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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business Recorder
Eight paramilitary troops martyred in Orakzai
PESHAWAR: At least eight paramilitary troops martyred and four militants were killed in a clash in the northwest, senior local officials said Monday, in the latest violence to hit the restive region. 'Armed terrorists attacked a Frontier Corps (FC) convoy with heavy weapons... The fighting continued for several hours,' a senior local security official told AFP. 'Eight FC personnel were killed, and 11 were injured,' he said. Three injured soldiers are in critical condition, while the clash also killed four militants, he added. A senior administration official in the area confirmed the details to AFP. The clash, which lasted for several hours, took place in Daburi, Orakzai district, near the Afghan border.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Eight Pakistan paramilitary troops, four militants killed in northwest
PESHAWAR: At least eight Pakistani paramilitary troops and four militants were killed in a clash in the country's northwest, senior local officials said Monday, in the latest violence to hit the restive region. 'Armed terrorists attacked a Frontier Corps (FC) convoy with heavy weapons... The fighting continued for several hours,' a senior local security official told AFP. 'Eight FC personnel were killed, and 11 were injured,' he said. Three injured soldiers are in critical condition, while the clash also killed four militants, he added. A senior administration official in the area confirmed the details to AFP. The clash, which lasted for several hours, took place in Daburi, Orakzai district, near the Afghan border. Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad accuses its western neighbor of allowing its soil to be used for attacks against Pakistan — a claim the Taliban denies. More than 320 people, mostly security personnel, have been killed in attacks since the start of the year by armed groups fighting in both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to an AFP tally.
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Eight Pakistan paramilitary troops, four militants killed in clashes in northwest
At least eight Pakistani paramilitary troops and four militants were killed in a clash in the country's northwest, senior local officials said Monday, in the latest violence to hit the restive region. 'Armed terrorists attacked a Frontier Corps (FC) convoy with heavy weapons... The fighting continued for several hours,' a senior local security official told AFP. 'Eight FC personnel were killed, and 11 were injured,' he said. Three injured soldiers are in critical condition, while the clash also killed four militants, he added. A senior administration official in the area confirmed the details to AFP. The clash, which lasted for several hours, took place in Daburi, Orakzai district, near the Afghan border. Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in its regions bordering Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in Kabul in 2021. Islamabad accuses its western neighbor of allowing its soil to be used for attacks against Pakistan -- a claim the Taliban denies. More than 320 people, mostly security personnel, have been killed in attacks since the start of the year by armed groups fighting in both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, according to an AFP tally.
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First Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Pakistan: 7 killed in deadly armed clashes in Balochistan's Chaman, over a dozen injured
Seven people killed and over a dozen others injured after armed clashes exploded in Chaman, a town in Pakistan-administered Balochistan read more A deadly armed conflict exploded in Pakistan's Chaman on Sunday, killing 7 people and injuring over 12 others. The clashes broke out between two opposing groups in the Pakistan-administered Balochistan province, Ary News reported. Police sources told the Pakistani news outlet that one of the critically injured victims succumbed to injuries later, raising the death toll to 7. It is pertinent to note that Chaman is a precarious border town located in Balochistan near the Afghan frontier. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD As per the report, the conflict demanded an urgent intervention by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, who somehow managed to stop the fighting. However, the persistence of high tension in the region has led to the blockage of the Quetta-Chaman highway by one of the groups at Qila Abdullah, Ary News reported. This eventually resulted in a massive traffic jam with long queues of stranded vehicles. One among many Soon after the clashes were controlled, local officials, including the Deputy Commissioner of Qila Abdullah, tribal elders, and religious scholars, gathered at the Jungle Pir Alizai police station to evaluate the situation. What makes the matter concerning is the fact that the Chaman armed unrest is the latest in a series of violent incidents that have taken over the province. The town itself faces instability due to tribal arguments and border tensions. However, what makes the incident significant is the fact that the Quetta-Chaman highway blockade that followed has upset trade and travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan, highlighting the importance of the crucial route. The Pakistani authorities noted that efforts are being undertaken to negotiate with the parties involved and reopen the highway. In the meantime, security forces remain on high alert in the region. Amidst the chaos, on Sunday, a video showing the killing of a man and a woman in Balochistan circulated online and drew criticism. The public outrage eventually prompted actions from provincial officials, Ary News reported. The video led the government to send footage to NADRA for biometric analysis. Eventually, officials successfully identified the individuals and tribal ties involved. However, the name of the prime suspect remains hidden. Interestingly, Shahid Rind mentioned that such acts are not authorised by Pakistani law, and tribal councils (jirgas) have no legal standing in resolving criminal matters. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies.
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Three highway police officials injured in IED blast in Balochistan's Nasirabad
Listen to article Three officials of the highway police were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded near their vehicle in Balochistan's Nasirabad district on Monday. The explosion occurred when an IED, reportedly planted by unidentified individuals, detonated near the patrol unit, partially damaging the vehicle. The injured officers were immediately shifted to District Headquarters Hospital Nasirabad, where hospital authorities implemented emergency protocols to ensure timely medical care. Following the incident, police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the perpetrators. A detailed investigation is underway. Read More: At least two terrorists killed in Balochistan's Duki district: ISPR Balochistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities in recent days. However, the Pakistan Army has thwarted numerous attacks and neutralised Indian-backed terrorists in intelligence-based operations. Last week, a 16-year-old boy lost his life and seven others sustained injuries in a terrorist attack in Mastung district, while two Indian proxy assailants were shot dead during a counter-operation carried out by security forces. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said the armed men targeted key government installations, including the Tehsil office, a local bank, and other administrative buildings. They opened indiscriminate fire, killing a teenage student on the spot and leaving at least seven others injured. Police said that the assailants entered the city in the morning and set government offices and two banks on fire. Security personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC), Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and Levies Force responded promptly and engaged the attackers in a counter-terror operation. Also Read: Tump assistant commissioner abducted Earlier in June, security forces killed two Indian-backed terrorists and arrested two others during an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan's Duki district. The operation was launched on reports of the presence of members of Fitna al Hindustan, described by the military as an Indian proxy group operating in the region. 'Security forces effectively engaged the Indian-sponsored terrorists' location,' said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement. 'After an intense exchange of fire, two Indian-sponsored terrorists were sent to hell, while two were apprehended.'
