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April - 1 
A large number of people belonging to the Shia community took to the streets and blocked main Numaish Chowrangi, bemoaning that Police and Security Forces (SFs) detained their supporters during the last few days and shifted them to undisclosed locati
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A large number of people belonging to the Shia community took to the streets and blocked main Numaish Chowrangi, bemoaning that Police and Security Forces (SFs) detained their supporters during the last few days and shifted them to undisclosed locations. The protest was organised by All Pakistan Shia Action Committee (APSAC). The central leader of APSAC Maulana Mirza Yousuf Hussain, who was leading the rally, said the SFs had picked at least six of their supporters from different parts of the city, during the last few days and shifted them to undisclosed locations. Giving a deadline to the Police and other Security agencies, Hussain said, “Present the accused before the court if they are involved in any crime, otherwise release them until Friday. We will gather at Numaish Chowrangi again, after Friday prayers at 3:00pm, if the missing persons were not released prior to the given deadline.” Later, the protesters dispersed peacefully.
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April - 1 
Around 43,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Maidan area of Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) over the past two weeks because of escalation of hostilities between militant groups in the triba
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Around 43,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Maidan area of Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) over the past two weeks because of escalation of hostilities between militant groups in the tribal region, the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) said on April 1, reports Dawn. According to figures released by the FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA), around 10 percent of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) have taken refuge in Kurram Agency and the rest in Districts of Hangu, Kohat, Nowshera and Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Around 46 percent of these people are children and 33 percent women, says the FDMA, emphasising the importance of humanitarian assistance for the IDPs expected to stay in camps for six months. Authorities estimate around 60,000 people from 10,000 families in different villages of Maidan may have been affected.
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April - 1 
Five NATO containers were set ablaze on the National Highway near Kambari bridge area of Bolan District, on April 1, reports Daily Times. Bolan Deputy Commissioner Sayeed Waheed Shah said that a convoy of 40 NATO containers was en route to Karachi (K
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Five NATO containers were set ablaze on the National Highway near Kambari bridge area of Bolan District, on April 1, reports Daily Times. Bolan Deputy Commissioner Sayeed Waheed Shah said that a convoy of 40 NATO containers was en route to Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, from Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District when unidentified assailants on two motorcycles opened indiscriminate fire on it. Resultantly, five containers of the convoy caught fire. He further said that no drivers were injured in the attack. No group had claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 1 
Former President and Chief of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, expressed on April 1 his desire that the General elections should be held under the supervision of Army, reports Dawn. “I have always stated that the
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Former President and Chief of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, expressed on April 1 his desire that the General elections should be held under the supervision of Army, reports Dawn. “I have always stated that the polls should be held under the supervision of army. Otherwise there will be law and order problem. And then the polls will not be fair and transparent,” said Musharraf. The former president said he had been facing serious threats, but at the same time expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by the caretaker Government for his security.
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April - 1 
The Anti Extremism Cell of Crime Investigation Department (CID) Police arrested four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and recovered a huge cache of ammunition and a list of political leaders, who were their potential targets, from Hijrat Co
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The Anti Extremism Cell of Crime Investigation Department (CID) Police arrested four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and recovered a huge cache of ammunition and a list of political leaders, who were their potential targets, from Hijrat Colony area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April1, reports Daily Times. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, CID) Choudhry Aslam Khan said the Police, on a tip-off, conducted a raid in Hijrat Colony area and arrested Abdul Majeed, Haji Mairajuddin, Bakhtiar Mehdud and Imran associated with TTP, Khan Zaman group. The Police recovered 50 kilograms of ammunition, a Kalashnikov, five hand grenades, six tennis ball bombs, two rifles, four-kg nut bolts and ball barring, 10 feet detonator wires, remote control and several bullets. The Police also found a list of political leaders from them, the SSP said, adding they were involved in several bank robberies, extortion and other heinous crimes aimed to provide fund to their aides in North Waziristan Agency (FATA).
