Friday, February 17th, 2017
Army launches combing operation in Rawalpindi
In wake of recent upsurge in terrorist incidents in the country, search and combing operations in areas of Rawalpindi District have been enhanced and security apparatus has been put on high alert. A conference chaired by Commander Rawalpindi Corps and attended by high-ups of law enforcement agencies was held today to take a stock of security situation and review the response mechanism to deal with the terrorists threat. Security forces and intelligence outfits have been instructed to further intensify combing and targeted operations with the aim to eliminate terrorists andRead More
Tajik President Emomali Rahmon offers condolences
DUSHANBE, FEB 17 (DNA) – President of Tajiksitan Emomali Rahmon has expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the tragic incident of Lal Shehbaz Qalandar shrine in which many precious lives were lost. In a message to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the Tajik president said, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the terrorist act in the mausoleum of Sehvan city in Sindh province, which killed dozens of innocent people and pilgrims, and injured more than 150 citizens. Tajikistan, condemning this inhumane act of criminals that coverRead More
Saudi Arabia busts four Daesh cells, 18 arrested
RIYADH, FEB 17, (DNA) – Saudi Arabia has broken up four Daesh cells suspected of providing shelter to wanted militants and recruiting fighters, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. Automatic weapons were seized from the four cells, which comprised 15 Saudis, two Yemenis and a Sudanese man, the ministry’s statement said. Security forces also seized more than 2 million riyals ($530,000) in cash. Among those helped into hiding by the cells, which operated in the capital Riyadh and in eastern and northern regions, was Taye’ al-Say’ari, one of two suspectedRead More
European parliament demands ban on Israel over illegal settlement law
STRASBOURG, FEB 17, (DNA) – European parliamentarians have appealed the government to impose ban on Israel over its move to legalize thousands of settler homes on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank. The parliamentarians have demanded to cancel the planned agreements with Israel. The proposition was made during a meeting held in France’s Strasbourg city over the matter of Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The European Union’s foreign policy chief and the United Nations secretary-general have also criticized the Israeli move. The EU’s Federica Mogherini said thatRead More
Forces kill 18 terrorists in Karachi after Sehwan attack
KARACHI, FEB 17, (DNA) -At least 18 terrorists were killed in two separate encounters with Rangers in Karachi Friday morning. The action came a day after a deadly suicide attack killed more than 70 people including 20 children at the shrine of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan city of Sindh. In the first incident, seven terrorists were killed near Kathor on Superhighway near Karachi, according to Ranger’s spokesman. The encounter occurred when terrorists attacked Rangers convoy that was returning to Karachi after rescue work at Sehwan. One RangersRead More
Sehwan Sharif blast: Sindh CM visits hospital to inquire about health of injured
SEHWAN SHARIF (Dunya News) – The Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, visited the Taluka Hospital in Sehwan Sharif to inquire about the health of injured people in deadly bomb blast at Lala Shahbaz Qalandar shrine on Thursday. At least 76 people, including nine women and 20 children, were killed and over 250 others were wounded when a suicide bomber exploded him at Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine. The CM also visited various areas of the affected shrine. He pronounced that concerned individuals will be punished if any security lapseRead More