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Recovery of Arms:2021
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April - 19 
Police on April 19 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant from Malir town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Samaa TV. The arrested militant Usman Ghani belongs to the Bajaur faction of TTP. Usman Ghani went to Afghanistan in 2019 to train under TTP Commander Qar
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Police on April 19 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant from Malir town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Samaa TV. The arrested militant Usman Ghani belongs to the Bajaur faction of TTP. Usman Ghani went to Afghanistan in 2019 to train under TTP Commander Qari Obaidullah. He received weapons and explosives training. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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April - 20 
The Police on April 20 arrested one Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militant during a raid on his hideout in Saeedabad area near Northern Bypass of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. In a statement, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said that a key BLA cadre, Asif Brohi a
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The Police on April 20 arrested one Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) militant during a raid on his hideout in Saeedabad area near Northern Bypass of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Dawn. In a statement, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said that a key BLA cadre, Asif Brohi alias Don, was arrested along with an AK-47 assault rifle. “Asif Brohi alias Abdullah is not only the facilitator of several terrorist attacks but also a key man of the BLA,” said the CTD statement. “Investigators were closely monitoring the suspect and finally found his connection with several terrorist activities. Between 2011 and 2019, he killed six people in different Balochistan districts. He executed these jobs on the directives of BLA commander Shafiq ur Rehman Mengal. Apart from killing different individuals, he was actively involved in collecting extortion to raise funds for the banned outfit.” The statement carried details of the suspect’s activities since 2012 saying he collected extortion amounting to PKR 56.7 million from different businessmen and traders of Balochistan and in couple of instances he had even kidnapped his targets to get the ransom.
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April - 25 
The Security Forces (SFs) on April 25 foiled a bid of terrorism and recovered a cache of arms during a search operation in Ghahi area of Bajaur District, reports Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that the recovered arms and ammunition include 15 mortar shell
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The Security Forces (SFs) on April 25 foiled a bid of terrorism and recovered a cache of arms during a search operation in Ghahi area of Bajaur District, reports Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement said that the recovered arms and ammunition include 15 mortar shells and more than 20 hand grands of different calibres.
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April - 26 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Sindh Police on April 26 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Nazeerullah, during a raid in Manghopir area of Karachi, reports ARY News. Explosive material and an unlicensed pistol were recovered from his po
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) of Sindh Police on April 26 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Nazeerullah, during a raid in Manghopir area of Karachi, reports ARY News. Explosive material and an unlicensed pistol were recovered from his possession. According to the SIU CIA, Nazeerullah disclosed during the interrogation that his father Abdullah Khan had a close affiliation with TTP commander Ehsanullah Ehsan and he joined the outfit along with another terrorist Dawa Jaan. He was motivated to carry bomb attacks against the Security Forces and provided a motorcycle to be used in the attack.
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April - 5 
One militant was killed and four others arrested during a raid by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District in Balochistan on April 5, reports Samaa TV. Two Kalashnikovs and a rifle were recovered from possession of militants. The slain militant was wanted in diffe
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One militant was killed and four others arrested during a raid by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District in Balochistan on April 5, reports Samaa TV. Two Kalashnikovs and a rifle were recovered from possession of militants. The slain militant was wanted in different cases.
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April - 5 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 5 arrested a key terrorist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L), identified as Asif Bhaaiya, during a raid at Manghopir road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Asif Bhaaiya involved in several heinous crimes and arre
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 5 arrested a key terrorist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L), identified as Asif Bhaaiya, during a raid at Manghopir road in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Asif Bhaaiya involved in several heinous crimes and arrested along with arms and ammunition.
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April - 8 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant and recovered explosives from his possession during an intelligence tip-off conducted operation in Sukkur District of Sindh on April 8, reports The Nation. According to CTD, the arrested militant Rahim joined
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant and recovered explosives from his possession during an intelligence tip-off conducted operation in Sukkur District of Sindh on April 8, reports The Nation. According to CTD, the arrested militant Rahim joined TTP in 2009 and took part in many militant activities and after Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) operation fled to Sukkur.
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August - 12 
Five Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants were killed during a search operation with the personnel of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Security Forces (SFs) in New Marri Camp area near Hazarganji suburb of the Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 12, reports Dawn. The CTD
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Five Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants were killed during a search operation with the personnel of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Security Forces (SFs) in New Marri Camp area near Hazarganji suburb of the Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on August 12, reports Dawn. The CTD officials said that the search operation was launched on the intelligence reports that militants were planning attacks on important places of the provincial capital on the eve of Independence Day. “Five suspected terrorists of banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were killed in the exchange of fire,” a senior CTD official said, adding that three militants managed to escape taking the benefit of darkness. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the compound, including two sub-machine guns, three pistols and as many hand grenades. Two motorcycles, maps and documents were also recovered.
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August - 12 
The Police on August 12 arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Ameer Zada and Taj Wali, from Ibrahim Hyderi Colony of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Samaa TV. A cache of weapons and explosives, including detonators, were recovered from the possessio
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The Police on August 12 arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Ameer Zada and Taj Wali, from Ibrahim Hyderi Colony of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Samaa TV. A cache of weapons and explosives, including detonators, were recovered from the possession of arrested militants. They were trained in Afghanistan, claimed Police. They confessed to have carried out attacks on NATO forces. Ameer Zada joined the group back in 2001 and is a suspect in ransom and terrorism cases. His partners Jihad Yar, Ameer Janan, Mullah Usman also known as Umme Salaama, Mir Rehman alias Haji and Fazal Rehman aka Abu Khalid have already been killed. Wali became part of the faction on local commander Qari Qayyum’s instigation back in 2009-10. He is suspected of being involved in terrorism cases in Afghanistan and South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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August - 17 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 17 arrested two militants besides recovering weapons from their possession during a raid in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said that besides the recovery of arms, the CTD raiding team also seized PKR 6.7
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 17 arrested two militants besides recovering weapons from their possession during a raid in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said that besides the recovery of arms, the CTD raiding team also seized PKR 6.7 million from the arrested militants.
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August - 18 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two al Qaeda militant at Jallo Pind area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 18, reports Dawn. The CTD team raided after credible information and arrested Abdul Manan and Imran Akhtar, a spokesperson for the Punjab CTD sa
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two al Qaeda militant at Jallo Pind area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 18, reports Dawn. The CTD team raided after credible information and arrested Abdul Manan and Imran Akhtar, a spokesperson for the Punjab CTD said. CTD spokesperson said the militants were planning to attack law enforcement agencies and Shias during Muharam in Lahore. 1,650g explosive material, prima card, detonator, safety fuse, a 30-bore pistol 3 and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.
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August - 22 
One militant was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Boya area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 22, reports Dawn. Cache of weapons and ammunition recovered from the possession of slain militant.
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One militant was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Boya area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 22, reports Dawn. Cache of weapons and ammunition recovered from the possession of slain militant.
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August - 24 
The Police arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during an intelligence-based operation in Ibrahim Hyderi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 24, reports ARY News. Two hand grenades were recovered from their possession. According to Police, the arrested mili
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The Police arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during an intelligence-based operation in Ibrahim Hyderi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on August 24, reports ARY News. Two hand grenades were recovered from their possession. According to Police, the arrested militants have been native of South Waziristan and returned from Afghanistan after getting training of sabotage and terrorism. The father and two brothers of arrested suspect Naimatullah were also affiliated with the TTP, Police added. “One of his brothers, Barkatullah has been arrested, while another brother Amanullah was killed in a police encounter in year 2014,” officials said. “Arrested terrorist had killed a man Mehtab, suspecting him an informer of the Police,” Police added further.