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April - 1 
The latest Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border shelling incidents and continuing Afghan Taliban infiltration dominated the meeting between Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and the new commander of the International Security Assistance Force in A
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The latest Pakistan-Afghanistan cross-border shelling incidents and continuing Afghan Taliban infiltration dominated the meeting between Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and the new commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF), General Joseph Dunford on April 1, as the two commanders’ explored ways to strengthen their border coordination mechanisms, reports Dawn. This was the first official interaction between Kayani and Dunford, who assumed the command of international forces in Afghanistan in February. The two commanders met for pushing forward efforts by the Pakistan-Afghanistan-ISAF tripartite commission for intensifying military-to-military cooperation between the three sides.
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April - 2 
A contractor, Arshad Mehmood, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Padar Ground in Keamari area.
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A contractor, Arshad Mehmood, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Padar Ground in Keamari area.
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April - 2 
A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, Asif Ansari (32) was shot dead while his colleague was injured at a barber shop on Jinnah Road of Pak Colony.
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A Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, Asif Ansari (32) was shot dead while his colleague was injured at a barber shop on Jinnah Road of Pak Colony.
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April - 2 
A Shia, identified as Syed Ashraf Hussain Zaidi (59), was shot dead at his general store in Malir area.
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A Shia, identified as Syed Ashraf Hussain Zaidi (59), was shot dead at his general store in Malir area.
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April - 2 
According to a survey by the British Council a majority of respondents - 38 percent - said Islamic Sharia would be the best system for Pakistan while 32 percent backed military rule and only 29 percent favoured democracy, reported The Times of India
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According to a survey by the British Council a majority of respondents - 38 percent - said Islamic Sharia would be the best system for Pakistan while 32 percent backed military rule and only 29 percent favoured democracy, reported The Times of India on April 3. The survey covered over 5,200 youths across the country. 64 percent of male youths described themselves as conservative or religious while the figure for females was 75 percent. These are among the key findings that focused on youths between 18 and 29 years. More than 90 percent of the youth believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.
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April - 2 
An MQM activist, identified as Abdul Hafeez, was shot dead in Sector 7C of Orangi town.
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An MQM activist, identified as Abdul Hafeez, was shot dead in Sector 7C of Orangi town.
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April - 2 
An unidentified person was shot dead near Bantwa Gali on Lea Market Road.
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An unidentified person was shot dead near Bantwa Gali on Lea Market Road.
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April - 2 
At least six persons, including one Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) election candidate, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 2, reports The News. The first casualty of the upcoming e
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At least six persons, including one Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) election candidate, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 2, reports The News. The first casualty of the upcoming elections, a covering candidate of the PPP on the PS-95 of Orangi town seat, identified as Adnan Qualeti (28) was shot dead in a targeted attack near Qatar Masjid in Orangi town.
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April - 2 
Five Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) employees, including a sub-divisional officer (SDO), and three community Police personnel were found dead in fields near Sheikh Muhammadi area in Badhaber, a suburb of Peshawar, the provincial capita
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Five Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) employees, including a sub-divisional officer (SDO), and three community Police personnel were found dead in fields near Sheikh Muhammadi area in Badhaber, a suburb of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after a militant attack on a grid station on April 2, reports Dawn. During the attack, the militants fired seven rockets at a 500 kilowatt grid station in Sheikh Muhammadi, causing it to catch fire. The grid station was completely destroyed in the incident. Station House Officer of Badhaber Police Station, Granullah, said that six vehicles of WAPDA, control room and official records were also damaged in the attack. An official of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), Abdul Haq, said 14 bombs of five kilograms each had been planted to blow up the offices and the grid station. “Thirteen bombs exploded while one was defused by the bomb disposal unit,” he said.
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April - 2 
Levies Force arrested 31 illegal Afghan immigrants, including 11 women and four children, in Chaman border of Qilla Abdullah District on April 2, reports Daily Times. Levies Force, during a search, found them without legal travelling document and shi
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Levies Force arrested 31 illegal Afghan immigrants, including 11 women and four children, in Chaman border of Qilla Abdullah District on April 2, reports Daily Times. Levies Force, during a search, found them without legal travelling document and shifted to Police Station. Three Pakistani drivers who accompanied these illegal immigrants were also arrested.
