News for 'khyber district'

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise Two Terrorists In Khyber Operation

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise Two Terrorists In Khyber Operation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Pakistani security forces conducted an operation in the Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing two terrorists. The region has a history of militant violence, with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) frequently accused of attacks following the end of their ceasefire.

Paramilitary Soldier Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Paramilitary Soldier Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A paramilitary soldier on leave was killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, marking the third such incident in five days.

Pakistani Official Killed By Gunmen In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Official Killed By Gunmen In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A Pakistani law enforcement official was shot dead by unknown gunmen in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistan Military Neutralises 13 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations

Pakistan Military Neutralises 13 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists in two separate operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations targeted members of Fitna al-Khawarij, a term used for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Nine Militants, Four Officials Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gunfire

Nine Militants, Four Officials Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Gunfire

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Nine suspected militants and four security officials were killed in a gunfire in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, district officials said.

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise 11 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise 11 Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Security forces in Pakistan have killed 11 terrorists in the North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during intelligence-based operations.

Pakistan Security Forces Kill Five Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Kill Five Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed five terrorists in separate operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operations, based on intelligence reports, took place in the Tank and Dera Ismail Khan districts, targeting members of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the slain terrorists.

Four Terrorists Killed In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Four Terrorists Killed In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed four terrorists in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, while two children died in a suspected drone strike in Bajaur district.

Pakistan: Over 115 Security Personnel Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan: Over 115 Security Personnel Killed In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A police report indicates that over 115 security personnel and 85 militants were killed in various incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during the first quarter of 2026.

Militants Kill Two Security Personnel In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Militants Kill Two Security Personnel In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Two security personnel were killed by unidentified militants in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in the Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistan Drone Strike Eliminates Three Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Drone Strike Eliminates Three Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Security forces in Pakistan killed three terrorists in a drone strike targeting a hideout in the Orakzai district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two TTP Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Forces Eliminate Two TTP Terrorists In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists from the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during an intelligence-based operation.

Gunmen Kill Polio Worker In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Gunmen Kill Polio Worker In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

An unidentified gunman killed a polio worker on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan, during an ongoing polio eradication campaign. This incident is part of a series of attacks targeting polio workers and security personnel in the region, highlighting the challenges in eradicating polio in Pakistan.

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IED Blast Kills Soldier, Injures Others in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A security personnel was killed and five others injured in an IED blast near a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In a separate incident, a policeman was abducted and killed by militants.

Three Security Personnel Killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Three Security Personnel Killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Unidentified gunmen killed three security personnel in two separate attacks in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.

Pakistani Security Forces Thwart TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Security Forces Thwart TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists from the banned TTP who attempted to attack an under-construction police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The terrorists clashed with police after demanding construction work stop and kidnapped workers and policemen, who were later released after negotiations. A separate incident in the area resulted in one death and three injuries from a mortar shell.

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise Six Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Security Forces Neutralise Six Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Six terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The operation was conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department and the Kohat district police department. The terrorists were allegedly planning a large-scale attack in the Lachi tehsil district.

Pakistan Army Kills 13 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations

Pakistan Army Kills 13 Terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 13 terrorists in multiple intelligence-based operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, amidst a surge in terrorist activities in the region.

Pakistani Policeman Killed After Abduction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Policeman Killed After Abduction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Pakistani policeman, Shah Munir, was found dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after being abducted by militants. The incident raises concerns about the security situation in the Bajaur district, where several police personnel have been killed recently.

Pakistan Army Kills Eight Militants Near Afghan Border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Army Kills Eight Militants Near Afghan Border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed eight militants in an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, bordering Afghanistan. The army criticised the Afghan Taliban government for failing to ensure effective border management.

Six Terrorists Neutralised in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Six Terrorists Neutralised in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan police killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Nine Militants Killed in Pakistan School Attack Response

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Pakistani security forces killed nine militants after they attacked and briefly occupied a government school in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, raising their own flag before being ousted.

Key militant involved in police killings eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operation

Key militant involved in police killings eliminated in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A wanted militant allegedly involved in a fatal attack on police has been killed in a joint operation in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Sikh couple shot dead in Pakistan gurdwara

Sikh couple shot dead in Pakistan gurdwara

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

A Sikh caretaker couple was tragically shot dead inside a gurdwara in Mardan, Pakistan. Police have launched an investigation, forming special teams and utilising forensic resources to identify the assailants. Local lawmaker Suresh Kumar has condemned the incident, expressed concerns over the handling of evidence, and demanded swift arrests, threatening protests if progress is not made within 24 hours.