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August - 25 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel killed seven Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) militants in Kohar Dam area of Loralai District in Balochistan on August 25, reports Samaa TV. According to CTD statement, “The CTD Balochistan got credible source information that a large group of [pro
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel killed seven Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) militants in Kohar Dam area of Loralai District in Balochistan on August 25, reports Samaa TV. According to CTD statement, “The CTD Balochistan got credible source information that a large group of [proscribed] Balochistan Liberation Front terrorists [is] moving from Afghanistan in the general area of Kohar Dam [in] district Loralai and [they] are planning to attack a sensitive installation”. The CTD conducted an operation at a compound in Kohar Dam. An exchange of fire ensued and seven militants were killed, while three others fled. A cache of weapons was recovered from the compound. Four of the seven dead were identified as Sadam Hussain, Abdul Ghani, Abdul Ahad and Ameer Jan.
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August - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) killed one militant during an intelligence-based operation in Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 27, reports Geo TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said SFs conducted the operation in Spinwam area where the militant was killed
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Security Forces (SFs) killed one militant during an intelligence-based operation in Spinwam area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on August 27, reports Geo TV. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said SFs conducted the operation in Spinwam area where the militant was killed during intense firing. Arms and ammunition recovered from the possession of the dead militant.
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August - 28 
Three militants of an undisclosed banned outfit were arrested by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dharampura area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on August 28, reports The Nation. As per the CTD spokesperson, the apprehended militants we
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Three militants of an undisclosed banned outfit were arrested by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dharampura area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on August 28, reports The Nation. As per the CTD spokesperson, the apprehended militants were identified as Rizwan, Abdul Qayyum and Muhammad Arif. It has been further revealed by the CTD spokesperson that the militants were planning to attack security agencies. IEDs, two hand grenades, a pistol and other explosive material have been recovered from the possession of the militants.
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August - 30 
At least 11 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in an encounter with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Qilli Qamar area of Mastung District in Balochistan on August 30, reports The Express Tribune. An unnamed CTD spokesman said that the CTD personnel along with other Security
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At least 11 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in an encounter with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Qilli Qamar area of Mastung District in Balochistan on August 30, reports The Express Tribune. An unnamed CTD spokesman said that the CTD personnel along with other Security Force (SF) personnel conducted a search operation in Qilli Qamar area on the basis of an intelligence about the presence of suspected terrorists in a compound. A cache of arms and explosives was recovered from the terrorists, including four SMGs with 360 rounds, one LMG with 80 rounds, two suicide jackets, three 9mm pistols, 15 kilogrammes of explosive, prima cord, eight hand grenades, and eight detonators.
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August - 4 
A militant was arrested in a raid carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Naseerabad District of Balochistan on August 4, reports Samaa TV. The militant was intercepted at a checkpost while travelling to Naseerabad from Quetta in a passenger van. He was carrying a cache of explosive
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A militant was arrested in a raid carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Naseerabad District of Balochistan on August 4, reports Samaa TV. The militant was intercepted at a checkpost while travelling to Naseerabad from Quetta in a passenger van. He was carrying a cache of explosives that were recovered by the CTD.
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August - 5 
One terrorist, identified as Ali Raza, who was accused of killing 14 persons, was arrested from near Ayesha Manzil area of Central Karachi District in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, during a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) operation on August 5, reports Samaa TV. According to the CTD o
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One terrorist, identified as Ali Raza, who was accused of killing 14 persons, was arrested from near Ayesha Manzil area of Central Karachi District in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, during a Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) operation on August 5, reports Samaa TV. According to the CTD officials, Ali Raza was actively recruiting young men for carrying out terrorist attacks in the country. He had reportedly fled the country and his accomplices had been arrested. He had returned recently. A cache of weapons and explosives from his possession.
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August - 8 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 8 shot dead three militants in Ferozewala area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports Geo TV. The CTD spokesperson said the militants were staying at a rented house in Ferozewala where they were planning to conduct attacks on intelligen
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 8 shot dead three militants in Ferozewala area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports Geo TV. The CTD spokesperson said the militants were staying at a rented house in Ferozewala where they were planning to conduct attacks on intelligence agencies and law enforcement personnel. The militants also planned to target important personalities, added CTD spokesperson. A suicide vest, three hand grenades and two Kalashnikov rifles were recovered from the possession of militants.
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August - 9 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 9 killed at least five militants during an exchange of fire in the Western bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports ARY News. A cache of explosive material and arms were recovered from the compound of the killed militants.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on August 9 killed at least five militants during an exchange of fire in the Western bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports ARY News. A cache of explosive material and arms were recovered from the compound of the killed militants.
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December - 12 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on December 12 foiled a major terror plot in Bannu District and arrested two terrorists, reports The Nation. According to CTD, the action was carried out in the Bannu on a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. Seeing the CTD team, the terrorists opened fire
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on December 12 foiled a major terror plot in Bannu District and arrested two terrorists, reports The Nation. According to CTD, the action was carried out in the Bannu on a tip-off about the presence of terrorists. Seeing the CTD team, the terrorists opened fire on them and in retaliatory fire by the CTD team, two terrorists were arrested. Two SMGs, a hand grenade, three magazines and other items including ammunition were recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorists.
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December - 2 
Police on December 2 arrested a suspected person, identified as Gul Sher, and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from his possession and confiscated a motorcycle in Chowki Raniyal Police Station area of Rawalpindi city (Rawalpindi District) in Punjab, reports Urdu Point. A Police spokesman
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Police on December 2 arrested a suspected person, identified as Gul Sher, and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from his possession and confiscated a motorcycle in Chowki Raniyal Police Station area of Rawalpindi city (Rawalpindi District) in Punjab, reports Urdu Point. A Police spokesman said they recovered seven Kalashnikovs, three 12 bore riffles, one pistol of 30 bore and a large quantity of bullets and magazines.
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December - 20 
Three Islamic State (IS) militants, including a senior commander, were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) at Malik Saad Shaheed area under Faqirabad Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on December 20, reports Dawn. The slain militants were iden
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Three Islamic State (IS) militants, including a senior commander, were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) at Malik Saad Shaheed area under Faqirabad Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on December 20, reports Dawn. The slain militants were identified as Abdullah, Suliman and Hayat. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Abbas Ahsan said the slain militants were involved in several incidents of targeted killing and other acts of terrorism. Three Kalashnikovs, pistols and explosives were recovered from the killed militants.
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December - 20 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on December 20 arrested two militants in Okara District of Punjab, reports ARY News. According to CTD, the personnel carried out Intelligence Based Operation (CTD) in Okara and arrested two militants who were planning a terrorism act. The arrested militants wer
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on December 20 arrested two militants in Okara District of Punjab, reports ARY News. According to CTD, the personnel carried out Intelligence Based Operation (CTD) in Okara and arrested two militants who were planning a terrorism act. The arrested militants were identified as Rafiq and Naeem and both militants were residents of Dera Ismail Khan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa). “Firearms and ammunition were recovered from the militants’ compound,” said the CTD spokesperson.