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April - 2 
One Laiq Hussain of Parachinar (Kurram Agency of FATA) escaped unhurt when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on his car near Motorway Bridge.
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One Laiq Hussain of Parachinar (Kurram Agency of FATA) escaped unhurt when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on his car near Motorway Bridge.
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April - 2 
Security Forces arrested a militant, known for his expertise in making of Improvised Explosives Devices (IED), along with his few other accomplices from Samanth area located east of Michni in Peshawar, reports The News.
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Security Forces arrested a militant, known for his expertise in making of Improvised Explosives Devices (IED), along with his few other accomplices from Samanth area located east of Michni in Peshawar, reports The News.
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April - 2 
Sindh Rangers continued their operation against militants in different parts of the Karachi and arrested 12 suspects during door-to-door search operation, reports Daily Times. According to Rangers sources, the raids were conducted in Noorani Basti, a
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Sindh Rangers continued their operation against militants in different parts of the Karachi and arrested 12 suspects during door-to-door search operation, reports Daily Times. According to Rangers sources, the raids were conducted in Noorani Basti, area of Korangi no 1/5, Qasba Colony no-1, Kati Pahari and Islamia Colony areas. As many as 12 suspects were arrested from Noorani Basti while arms were also recovered from their possession, the sources said. Similarly, Rangers also arrested 12 suspected people from Qasba Colony and its adjoining areas.
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April - 2 
Some of the political parties, like the Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakistan People Party-Parliamentarians (PPP-P), are finding it hard to hold big gatherings for electioneering in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) due to serious threats,
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Some of the political parties, like the Awami National Party (ANP) and Pakistan People Party-Parliamentarians (PPP-P), are finding it hard to hold big gatherings for electioneering in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) due to serious threats, Daily Times reported on April 3. These parties are even unable to held corner meetings due to strong hold of non-state actors in FATA.
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April - 2 
Unidentified assailants killed a man, Syed Zulqarnain Haider (24), on Daora Road under Pando Police Station, reports Dawn. An official of Pando Police Station said that one Syed Zulqarnain Haider was riding a motorcycle on Daora Road when he was ambu
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Unidentified assailants killed a man, Syed Zulqarnain Haider (24), on Daora Road under Pando Police Station, reports Dawn. An official of Pando Police Station said that one Syed Zulqarnain Haider was riding a motorcycle on Daora Road when he was ambushed.
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April - 2 
Unidentified militants blew up a cellular phone company tower with explosives in Darsamand area of Hangu District. BDS personnel said that three blasts occurred near the tower, adding two bombs weighed four kilograms each and one two kilogram. The to
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Unidentified militants blew up a cellular phone company tower with explosives in Darsamand area of Hangu District. BDS personnel said that three blasts occurred near the tower, adding two bombs weighed four kilograms each and one two kilogram. The tower is situated along the main Parachinar road in the Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu.
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April - 3 
A local leader of the ANP, identified as Barkat Ali, was killed by unidentified assailants in Pirabad area of Orangi town, reports Dawn.
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A local leader of the ANP, identified as Barkat Ali, was killed by unidentified assailants in Pirabad area of Orangi town, reports Dawn.
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April - 3 
After the Supreme Court concluded hearing of suo motu notice of March 9, 2013, Lahore Badami Bagh mob attack, at least five persons were injured in a fresh Muslim-Christian clash in Francisi Colony of Gujranwala city of same District on April 3, repo
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After the Supreme Court concluded hearing of suo motu notice of March 9, 2013, Lahore Badami Bagh mob attack, at least five persons were injured in a fresh Muslim-Christian clash in Francisi Colony of Gujranwala city of same District on April 3, reports Daily Times.
