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India-Pakistan
Pakistan's Atrocities and War on Its Own People
2025-05-29
[PJMedia] A large part of the world is focused on the conflicts unfolding between Hamas
..always the voice of sweet reason...
and Israel as well as Ukraine and Russia, with international observers closely scrutinizing these two wars.

However,
women are made to be loved, not understood...
the plight of civilians who have been enduring extreme suffering for decades, such as in the remote areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
in Pakistain, largely goes unnoticed by the same level of sharp scrutiny from Western eyes.

In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, documented attacks by Pak forces in May and April demonstrate the scope of violence against civilian populations. On May 19, for instance, a dronezap attacked North Wazoo, murdering four young children.

Six people, three children among them, were maimed when mortar shells fired by Pak security forces hit houses in Tirah from May 5 to May 8. Other events included quadcopter drone attacks in Shawwal and a landmine blast in Tehsil MadaKhel, Waziristan. The latter killed one young man.

The May 11 quadcopter drone attack in JaniKhel, Bannu, injured eleven women and five children. Operations in Betni Area, Tank, on May 9 resulted in the deaths of three young men and one injured. A separate mortar shelling incident in Tirah Valley on May 9 murdered a woman, completing a week that left dozens of civilians dead or maimed.

Meanwhile,
...back at the pound, the little lost dog backed into the corner and showed its teeth. And what big teeth they were!...
residents of Tirah Valley staged a protest demonstration against the murder of a 12-year-old girl in a mortar fire in April.

All these incidents and more make a significant point that the Western world has remained oblivious to the use of modern weaponry, including armed drones, by the Pak state against its own citizens.

These Pak drones are largely procured from The Sick Man of Europe Turkey
...the only place on the face of the earth that misses the Ottoman Empire...
and China. They appear to be rigorously tested by targeting the country's own civilian population in these areas. This causes not only immense loss of lives and property but also instills a perpetual sense of fear in the minds of residents, including children.

Pakistain's use of drone technology against its own population began during Operation Zarb-e-Azb
..the Pak offensive against Qaeda in Pakistain and the Pak Taliban in North Wazoo. The name refers to the sword of the Prophet (PTUI!)...
, when the military first acknowledged using armed Burraq UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) in 2015. While officials described the move as counterterrorism operations, civilian casualties from these strikes have created resentment among affected communities.

A March 2025 drone attack in Mardan that massacred eleven people, including women and kiddies, resulted in the government’s acknowledgment of "collateral damage" only after local protests demanded compensation for the victims' families.

A recent dronezap in northwest Pakistain's Mir Ali murdered four children and maimed five others, prompting thousands of residents to stage protests by placing the children's bodies on the main roads as a symbol of their demand for justice. Local communities have responded with organized resistance, led primarily by the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM). From February through May 2025, PTM organized demonstrations across the region, beginning with protests at Bakka Khel camp in Bannu on Feb. 3, followed by a Jirga gathering at Tirah Maidan, Khyber, on Feb. 15.

The movement expanded with the "Aman Quami Pasoon" protest in Wana, South Waziristan, on Feb. 18, continuing with demonstrations at Qambarabad Market, Bara, on Feb. 22. A sit-in protest at Jani Khel, Bannu, on April 25 led to the ongoing protest at Army Cantonment Mirali that began on May 19. This protest involved PTM leaders, tribal elders, and various political parties.

The situation in Balochistan presents perhaps the most systematic documentation of human rights
...which often include carefully measured allowances of freedom at the convenience of the state...
violations. The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons has recorded approximately 7,000 cases of enforced disappearances since 2004, while the government's own Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances listed 2,752 active cases as of January 2024. The significant disparity between these figures and official government claims suggests the deliberate underreporting of the crisis.

The recent bombing of a school bus in Khuzdar, Balochistan, which massacred five people — including three girls — and maimed 53 others, mostly children, exemplifies Pakistain's reflexive strategy of deflecting blame for its internal failures.

The Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack targeted innocent children traveling to school. Within hours of the massacre, the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement accusing foreign powers of orchestrating the assault without providing any evidence to support these claims.

