13 civilians dead, 32 injured as security forces take out 16 terrorists in Bannu

A total of 13 civilians have lost their lives while 32 were injured when two suicide bombers exploded themselves near the entrance check-post of Bannu cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at iftar time on Tuesday. Several women and children are among the causalities. According to the footage received from the ground, smoke can be seen rising […]

Security forces kill 5 terrorists, foil attempt to enter Bannu Cantonment

Two suicide bombers exploded themselves near the entrance check-post of Bannu cantonment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at iftar time on Tuesday. According to the footage received from ground, smoke can be seen rising from the spot and heavy firing could be heard from the area. Meanwhile, the Hafiz Gul Bahadar affiliated Jaish Al Fursan claimed the […]

Intense firing at Torkham injures 8, including six troops

A violent exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces at the Torkham border crossing on Sunday night resulted in one death and at least eight injuries, including six Pakistani troops.  The intense fighting, which began around midnight and lasted until approximately 11 am, forced hundreds of civilians to flee their homes in the […]

Pakistan begins talks with IMF for first review of bailout package

Pakistan has officially commenced negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the first review of a crucial $7 billion bailout package.  Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is leading the Pakistani delegation in talks with an IMF team headed by Nathan Porter, the IMF’s Pakistan mission chief. These talks, which began on Monday, will span approximately […]

Russian forces kill alleged ISKP terrorist in Moscow, foiling attack plans

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) announced today the killing of a suspect allegedly planning terrorist attacks targeting the Moscow Metro bus station and a Jewish religious institution.  The suspect, whose identity has not been publicly released, was reportedly linked to the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and planned to flee to Afghanistan after carrying out […]

FC soldier martyred in female suicide bombing in Kalat

A bomb attack on a Frontier Corps convoy in Kalat resulted in one soldier being martyred while four others were injured. According to reports, the attack was a suicide bombing carried out by a woman. Deputy Commissioner Bilal Shabbir told NNI that the target of the attack was an FC wing commander, who remained safe. […]