20 militants killed in operation’ Rah-e-Nijat’

WANA: Twenty more militants have been killed during ongoing operation ‘Rah-e-Nijat’ in South Waziristan.

According to sources, troops advancing towards strongholds of militants Makeen and Ladha through Zarmak.

Ground troops, fighter jets and gunship helicopters are taking part in the action. Twenty more militants have been killed during clashes in Makeen, Ladha and adjoining areas. The official sources said death toll of militants killed during four days offensive has climbed to more then 90. Thirty hideouts have also been destroyed. Security forces facing stiff resistance from militants in some of the areas, they added.

US says trusts Pakistan government on terror war

WASHINGTON: US has said combating war on terrorism is in interest of both Pakistan and United States and it has full trust on Pakistani government and will continue extending support to Pakistan in this connection, Geo news reported Monday.

Briefing media here, the spokesman to US state department Ian Kelley said he was unaware of an agreement to keep some militant factions out of the fight for now, but other U.S. officials said the strategy is not surprising or necessarily worrisome.

Because the faction loyal to Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud poses the most direct threat to the Pakistani government and army, it is the logical first target, U.S. officials briefed on the offensive said.

He said conducting operation in tribal mountainous areas is an uneasy job but Pakistan army successfully carried out military offensive against Taliban in Swat and now is engaged in South Waziristan Agency (SWA), which reflects its determination to toot out terrorism.

The United States, while criticizing the suicide bombing on Iran, mentioned that it is not involved in the attack.

Spokesman Kelly said, “We condemn this act of terrorism and mourn the loss of innocent lives”. "Reports of alleged US involvement are completely false," he added.

Pakistan cuts deal with anti-US militants

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Pakistan's army, in the midst of a major new offensive against Taliban militants, has struck deals to keep two powerful, anti-U.S. tribal chiefs from joining the battle against the government, officials said Monday.

The deals increase the chances of an army victory against Pakistan's enemy No. 1, but indicate that the 3-day-old assault into the Taliban's strongholds in South Waziristan may have less effect than the U.S. wants on a spreading insurgency across the border in Afghanistan.

Under the terms agreed to about three weeks ago, Taliban renegades Maulvi Nazir and Hafiz Gul Bahadur will stay out of the current fight in parts of South Waziristan controlled by the Pakistani Taliban. They will also allow the army to move through their own lands unimpeded, giving the military additional fronts from which to attack the Taliban.

In exchange, the army will ease patrols and bombings in the lands controlled by Nazir and Bahadur, two Pakistani intelligence officials based in the region told media on condition of anonymity because revealing their identities would compromise their work.

An army spokesman described the deal as an "understanding" with the men that they would stay neutral. The agreements underscore Pakistan's past practice of targeting only militant groups that attack the government or its forces inside Pakistan.

Western officials say South Waziristan is also a major sanctuary and training ground for al-Qaida operatives. The mountain-studded region has been under near-total militant control for years and is considered a likely hiding place for Osama bin Laden.

The United States has responded cautiously to the initial Pakistani strategy, publicly welcoming the offensive but saying little about the specific choice of targets.

"We have a shared goal here, and the shared goal is fighting violent extremism," State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said Monday.

Kelly said he was unaware of an agreement to keep some militant factions out of the fight for now, but other U.S. officials said the strategy is not surprising or necessarily worrisome.

Because the faction loyal to Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud poses the most direct threat to the Pakistani government and army, it is the logical first target, U.S. officials briefed on the offensive said.

SWA operation to target terrorists, says COAS letter to Mehsud tribes
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Monday clarified that the objective of the operation in South Waziristan is not to target peace and country loving people of Mehsud tribes, instead the aim is to eliminate Uzbek, local and foreign terrorists.

In a message addressed to Mehsud tribes, the COAS said he admits that the tribes in question including the Mehsud tribes are loyal to Pakistan. “The tribes have always served as Pakistani troops without remuneration,” he added.

