NORTH WAZIRISTAN
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan's party begins long march after talks with government fail
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party commenced a long march towards Islamabad following unsuccessful negotiations. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced the march from Lakki Marwat's Gandi Chowk as a response to political tensions. Negotiations between Khan's party and the government focused on various demands but ended in deadlock.
Pakistan braces for protest by Imran Khan's party after talks with government fail
Pakistan is preparing for a protest by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party following unsuccessful government negotiations. The planned long march is set to occur on October 4, with significant participation from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Key demands include access to the jailed leader and the release of party members detained prior to the protest. Government officials have stated that security measures will be intensified to prevent entry into Islamabad.
Tension may shoot up as Pakistan closes Afghanistan border
Tensions escalate along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border following a deadly suicide attack on a Pakistani army convoy in North Waziristan. In response, Pakistan has closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing, a vital trade route. Afghan officials confirm the closure, citing a lack of explanation from Pakistan. Travelers are advised to use alternative routes like Torkham or Spin Boldak.
Pakistan closes key border crossing with Afghanistan amid security threats
Pakistani officials have temporarily closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan following a suicide attack in North Waziristan that killed 13 security personnel. The closure, prompted by security threats and ongoing skirmishes, has led to a curfew in the affected region.
Four killed, 22 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan: Police
The incident happened in the country's North Waziristan tribal district when the suicide bomber riding a tri-wheeler laden with bomb hit the vehicle of security forces that was escorting employees of a petroleum company.
Pakistan says soldier, 4 militants killed in border shootout
The military said two soldiers were also injured during the raid in the Spinwam area of North Waziristan, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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2,714 people killed in 409 US drone attacks in Pakistan since January 2004: Report
The attacks over the years have targeted the areas of Bajaur, Bannu, Hangu, Khyber, Kurram, Mohmand, North Waziristan, Nushki, Orakzai, and South Waziristan.
Pakistan launches operation against last terrorist hideouts
Pakistan army launched the final phase of an ongoing operation to clear the last strongholds of militants based in North Waziristan tribal region close to the Afghan border.
US drone strike kills 7 in Pakistan's South Waziristan
The official confirmed the deaths, but did not provide details regarding the identities of the deceased, The Express Tribune reported.
Airstrikes kill 17 militants in Pakistan
The attacks were launched after militants killed two security men in South Waziristan tribal district which borders North Waziristan.
Two army men, 6 militants killed in North Waziristan clashes
At least two army men and six terrorists were killed today in clashes between militants and security forces in the restive Northwestern Pakistan.
55 militants killed in air strikes in Northwest Pakistan
At least 55 militants were killed in aerial strikes carried out by Pakistani military in two different provinces of northwest tribal region bordering Afghanisthan.
Pakistan kills 22 militants in airstrikes in North Waziristan tribal region
Pakistani army jets pounded a militant hideout in troubled North Waziristan tribal region along the Afghan border, killing at least 22 terrorists.
35 militants killed in Pakistan's tribal region
The jets targeted rebels in Dattakhel area of North Waziristan where a massive military operation against militants was launched in mid-June.
20 militants killed in Pakistani airstrikes in North Waziristan
Pakistani fighter jets pounded Doga Madakhel area of restive North Waziristan district near the Afghan border, killing 20 terrorists.
Pakistan military clears 80 per cent of North Waziristan from militants
Pakistani military has cleared militants from more than 80% of restive North Waziristan tribal region, once considered bastion of Tehrik-e-Taliban.
Over 900 militants killed in North Waziristan operation: Pakistan army
Pakistan's military today said 910 terrorists have been killed during a major offensive launched in the North Waziristan region.
Pakistan air strikes kills several militants in North Waziristan
The early morning attacks were launched in Mirali area. Military said the jets targeted terrorist hideouts and cache of arms and ammunition.
Gilani blames Ashfaq Parvez Kayani for delaying North Waziristan operation
But "Kayani said that leave it to us (army) to decide when the operation in North Waziristan will be launched," Gilani told reporters.
Pakistan military kills 19 militants in North Waziristan
Pakistan military killed 19 militants in latest raid in troubled North Waziristan, as civilians streamed out of restive region amidst raging conflict between security forces & Taliban.
Hindus among people displaced by military operation in North Waziristan
"A Christian community in Bannu is providing help to both Hindus and Christians with food, shelter and other necessities of life."
'Former Pak Taliban head among 50 killed in military operations'
Bhittani served as the acting TTP chief after the killing of Hakeemullah Mehsud and also headed the Taliban supreme shura (decision-making council).
Pakistan Army targets militants in North Waziristan
The North Waziristan is a haven for Pakistani Taliban, linked to the al-Qaeda. US had been nudging Pak to launch a military operation in the area.
Pakistan foils plot to target Prime Minister Sharif
It emerged that militants were communicating primarily through the PCOs with minimal use of cell phones.
US drone strike in Pakistan kills senior al-Qaeda leader, 3 others
Some reports said the three others killed in the attack were members of Almansoor's family. Local residents said they had seen several drones hovering over the area after the attack.
Ashfaq Kayani rules out joint operations with US in North Waziristan
Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has dispelled reports of joint operations with the US against militants in North Waziristan.
US drone crashes in Pakistan
The CIA-operated unmanned spy plane came down in the mountainous Machikhel area, 30 km from Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency.
New York bomb plot: US gets tough on Pak, seeks action in North Waziristan
The US has delivered a tough new warning to Pakistan, asking it to quickly crack down against militants in North Waziristan, where the Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad is said to have been trained.
3 killed, 15 injured as US missiles hit madrassa in Pakistan
Three persons were killed and 15 others injured as several missiles hit a madrassa in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region.
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