This pattern of shifting blame has become a familiar response whenever Pakistain faces scrutiny over violence against its own civilians.

Pakistain's heavy-handed approach against its people is largely driven by its failure to provide equitable governance to populations across the country. The majority of the population in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan live in abject poverty, deprived of even basic facilities such as functional medical or educational institutions.

Incidentally, several schools and colleges in Balochistan have been closed for at least the last six months on government orders. This order serves as collective punishment for people who are demanding basic civil liberties and human rights as promised in the country's constitution.

Pakistain's willful neglect of certain regions within its borders is reflected in several international indices, including Amnesty International reports and various human rights assessments that consistently highlight the deteriorating situation for civilians in these areas.

The systematic targeting of civilians extends far beyond isolated incidents, with documented evidence revealing a disturbing pattern of state-sponsored violence across multiple provinces.

Meanwhile,
...back at the pound, the little lost dog backed into the corner and showed its teeth. And what big teeth they were!...
the discovery of over 200 decomposing bodies on the rooftop of Nistar Hospital in Multan
...Home of the Multan Sultans...
in 2022 has raised serious questions about the treatment of unidentified individuals in state custody. Many activists believe these remains may belong to political activists who disappeared from Sindh and Balochistan. The additional discovery of 168 unidentified bodies in Punjab
...1. Little Orphan Annie's bodyguard
2. A province of Pakistain ruled by one of the Sharif brothers
3. A province of India. It is majority (60 percent) Sikh and Hindoo (37 percent), which means it has relatively few Moslem riots
...
.
suggests this may represent a broader pattern that requires investigation.

The international community has begun to take notice of these developments through various human rights reports and documentation efforts. However,
women are made to be loved, not understood...
the level of international attention and intervention remains limited compared to other global conflicts. Pakistain's strategic importance in regional politics and its nuclear capabilities may contribute to the relatively muted international response to domestic human rights concerns.
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India-Pakistan
Pakistan Security Forces kill 9 TTP militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations
2025-05-27
[KhaamaPress] Pak forces killed nine TTP Lions of Islam in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, seizing weapons and intensifying operations amid rising regional security threats.

Pak media, citing the country’s military, reported on Sunday that nine members of Tehrik-e-Taliban
...Arabic for students...
Pakistain (TTP) were killed in separate security operations across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. The Pakistain Army referred to the Lions of Islam as "India-backed Khawarij," a term often used to denote bully boy outlaws.

According to Dawn News, the military launched three coordinated operations. In the first, four Lions of Islam were killed in Dera Ismail Khan
... the Pearl of Pashtunistan ...
after an intense firefight. In the second, conducted in the Tank district, two suicide kaboomers were neutralized. The third operation in Bagh, Khyber district, resulted in the deaths of three more TTP members.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that arms and ammunition recovered from the Lions of Islam were previously used in multiple attacks in the region. The military emphasized that clearance operations are ongoing to eliminate any remaining threats and foreign-linked elements.

These operations follow similar anti-militancy raids last week, during which 12 Lions of Islam from TTP and the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) were killed. Incidents were reported in Lakki Marwat, Bannu, and North Wazoo, where two soldiers also bit the dust during firefights with Death Eaters.

Pakistain’s military has also accused India of backing murderous Moslem groups and using intelligence assets to destabilize the country. The accusations were reiterated last month by a military spokesperson, fueling ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two South Asian nations.

While Pakistain’s security forces continue their counterinsurgency efforts, the persistent threat posed by TTP and affiliated groups highlights the fragile nature of regional security. The cross-border dimension of the conflict, including alleged external support, remains a pressing concern for Islamabad.
Related:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-05-22 Pakistan reports two polio cases from KP, tally at 10
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-05-15 Is Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir Leading with Faith over Strategy?
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-05-12 At least two cops martyred in Peshawar suicide blast
Related:
TTP: 2025-05-17 CM Bugti Claims Taliban Support Behind Rising Militancy in Balochistan, Pakistan
TTP: 2025-05-08 Taliban Earning Billions, Giving American Weaponry to Terrorist Groups as Afghanistan Once Again Becomes Jihadi Hotbed: Report
TTP: 2025-04-30 Pakistan Army kills 17 TTP Militants in North Waziristan operation
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India-Pakistan
Pakistan Army kills 17 TTP Militants in North Waziristan operation
2025-04-30
[KhaamaPress] The Pakistain Army announced the killing of 17 murderous Moslems during a recent operation in North Wazoo near the Afghanistan border.