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January - 11 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid in Khuzdar District of Balochistan and seized 10 hand grenades from a passenger van, reports ARY News. According to source, CTD personnel raided a passenger van on a tip-off at the National Highway in Khuzdar and recovered
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid in Khuzdar District of Balochistan and seized 10 hand grenades from a passenger van, reports ARY News. According to source, CTD personnel raided a passenger van on a tip-off at the National Highway in Khuzdar and recovered 10 hand grenades from two passengers going to Khuzdar from Quetta.
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December - 20 
Three militants were killed during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) in the Faqirabad Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on December 20, reports Daily Times. The SFs relayed militants, on seeing the personnel, opened indiscriminate fire on them and in
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Three militants were killed during a joint operation by Security Forces (SFs) in the Faqirabad Police Station of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on December 20, reports Daily Times. The SFs relayed militants, on seeing the personnel, opened indiscriminate fire on them and in the ensuing shootout, three militants were killed. The killed militants were involved in heinous crimes, including the targeted killing of SFs and other acts of terrorism, the Police said. One of the militants was identified as Suleman, who hailed from Bajaur while the identity of the rest is yet to be ascertained. Arms and ammunition were seized from their possession.
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December - 23 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested one Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, identified as Zargul, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan District o December 23, reports ARY News. Explosive material and weapons were recove
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested one Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, identified as Zargul, during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan District o December 23, reports ARY News. Explosive material and weapons were recovered from his possession. TTP commander was wanted in several cases of the CTD Bannu region.
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December - 28 
Police on December 28 arrested two suspected terrorists associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the SITE Superhighway area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Qamar Jiskani said a raid was conducted in the SITE Superhi
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Police on December 28 arrested two suspected terrorists associated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the SITE Superhighway area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Qamar Jiskani said a raid was conducted in the SITE Superhighway area on intelligence information, which led to the arrest of the suspects. Two hand grenades and a pistol were seized from the possession of the suspects who were identified as Anas Khan and Firdous, he said. The SSP said the suspects received training in Afghanistan. Anas was previously arrested in Afghanistan and remained in the country’s Pul-e-Charkhi prison from 2007 to 2012, he revealed. Moreover, he said the suspect’s father served as a TTP cadre from Waziristan and was killed in 2020.
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December - 31 
Two people, including a Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) were killed when unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire on them in Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 31, reports Geo TV. ASI Javed Baloch and another civilian Mohammad Muqaddas, were t
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Two people, including a Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) were killed when unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire on them in Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 31, reports Geo TV. ASI Javed Baloch and another civilian Mohammad Muqaddas, were travelling on a motorcycle when four assailants on two motorcycles followed them and opened fire on the victims. The deceased were residents of the Chakiwara neighbourhood in Lyari Town. A 9mm pistol was used in the event, and 13 pieces of 9mm pistol ammunition were collected from the scene.
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December - 31 
Two terrorists, identified as Shahzeb alias Zakir and Daniyal, were killed during an IBO in the Tank District on December 31, reports Dawn. SFs also recovered weapons during the raid. "These terrorists were involved in multiple terror activities including attacks against security forces, targeted ki
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Two terrorists, identified as Shahzeb alias Zakir and Daniyal, were killed during an IBO in the Tank District on December 31, reports Dawn. SFs also recovered weapons during the raid. "These terrorists were involved in multiple terror activities including attacks against security forces, targeted killings and kidnapping for ransom," the ISPR statement said.
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December - 6 
A bomb planted in a motorcycle was recovered in the front of Deputy Commissioner office in Gwadar (Gwadar District) on December 6, reports Dawn. Security Force personnel detected the bomb and defused it.
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A bomb planted in a motorcycle was recovered in the front of Deputy Commissioner office in Gwadar (Gwadar District) on December 6, reports Dawn. Security Force personnel detected the bomb and defused it.
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February - 1 
Three militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the Pak-Afghan border in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports ARY News. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Security Forces conducted an IBO to thwart an infiltration attempt by militants
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Three militants were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the Pak-Afghan border in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 1, reports ARY News. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Security Forces conducted an IBO to thwart an infiltration attempt by militants close to the Pak-Afghan border. During an exchange of fire, three militants, identified as Abid, Yusuf Khan and Abdul Sattar, were killed. A cache of arms, ammunition, and hand grenades were recovered from their possession of the slain militants. These militants remained involved in several target killing incidents at Swat District in 2019.
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February - 18 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 18 arrested a terrorist belonging to a banned outfit during a raid in Sukkur Town (Sukkur District) of Sindh,reports ARYNews. “The terrorist is identified as Asghar Khan and belonged to an outlawed organization,” the CTD said while further claiming
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 18 arrested a terrorist belonging to a banned outfit during a raid in Sukkur Town (Sukkur District) of Sindh,reports ARYNews. “The terrorist is identified as Asghar Khan and belonged to an outlawed organization,” the CTD said while further claiming that weapons were recovered from his possession.
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February - 20 
The Security Forces (SFs) on February 20 killed two militants including a ‘commander’ during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) on a terrorist hideout in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. A statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (I
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The Security Forces (SFs) on February 20 killed two militants including a ‘commander’ during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) on a terrorist hideout in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The Express Tribune. A statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, terrorist ‘commander’ Rehmat alias Khalid was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) expert and remained involved in different militant activities against SFs, extortion, abduction for ransom and target killing since 2009 in Malik Khel area.The statement added, "During the search operation, security forces recovered huge cache of weapons." The ISPR stated, Havaldar Shehzad Raza embraced martyrdom during the exchange of fire with the terrorists.
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February - 22 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 22 arrested a terrorist affiliated with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-London) in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. CTD Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Arif Aziz while announcing the arres
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 22 arrested a terrorist affiliated with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-London) in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. CTD Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Arif Aziz while announcing the arrest said that the terrorist named Wahid Hussian alias Guddu was arrested during their raid in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. “We have recovered a hand grenade from his possession,” the SSP said.
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February - 8 
One terrorist was killed and five others including a foreigner were arrested after an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) team raided on a house in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the early morning of February 8 (Today), reports ARY News.
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One terrorist was killed and five others including a foreigner were arrested after an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) team raided on a house in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, in the early morning of February 8 (Today), reports ARY News. Explosive material, suicide jackets, and a rickshaw laden with explosive material were recovered from the arrested terrorist. The recovery includes four suicide jackets, 15 hand grenades, four Kalashnikov, two rocket launchers and hundreds of bullets.
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January - 11 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Punjab Police on January 11 arrested two militants from Dera Ghazi Khan District, reports ARY News. According to the CTD, acting on a tip-off, the law enforcement team raided their hideout and arrested both of them. “The arrested accused wanted to target
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Punjab Police on January 11 arrested two militants from Dera Ghazi Khan District, reports ARY News. According to the CTD, acting on a tip-off, the law enforcement team raided their hideout and arrested both of them. “The arrested accused wanted to target religious places,” the spokesman said adding that explosive material and weapons were recovered from their possession.
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January - 11 
The KP Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid by arresting a militant and recovering explosives from him in Rashakai area of Mardan District, reports Dawn. Official sources said Mohammad Yaqoob was a key member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The CTD acting
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The KP Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 11 foiled a terrorism bid by arresting a militant and recovering explosives from him in Rashakai area of Mardan District, reports Dawn. Official sources said Mohammad Yaqoob was a key member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The CTD acting on a tip-off apprehended the militant while standing near Shereen Kothe area with a blue shopping bag in his hands. The bag contained three detonators and six-meter prima cord.