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April - 3 
At least five persons, including four paramilitary soldiers and a local leader of Awami National Party (ANP), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 3, reports Daily Times. Four para
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At least five persons, including four paramilitary soldiers and a local leader of Awami National Party (ANP), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 3, reports Daily Times. Four paramilitary soldiers were killed and three others were injured in a bomb blast near paramilitary complex of Korangi area. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 3 
Caretaker Interior Minister Malik Habib said on April 3 that Balochistan was top priority and that army should be deployed in areas inhabited by the Hazara community, The Express Tribune reported. “Good officers should be deployed. I have heard that
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Caretaker Interior Minister Malik Habib said on April 3 that Balochistan was top priority and that army should be deployed in areas inhabited by the Hazara community, The Express Tribune reported. “Good officers should be deployed. I have heard that some upright officers were sidelined and I am looking into this”, he added. The caretaker minister said he would sidetrack those security officers who were political or integrity wise controversial or were irregular appointments. “Free and fair elections can only happen if we provide a good security environment.”
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April - 3 
Former Advocate General (AG) of Balochistan, Salahuddin Mengal, was abducted from the remit of Sariab Police Station of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 3, reports Daily Times.
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Former Advocate General (AG) of Balochistan, Salahuddin Mengal, was abducted from the remit of Sariab Police Station of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 3, reports Daily Times.
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April - 3 
Inspector General of Police (IGP, Sindh), Shahid Nadeem Baloch has claimed there was no ‘no-go area’ in the city, regardless of his admission that Police had been facing resistance in some areas during search operations. The IGP said there were few a
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Inspector General of Police (IGP, Sindh), Shahid Nadeem Baloch has claimed there was no ‘no-go area’ in the city, regardless of his admission that Police had been facing resistance in some areas during search operations. The IGP said there were few areas where Police were facing resistance, but he hoped those areas would be cleared soon.
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April - 3 
Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Liaqat Baloch, on April 3 demanded for an immediate end to the military operations in tribal areas to enable the tribal people exercise their right of vote in a free and peaceful atmosphere, reports The News
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Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Liaqat Baloch, on April 3 demanded for an immediate end to the military operations in tribal areas to enable the tribal people exercise their right of vote in a free and peaceful atmosphere, reports The News. He added that mutual cooperation between the tribes was essential for restoration of peace in the area. He also demanded repeal of the new regulation that replaced the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR).
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April - 3 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police arrested two suspected cadres of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and recovered a bomb, 10 kilograms explosives material, hand grenades, two TT pistol and five detonators and arms during a search operation at
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Police arrested two suspected cadres of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and recovered a bomb, 10 kilograms explosives material, hand grenades, two TT pistol and five detonators and arms during a search operation at Noor Garden, Sector-D area of Surjani town, reports Daily Times.
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April - 4 
A person, identified as Haris Khan was killed in a landmine blast in Manatu area of central Kurram Agency, reports The News.
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A person, identified as Haris Khan was killed in a landmine blast in Manatu area of central Kurram Agency, reports The News.
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April - 4 
A total of 2,050 persons were killed and another 3,822 were injured in over 1,500 terrorist attacks across Pakistan in 2012, according to a report issued by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), The Times of India reported on April 5. At least
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A total of 2,050 persons were killed and another 3,822 were injured in over 1,500 terrorist attacks across Pakistan in 2012, according to a report issued by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), The Times of India reported on April 5. At least 2,284 persons died in ethnic, sectarian and political violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh during the period.The report also noted that there had been a decrease in US drone attacks on Pakistan's restive tribal areas, with the number of missile strikes falling from 74 in 2011 to 48 in 2012. "Estimates of casualties varied between 240 and 400," the report said.
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April - 4 
An excise inspector, identified as Barkat Ali, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Killi Qambrani area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 4, reports Dawn.
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An excise inspector, identified as Barkat Ali, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Killi Qambrani area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 4, reports Dawn.
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April - 4 
Eight militants were killed when Army fighter jets bombed suspected militant positions in the Kotkhel area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 4, reports Dawn.
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Eight militants were killed when Army fighter jets bombed suspected militant positions in the Kotkhel area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 4, reports Dawn.