He said the objective of the military operation in South Waziristan is to pull the Mehsud tribes form the clutches of terrorists elements and provide an opportunity to the Mehsud tribes to live in their area in peace.

78 terrorists killed in SWA operation so far: DG ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Military spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas Monday said 18 terrorists have been killed in the last 24 hours in the ongoing operation is South Waziristan, brining the total number of terrorists killed to 78.

Giving a press briefing along with Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, DG ISPR told the reporters that the security forces after facing stiff resistance managed to gain control of Sher Bangai and Kotkai – center of suicide bombings trainer Ustad Qari Hussain.

The security forces have also established its control in Kondka in the last 24 hours.

Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said so far 9 security men have been martyred.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Karia said all the terrorist activities in the country have links in South Waziristan.

He said state within state will not be tolerated in Pakistan. The government will take a sigh of relief only when it succeeds in cleansing the country of terrorists.

The Information Minister said so far 14,500 families have migrated from South Waziristan.

100,000 SWA migrants registered: UN

ISLAMABAD: Registration of 100,000 displaced persons from South Waziristan has been completed, according to United Nations Organization.

UNO sources said that 5,000 people have been migrating each day from South Waziristan since operation Rah-e-Nijat has begun.

The representative of UNO’s Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) told Geo News that registration of displaced persons is in progress at Tank and D.I. Khan and migrants are being provided with food and other essentials.

He said, in case of need, tents will also be fixed for the affectees with the help of local government.

Commander among 8 militants killed in S Waziristan fight

WANA: Eight militants including a militant commander have been killed and several others wounded as operation ‘Rah-e- Nijat’ is on in South Waziristan.

According to sources, clashes continued between security forces and militants in Khesor and Shahvangi areas. A militant commander among eight militants killed during forces offensive.

Security forces pounding militants’ positions by gunship helicopters, fighter jets and heavy artillery in Laddha, Makken, Sam and other adjoining areas. The death toll of militants killed during three-day action has risen to 33.

On the other hand, mass evacuation from the affected areas. However, people migrating towards safer places facing difficulties due to non-availability of transport because of the curfew.

Over 100,000 migrated from Waziristan

WANA: More then 100,000 people have been migrated so far from South Waziristan since start of operation in the area.

According to Army Support Group Colonel Wasim Shahid100, 000 people migrated to Tank and different districts of Dera Ismail Khan. At least 80,000 people had already left the area before launch of operation whereas 22,000 people of 1500 families migrated from South Waziristan during last two days. The officials said more families would likely left the affected areas in coming days.

The sources of United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) confirmed that more then 100,000 migrants have been registered.

11 terrorists killed in SWA operation

WANA: Fighter jets of security forces pounded militants’ positions in South Wazirisitan, killing 11 terrorists and destroying 2 hideouts during the ongoing military operation on Saturday.

Two security personnel were martyred and five injured in two separate attacks in SWA, sources said.

According to details, a security man was martyred and three others injured in a remote detonated bomb attack on a vehicle of security forces in Karkunray area near Jandola in SWA. The military forces repulsed and pounded militants’ positions in Karkunray with the help of fighter jets. As a result, 11 terrorists were killed and 8 others injured. Two militants’ hideouts were also destroyed.

Meanwhile, the military’s planes also targeted suspected positions of militants in Tehsil Ladha and Sarvekai.

The militants attacked FC’s convoy in Razmak area of SWA, killing one security man and severely wounding two more.

Political administration has said that the military’s infantry have begun operation against terrorists from three sides.

It said over 4000 to 5000 terrorists are present in the area, most of them are hiding in Mehsud area.

Operation against militants begins in S Waziristan

WANA: An operation against militants has begun in South Waziristan on Saturday.

The political administration sources said security forces advancing in different parts of South Waziristan as ground assaults will be supported by air strikes.