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January - 12 
Police arrested seven persons who were carrying a large cache of weapons outside the District and sessions court in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 12, reports Dawn. Security head Mubashir Awan said five guns were seized from the men, including Kalashnikovs. More than a thousand
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Police arrested seven persons who were carrying a large cache of weapons outside the District and sessions court in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, on January 12, reports Dawn. Security head Mubashir Awan said five guns were seized from the men, including Kalashnikovs. More than a thousand bullets and 15 magazines were also recovered, he added. The seven men were identified as Shehroz, Imran, Ehsanullah, Bilal, Faisal, Riaz, and one other.
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January - 18 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 18 arrested a suspected Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA) cadre, identified as Ali aka Sunni, allegedly involved in bomb attacks on Rangers from the near Safora roundabout in Sacchal area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News.
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 18 arrested a suspected Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA) cadre, identified as Ali aka Sunni, allegedly involved in bomb attacks on Rangers from the near Safora roundabout in Sacchal area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. “He is involved in attacks on Rangers check-posts and vehicles,” the CTD Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Omar Shahid Hamid said while adding that the accused was attacking the vehicles of law enforcement agencies with hand grenades on the directives of his handler, Ali Asghar Shah. A weapon was also recovered from his possession during his arrest.
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January - 20 
Police foiled a terror attack in Utmankhel area of Bajaur District in KP by killing two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in the night of January 20, reports Samaa TV. According to the Police, they received news from sources that an attack was planned in Utmankhel. Police seized weapons, ex
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Police foiled a terror attack in Utmankhel area of Bajaur District in KP by killing two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in the night of January 20, reports Samaa TV. According to the Police, they received news from sources that an attack was planned in Utmankhel. Police seized weapons, explosives, IEDs and wireless devices from the operation site.
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January - 27 
The personnel of Counter Terrorism Department Operation 1 (CTD Op1) conducted a joint operation with the officials of an intelligence agency in Surjani Town of Karachi, the provincial capital Sindh, on January 27 and arrested the cadre of a banned militant outfit, Zainabiyoun Brigade, reports The Ex
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The personnel of Counter Terrorism Department Operation 1 (CTD Op1) conducted a joint operation with the officials of an intelligence agency in Surjani Town of Karachi, the provincial capital Sindh, on January 27 and arrested the cadre of a banned militant outfit, Zainabiyoun Brigade, reports The Express Tribune. The arrested cadre was identified as Syed Muhammad Abbas Jaffery alias Sabbas. The authorities recovered a pistol from his possession.
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January - 28 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 28 arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Qayyumabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 28, reports Dawn. “The suspects were arrested during a combing operation conducted in Qayyumabad,” said an officia
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on January 28 arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Qayyumabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 28, reports Dawn. “The suspects were arrested during a combing operation conducted in Qayyumabad,” said an official of the CTD. Two hand grenades, one bomb and three pistols were recovered from their possession.
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January - 3 
Security Forces have recovered explosives, bomb, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making gadgets, Daesh posters and other weapons in ArakhiKillay in Orakzai District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) official sources said on January 3, reports thenews.com.pk. The sources added that the seized explosives a
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Security Forces have recovered explosives, bomb, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) making gadgets, Daesh posters and other weapons in ArakhiKillay in Orakzai District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) official sources said on January 3, reports thenews.com.pk. The sources added that the seized explosives and weapons included 854-kilogram explosives, 436 cartridges of different bores, 344 detonators, a 100-metre safety fuse cord, 87 metres prima cord, two-metre IED wire, nine hand-grenades, six remote sets, five landmines, two wireless sets, one SMG machine and 13 pamphlets attributed to Daesh.
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January - 30 
The Levies Force foiled a terrorism plot by recovering a cache of arms and ammunitions from Dasht area of Mastung District in Balochistan on January 30, reports ARY News. The Quick Response Wing of the Levies conducted a raid in the hilly terrain of Dasht area and recovered five RPG 7 rocket launche
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The Levies Force foiled a terrorism plot by recovering a cache of arms and ammunitions from Dasht area of Mastung District in Balochistan on January 30, reports ARY News. The Quick Response Wing of the Levies conducted a raid in the hilly terrain of Dasht area and recovered five RPG 7 rocket launchers, 20 RPG 7 rocket rounds, two light machine-guns and 4000 rounds, one AGL launcher and its nine rounds, an auto grenade launcher, 500 grenade detonators and 50 detonators of bombs.
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January - 30 
Three members of the Lyari gang war were arrested by the Rangers during separate operations in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 30, reports The Express Tribune. In an intelligence-based operation, carried out with the Police, the Paramilitary Force claimed, they arrested a most w
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Three members of the Lyari gang war were arrested by the Rangers during separate operations in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on January 30, reports The Express Tribune. In an intelligence-based operation, carried out with the Police, the Paramilitary Force claimed, they arrested a most wanted Lyari gangster, Ismail alias Petra. According to a Rangers spokesperson, they had received a tip-off about Ismail - who had fled from Karachi - hiding in Mominabad in Orangi Town. The Rangers carried out a joint operation with the Police in the wee hours of January 30 and arrested Ismail from Mominabad. Later, Ismail was booked in cases of murder, attempted murder, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, Police encounter, sale of drugs and other crime. The Rangers arrested two suspected Lyari gangsters, identified as Ismail Patni and Sameer Shaikh, said to be working for an on the run Lyari gang war leader, Ahmed Ali Magsi on January 30, reports The Express Tribune. The arrests were made during joint operations with the Police, conducted in on the basis of tip-offs. The arrested men were caught with the help of CCTV footage, said a statement issued by the Rangers, adding that Patni and Shaikh had barged into the office of Crown Builders in Gulshan-e-Iqbal on December 7, 2020, demanded INR 5 million in extortion and given death threats, all the while brandishing a pistol and a hand grenade. Law enforcers seized weapons from the arrested suspects and handed them over to the Police.
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January - 7 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sargodha arrested seven terrorists along with arms and explosive material from Girot in Khushab District of Punjab, Dawn reports on January 8. The CTD team arrested Amir Baz, Shahid, Musharraf Abbas, Bawaji and Adeel Abbas and two others linked with Sipah-i-Muhamma
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sargodha arrested seven terrorists along with arms and explosive material from Girot in Khushab District of Punjab, Dawn reports on January 8. The CTD team arrested Amir Baz, Shahid, Musharraf Abbas, Bawaji and Adeel Abbas and two others linked with Sipah-i-Muhammad (SMP). The CTD spokesman said Bawaji and Adeel Abbas hailed from a village on Jhang Road and they were involved in terrorist activities. The team claimed recovery of a Kalashnikov with heavy quantity of bullets, 3kg explosive material and detonators.
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January - 8 
The Dir Scouts wing 185 on January 8, recovered a large quantity of ammunition from JabagaiQandhaari village in Jandool area of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports thenews.com.pk. The official sources said security officials carried out an operation on a tip-off from the intelligence a
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The Dir Scouts wing 185 on January 8, recovered a large quantity of ammunition from JabagaiQandhaari village in Jandool area of Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports thenews.com.pk. The official sources said security officials carried out an operation on a tip-off from the intelligence agencies and recovered six rocket propeller, one mortar shells, two hand grenades, explosives one Kg, over 338, rounds 455, and four fuses.
