Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has rejected new military operations and drone strikes in the province, urging the federal government to reconsider its counterterrorism strategy. Addressing a long march in Lakki Marwat, he claimed security could improve within 100 days if the provincial government’s proposals were implemented.
Pakistani Security forces killed five TTP terrorists in an operation in South Waziristan, while reported quadcopter attacks in Tirah Valley’s Shadla area killed a young girl and injured a woman and a child. Local sources also reported mortar fire, raising concerns over civilian safety in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Pakistani Security forces killed eight TTP Gandapur Group terrorists, including three key commanders, during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Foreign currency, weapons and ammunition were recovered, according to security sources.
Pakistani security forces killed 11 suspected militants in separate operations in South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. Five suspected TTP members were killed in South Waziristan, while six suspected BLA militants were killed during operations in Gorandur and Mashkel, according to security sources. Pakistan's Counterterrorism Operations The latest operations come amid continuing counterterrorism efforts in Pakistan's border regions, where security forces have conducted intelli
Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested 13 suspected terrorists in Punjab, including a man identified as Wajid who authorities allege was linked to India’s RAW intelligence agency. Explosives, one hand grenade, three IEDs and 12 detonators were recovered. The CTD also reported 52 arrests during 1,595 combing operations across the province.
The UAE has described an incident aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv as an attempted terrorist attack after the Omani co-pilot allegedly assaulted the captain with a crash axe and tried to seize control of the aircraft. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia, where authorities detained the suspect. Investigations into his motive and possible links are ongoing.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “very severe” response against Iran if Tehran is found to have been involved in an alleged attack aboard a Flydubai flight travelling to Israel. The incident reportedly involved the co-pilot stabbing the captain, forcing the aircraft to descend rapidly before it landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Iranian involvement remains unverified as investigations continue.
Pakistan’s military accused Kandahar Governor Mullah Shireen of hosting BLA, al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent and Hafiz Gul Bahadur group leaders at an August 26 meeting to discuss attacks inside Pakistan. Kabul rejected the allegations, while Pakistan presented no public evidence to substantiate its claims.
Balochistan Deputy Commissioner Munir Soomro was recovered on Friday, nearly two weeks after unidentified armed terrorists abducted him while travelling from Quetta to Kharan on September 20. Authorities have not disclosed whether ransom was paid or any conditions were agreed upon for his release.