According to reports, two security men were killed and five wounded seriously in attacks on security forces in North and South Waziristan. A security official was killed and three in a remote-controlled bomb attack on security forces vehicle in Kalkola area near Jandola. The injured were shifted to Jandola hospital where one person reported in a critical state. Forces have cordoned off the area after the blast.

Meanwhile, fighter jets pounded militants’ hideouts in tehsil Ladha and Sarokai at the start of the operation. Periodic fire was also heard in Makeen.

Massive evacuation of locals is underway due to operation. The residents of these areas are moving towards Peshawar, Bannu and North Waziristan. However, they are facing difficulties because of curfew.

On the other hand, militants attacked a convoy of FC in Razmak area of North Waziristan. One security man was killed and two wounded in the attack.

Politicians assure full support to Army
By Asim Yasin

ISLAMABAD: The top political leadership of the country on Friday backed the military leadership to take all necessary actions to arrest the new wave of extremism and militancy in the country. It reaffirmed national consensus to establish and maintain the writ of the state and weed out terrorists and militants.

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani had invited the parliamentary party leaders of all political parties for a briefing on the evolving national security situation of the country and to chart out a security action plan to weed out terrorism and militancy at the Prime Minister House.

The meeting, held in-camera for four-and-a-half-hour, was given a detailed briefing regarding the security situation of the country by Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

The meeting was attended by PML-Q President Senator Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Engineer Amir Muqam, ANP President Asfandyar Wali Khan, PML-N leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, Convener MQM Rabita Committee Dr Farooq Sattar, President BNP-A Senator Israrullah Zehri, President PPP-S Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, leader of parliamentarians from Fata Munir Khan Orakzai, Chairman Parliamentary Committee on National Security Mian Raza Rabbani, Pir Sadruddin Shah of the PML-F and Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani of the JUI-F.

Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar, Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira, Minister for Interior Rehman Malik, Governor NWFP Awais Ahmed Ghani, Chief Minister NWFP Amir Haidar Khan Hoti, the DG ISI, the DG IB and other senior government officials were also present during the meeting.

It was the 4th briefing on security-related issues to the national political leadership by Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.The meeting was held in the wake of a series of bomb blasts and attacks on important government buildings, including the General Headquarters.

According to an official announcement, released after the meeting, COAS General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani gave a detailed briefing on the prevailing national security situation and its future ramifications to the political leadership.

Director General ISI Lt-Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha briefed the meeting on the threats and measures to counter them.It says the political leadership, assembled together, noted that there already existed an across-the-board consensus in the country to root out extremism and militancy while restoring the writ of the state.

The political leadership observed that in spite of the successes in Malakand and Swat, the recent upsurge in terror incidents across the country was condemned and it was agreed that these elements posed a serious threat to the sovereignty and integrity of the state.

The political leadership appreciated the sacrifices and the ongoing efforts of the Army in this regard.In the given circumstances, national consensus was reaffirmed to establish and maintain the writ of the state to weed out these elements.

Meanwhile, talking to newsmen outside the Prime Minister House at the conclusion of the meeting, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said the political leadership was taken into confidence on the overall security situation of the country.

He said the participants discussed in detail the prevailing situation (of the country) and measures needed to address it effectively.Replying to a question, the minister said there was already consensus on the issue of terrorism and the meeting discussed futuristic details. He said the participants appreciated the services being rendered by the armed forces in fighting the menace of extremism and terrorism.

12 die in SWA bombing

WANA: Twelve people, including six militants and a minor, were killed and 18 others seriously injured when fighter planes pounded targets in various areas of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on Friday.

Sources said fighter planes pounded Makeen, Ladha, Saam, Salay Rogha, Spina Teega, Badar, Bospa, Nano and Barwand areas in the morning, killing 12 people, including six suspected militants.

The six others, including a child, killed in the bombing were believed to be tribesmen. Two women were also among the injured. The wounded were rushed to a private clinic, where eight of them were stated to be in critical condition.