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July - 14 
Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Malakand Region arrested Hussain Ali alias Abdullah alias Uzbek, a wanted militant ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Swat (TTS) in an operation in Buner District of KP on July 14, reports Daily Times. According to the CTD, the Malakand Region Anti-Terrorism Departme
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Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Malakand Region arrested Hussain Ali alias Abdullah alias Uzbek, a wanted militant ‘commander’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Swat (TTS) in an operation in Buner District of KP on July 14, reports Daily Times. According to the CTD, the Malakand Region Anti-Terrorism Department arrested Hussain, during an intelligence-based operation, and recovered a 30-bore pistol, two magazines and 10 rounds of ammunition from his possession, and a grenade was also recovered in the operation. The arrested militant was wanted by CTD Police and local Police in Buner District in various terrorism cases, with a bounty of PKR three million on his head.
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July - 27 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel arrested two terrorists during a raid in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 27, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said in a statement that the terrorists namely, Nihad and Farhad are wanted to the Police in 14 and four cases respe
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel arrested two terrorists during a raid in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 27, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said in a statement that the terrorists namely, Nihad and Farhad are wanted to the Police in 14 and four cases respectively. Explosive material, safety fuses, detonators, hand grenades, pistols and mobiles phones were recovered from their possession. KP Government had fixed PKR seven million head money for Nihad Ali and PKR Four million for Farhad.
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July - 3 
A hand-grenade was recovered during cleaning of the Maternal and Child Centre in Thoya Siyal in Cantonment Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 3, reports Dawn. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) seized the grenade and safely defused it.
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A hand-grenade was recovered during cleaning of the Maternal and Child Centre in Thoya Siyal in Cantonment Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 3, reports Dawn. Later, the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) seized the grenade and safely defused it.
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July - 3 
Two militants of the Dera Ismail Khan chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Imran Gandapur, identified as Haji Akbar and Ajab Khan aka Usman, were killed during an operation conducted by the Police in Gundi Ashiq area in Kulachi Police Station limits in Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pak
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Two militants of the Dera Ismail Khan chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Imran Gandapur, identified as Haji Akbar and Ajab Khan aka Usman, were killed during an operation conducted by the Police in Gundi Ashiq area in Kulachi Police Station limits in Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on July 3, reports Dawn. Acting on intelligence about the presence of the militants in the Gundi Ashiq area, the Kulachi Police and Elite Force, launched an operation, and during exchange of fire between the militants and Security Force (SF) personnel, Akbar and Usman were killed. Police later seized four hand-grenades, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), weapons, ammunition and other explosive materials from a militant hideout.
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July - 4 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on July 4 arrested a suspected terrorist while carrying out an operation in Mianwali District of Punjab, reports The Nation. According to the issued details, the arrested terrorist possessed a range of weapons and explosives. So far, 83 covert operations have b
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on July 4 arrested a suspected terrorist while carrying out an operation in Mianwali District of Punjab, reports The Nation. According to the issued details, the arrested terrorist possessed a range of weapons and explosives. So far, 83 covert operations have been carried out by the CTD team, while 83 suspects have been interrogated during the stated period.
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July - 5 
Five militants were killed in the exchange of fire with Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Hazarganji area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 5, reports ARY News. Arms and explosive material were recovered from militant hideout.
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Five militants were killed in the exchange of fire with Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Hazarganji area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on July 5, reports ARY News. Arms and explosive material were recovered from militant hideout.
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June - 11 
Three persons, including a trooper of the Frontier Corps (FC) and two terrorists were killed in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the Kharan District of Balochistan on June 11, reports The Express Tribune. The trooper was identified as Sepoy Fida ur Rehman, a resident of Chitral District in K
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Three persons, including a trooper of the Frontier Corps (FC) and two terrorists were killed in an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the Kharan District of Balochistan on June 11, reports The Express Tribune. The trooper was identified as Sepoy Fida ur Rehman, a resident of Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). During the IBO, the military's media wing said at least two terrorists were also killed and a large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from them.
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June - 17 
Four Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel of during an operation in the Marwar coalmine area of Bolan District in Balochistan on June 17, reports Dawn. A CTD Spokesman claimed that the CTD foiled the terrorist plan i
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Four Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel of during an operation in the Marwar coalmine area of Bolan District in Balochistan on June 17, reports Dawn. A CTD Spokesman claimed that the CTD foiled the terrorist plan in an intelligence-based operation. Arms and ammunition include two sub-machine guns, 140 rounds with six magazines, two 9 MM pistols, 40 rounds with four magazines, one hand-grenade and two motorcycles were also recovered from the militant hideout.
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June - 22 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel conducted a raid in Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab and arrested two militants, identified as Shahid Zaheer and Ghulam Rehman, on June 22, reports ARY News. The CTD Spokesperson said in a statement that the militants were holding a suspected bag. Ex
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel conducted a raid in Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab and arrested two militants, identified as Shahid Zaheer and Ghulam Rehman, on June 22, reports ARY News. The CTD Spokesperson said in a statement that the militants were holding a suspected bag. Explosive material, safety fuses and detonators were recovered from their possession.
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June - 22 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) shot dead a militant during an operation in Goharabad area of Sariab Town in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in the morning of June 22, reports ARY News. According to a CTD Spokesperson, on seeing the CTD men, the militant opened fire and hurled
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) shot dead a militant during an operation in Goharabad area of Sariab Town in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, in the morning of June 22, reports ARY News. According to a CTD Spokesperson, on seeing the CTD men, the militant opened fire and hurled hand grenade in a bid to flee the spot. He was killed in the retaliatory fire. Two CTD personnel also got injured in the operation. Explosives and arms were recovered from the compound that housed the killed militant.
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June - 23 
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in an encounter with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Kangar Gali area of Jowar in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 23, reports Dawn. According to the CTD, they received information from their secret sources
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Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were killed in an encounter with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Kangar Gali area of Jowar in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 23, reports Dawn. According to the CTD, they received information from their secret sources about the presence of militants in a mountainous area of Jowar. “Following the information, the CTD police reached the area where the terrorists started firing on them. The police retaliated the fire, killing all the three terrorists,” said a statement issued by the CTD, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The dead militants were identified as Usama Khan, Idrees and Najeebullah, all belonging to Dadahara area of Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District. “They were equipped with heavy arms and planning to attack security forces. They were involved in targeted killings of PML-N leader advocate Feroz Shah and a police constable in Swat,” the statement said, adding that heavy arms were recovered from their possession.
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June - 27 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) during a raid at Mirza Adam Khan Road of Lyari town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on June 27, reports ARY News. CTD official said the arrested militant was identified as Ubaid ur Rehman alias Capri a
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) during a raid at Mirza Adam Khan Road of Lyari town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on June 27, reports ARY News. CTD official said the arrested militant was identified as Ubaid ur Rehman alias Capri and a hand grenade was recovered from his possession. Ubaid Capri was involved in six incidents of sectarian killings, according to CTD officials. “He has been wanted in murder of six persons including former MPA Sajid Qureshi,” officials claimed.
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March - 12 
The Counter Terrorism Department's (CTD's) investigation wing arrested a suspected member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a joint operation with the personnel of a federal law enforcement agency in Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindhon March 12, reports The Express Tr
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The Counter Terrorism Department's (CTD's) investigation wing arrested a suspected member of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a joint operation with the personnel of a federal law enforcement agency in Orangi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindhon March 12, reports The Express Tribune.According to CTD officials, the suspect was identified as Muhammad Omar and a huge cache of weapons was seized from his possession.Omar had been involved in multiple incidents of terrorism and had gone into hiding. While in hiding, he remained in touch with TTP leader Mufti Shakir, CTD Investigation Superintendent of Police (SP), Naeem Ahmed, said, adding that Omar returned to Pakistan few days ago on Shakir's instructions.According to SP, Ahmed, Omar revealed during interrogation that Shakir was hiding in one of Pakistan's neighbouring countries, from where he orchestrated terror attacks.Omar also named Qari Jan and Qari Ilyas for abetting the target killings on the instructions of Shakir.
