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RAWALPINDI: In a significant counterterrorism success, security forces conducted a high-stakes intelligence-based operation during the night of April 6/7 in the Takwara area of Dera Ismail Khan District, targeting the reported presence of militants affiliated with a proscribed group. According to an official statement, the operation led to an intense exchange of fire, during which […]
ٰISLAMABAD: The recent attack in Bannu Cantt has intensified concerns over foreign interference in terrorism within Pakistan, with emerging evidence pointing towards external coordination. Reports indicate that minutes before the attack, an Indian intelligence-linked account allegedly posted about the incident, raising suspicions of prior knowledge and possible involvement. Investigations suggest that Indian operatives, in collaboration […]
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir visited the National Counter Terrorism Center in Pabbi, to observe the Pakistan Army and China’s People’s Liberation Army conducting the Warrior VIII counterterrorism exercise. The three-week drill, the first in five years, began on November 19 and focuses on enhancing counter terrorism capabilities and bilateral military cooperation. […]
ISLAMABAD: Four Pakistani soldiers embraced martyrdom while five terrorists were killed during an exchange of firing between security forces and Khwarij terrorists in the north-western Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said in a statement on Thursday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media affairs wing of the Pakistan Army, stated that the exchange of fire […]
PESHAWAR: Security forces claimed to have killed a close associate of terrorist commander Hafiz Gul Bahader in an operation in North Waziristan on Friday. A statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said an intelligence-based operation was conducted on the reported presence of terrorists in the area. Following an intense exchange of fire with security […]
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan-United States Infantry Rifle Company Exchange Exercise-2024 is a bilateral joint exercise in Counter Terrorism domain to exchange tactical skills at combating menace of terrorism at sub unit level. Two weeks long exercise commenced on 29 Jun 2024 at National Counter Terrorism Centre, Pabbi with participation of Infantry companies from both sides. The exercise […]
Rawalpindi: On 3 July 2024, security forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Bajaur District, on reported presence of a high profile terrorist. During the conduct of operation, after intense fire exchange, Terrorist Commander Irfan Ullah @Adnan was sent to hell. He was actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as […]
RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed at least 11 terrorists in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province (K-P), according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The overnight operation, which took place on 10-11 June, was launched in response to an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that killed […]
RAWALPINDI: An improvised explosive device (IED) detonated on a vehicle of the Security Forces in Lakki Marwat District on Sunday, resulting in the martyrdom of seven soldiers, the military’s media wing said in a statement. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the fallen include Captain Muhammad Faraz Ilyas, 26, from Kasur District; Subedar Major […]
RAWALPINDI: On 28 April 24, Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation in Dera Ismail Khan District on reported presence of terrorists. During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists, and resultantly two terrorists; Terrorist Faheem Nawaz @Gandapuri and Terrorist Mohsin Nawaz, were successfully neutralised and sent to […]