Reports from the area said six hideouts of the militants were destroyed in the air strikes while some houses belonging to civilians were also damaged. Political administration confirmed the bombing but officials did not speak about the number of casualties in the attack.

A large number of people had started shifting from the area after the bombardment. However, without any proper destination and due to closed roads, some of the displaced families headed for villages on the Pak-Afghan border while others tried to enter the settled areas adjoining South Waziristan on foot.

Eyewitnesses said the fighter planes had been targeting parts of South Waziristan for the last three days. However, the militants had moved to mountainous hideouts, leaving the populated areas. It was learnt that the militants were aware of the aerial strikes and were busy in digging caves in the mountains and jungles in South Waziristan for the past few months.

Tribal elders, including Malik Saeed Anwar Mahsud, demanded of the government to open the roads for the displaced families so that they could reach the settled areas of Tank and Bannu. They deplored that the displaced people were stranded at a checkpoint near Tank. They asked the authorities to allow them to enter the settled areas.

They said at least 200,000 tribesmen had been displaced from South Waziristan so far and reached Tank and Dera Ismail Khan. They feared that 300,000 more people were expected to shift to safer areas.

The elders lamented that no relief activities or any camp had been established by the government for the displaced people of South Waziristan prior to the military operation. The tribal elders demanded the establishment of relief camps on an emergency basis to accommodate and provide basic amenities to the displaced tribesmen.

AFP adds: Meanwhile, suspected Taliban launched a rocket attack, killing three soldiers and wounding four at a military camp in South Waziristan Agency, official said. The militants targeted the Landi Noor Army camp in the Shakai area of South Waziristan.

The rocket strike left three soldiers dead and four wounded, a security official said, requesting anonymity. Before dawn, a Pakistani drone crashed near Jandola town in South Waziristan. “The crash was caused by a technical fault and no hostile fire was involved,” a senior official said.


Curfew imposed in SWA ahead of operation

PESHAWAR: The political administration in South Waziristan has announced the enforcement of an indefinite curfew in different parts of the tribal agency amid speculations that a military operation against the militants linked to the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) could be launched very soon.

The curfew would be enforced today (Saturday) at 7:00 am in different areas, including Wana, Shakai, etc, where the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe lives. One apparent reason for imposing the curfew is to facilitate the movement of troops and military convoys from Wana and other areas to places populated by the Mehsud tribe, including Makeen, Ladha and Srarogha.

There are also reports that the government was planning to expedite the shifting of the civilian population from the Mehsud area in South Waziristan to places like Tank and Dera Ismail Khan, so that security forces could freely tackle the militants without bothering about the civilian casualties. Bombing is already being carried out by fighter planes and gunship helicopters in the area, which the military said was aimed at softening the militants’ positions, before deploying troops for a massive ground offensive in the tough and mountainous terrain.

Will Punjab CM make way for a free and impartial enquiry into the Lahore terror incidents?

The provincial capital came under attack on Thursday as terrorists unleashed coordinated raids on three law-enforcement facilities, killing at least 19 people, including 14 security officials and 41 others sustained injuries, in fierce fighting, before security forces brought the situation under control. All nine attackers were also shot dead by security personnel, officials said.

The three attacks were launched within an hour of each other – starting 9.30am with a raid on the building that houses FIA offices and followed by assaults on the Manawan Police Academy and the Elite Force Training Centre at Bedian Road. The brazen attacks on tightly guarded security sites came just six days after a highly organized attack on the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. A TTP faction – the Amjad Farooqi group – has claimed responsibility for the attacks, reported a private TV channel.

Thursday’s attack on three different sites was the fifth major terror incident in the city during the current year. At least 50 people were killed in the previous four attacks. On June 12-- Sarfraz Ahmed Naeemi, a leading anti-Taliban cleric, was assassinated, with six other people killed and five injured, when a suicide bomber detonated himself at the Jamia Naeemia madrassa in Garhi Shahu. On May 27--suicide bombers detonated a vehicle loaded with 100kg explosives near the offices of the capital city police officer (CCPO) and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Around 27 people were killed and 326 injured. On March 30--around 10 terrorists entered the Police Training School Manawan. Eight cadets and one civilian were killed while 93 cadets and civilians were injured. On March 3--twelve terrorists armed with hand grenades and sophisticated weapons attacked the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team near the Liberty Roundabout. Six cricketers were injured, while six policemen and two civilians were killed.