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March - 12 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 12 arrested a Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L) target killer Khawaja Faisal in Karachi, reports Samaa TV. Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from his possession. Faisal has been named in multiple cases registered at different Police Sta
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 12 arrested a Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L) target killer Khawaja Faisal in Karachi, reports Samaa TV. Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from his possession. Faisal has been named in multiple cases registered at different Police Stations. He is allegedly involved in the killings of former Jail Superintendent of Police Amanullah, Deputy Superintendent of Police Raheem Bux, and Station House officer Nasirul Hassan.
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March - 13 
The joint team of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and Sindh Police conducted an intelligence-based operation in Ittehad Town of Karachi and arrested three Islamic State (IS) militants on March 13, reports Dawn. The arrested militants were identified as Noor Mohammed alias Abu Darda, Hayatullah and Khan Bah
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The joint team of Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and Sindh Police conducted an intelligence-based operation in Ittehad Town of Karachi and arrested three Islamic State (IS) militants on March 13, reports Dawn. The arrested militants were identified as Noor Mohammed alias Abu Darda, Hayatullah and Khan Bahadur alias Qari Basit. Arms, ammunition and explosive material were recovered from their possession.
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March - 16 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 16 arrested two militants from Saadi Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, involved in attacking Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) personnel, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CTD Arif Aziz said that a raid was carried out
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 16 arrested two militants from Saadi Town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, involved in attacking Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) personnel, reports ARY News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CTD Arif Aziz said that a raid was carried out by the law enforcement authorities (LEAs) in Saadi Town area of the city to arrest two militants for their alleged role in the terror acts. “The arrested terrorists have been identified as Sadiq and Mukhtiar as hand grenades were recovered from their possession,” he said.
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March - 2 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 2 arrested an alleged terrorist associated with the Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA) during a raid conducted in the University Road area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. The terrorist was identified as Sajjad aliasBablo s/o
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 2 arrested an alleged terrorist associated with the Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA) during a raid conducted in the University Road area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. The terrorist was identified as Sajjad aliasBablo s/o Ghulam Abbas. A hand grenade was recovered from his possession.According to the CTD spokesperson, Sajjad was wanted in multiple cases of facilitating attacks on Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), as well as planning to target Chinese engineers’ van and August 14 Independence rallies and stalls 2020.
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March - 30 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested four militants during a raid on a tip-off in Bhatta Chowk of Rawalpindi city (Rawalpindi District) in Punjab on March 30 and recovered explosives from their possession, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said that the raiding team recovered explosi
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested four militants during a raid on a tip-off in Bhatta Chowk of Rawalpindi city (Rawalpindi District) in Punjab on March 30 and recovered explosives from their possession, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said that the raiding team recovered explosive material, mobile phones and detonators from their possession. The militants were also wanted in a grenade attack in Rawalpindi in 2020 where a citizen was killed and more than 15 people sustained injuries. The spokesperson added that the terrorists were working for a mastermind residing in Afghanistan.
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March - 6 
Eight suspected militants including three Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commanders’ were killed in two Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in the North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 6, reports Dawn.According to an Inter-Services Publi
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Eight suspected militants including three Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commanders’ were killed in two Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in the North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 6, reports Dawn.According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, separate IBOs were carried out on militant hideouts in Boya and Dosali areas of North Waziristan. Among the eight militants, the three militants‘commanders’ killed during the exchange of fire were Abdul Aneer alias Adil (TTP Toofan group), Junaid alias Jamid (TTP Tariq group) and Khaliq Shadeen alias Rehan (TTP Sadiq Noor group), the ISPR said.The identity of the rest five are yet to be ascertained. The press release added, "These terrorists remained involved in terrorist activities against security forces, law enforcement agencies and locals of the area since 2009 including IED (improvised explosive device) attacks, firing, target killing, kidnapping for ransom and extortion." It said the slain militants were also involved in recruiting terrorists in the area. SFs also recovered a "huge cache of arms" from the hideouts.
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March - 7 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants in Mastung town (Mastung District) of Balochistan on March 7, reports Samaa TV. According to the spokesperson of the CTD, the operation was conducted after an arrested BLA militant revealed that five of their a
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militants in Mastung town (Mastung District) of Balochistan on March 7, reports Samaa TV. According to the spokesperson of the CTD, the operation was conducted after an arrested BLA militant revealed that five of their associates were residing in a house in Mastung and were planning an attack in Quetta. When the Police reached the house, the suspects opened fire at the officers. Five were killed during the exchange of fire, while others fled. The slain militants were identified as Shah Nazar, Arif Mari, Yousaf Mari, Samiullah and Jameel Ahmed. “We have seized 10 kilogrammes of explosives, detonators, and three Kalashnikovs,” the spokesperson said.
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May - 2 
Levies forces conducted an operation in Soraf Nala area of Kohlu District in Balochistan on May 2 and recovered cache of arms and ammunition, reports ARY News. According to Deputy Commissioner Kohlu, Imran Ibrahim, the cache of arms and ammunition including MG-3 gun, mortar gun, missiles, rounds, ro
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Levies forces conducted an operation in Soraf Nala area of Kohlu District in Balochistan on May 2 and recovered cache of arms and ammunition, reports ARY News. According to Deputy Commissioner Kohlu, Imran Ibrahim, the cache of arms and ammunition including MG-3 gun, mortar gun, missiles, rounds, rockets and other ammunition.
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May - 2 
Police arrested three Islamic State (IS) militant, including the brother of a IS ‘commander’, in Shikarpur District of Sindh on May 2 reports Samaa TV. The arrested militants, identified as Khalid Mehmood, Siddique Brohi and Usman Brohi, were involved in several militant attacks in Shikarpur Distric
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Police arrested three Islamic State (IS) militant, including the brother of a IS ‘commander’, in Shikarpur District of Sindh on May 2 reports Samaa TV. The arrested militants, identified as Khalid Mehmood, Siddique Brohi and Usman Brohi, were involved in several militant attacks in Shikarpur District, said Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP) Kamran Nawaz while addressing a press conference. Mehmood is the brother of Hafeez Brohi, the emir (chief) of IS Sindh chapter who was killed in an encounter with Police in Balochistan in 2019. Two pressure cooker bombs, two hand grenades and two pistols were recovered during the raid at their hideout. SSP Kamran Nawaz said that the arrested militants had escaped to Afghanistan after the 2015 attack on an Imambargah in Shikarpur, adding that they recently returned to Pakistan.
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May - 26 
Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a commander, were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Killi Aghbarg area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 26, reports Dawn. A spokesman for the CTD said the op
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Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a commander, were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Killi Aghbarg area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 26, reports Dawn. A spokesman for the CTD said the operation was planned on the basis of intelligence reports about the presence of militants. “Four terrorists were killed in the operation, including a key commander of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) identified as Riaz Thekedar,” the CTD spokesman said. The other three militant killed in the operation were identified as Fazal-ur-Rehman, Syed Ramzan and Syed Matiullah. Two other militants managed to escape. A cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the militant hideout. According to the CTD officials, Riaz was a key TTP commander and was involved in terrorist attacks on Security Forces and an attack on Civil Hospital Quetta in 2016 in which a large number of lawyers and other people were killed. He was also involved in target killings, motorcycle bomb attacks in Pishin, bank robberies and kidnapping of the son of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party leader Sardar Mustafa Tareen.
