred, 8 terrorists killed in multiple engagements across KP: ISPR

Security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism, such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve, says military’s media wing.

Published 05 May, 2025 10:12pm