The attacks in Lahore took place despite warnings from intelligence agencies that this would happen. Some of these warnings had appeared in the media. In spite of that the Punjab government, it seems, didn’t take it seriously, yet it found an opportunity making use of it for their political purposes and forced postponement of the by-elections already scheduled by Election Commission. If we are unable to stop the militants despite such precise intelligence, there is quite obviously something that is very wrong. We need to find out where these oversights or lapses or negligence are occurring and why. In times of war there can be no room for mistakes, especially ones that lead to death and destruction on this scale.

Will the Punjab chief minister being the chief executive of the province own this responsibility and make way for a free and fair enquiry into the matter, as the general public including the aggrieved people would like some heads must roll for the criminal lax and laxity on the part of the authority. We must find out why it has occurred and come up with ways to stop the other bombers, who even now may be chalking up their plans and detecting security weaknesses they can exploit.

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Attack on security forces foiled; 9 assailants killed

LAHORE: Security forces killed all the terrorists who tried to attack Elite Force Traning School, Manawan Police Training Center and FIA building in Lahore and successfully established full security control at all these places.

Banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility of the three attacks.

Nine terrorists were killed while thirteen security personnel and five civilians were martyred in a retaliatory action by the law enforcement agencies.

The three attacks were carried out in the duration of half-hour between 09:15 AM and 09:45 AM.

This morning, first terrorist attack was launched at FIA Building at Temple Road, where terrorists made their way into the premises by carrying out indiscriminate firing. Two FIA personnel, two policemen and as many citizens were martyred while a terrorist was also killed in retaliatory firing.

The terrorists first carried out blasts at Elite Force Training School at Bedian Road and a Police Training School in Manawan and then they opened indiscriminate fire after forcing their way into the building. Security forces gunned down two terrorists while three terrorists blew themselves up.

In Manawan, 8 security men and two citizens were martyred while three terrorists were killed.

According to GOC Maj. Gen. Shafat Ahmed, five terrorists were killed while one policeman and a citizen were killed in Bedian Elite Training Center.

All the bodies were shifted to dead house.

Emergency has been declared in all the hospitals where administration has been directed not to discharge any injured without security clearance.

Those martyred by terrorists’ firing at the FIA building include Rana Farooq, Shehzad Younus, Inspector Riaz, Ikramul haq, Mubashshir Siddiq and Zaheer Afzal.

According to hospital sources, the deceased in Manawan attack are Salamat Ali (Instructor), Nasrullah Khan (Sub-Inspector), Talha (Constable), Muhammed Aslam (Inspector), Asif (Constable), Sher Muhammed (Inspector) and Zahid Ali Shah (Constable); while, a constable could not be identified.

Twenty-seven bodies have been brought to Meo, Gharki and Gangaram hospitals. Of the bodies taken to Meo and Gangaram hospitals, 13 are of security personnel, 5 of citizens while 8 bodies are of terrorists.

President, PM strongly condemn Lahore attacks

ISLAMABAD, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday strongly condemned the series of terrorist attacks in Lahore that targeted buildings of law enforcement agencies and reiterated their resolve not to bow down to the terrorists.

The President in a message expressed his deep sorrow over those who were killed in the attack by the terrorists and called for an immediate probe to find out the masterminds so as to award them exemplary punishment.

He expressed his satisfaction over the measures taken to repulse the attacks, to foil the attempts to take hostage and cause mass casualties.

The President prayed to Allah Almighty to bless the departed souls and grant courage and fortitude to their families to bear this loss with equanimity.