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May - 30 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 30 arrested a militant, identified as Shehzad, during a raid at a house near Narowal Road in Gujranwala city (Gujranwala District) of Punjab, reports ARY News. Police recovered detonators, primacords and photos of various religious places from his posse
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 30 arrested a militant, identified as Shehzad, during a raid at a house near Narowal Road in Gujranwala city (Gujranwala District) of Punjab, reports ARY News. Police recovered detonators, primacords and photos of various religious places from his possession. The CTD officials said that the militant was planning to target a religious gathering in Narowal.
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May - 5 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 5 conducted an IBO in Landi Shah Khorgai area of Lower Dir District and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, reports The Express Tribune. Recovered arms and ammunition includes nine hand grenades, one mortar shell, two RPD-7 shells, three anti-perso
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 5 conducted an IBO in Landi Shah Khorgai area of Lower Dir District and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, reports The Express Tribune. Recovered arms and ammunition includes nine hand grenades, one mortar shell, two RPD-7 shells, three anti-person mines, two RPG-7 cartridges and 20 other cartridges.
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May - 7 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested one Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L) militant from Zaman Town area of Korangi in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 7 for his involvement in multiple killings, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said in a statement that MQM-L
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested one Muttahida Qaumi Movement - London (MQM-L) militant from Zaman Town area of Korangi in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on May 7 for his involvement in multiple killings, reports ARY News. The CTD spokesperson said in a statement that MQM-L militant was arrested during a raid in Zaman Town besides seizing weapon from his possession. The militant was identified as Muhammad Imran alias Nattu.
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May - 8 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 8 arrested a militant and recovered explosives from his possession during a raid in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. CTD officials said Anwar Khan was a proclaimed offender and wanted in 13 cases of terrorism. He has five million
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 8 arrested a militant and recovered explosives from his possession during a raid in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. CTD officials said Anwar Khan was a proclaimed offender and wanted in 13 cases of terrorism. He has five million rupees bounty on his head. A heavy machine-gun seven RPG shells and large quantity of ammunitions, were recovered from the possession of arrested militant.
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May - 9 
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police, Muhammad Shah Khan, was killed and constable, Anwarullah, sustained injuries when unidentified militants attacked a Police vehicle on Indus Highway in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) in the night of May 9, reports The Express Tribune. Di
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An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police, Muhammad Shah Khan, was killed and constable, Anwarullah, sustained injuries when unidentified militants attacked a Police vehicle on Indus Highway in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) in the night of May 9, reports The Express Tribune. District Police Officer (DPO) Imran Khan said that five assailants had planned to attack a Police check post on Indus Highway but they encountered a Police vehicle patrolling the area before reaching their real target. “The attackers were chased and in the ensuing gun battle two miscreants were also killed. Two motorcycles, two AK-47s and one 9mm pistol have been recovered from their possession,” DPO Imran Khan said, adding that the three other attackers managed to escape taking advantage of the darkness.
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November - 10 
Two Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) militants were killed in a gun battle with Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in the Hub area of Lasbela District in Balochistan on November 10, reports Dawn. A spokesman for the CTD said its personnel had conducted an operation on information about the mo
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Two Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) militants were killed in a gun battle with Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in the Hub area of Lasbela District in Balochistan on November 10, reports Dawn. A spokesman for the CTD said its personnel had conducted an operation on information about the movement of BLF cadres in the area. They cordoned off the area and asked the militants to surrender. But the militants, instead of surrendering, started indiscriminate firing. The CTD personnel retaliated and killed two militants. Three other militants managed to escape. A cache of arms and ammunition also recovered from the hideout of the militants, including two 9MM pistols, 34 rounds with four magazines and two hand grenades.
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November - 2 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on November 2 arrested one Islamic State (IS) terrorist, identified as Waqar, and recovered explosives from his custody during a coordinated raid in Karachi, the Provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Waqar has been involved in the attacks on NATO force
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on November 2 arrested one Islamic State (IS) terrorist, identified as Waqar, and recovered explosives from his custody during a coordinated raid in Karachi, the Provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. Waqar has been involved in the attacks on NATO forces in Afghanistan and has spent 13 months in the Philippines as well, said the CTD officials.
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November - 28 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on November 28 conducted 29 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the Punjab, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for CTD Punjab said that 30 suspects had been interrogated during these IBOs, out of which six suspects were arrested. Out of the arrested suspe
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on November 28 conducted 29 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the Punjab, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for CTD Punjab said that 30 suspects had been interrogated during these IBOs, out of which six suspects were arrested. Out of the arrested suspects, Sagheer Hussain Shah and Abdul Jabbar of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested from in Okara District of Punjab while explosive material, an improvised explosive device (IED), two grenades, prima cord two feet, electric detonator, a pistol 30-bore and 10 bullets, 5,110 in cash and a motorcycle were recovered from them.
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October - 11 
At least one militant was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, reports ARY News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the IBO was conduct
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At least one militant was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 11, reports ARY News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the IBO was conducted in a hideout on confirmed intelligence of the presence of militants. Arms and ammunition were recovered during the operation.
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October - 12 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant during a raid in Adda Mirda Maafi area of Sahiwal District on October 12, reports Daily Times. Hand grenades, detonators and other explosive material were recovered from the possession of the arrested militant.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant during a raid in Adda Mirda Maafi area of Sahiwal District on October 12, reports Daily Times. Hand grenades, detonators and other explosive material were recovered from the possession of the arrested militant.
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October - 13 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 13 killed three militants of an unspecified banned outfit during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Pakpattan District of Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to the spokesperson, the CTD personnel conducted an IBO in Pakpattan. During the op
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 13 killed three militants of an unspecified banned outfit during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Pakpattan District of Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to the spokesperson, the CTD personnel conducted an IBO in Pakpattan. During the operation, militants hiding in the area opened fire. The operation was carried out on the identification of three arrested terrorists named Manzoor and his two other accomplices. CTD also returned the fire. As a result, three militants were killed. Whereas, four to five militants managed to escape from the scene, the CTD spokesperson added. CTD officials also recovered explosive material and arms from the hideout of the militants.
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October - 18 
The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) personnel on October 18 neutralised an explosive device weighing about two kilogrammes near a car bargain centre in Patang Chowk area on the Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The device was a pipe bomb having a timer, a d
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The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) personnel on October 18 neutralised an explosive device weighing about two kilogrammes near a car bargain centre in Patang Chowk area on the Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. The device was a pipe bomb having a timer, a detonator and ball bearings.
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October - 18 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, identified as Abdul Wahab, was killed in an operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lower Dir District on October 18, reports Samaa TV. According to the CTD spokesperson, the “commander” entered Swat District from Afghanistan. The CT
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, identified as Abdul Wahab, was killed in an operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lower Dir District on October 18, reports Samaa TV. According to the CTD spokesperson, the “commander” entered Swat District from Afghanistan. The CTD conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) after it received a tipoff about his whereabouts. “Wahab was involved in the planning and plotting of multiple terrorist attacks on police and Rangers personnel,” the CTD spokesperson revealed, adding that the Government had set a prize money of PKR five million on his head. A cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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October - 22 
Two Army soldiers and one terrorist killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah of North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 22, ARY News. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said dead soldiers were identified as Naik K
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Two Army soldiers and one terrorist killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah of North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on October 22, ARY News. The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said dead soldiers were identified as Naik Khalil (34) resident of Kohat, and Sepoy Shakir Ullah (21), resident of Lakki Marwat. The terrorist was identified as Ahmedullah. Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the possession of slain terrorist.
