Tag: TTP
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Serious lapses in security protocol of slain Chinese nationals
Since a tragic terror attack in Shangla claimed six lives including five Chinese citizens, a decision to constitute an investigative committee was taken by the government. The attack exposed serious lapses in the security detail of the Chinese engineers and a disregard for standard operating procedures (SOPs). The committee was shocked to find out that…
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We don’t want armed conflict with Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan does not want armed conflict with neighbouring Afghanistan, stressing that using force was the last option. The defence minister, in an interview with Voice of America on Wednesday, stated that Pakistan might block the trade corridor it gave to Afghanistan for trading with India. He added that…
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PPP leader Abdul Qadir Baloch proposes election delay in security challenged regions
Former federal minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Abdul Qadir Baloch has recommended postponing the general elections in areas that are not safe or facing security challenges. The PPP leader said in an interview on Saturday that by-polls can be conducted in these areas later, stressing that it will not be good to postpone…
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Two policemen martyred in suspected militants attack on oil company in Dera Ismail Khan
Suspected militants on Tuesday attacked an oil and gas company in Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan), resulting in two police officials being martyred and three getting injured. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed that the terrorist attack occurred in Drazanda tehsil of DI Khan. The injured police officials and the bodies were shifted to…
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Pakistan is powerful enough to fight with TTP for 100 years, says PM Kakar
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has firmly rejected the possibility of engaging in negotiations with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), emphasizing that Pakistan is powerful enough to fight them for the next 100 years. “Don’t you see that their people are being killed daily? Our people are also being martyred. So what kind of talks…
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Afghan Taliban capture 200 anti-Pakistan militants
The Afghan Taliban claim to have arrested 200 suspected militants for carrying out cross-border attacks against Pakistan. The news was reported as a delegation from Islamabad visited Kabul where the Afghan government hosted bilateral talks last week. They expounded on the crackdown against the proscribed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Earlier this month, heavily armed militants attacked…
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Taliban attack PPP leader’s house in Nowshera after asking for Rs1 crore extortion
According to a report in The News, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Pir Muhammad Aslam’s house was partially damaged after a hand grenade attack on Friday in Nowshera district’s Risalpur. In a report registered at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) police station, the PPP leader said that he had received a threatening letter from the…
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Afghan Taliban’s Doha deal statement ‘disturbing’ for Pakistani leaders
A statement made by Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid, stating that the Afghan rulers signed the Doha deal with USA and not Pakistan, has proved worrisome for Islamabad. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Farhatullah Baba expressed concern, whileDefence Minister Khawaja Asif, a stalwart of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), also agreed with the concerns of the…
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No more deals with TTP; army determined to get rid of terrorism
The army’s top brass has vowed to eliminate terrorism, extremism and instability in Pakistan by following a “whole-of-the-system” approach which was approved by the government on Friday. In a Corps Commanders’ Conference held in Rawalpindi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir said that military leadership is cognizant of the full spectrum of the challenges…
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TTP uses US weapons left behind in Afghanistan for terrorism in Pakistan, claims report
Military weapons worth $7 billion that were left behind by the United States (US) after its exit from Afghanistan are being used by banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatist groups for terrorism in Pakistan, claimed a report by Radio Free Europe. The report said that the US left behind firearms, communications gear and armored vehicles which gave the militants…