In a statement, the Prime Minister said the people and security forces of Pakistan will defeat the nefarious designs of the terrorists and their abettors.

Premier praised the security personnel for their courage and said the nation will remember their sacrifices to protect it from the scourge of extremism.

He condoled the deaths of security personnel and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved families to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

Obama 'concerned' over Pakistan attacks: WH

NEW ORLEANS: US President Barack Obama is concerned over the loss of life in new militant attacks in Pakistan, the White House said Thursday, adding the strikes underscored the threat from extremists.

"The president is always concerned when there's a loss of innocent civilian life," said White House deputy spokesman Bill Burton as Obama flew to New Orleans on Air Force One.

"This shows once again that the militants in Pakistan threaten both Pakistan and the United States," Burton said, adding that Obama had been encouraged by recent actions by the Pakistani military to tackle extremists.

Earlier, militants unleashed attacks in Pakistan that left 40 people dead, in strikes on police offices in Lahore and targets in the northwest of the country.

Nuclear-armed Pakistan, a key ally in the US-led fight against terrorism, is reeling from two years of Taliban-linked attacks that have escalated. More than 160 people have been killed since October 5.

The attacks came as Obama mulls his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan and Pakistan and the battle against Al-Qaeda.

Also on Thursday, Obama signed a huge 7.5 billion dollar aid package meant to boost Islamabad's battle against extremists and to cement civilian rule.

Britain stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Pakistan: PM

LONDON: Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Pakistan following the latest attacks there in which 40 people died Thursday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's spokesman said.

Brown wrote to President Asif Ali Zardari after militants unleashed coordinated attacks on Pakistani police, storming offices in Lahore and bombing a northwest station to escalate 11 days of carnage.

"Britain stands shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism and extremism," said Brown's spokesman.

The simultaneous assaults underscored the power of armed radicals to strike in the heart of Pakistan and the weakness of poorly-equipped security forces, despite promises of a new offensive against the Taliban near the Afghan border.

Nuclear-armed Pakistan, which borders Afghanistan and is a key ally in the US-led fight against terror, is reeling from Taliban-linked attacks in which more than 160 people have died since October 5.

Lahore terrorist attacks foiled; all attackers killed

LAHORE: All the terrorists involved in attacks at Law Enforcement Agencies here have been killed, as all three terrorists attacks have been foiled, Geo News reported Thursday.

At least 16 people including 12 personnel of the security personnel lost their lives in these attacks.

This morning, first terrorist attack was launched at FIA Building at Temple Road, where terrorists made their way into the premises by indiscriminately firing. A terrorist was shot down when the FIA personnel returned the fire; while two police personnel and four citizens were martyred in the attack.

The terrorists first blew up the blasts at Manawan Police Training Centre and then they opened indiscriminate fire after forcing into the building, killing five police personnel and four citizens; while, three terrorists have been killed on the spot.

In terrorist attack at Bedian Training Centre, a police was killed and nine others were injured; while, five terrorists were shot down. All the bodies have been taken to Dead House.

Emergency has been declared at Lahore’s hospitals, and administrations there have been directed no injured be discharged without security clearance.

The martyrs at the FIA building include Shehzad Younus, Inspector Riaz, Ikramul haq, Mubashshir Siddiq and Zaheer Afzal.

According to hospital sources, the deceased in Manawan attack are Salamat Ali (Instructor), Nasrullah Khan (Sub-Inspector), Taha (Constable), Muhammed Aslam (Inspector), Asif (Constable), Sher Muhammed (Inspector) and Zahid Ali Shah (Constable); while, a constable could not be identified.

39 killed in attacks on Pakistan police

LAHORE: Thirty-nine people died during coordinated militant attacks on police in Pakistan's cities of Lahore and Kohat on Thursday, according to combined death tolls released by officials.

In Lahore, gunmen armed with grenades and suicide vests stormed a commando academy in the suburb of Bedian, another police school in the Manawan area previously attacked in March and offices of the Federal Investigation Agency.