The Pakistain Army announced the successful completion of a counterterrorism operation in North Waziristan, resulting in the elimination of 17 Tehrik-e-Taliban
...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
Pakistain (TTP) murderous Moslems near the Afghanistan border. This operation, conducted on the night of April 28, 2025, is part of a broader effort to combat bully boy activities in the region.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted murderous Moslems operating in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan. This brings the total number of murderous Moslems killed in operations over the past three days to 71. The military claims that the snuffies were acting under the direction of foreign intelligence agencies. ​

The Pak government has expressed concern over the increasing krazed killer activities, particularly those linked to the TTP, which has found sanctuary in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. The TTP has been responsible for numerous attacks within Pakistain, leading to heightened security measures along the border. ​

In a related incident, a suicide kaboom occurred outside a pro-government peace committee office in Wana, South Waziristan, resulting in at least seven deaths and 16 injuries. The peace committee, which opposes the TTP and mediates local disputes, was the apparent target. While no group immediately grabbed credit, suspicion falls on the TTP. ​

The Pak military has vowed to continue its operations against krazed killer groups, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation to address the cross-border insurgency. The government has called on Afghanistan to take action against murderous Moslems operating within its territory. ​
Related:
North Waziristan: 2025-04-22 At least six terrorists killed in KP IBOs: ISPR
North Waziristan: 2025-04-07 Eight terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid at Pak-Afghan border
North Waziristan: 2025-03-15 JUI-F leader among four injured in South Waziristan mosque blast
Related:
Hassan Khel: 2025-04-07 Eight terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid at Pak-Afghan border
Hassan Khel: 2025-02-07 Pakistan Army soldier martyred, 12 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO
Hassan Khel: 2024-07-11 Four security personnel martyred in Peshawar IBO
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India-Pakistan
Two soldiers martyred, 15 terrorists killed in three KP operations
2025-04-27
[GEO.TV] Two Pakistain Army soldiers embraced martyrdom while at least 15 bad boyz were potted by security forces during three separate engagements in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military's media wing said on Saturday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was conducted by security forces in the Karak district on the reported presence of terrorists.

"During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, and resultantly eight khwarij were sent to hell," it added.

In another operation conducted in the North Wazoo district, four bad boyz were potted by the security forces.

However,
denial ain't just a river in Egypt...
during the intense fire exchange, two soldiers — Lance Naik Usman Mohmand and Sepoy Imran Khan
...aka The Great Khan, who anti-establishment Pak premier, who was hounded out of office, arrested, jailed, and will likely be hung by his political opponents...
— having fought gallantly, embraced martyrdom.

In another encounter that took place in the general area of Gomal Zam, South Waziristan District, security forces successfully neutralised three terrorists.

"Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities," the ISPR added.

Meanwhile,
...back at the laboratory, Igor and Oleg were discussing what the quickest way might be to deal with the monster...
sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other Death Eaters found in the area, as the "security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve."
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India-Pakistan
At least six terrorists killed in KP IBOs: ISPR
2025-04-22
[GEO.TV] At least six bad boyz were potted during two separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) by security forces in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Monday.

According to the military's media wing, security forces conducted an operation in the general area of Razmak in North Wazoo district on the reported presence of terrorists.

"During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location, resultantly, five khwarij were sent to hell," the ISPR said.

In another IBO in South Waziristan District, security forces neutralised ring leader Zabi Ullah Zakran, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces as well as in murder of innocent civilians.

It noted the slain ring leader was "highly wanted" by the law enforcement agencies.

