News for 'north waziristan security'

Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack In Pakistan, Kill Militants

Security Forces Foil Suicide Attack In Pakistan, Kill Militants

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Security forces in northwest Pakistan foiled a suicide attack on a military check post, killing four Taliban militants. The militants attempted to target the post with an explosives-laden vehicle near Miranshah in North Waziristan.

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 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.

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.

Pakistan's Major Anti-Terror Operation Kills 27 Militants

Pakistan's Major Anti-Terror Operation Kills 27 Militants

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Pakistan's security forces have killed 27 militants linked to Fitna al-Khawarij in intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan. The operations targeted militant hideouts, recovered weapons, and avenged the killing of a local figure, reaffirming the state's commitment to eradicating terrorism under the Azm-e-Istehkam campaign.

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 13 Terrorists Near Afghanistan Border

Pakistan Security Forces Kill 13 Terrorists Near Afghanistan Border

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Pakistani security forces killed at least 13 terrorists along the Afghanistan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during operations in Mohmand and North Waziristan districts.

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.

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 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 jets kill 60 militants in North Waziristan

Pak jets kill 60 militants in North Waziristan

Rediff.com21 May 2014

At least 60 militants were killed on Wednesday in precision bombing by air force jets on Taliban targets in Pakistan's restive tribal region on the Afghan border, military officials said.

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.

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.

One Killed, 19 Injured in Pakistan Suicide Bombing

One Killed, 19 Injured in Pakistan Suicide Bombing

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A suicide bombing at a checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in one death and 19 injuries, including security personnel. The attack, claimed to be targeting civilians by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has prompted a security response and condemnation from the Chief Minister.

'Contemptible': India hits back at Pak's Waziristan attack claim

'Contemptible': India hits back at Pak's Waziristan attack claim

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

At least 13 security personnel were killed and 24 injured in the attack on Saturday.

Pakistan shuts 50 border schools after drone strike

Pakistan shuts 50 border schools after drone strike

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Over 50 educational institutions in districts bordering Afghanistan were shut down following a drone attack on a school in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Peshawar massacre, revenge for Pak army operations in North Waziristan

Peshawar massacre, revenge for Pak army operations in North Waziristan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The horrific attack on the Peshawar school is the terrorists's retaliation for the Zarb-e-Azb military operation in North Waziristan.

Police Constable Killed In Pakistan Militant Attack

Police Constable Killed In Pakistan Militant Attack

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A police constable was killed and a civilian injured in a militant attack on a police vehicle in northwest Pakistan. The incident occurred in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, when militants attacked the vehicle with a rocket.

Pak military air strikes kill 15 militants in North Waziristan

Pak military air strikes kill 15 militants in North Waziristan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Pakistani fighter jets pounded militant hideouts in the lawless North Waziristan Agency killing at least 15 militants, official sources on Thursday said, as peace talks with the Taliban remained in limbo.

Militants Attack Police Vehicle in Pakistan, Killing One

Militants Attack Police Vehicle in Pakistan, Killing One

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Suspected militants attacked a police vehicle in Bannu district, Pakistan, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to two others. The attackers also set the vehicle on fire. Investigations are underway.

Pakistani Girls' School Destroyed in Bombing; No Claim of Responsibility

Pakistani Girls' School Destroyed in Bombing; No Claim of Responsibility

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A government girls' school in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was blown up by unidentified armed men, police said. The incident occurred in Ghora village, Baka Khel area of Bannu district. No group has claimed responsibility for the bombing so far.

Pak forces kill around 600 Afghan Taliban in ongoing border clashes

Pak forces kill around 600 Afghan Taliban in ongoing border clashes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Pakistan's security forces claim to have killed hundreds of Afghan Taliban operatives in an ongoing military operation along the border, launched in response to attacks on Pakistani locations.

Pakistan, Afghanistan announce 'temporary pause' in fighting

Pakistan, Afghanistan announce 'temporary pause' in fighting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Pakistan has announced a temporary pause in its ongoing operation against the Afghan Taliban in response to requests from Islamic countries and in view of the upcoming Eid festival, following accusations from Afghanistan regarding an attack on a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul.