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October - 22 
Nine suspected Islamic state (IS) terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Mastung District of Balochistan in the night of October 22, reports Samaa TV. According to a CTD spokesperson, the Police raided the terrorist hide
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Nine suspected Islamic state (IS) terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Mastung District of Balochistan in the night of October 22, reports Samaa TV. According to a CTD spokesperson, the Police raided the terrorist hideout after they received a tipoff from one of their sources. A cache of nine Kalashnikovs, prima cards, detonators, RPG rockets, and 20 kilogrammes explosives were recovered from their possession.
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October - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) killed six terrorists, including a commander of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Tariq alias Nasir, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Jamboro area of Harnai District in Balochistan on October 23, reports Dawn. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations
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Security Forces (SFs) killed six terrorists, including a commander of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Tariq alias Nasir, in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Jamboro area of Harnai District in Balochistan on October 23, reports Dawn. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted at a hideout of the terrorists near Jamboro. "A heavy exchange of fire with terrorists continued for a long time [and] resultantly, six terrorists, including BLA commander Tariq alias Nasir, [were] killed," the ISPR said, adding that a large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the hideout.
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October - 30 
The CTD arrested four terrorists, having contacts with al Qaeda and Daesh, during an IBO in Khyber District, reports Daily Times. The arrested terrorists were planning to launch a major terrorist strike in Peshawar, the provincial capital of IBO and its surrounding areas. A cache of weapons and ammu
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The CTD arrested four terrorists, having contacts with al Qaeda and Daesh, during an IBO in Khyber District, reports Daily Times. The arrested terrorists were planning to launch a major terrorist strike in Peshawar, the provincial capital of IBO and its surrounding areas. A cache of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the terrorists.
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October - 8 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 8 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Itmanzai area of Orakzai District, reports ARY News. According to CTD officials, two plastic bags full of weapons were hidden underground in Itmanzai area. 22 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG-7) launchers, 2
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on October 8 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Itmanzai area of Orakzai District, reports ARY News. According to CTD officials, two plastic bags full of weapons were hidden underground in Itmanzai area. 22 rocket-propelled grenade (RPG-7) launchers, 22 rounds, 12 hand grenades and hundreds of cartridges were recovered from the bags.
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October - 9 
Four terrorists were killed by Frontier Corps (FC) when the security force spotted and engaged them in Awaran District of Balochistan on October 9, reports Geo News. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed during an intense exchange of fire between both sides.
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Four terrorists were killed by Frontier Corps (FC) when the security force spotted and engaged them in Awaran District of Balochistan on October 9, reports Geo News. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the terrorists were killed during an intense exchange of fire between both sides. Following the shooting, FC troops recovered weapons and ammunition from the terrorists.
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September - 10 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on September 10 arrested three militants during an operation (IBO) in Ideal Park area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports ARY News. According to CTD spokesperson, the arrested militants belonged to banned outfit and were planning to target law enfo
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on September 10 arrested three militants during an operation (IBO) in Ideal Park area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports ARY News. According to CTD spokesperson, the arrested militants belonged to banned outfit and were planning to target law enforcement agencies and sensitive installations. Hand grenades, explosive material and other arms were recovered from the possession of arrested militants.
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September - 14 
Two militants were killed during an exchange of fire when the Security Forces (SFs) on September 14 conducted an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), weapon and
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Two militants were killed during an exchange of fire when the Security Forces (SFs) on September 14 conducted an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports ARY News. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the militant hideout.
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September - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) on September 15 killed two militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Razmak area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Geo TV. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR), the operation was carried out a
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Security Forces (SFs) on September 15 killed two militants during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Razmak area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Geo TV. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR), the operation was carried out after the SFs received reports of the presence of militants in the area. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the militant’s hideout.
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September - 16 
Police on September 16 arrested three high-profile target killers associated with an unspecified militant outfit in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. The arrested target killers were identified as Nawaz Afghani, Amir Nawaz alias Meenadar and Muhammad Khan. Senior Superinten
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Police on September 16 arrested three high-profile target killers associated with an unspecified militant outfit in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports ARY News. The arrested target killers were identified as Nawaz Afghani, Amir Nawaz alias Meenadar and Muhammad Khan. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sarfaraz Nawaz said that the arrested target killers are specially trained and were planning to assassinate security personnel when the Police party apprehended them. Apart from recovery of data regarding law enforcing agencies, hand grenade, two pistols and two kg hashish were recovered from the possession of the arrestee.
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September - 17 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on September 17 foiled a terror bid by arresting one militant along with explosive materials by conducting an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on the outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports The Express Tribune. One suspected milita
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on September 17 foiled a terror bid by arresting one militant along with explosive materials by conducting an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on the outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reports The Express Tribune. One suspected militant approaching the provincial capital Quetta on a motorbike was intercepted by law enforcement agencies. Explosives and other arms were recovered from his possession, said an CTD spokesperson. Two hand grenades, 1,580 grams of explosive material, four feet of det-cord and two detonators were recovered.
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September - 20 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Safiullah was killed during an operation conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn. During the operation, the SFs also recovered a cache of weapons and ammunit
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Safiullah was killed during an operation conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Dawn. During the operation, the SFs also recovered a cache of weapons and ammunition. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the TTP ‘commander’ Safiullah was involved in the killings of four female representatives of an NGO and engineers belonging to the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO). The slain ‘commander’ was also involved in the planning and execution of improvised explosive device (IED) attacks targeting SFs, besides cases of extortion and kidnapping for ransom, the ISPR said.
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September - 21 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on September 21 arrested four terrorists of al Qaeda along with arms and ammunition during a raid in the Green Fort area near Monalwal area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports Daily Times. The arrested terrorists were identified as Muhammad Mu
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on September 21 arrested four terrorists of al Qaeda along with arms and ammunition during a raid in the Green Fort area near Monalwal area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, reports Daily Times. The arrested terrorists were identified as Muhammad Mushtaq, Sami Ullah, Adil Jamal, and Usama Khalid. The CTD spokesperson said that the terrorists were orchestrating an attack on law enforcement agencies in the city.
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September - 24 
Six terrorists, including two ‘commanders’ identified as Gul Mir alias Pullen and Kaleem Ullah Bolani were killed during an operation conducted by Security Forces in Balochistan’s Kharan District on September 24, reports The Express Tribune. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), soldi
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Six terrorists, including two ‘commanders’ identified as Gul Mir alias Pullen and Kaleem Ullah Bolani were killed during an operation conducted by Security Forces in Balochistan’s Kharan District on September 24, reports The Express Tribune. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), soldiers of Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) after a tip-off was received about the presence of a terrorist hideout. A large cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the terrorists.
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September - 8 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested nine Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during a raid at Rehmat Shah Banda refugee camp in Hangu District on September 8, reports ARY News. Three Kalashnikov, two rocket-propelled grenade, 14 shells, five pocket phones and a motorcycle were recover
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested nine Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants during a raid at Rehmat Shah Banda refugee camp in Hangu District on September 8, reports ARY News. Three Kalashnikov, two rocket-propelled grenade, 14 shells, five pocket phones and a motorcycle were recovered from the possession, CTD said.
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