Meanwhile,
...back at the laboratory the smoke and fumes had dispersed, to reveal an ominous sight...
sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other holy warriors found in the area as the "security forces are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country".
Related:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-04-15 Over 860,000 Afghan Refugees deported from Pakistan
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-04-12 Senior TTP commander killed in Pakistan border operation
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-04-10 Three Quetta police cops martyred in terrorist attack
Related:
Inter-Services Public Relations: 2025-04-10 Three Quetta police cops martyred in terrorist attack
Inter-Services Public Relations: 2025-04-07 Eight terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid at Pak-Afghan border
Inter-Services Public Relations: 2025-03-18 Three terrorists killed in Khyber IBO: ISPR
Related:
South Waziristan: 2025-03-15 JUI-F leader among four injured in South Waziristan mosque blast
South Waziristan: 2025-02-07 Pakistan Army soldier martyred, 12 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO
South Waziristan: 2024-12-31 Suicide attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa injures four Security Personnel
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India-Pakistan
Eight terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration bid at Pak-Afghan border
2025-04-07
[GEO.TV] At least eight turbans were neutralised as security forces successfully thwarted their bid to infiltrate through the Pakistain-Afghanistan border
...also known as Pashtunistan, home of ignorance, poverty, and automatic weapons...
in North Wazoo district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military's media wing said on Sunday.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the security forces picked up movement of a group of murderous Moslems, who were trying to infiltrate through the Pak-Afghanistan border in the general area of Hassan Khel, North Waziristan district, on the night between April 5-6.

"Own troops effectively engaged and thwarted their attempt to infiltrate. After an intense exchange of fire, eight Khwarij [terrorists] were sent to hell, while four khwarij got injured," it added.

Pakistain has consistently been asking the interim Afghan government to ensure effective border management on their side of the border.

"Interim Afghan government is expected to fulfill its obligations and deny the use of Afghan soil by Khwarij for perpetuating acts of terrorism against Pakistain," the ISPR added.

Meanwhile,
...back at the alley, Slats Chumbaloni was staring into a hole that was just .45 inch in diameter and was less than three feet from his heavily sweating face ...
a sanitisation operation was being conducted to eliminate any other turbans found in the area as "security forces are determined and remain committed to secure its borders and wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country".
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India-Pakistan
JUI-F leader among four injured in South Waziristan mosque blast
2025-03-15
[GEO.TV] A blast tore through a mosque on Friday in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's South Wazoo district, leaving at least four people injured including district emir of Jamaat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), police said.

Abdullah Nadeem, a leader of the JUI-F, was believed to be the target of the blast and had been hospitalised with serious injures, said DPO Asif Bahadur, a district police chief in South Waziristan.

He added that two children were among the injured. It was not immediately clear who was behind the earth-shattering kaboom.

Attacks have been escalating in Pakistain's border regions with Afghanistan in recent months.

Last month, a jacket wallah killed six worshippers Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani — son of Maulana Samiul Haq
...the Godfather of the Taliban, late leader of his own faction of the JUI in Pakistain. Known as Mullah Sandwich for his habit of having two young boys at a time. Now beyond all cares and woe, done in by his secretary in a lovers' quarrel...
and chief of his own faction of the Jamaat Ulema-e-Islam
...Assembly of Islamic Clergy, or JUI, is a Pak Deobandi (Hanafi) political party. There are two main branches, one led by Maulana Fazlur Rahman, and one that was led by Maulana Samiul Haq. Fazl is active in Pak politix and Sami spent more time running his madrassah until his secretary rubbed him out in a jealous rage. Both branches sponsor branches of the Taliban, though with plausible deniability...
(JUI-S) during Friday prayer at the Darul Uloom Haqqani in Nowshera district.

This week in Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
, bandidos murderous Moslems hijacked a train and held passengers hostage in a day-long standoff with security forces, leaving at least 26 hostages and four security personnel dead.