"A total of 14 people were killed in Manawan, including four terrorists. Nine were police officials and one was unidentified," Lahore city police chief Pervez Rathor said revising up an earlier toll of four dead at the academy.

"Search operations are going on in different parts of the city. There are threats of more attacks, he said.

At the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building, Rathor said "one terrorist was killed and six security officials".

At Bedian, Major General Shafqat Ahmad, the top military commander in Lahore said seven people died before the security forces wrested back full control.

"We have seen five bodies of terrorists lying there. Some were killed in action by our security forces, some blew themselves up," said Ahmad.

"One (police) nursing assistant died in the clash at the entrance and one civilian guest also died," he said.

After a suicide vehicle bombing in the northwest town of Kohat near Peshawar, police spokesman Fazal Naeem said 11 people were killed, including three policemen.

Indian secret agencies behind Lahore blast

LAHORE: Lahore Commissioner Khusro Pervaiz Thursday said India’s intelligence agencies are involved in the attacks carried out today in Lahore.

He said the saboteurs would not be allowed to go scot-free and get along with their ulterior motives in Pakistan.

Foolproof arrangements were in place at FIA building

LAHORE: District Coordination Officer (DCO) Sajjad Ahmed Bhutta Thursday said there were foolproof security arrangements at the FIA building; but, the attackers have their planning.

Talking to media while visiting the FIA building after the terrorists attack there, he lauded the police jawans who courageously fought with the terrorists.

He said four FIA personnel, two civilians and a terrorist were killed in the attack.

Lahore Attacks: 8 terrorists killed, several security men martyred

LAHORE: Once again terrorists attacked three security forces buildings in Lahore today.

As per reports, unidentified terrorists targeted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building, Manawa Police Training Centre and Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road.

In the first incident, unidentified terrorists targeted FIA building situated at Temple Road.

According to the SP Civil Lines, Dr Haider, 5 persons have been killed in the incident, however the building is reported clear now.

Geo News Nadeem Alvi said three FIA men have been martyred, whereas a terrorist killed, while a dead body is yet to be identified.

On the other hand Ganga Ram Hospital Administration confirmed that seven dead bodies have been transferred to the health facility.

Unidentified terrorists also attacked the Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road and Manawan Police Training Centre.

According to reports six armed terrorists, wearing militia uniforms, barged in the Bedian and Manawan training centres and opened gunfire after throwing hand grenades.

Exchange of gunfire continues in both the buildings, whereas loud blasts are also being heard.

Police Jawans are battling bravely with the terrorists and helicopters continue aerial surveillance.

It may be recalled that Manawa training centre is situated some five kilometre away from Bedian and FIA building, Eliot Force Training Centre and Manawa Police Training Centre have today been targeted simultaneously.

Lahore Attacks: Tehreek-e-Taliban claims responsibility

LAHORE: Outlawed outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks in Lahore.

It may be recalled about 25 to 30 unidentified terrorists had attacked FIA Headquarter, Eliot Police Headquarter and Manawan Police Training Centre in Lahore today.

Several people were killed and many sustained injuries in the exchange of gunfire.

Geo News reported

Lahore terrorist attacks foiled; all attackers killed

LAHORE: All the terrorists involved in attacks at Law Enforcement Agencies here have been killed, as all three terrorists attacks have been foiled,

At least 16 people including 12 personnel of the security personnel lost their lives in these attacks.

This morning, first terrorist attack was launched at FIA Building at Temple Road, where terrorists made their way into the premises by indiscriminately firing. A terrorist was shot down when the FIA personnel returned the fire; while two police personnel and four citizens were martyred in the attack.

The terrorists first blew up the blasts at Manawan Police Training Centre and then they opened indiscriminate fire after forcing into the building, killing five police personnel and four citizens; while, three terrorists have been killed on the spot.