How A Drone Strike Prevented A Major Suicide Attack In Pakistan

How A Drone Strike Prevented A Major Suicide Attack In Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Security forces in northwest Pakistan successfully used a drone strike to destroy an explosive-laden vehicle in the North Waziristan district, preventing a potential suicide attack. The region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is known for ongoing militant violence and cross-border insurgencies.

Targeted Killings Claim Lives Of Two Pakistan Police Officers

Targeted Killings Claim Lives Of Two Pakistan Police Officers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Two police personnel were killed in separate targeted attacks in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incidents occurred in Bannu district, a region experiencing a surge in militant violence, prompting investigations and search operations by authorities.

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Seven policemen were injured in a drone strike by unidentified militants on their convoy in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred during an anti-militant operation, and security forces have launched a search. The government often blames the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for such incidents.

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Militant Drone Attack Injures Seven Policemen In Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Seven policemen were injured in a drone strike by unidentified militants on their convoy in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred during an anti-militant operation, and security forces have launched a search. The government often blames the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan for such incidents.

Al-Qaeda operative gets 31-year jail term in Pakistan

Al-Qaeda operative gets 31-year jail term in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Punjab province has sentenced Al-Qaeda operative Sadiq Akbar to 31 years in jail for plotting a terror attack. Akbar was arrested in Sahiwal with explosive materials and IED components, having travelled from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to carry out the attack on his group's orders.

Two Killed In Pakistan Mosque Blasts, Suicide Attack Foiled By Local Hero

Two Killed In Pakistan Mosque Blasts, Suicide Attack Foiled By Local Hero

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Two separate explosions near mosques in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during Friday prayers resulted in at least two deaths and several injuries. One incident involved an IED in Bajaur, while a suspected suicide bombing in Lakki Marwat was largely averted by a local man's heroic intervention, saving numerous lives.

Pakistan Forces Neutralise 21 Terrorists, Including Key Leaders, In Major Operations

Pakistan Forces Neutralise 21 Terrorists, Including Key Leaders, In Major Operations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Pakistan's security forces have killed 21 terrorists, including four ring leaders of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in intelligence-based operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province over the last three days. These operations are part of an ongoing counter-terrorism campaign, with a total of 48 "khwarij" eliminated since last week.

Pak carries out strikes along Afghan border, 29 militants killed

Pak carries out strikes along Afghan border, 29 militants killed

Rediff.com1 days ago

The operation followed a militant attack on a Rangers headquarters in Karachi that killed three soldiers.

Pakistan: Gunmen Ambush Police Convoy, Kill Two Suspects

Pakistan: Gunmen Ambush Police Convoy, Kill Two Suspects

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Unidentified gunmen attacked a police vehicle in Pakistan's Hangu district, killing two under-custody suspects and injuring a police constable. The suspects were being transported to jail for a kidnapping, rape, and murder case when their convoy was ambushed.

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Five Terrorists Killed In Pakistan Security Operation

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Security forces in Pakistan have killed five terrorists in intelligence-based operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, following an attack on a police checkpost that resulted in the deaths of 15 security officials.

Four Killed In Attack On Pakistan Peace Committee

Four Killed In Attack On Pakistan Peace Committee

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Terrorists ambushed and killed four members of a local peace committee in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The attack occurred in Dera Ismail Khan District, with terrorists also abducting a member and seizing weapons. Security forces have launched a search operation.

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 27 TTP Terrorists

Pakistan Security Forces Eliminate 27 TTP Terrorists

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed 27 terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in multiple operations over the weekend in the country's northwest, officials said on Sunday.

Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crash: All Personnel Dead

Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crash: All Personnel Dead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

An Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing all personnel on board. The military attributed the accident to a technical fault during take-off, and a board of inquiry has been ordered. Top Pakistani leaders expressed condolences.

Rival Militant Groups Clash In Pakistan, 14 Dead

Rival Militant Groups Clash In Pakistan, 14 Dead

Rediff.com20 May 2026

At least 14 militants were killed and several others injured in a clash between rival armed groups in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Wednesday, police said.

Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in PoK, all onboard killed

Pakistan Army helicopter crashes in PoK, all onboard killed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A Pakistan Army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all personnel on board. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident, which follows other recent helicopter crashes in the region.