Last month, a suicide bomber killed six worshippers Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani — son of Maulana Samiul Haq and chief of his own faction of the Jamaat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-S) during Friday prayer at the Darul Uloom Haqqani in Nowshera district.
Related:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-03-14 10 terrorists killed as security forces foil attack on checkpost in KP: ISPR
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-03-12 Bannu attackers identified
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2025-03-10 US urges citizens to avoid travel to Pakistan amid rising security threats
Related:
Jamaat Ulema Islam-Fazl: 2021-03-02 Murder accused of JUI-F leader Ikram arrested: Police
Jamaat Ulema Islam-Fazl: 2020-04-14 More than 50 clerics warn govt not to further restrictions on prayer congregations
Jamaat Ulema Islam-Fazl: 2017-08-20 JUI-F leader shot dead in Dera Ismail Khan

Related:
South Waziristan: 2025-02-07 Pakistan Army soldier martyred, 12 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO
South Waziristan: 2024-12-31 Suicide attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa injures four Security Personnel
South Waziristan: 2024-12-29 Khawarij-Afghan Taliban ''joint infiltration attempt'' on border foiled
Related:
Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani 11/13/2018 Slain JUI-S leader’s secretary ‘missing’ since the last few days
Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani 08/31/2008 Nowshera elders vow to purge area of miscreants
Maulana Hamidul Haq Haqqani 08/11/2005 MMA won’t support Sami for Senate

Related:
Samiul Haq 03/01/2025 Security personnel among 10 injured in Quetta blast
Samiul Haq 09/29/2024 JUI-F chief denounces killing of Hassan Nasrallah as act of terrorism, Karachi protests
Samiul Haq 05/10/2024 Fazl says 'fake assemblies' unacceptable as JUI-F set to widen anti-govt movement

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Good Morning
2025-02-07



USAID Staff Slashed to 294 Amid Abolishment
Talks - including Samantha Power fired
Friday 02/07/2025

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Fifth Column
Border Chief Homan Says Raid
on Tren de Aragua Gang Was Leaked
-Obits-
US military surveillance flight
crashes in Philippines, killing 4
International-UN-NGOs
US President Trump to impose
sanctions on International Criminal Court
India-Pakistan
Pakistan Army soldier martyred,
12 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO
Israel-Palestine-Jordan
Hamas ridicules Trump's Gaza
plan as showcasing deep ignorance
Arabia
Saudi Arabia suddenly mobilises
more mercenary forces in Mahrah
Federal Judge rails against Trump and
blocks birthright executive order for second time

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India-Pakistan
Pakistan Army soldier martyred, 12 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO
2025-02-07
[GEO.TV] A Pakistain Army soldier embraced martyrdom and 12 bad boyz were potted in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's North Wazoo district, the military's media wing said on Thursday.

A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: ''On February 5-6, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Hassan Khel, North Waziristan District on the reported presence of khwarij."
Last summer the government of Pakistan declared the Tehrik-e-Pakistan (TTP) as "Fitna al-Khawarij,” functionally rebellious heretics, and then banned them. This had exactly the non-effect one would expect.
'During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the khwarij location and resultantly 12 khwarij were sent to hell,'' the ISPR added.

However,
a poor excuse is better than no excuse at all...
during the exchange of fire, Lance Naik Muhammad Ibrahim, 34, a resident of District Hangu ''fought gallantly'' and was martyred.

"Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed khwarij, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as murder of innocent civilians."

Sanitisation operations were being conducted to eliminate any other terrorists, the military's media wing added.

"Security forces of Pakistain are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve,'' it concluded.

The operation is part of a sustained counter-terrorism effort as the country witnessed a surge in violent mostly peaceful attacks since the Taliban
...the Pashtun equivalent of men...
returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, particularly in the bordering provinces of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
The country witnessed a sharp increase in terror attacks in January 2025, surging by 42% compared to the previous month, according to data released by the Pakistain Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a think tank.

The data revealed that at least 74 krazed killer attacks were recorded nationwide, resulting in 91 fatalities, including 35 security personnel, 20 civilians, and 36 krazed killers. Another 117 individuals sustained injuries, including 53 security forces personnel, 54 civilians, and 10 krazed killers.

