South Asia
Reporting from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and neighbouring countries.
Pakistan: Seven Terrorists Killed in Hangu Operation, Army Captain Also Killed
Seven terrorists were killed in a Pakistan Army operation in Hangu, while 27-year-old Captain Hamza Akram was also killed during the clash.
Pakistan: 10 TTP Militants Killed in South Waziristan, Dir Operations
Pakistan’s military says 10 militants were killed in two separate security operations in South Waziristan and Dir districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including eight militants who were killed after an attempted attack on security posts in Azam Warsak.
Pakistan: Policeman Killed in Bannu Shooting, Another Abducted in Tank
A policeman was killed in a shooting in Bannu district while another police officer was allegedly abducted in Tank district of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Police have launched investigations and search operations in both cases.
Pakistan: Two JUI-F Leaders Killed in Targeted Attacks in Bajaur and South Waziristan
Two JUI-F-affiliated leaders were killed in separate targeted attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tribal districts of Bajaur and South Waziristan. Maulana Irshad Ajiz was killed in Bajaur in an attack claimed by ISIS, while Maulana Ismail Wazir was shot dead in South Waziristan. Security forces launched investigations and search operations following both incidents.
Pakistan: Suicide Bombing Outside Swat Police Station Kills 16, Including 6 Policemen
At least 16 people, including six police officers, were killed and 30 others injured in a suicide bombing outside a police station in Pakistan's northwestern Swat district. Authorities said the attacker was stopped before entering the facility, while officials warned the death toll could rise as several of the wounded remain in critical condition.
Pakistan: BLA Militants Attack Police, CTD Stations in Balochistan's Kharan
BLA militants attacked police and Counter Terrorism Department facilities in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, damaging buildings and setting parts of them on fire. Security forces responded and forced the attackers to flee, while five civilians, including women and children from the same family, were injured during clashes.
Pakistan: Major Killed, Five Terrorists Eliminated in North Waziristan Operation, ISPR
A Pakistan Army major was killed and five terrorists were eliminated during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan, according to the military’s media wing. The ISPR said the operation targeted militants linked to the banned group Fitna al-Khawarij, while a clearance operation remains underway.
Terrorists Kill One Worker, Critically Injure Another in Indian-administered Kashmir
Terrorists opened fire on migrant workers at a brick kiln in Indian-administered Kashmir’s Kulgam district, killing one worker and critically injuring another. Security forces launched a search operation to track down the attackers after the incident.
No Room for Talks with Terrorists; They Must Surrender, Says Pakistan Army Spokesperson
Pakistan's military spokesperson, Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said the state has no policy of negotiating with terrorist groups, insisting they must surrender or face continued military operations. He said more than 40,000 intelligence-based operations have been conducted nationwide, resulting in the killing of 2,084 confirmed terrorists this year, while emphasizing that counterterrorism operations will continue under the rule of law.
Pakistan: Terrorists Kill Seven Abducted Laborers in Balochistan's Kech District
The bodies of six abducted laborers were recovered in Pakistan's Kech district near the Iranian border, two days after they were kidnapped. Combined with one worker killed shortly after the abduction, the death toll has risen to seven, with authorities vowing to bring those responsible to justice.
Pakistan: Eight Police Personnel, Including DSP, Killed in Terrorist Attack on Hangu Check Post
Pakistan: Eight Police Personnel, Including DSP, Killed in Terrorist Attack on Hangu Check At least eight police personnel, including a DSP, were killed and 18 others injured after terrorists attacked the Khazana Check Post in Hangu district on Wednesday night. Police said six attackers were killed in the retaliatory operation, while authorities warned the death toll could rise as several injured officers remain in critical condition. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister and governor condemned