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Khawarij Blow Up Government School in Azam Warsak, South Waziristan Lower

A government-run secondary school in the Azam Warsak area of South Waziristan Lower was destroyed in a bomb explosion late Saturday night, in what officials described as a deliberate act of terrorism aimed at intimidating local communities and disrupting education in the region. According to police and local administration sources, the Qarabagh High School building […]

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Blast Derails Six Coaches of Jaffar Express Near Mastung

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Six coaches of the Jaffar Express derailed on Sunday after an explosion on a railway track near Mastung’s Spizand area, railway officials said. According to officials, the passenger train had departed from Quetta for Peshawar at 9am when the blast occurred as it was passing through the area. No injuries were reported among passengers. Authorities

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Deadlock in Bajaur Peace Talks Raises Concerns Among Residents

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Peace negotiations between the Bajaur Peace Jirga and militant commanders over the latter’s return to Afghanistan reached a deadlock on Saturday, sparking fears and uncertainty among local residents in the Loi Mamond tehsil. The talks had initially led to an agreement on a ceasefire until a final settlement was reached, allowing the postponement of counter-terrorism

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Field Marshal Asim Munir Holds Key Meetings During US Visit

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Field Marshal Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, undertook an official visit to the United States, where he held a series of high-level meetings with senior US political and military leadership, and engaged with the Pakistani-American community, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the ISPR, during his visit, the Army Chief

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Tribal Elders of Kurram Pledge Support to Government Against Terrorism

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Under the auspices of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, a series of regional jirgas focusing on law and order continued today with the fourth and final consultative jirga held at the Chief Minister’s House. The jirga brought together a large gathering of tribal elders from Upper, Central, and Lower Kurram, representatives of political

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Karak Police and CTD Target Khawarij Networks in Amanakot and Teri

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Under the leadership of District Police Officer (DPO) Karak, the Karak Police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a joint search-and-strike operation targeting terrorist hideouts in the mountainous regions of Amanakot and Teri. The operation involved a substantial force from both police and CTD, equipped with modern weaponry. The action was launched following recent

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Pak-Afghan Relations, Tribal Jirgas, and the Dilemma of Peace or Operation

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Fida Adeel The delicate balance between peace and conflict in Pakistan’s tribal districts is once again under scrutiny as recent developments in Khyber, Bajaur, and other tribal areas highlight the complex interplay between local Jirgas, militant presence, and state security policy. Against the backdrop of evolving Pak-Afghan relations, the path forward whether through dialogue

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Pakistan, Tajikistan Conclude Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise ‘Dosti-II’ in Fakhrobod Base

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The Pakistan Army and Tajikistan Special Forces successfully concluded the Pakistan–Tajikistan Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise Dosti-II at Fakhrobod Base, Tajikistan, on Saturday. The week-long exercise, held from August 4 to 9, brought together elite combat teams from both countries to enhance operational coordination against terrorism. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the exercise featured two

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Khawarij Facilitator Killed After Attack on Dubori Police Official

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A man accused of facilitating Khawarij was shot dead by police during an alleged escape attempt, shortly after he injured a police official in a gun attack in Dubori Bazaar, Upper Orakzai. According to police, the suspect identified as Naheed, son of Fazal Rehman and a resident of Badan village, Tappa Azizkhel was known for providing

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Lower Dir Tribes Vow to Take Up Arms Against Khawarij, Expel Facilitators

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Tribes residing along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in Lower Dir have declared their decision to take up arms against Khawarij present in the area, vowing to expel both the Khawarij and their facilitators from their territories. The announcement came after a grand tribal jirga convened in Maskini Darra, a border region of Lower Dir, where community

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