KP remained the worst-affected province, followed by Balochistan. In KP's settled districts, forces of Evil carried out 27 attacks, resulting in 19 fatalities, including 11 security personnel, six civilians, and two krazed killers.
Related:
Waziristan: 2025-01-13 Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBOs
Waziristan: 2024-12-31 Suicide attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa injures four Security Personnel
Waziristan: 2024-12-29 Khawarij-Afghan Taliban ''joint infiltration attempt'' on border foiled
Related:
Hassan Khel: 2024-07-11 Four security personnel martyred in Peshawar IBO
Hassan Khel: 2024-06-12 11 terrorists involved in martyrdom of seven soldiers killed in Lakki Marwat IBO
Hassan Khel: 2024-05-28 Security forces neutralise nearly two dozen terrorists in separate KP operations
Related:
Khwarij 01/11/2025 Five terrorists including ring leader killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR
Khwarij 12/26/2024 Security forces kill 13 terrorists in South Waziristan IBO
Khwarij 12/22/2024 16 soldiers martyred in gunbattle with terrorists in South Waziristan: ISPR

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India-Pakistan
Security forces eliminate nine terrorists in North Waziristan IBOs
2025-01-13
[GEO.TV] Security forces killed nine murderous Moslems and arrested two others in two separate engagements in Dosalli and Esham areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's North Wazoo district, Inter-Services Public Relations said on Sunday.

The intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted by the security forces on January 11 on the reported presence of murderous Moslems in the areas.

The first IBO was conducted in the tribal district's general area Dosalli in which troops effectively engaged the terrorists' location and resultantly, six bad boyz were potted and two others were apprehended.

Subsequently, three murderous Moslems were neutralised by security forces after an intense fire exchange in the Esham area. Two murderous Moslems were also maimed in the gunbattle, the military's media wing said.

It added that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as murder of innocent civilians.

"Sanitisation operations are being conducted to eliminate any other kharji [terrorists] found in the area, as security forces of Pakistain are determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country," it concluded.

The nation has been reeling under rising violent mostly peaceful attacks since the Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...
rulers returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, particularly in the bordering provinces of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
The year 2024 turned out to be the deadliest for Pakistain's civil and military security forces in a decade with at least 685 fatalities and 444 terror attacks, according to ''CRSS Annual Security Report 2024'' issued by the Centre for Security and Strategic Studies.

Equally alarming were the cumulative losses of civilians and security personnel, i.e., 1,612 fatalities, accounting for over 63% of the total recorded this year, marking 73% more losses compared to 934 outlaws eliminated, The News reported citing CRSS report.

The overall fatalities recorded the previous year were a record 9-year high and over 66% more than in 2023. On average, nearly seven people bit the dust daily, with November emerging as the deadliest month across all metrics, compared to all other months of the year.

The violence took the heaviest toll on KP which topped in human losses with 1,616 fatalities, followed by Balochistan with 782 fatalities. In 2024, the country suffered 2,546 violence-linked fatalities and 2,267 injuries among civilians, security personnel and outlaws.

This tally of casualties stemmed from 1,166 incidents of terror attacks and counter-terror operations, marking a grim year for the country's security landscape.
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India-Pakistan
Suicide attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa injures four Security Personnel
2024-12-31
[KhaamaPress] Pak media reported that four security personnel were maimed in a suicide kaboom on a joint police and security forces base in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

On Monday, December 30, Dawn newspaper, citing informed sources, reported that the attack took place at a security checkpoint on the Dera-Tang route.

According to the report, the suicide attacker targeted the security checkpoint using a vehicle, resulting in four security personnel being injured and significant damage to the post.

No group has grabbed credit for the attack so far, but the Pak Taliban
...Arabic for students...
(TTP) has consistently targeted security forces, particularly in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

This attack comes amid a rise in armed assaults in Pakistain, especially in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
provinces, in recent months.

Just last week, 16 Pak security personnel were killed, and eight others injured in a clash with murderous Moslems in the Makin area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

According to statistics from Pakistain’s National Assembly, at least 924 people have been killed, and 1,353 others injured in terrorist attacks across the country in the past ten months.

