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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Militancy Forces Families to Leave Parts of Bannu

Residents of Bannu’s mountainous Hathikhel area have reported growing militant activity and repeated security operations, saying some families have relocated for safety. Local sources alleged militants demanded cash and portions of agricultural produce from residents, with some families facing pressure to leave. They also claimed houses belonging to families that refused the demands were demolished. Recent violence has heightened concerns among residents. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Child among five injured in Bannu blast

In a tragic incident, at least five persons including a child were injured in a blast near police mobile in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday. According to police, the incident took place near a police mobile unit. The injured individuals have been shifted to the district headquarters hospital for medical treatment. Earlier on 27 December, two assailants were fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police personnel in Bannu district. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Politics

President and PM Reaffirm Commitment to Eradicate Terrorism

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to eradicating terrorism. Paying tribute to soldiers martyred in Bannu during anti-terror operations, they praised the Army’s defense efforts against Khawarij militants. Both leaders underscored the nation's unity and the unyielding resolve of security forces to ensure national security. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan summons Afghan diplomat over Bannu attack

Pakistan has summoned an Afghan diplomat to the foreign ministry over yesterday’s horrific Bannu attack. According to sources, Pakistan has condemned the involvement of Afghan citizen in the Bannu attack on November 26. Sources revealed that Pakistan has demanded strict and immediate action against the mastermind and facilitators of the Bannu attack and to stop the use of Afghan soil by terrorists against Pakistan. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Uncategorized

Two citizens martyred, many injured in Bannu suicide bombing: ISPR

Two citizens were martyred and 10 others sustained wounds as a suicide bomber targeted a security convoy in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Pakistan military’s public relations wing, a suicide bomber riding a motorbike blew himself up near a security forces convoy in Bakka Khel, Bannu. As a result, two citizens were martyred, while 10 people were wounded. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Weather

Earthquake jolts Peshawar, parts of KP

Peshawar: Peshawar, Kohat, Swabi, Lower Dir, Bannu, Dir, and Swat on Thursday suffered a severe earthquake. Abbottabad, Mansehra, and Battagram, also experienced earthquake tremors. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC), informed that it was a 5.6 magnitude, with a depth of 190 kilometres earthquake. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

Soldiers wounded in Bannu operation embraces martyrdom

Rawalpindi: On Thursday, a soldier who was wounded during clearance operation at CTD compound in Bannu embraced martyrdom at Combined Military Hospital (CMH). According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), Haleem, 29, was severely wounded by terrorists’ firing while the army was conducting an anti-terrorism operation at the compound. The martyred, hailing from Hajera, district Poonch, left three children. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Politics

PM visits soldiers injured in Bannu operation

Rawalpindi: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday paid tribute to the courage of troops who cleared the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) complex during the Bannu operation. PM visited the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalpindi where he met officers and soldiers injured in the operation, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. "We are determined to fight out terrorism in its all forms and manifestations and breaking nexus between terrorists, their supporters," PM asserted. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

COAS lauds injured soldiers, officers of Bannu operation

Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday visited CMH Rawalpindi and met officers and soldiers who got injured during the CTD complex Bannu operation. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the COAS remained with them for some time and inquired about their well-being. Moreover, the army chief appreciated their high spirits and morale and lauded their professionalism during the said operation against the terrorists. Read More…

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