In terrorist attack at Bedian Training Centre, a police was killed and nine others were injured; while, five terrorists were shot down. All the bodies have been taken to Dead House.

Emergency has been declared at Lahore’s hospitals, and administrations there have been directed no injured be discharged without security clearance.

The martyrs at the FIA building include Shehzad Younus, Inspector Riaz, Ikramul haq, Mubashshir Siddiq and Zaheer Afzal.

According to hospital sources, the deceased in Manawan attack are Salamat Ali (Instructor), Nasrullah Khan (Sub-Inspector), Taha (Constable), Muhammed Aslam (Inspector), Asif (Constable), Sher Muhammed (Inspector) and Zahid Ali Shah (Constable); while, a constable could not be identified.

Lahore Attacks: 8 terrorists killed, several security men martyred

LAHORE: Once again terrorists attacked three security forces buildings in Lahore today.

As per reports, unidentified terrorists targeted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) building, Manawa Police Training Centre and Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road.

In the first incident, unidentified terrorists targeted FIA building situated at Temple Road.

According to the SP Civil Lines, Dr Haider, 5 persons have been killed in the incident, however the building is reported clear now.

Geo News Nadeem Alvi said three FIA men have been martyred, whereas a terrorist killed, while a dead body is yet to be identified.

On the other hand Ganga Ram Hospital Administration confirmed that seven dead bodies have been transferred to the health facility.

Unidentified terrorists also attacked the Eliot Force Training Centre situated at Bedian Road and Manawan Police Training Centre.

According to reports six armed terrorists, wearing militia uniforms, barged in the Bedian and Manawan training centres and opened gunfire after throwing hand grenades.

Exchange of gunfire continues in both the buildings, whereas loud blasts are also being heard.

Police Jawans are battling bravely with the terrorists and helicopters continue aerial surveillance.

It may be recalled that Manawa training centre is situated some five kilometre away from Bedian and FIA building, Eliot Force Training Centre and Manawa Police Training Centre have today been targeted simultaneously.

Lahore Attacks: Tehreek-e-Taliban claims responsibility

LAHORE: Outlawed outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban has claimed responsibility for the multiple attacks in Lahore.

It may be recalled about 25 to 30 unidentified terrorists had attacked FIA Headquarter, Eliot Police Headquarter and Manawan Police Training Centre in Lahore today.

Several people were killed and many sustained injuries in the exchange of gunfire.

Multiple Lahore attacks chained together: Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister, Rehman Malik said the multiple attacks in Lahore are chained together.

Talking to Geo News, the Federal Minister said the terrorists are mercenaries who are working for money.

The Minister said the Interior Ministry had the reports of terrorists attack on the buildings of law enforcement agencies and that the reports had been delivered to the concerned departments.

“Enemy is fighting a gorilla war, however the law enforcement agencies are fully alert.”

Rehman saluted the law enforcement agencies for bravely fighting the terrorists.

He said the wave of terrorism may continue for a few more weeks, however he promised the nation to control the terror activities soon.

A full-fledged operation will be started shortly as Rangers have arrived in Bedian and Manawa, he added.

Firing at FIA building in Lahore: police

LAHORE: Gunshots have been fired at FIA building in Lahore.

According to Geo News, police said that 4 unidentified gunmen fired gunshots on FIA building situated on Temple Road, in Lahore Thursday.

Interior Secretary Lahore said that two of the unidentified gunmen have been killed.

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Hangu: 6 dead bodies of militants found

Dead bodies of at least 6 militants including 2 important Taliban commanders were found in Hangu. According to police, bombs were glued to the dead bodies found from Dhund road in Tora Wari. Police called the bomb disposal squad to dispose of the bombs. The murdered include Taliban commander Hafiz Kamal and Shah Nawaz. On the other hand, an attempt to blow up a school situated at Mardan road in Noshehra was thwarted. The bomb was planted in a room of the school. On the report of school administration, the bomb disposal squad reached the spot and disposed of the bomb.