13 soldiers killed as suicide bomber hits army convoy in Pak

13 soldiers killed as suicide bomber hits army convoy in Pak

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Among the 24 injured are 14 civilians, including women and children, with several said to be in critical condition.

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.

Why schools are off limits for children in Waziristan

Why schools are off limits for children in Waziristan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The 'Shura' or council of a Taliban faction led by Hafiz Gul Bahadur yesterday warned parents not to send their children to five schools near the cantonment in Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan Agency.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and setting up of 'mechanisms' to ensure lasting peace after days of violent clashes along the border that left several soldiers, civilians, and terrorists dead on both sides, officials said on Sunday.

3 Afghan cricketers among several killed in Pak airstrikes

3 Afghan cricketers among several killed in Pak airstrikes

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Pakistan launched fresh air strikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, killing several people, including three cricketers, casting a shadow over the expected talks in Doha amid a fragile ceasefire that had temporarily halted hostilities between the two sides.

Taliban kill 14 Pak security personnel, hang up heads

Taliban kill 14 Pak security personnel, hang up heads

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The Taliban killed 14 security personnel and beheaded all but one of them before displaying the heads of two soldiers on wooden poles in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan, security officials said on Monday.

17 security personnel killed in suicide attack in Pak

17 security personnel killed in suicide attack in Pak

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

The death toll in a suicide car bombing at an army check post in the restive North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan has risen to 17, a military spokesman said on Sunday.

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

'If IAF Had Been Used During 1962 War...'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan says the Indian Air Force would have slowed the Chinese offensive considerably during the 1962 War.

Drone strike kills six in Pakistan

Drone strike kills six in Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

United States drones targeted a compound and a vehicle in the restive North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan on Sunday, killing six militants, officials said.

30 terrorists killed in Pakistan air strikes

30 terrorists killed in Pakistan air strikes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

At least 30 terrorists were killed on Tuesday when Pakistani fighter jets carried out air strikes on militant hideouts in Shawal valley, a mountainous area in North Waziristan sharing boundary with South Waziristan, and other areas of the restive northwest tribal region.

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Pak airstrikes inside Afghanistan kill 8 civilians; neighbours exchange words

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A senior Afghan interim government official on Monday confirmed that strikes in the Afghanistan provinces of Paktika and Khost along the Pakistan border have taken place.

Blast in Pakistan's tribal belt kills 14 soldiers

Blast in Pakistan's tribal belt kills 14 soldiers

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

At least 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed and more than 20 others injured on Sunday when a security forces convoy was targeted by a roadside bomb in the country's lawless North Waziristan tribal region.

US drones killed 50 terrorists of Al Qaeda's Indian branch

US drones killed 50 terrorists of Al Qaeda's Indian branch

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

The Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent says a series of drone attacks have killed nearly 50 of its members, including deputy head Ustad Ahmad Farooq and Qari Imran, the group's central council member and in charge of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan.

Taliban hangs heads of 2 Pak soldiers on poles

Taliban hangs heads of 2 Pak soldiers on poles

Rediff.com7 May 2012

A Pakistani Taliban commander claimed the militants captured the two security personnel on Sunday night while troops were conducting a raid in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency.

US drone strike kills five militants in Pakistan

US drone strike kills five militants in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Five militants were on Wednesday killed and three others injured when United States drones targeted a compound in the restive North Waziristan tribal region of northwest Pakistan, security officials and tribesmen said.

Pak: 5 suspected terrorists killed in drone strikes

Pak: 5 suspected terrorists killed in drone strikes

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

At least five suspected terrorists were killed and several others injured when a United States drone targetted a compound in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan on Wednesday.

Top Qaeda operative killed in Pak drone strike: Report

Top Qaeda operative killed in Pak drone strike: Report

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

A senior Al Qaeda operative is believed to be among 12 people killed in two United States drone strikes in Pakistan's lawless North Waziristan tribal region.

US drone strike in Pakistan kills 7

US drone strike in Pakistan kills 7

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

A United States drone targeted a compound in the lawless North Waziristan tribal region of Pakistan on Friday, killing seven persons just two days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called for an end to the drone campaign.