The surge in terrorist attacks in Pakistain, particularly in the tribal regions, reflects the growing challenges faced by the country’s security forces in maintaining stability. While the government has repeatedly accused Afghanistan of providing safe havens for Pak Talibs, these claims have been rejected by the Afghan Taliban.
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2024-12-28 Pakistan reports death of senior officer and 13 TTP militants
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: 2024-12-27 Pakistan Army major martyred, 13 terrorists killed in three KP operations
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Makin : 2023-08-20 11 killed in North Waziristan terrorist attack
Makin : 2023-06-21 Catholic parents sue Maine over exclusionary tuition program that violates Supreme Court ruling: 'Not fair'
Makin : 2022-03-31 8 personnel martyred in Tank, South Waziristan clashes
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India-Pakistan
Khawarij-Afghan Taliban ''joint infiltration attempt'' on border foiled
2024-12-29
[GEO.TV] Security forces successfully thwarted an attempted infiltration and retaliated decisively against a cross-border attack by snuffies in the Kurram and North Wazoo regions, security sources told Geo News on Saturday.

According to security sources, a group of 20 to 25 khawarij,
…khawarij (Kharijites ) are heretics, often used to describe Wahhabis and hence Al Qaeda and ISIS-linked jihadis…
in coordination with the Afghan Taliban
...the once and current oppressors of Afghanistan...
, launched an unprovoked attack on Pak posts using heavy weaponry this morning.

In a swift and effective response, Pak forces not only neutralised the infiltration attempt but also delivered a strong counterattack.

Reports claim that over 15 holy warriors, including Afghan Taliban members, were killed, with many others injured. The operation forced the Afghan Taliban to abandon six posts along the border, incurring heavy losses on their side.

Initial reports suggest significant damage on the Afghan side, with further casualties likely. Despite the intensity of the exchange, Pakistain's security forces reported no fatalities and only three injuries.

The development comes against the backdrop of increased terrorist attacks inside Pakistain since the interim Afghan Taliban-led administration came to the helm in Kabul.

Terrorist attacks have been rampant in the provinces of KP and Balochistan
...the Pak province bordering Kandahar and Uruzgun provinces in Afghanistan and Sistan Baluchistan in Iran. Its native Baloch propulation is being displaced by Pashtuns and Punjabis and they aren't happy about it...
— which abut Afghanistan — targeting especially the law enforcers and security forces.

Islamabad has time again urged Kabul to not allow its territory to be used by terrorist groups to carry out attacks against Pakistain.

"We desire good ties with them (Kabul) but TTP should be stopped from killing our innocent people [....] This is our red line," Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a cabinet address on Friday.

The diplomatic effort is coupled with ongoing kinetic action against hard boyz by security forces who eliminated 13 hard boyz in three KP operations earlier this week.

A day before that, forces had bumped off 13 hard boyz during an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan.

The third quarter of 2024 (July-September) witnessed a sharp uptick in fatalities in terrorist violence and counter-terrorism campaigns with a 90% surge in violence, according to a report issued by the Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS).

A total of 722 people were killed, including civilians, security personnel, and outlaws, while 615 others were maimed in as many as 328 incidents recorded during the period under review.

Nearly 97% of these fatalities occurred in KP and Balochistan — marking the highest percentage in a decade, and over 92% of these incidents of terror attacks and security forces' operations were recorded in the same provinces.

In 2024 alone, the military has reported 383 soldiers and 925 snuffies killed in various festivities.
Related:
Khawarij 10/20/2024 5 terrorists arrested during intelligence-based operation in Pishin: ISPR
Khawarij 08/17/2024 Security forces kill three terrorists in KP's North Waziristan: ISPR
Khawarij 10/01/2023 Pak: Forces of evil will continue to face full might of state, COAS says

Related:
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Kurram: 2024-12-28 TTP fighters kill 11 Pakistani Security Personnel
Kurram: 2024-12-28 AFGHANISTAN — Massive deployment of Taliban who have declared war on Pakistan
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Wazoo: 2024-12-28 Pakistan reports death of senior officer and 13 TTP militants
Wazoo: 2024-12-28 TTP fighters kill 11 Pakistani Security Personnel
Wazoo: 2024-12-28 AFGHANISTAN — Massive deployment of Taliban who have declared war on Pakistan
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