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April - 4 
Four militants were killed and five others sustained injuries when militants across the border attacked Bhittai checkpost in Shabak area of Alizai sector in Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times. Two soldiers were also injured in the attack. Security so
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Four militants were killed and five others sustained injuries when militants across the border attacked Bhittai checkpost in Shabak area of Alizai sector in Kurram Agency, reports Daily Times. Two soldiers were also injured in the attack. Security sources said that the attack began at 5:30 am (0030 GMT) and lasted until 7 am in the Alizai sector on the border with eastern Afghanistan.
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April - 4 
Four persons, including an activist of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), were injured in a firing incident at a Machinery Shop near KMC workshop of Ranchore line.
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Four persons, including an activist of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), were injured in a firing incident at a Machinery Shop near KMC workshop of Ranchore line.
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April - 4 
One person was killed and four others were injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 4, reports Daily Times. An unidentified person was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Bakhtawar P
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One person was killed and four others were injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 4, reports Daily Times. An unidentified person was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Bakhtawar Park in Lyari area.
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April - 4 
Rejecting the report of the Sindh Police and Rangers, the Supreme Court has directed that no-go areas in the Karachi should be eliminated within seven days. A five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry gave the direct
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Rejecting the report of the Sindh Police and Rangers, the Supreme Court has directed that no-go areas in the Karachi should be eliminated within seven days. A five-member larger bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry gave the direction during hearing of the Karachi law and order case.
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April - 4 
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Quetta on April 4 and said his force will “fully back” any solution to the problems of the restive province that are within the country’s constitution, reports Daily Times. “The army
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Quetta on April 4 and said his force will “fully back” any solution to the problems of the restive province that are within the country’s constitution, reports Daily Times. “The army will fully back any solution under the constitution of Pakistan,” he stressed. He assured the provincial leadership that the army would wholeheartedly welcome all-inclusive elections.
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April - 4 
The Governor Shaukatullah Khan on April 4 said the Government had not contacted militants for holding peaceful elections in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The News. Speaking at a grand jirga (tribal council) during a visit to the
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The Governor Shaukatullah Khan on April 4 said the Government had not contacted militants for holding peaceful elections in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The News. Speaking at a grand jirga (tribal council) during a visit to the Landikotal tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency, he said the Government would utilize all resources to conduct free and fair elections in the tribal region. “There have been no talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for elections in the tribal areas,” Shaukatullah said. However, he said the Government would welcome any steps taken by tribal jirga for restoration of peace in the FATA.
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April - 4 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested two militants for their alleged involvement in abducting for ransom. The Police also recovered cash and two TT pistols from them. Police said that they received information that two militants who had abdu
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested two militants for their alleged involvement in abducting for ransom. The Police also recovered cash and two TT pistols from them. Police said that they received information that two militants who had abducted Deputy Superintendent Police (DSP) Khalid Abdullah of the Excise and Taxation Department and businessman Mansoor two months back were living at a hotel in Saddar area.
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April - 4 
Three militants were killed and some of their hideouts destroyed when fighter jets bombed their positions in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency. Sources said air sorties were conducted at the Ghaibi Neeka area of Sipah and the Nakai area of Malikdinkhel w
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Three militants were killed and some of their hideouts destroyed when fighter jets bombed their positions in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency. Sources said air sorties were conducted at the Ghaibi Neeka area of Sipah and the Nakai area of Malikdinkhel which targeted hideouts of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI). Two LI cadres and one TTP cadre were killed in the bombing.
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April - 5 
A person, identified as Shahid (22), was shot dead in Bismillah Colony of Mawach Goth area within the precincts of Mochko Police Station.
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A person, identified as Shahid (22), was shot dead in Bismillah Colony of Mawach Goth area within the precincts of Mochko Police Station.
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April - 5 
A shopkeeper sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by unidentified militants near a mobile-phone shop went off in the limits of Ghauriwala Police Station in Bannu District. The sources said that Nauman was asleep in his
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A shopkeeper sustained injuries when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by unidentified militants near a mobile-phone shop went off in the limits of Ghauriwala Police Station in Bannu District. The sources said that Nauman was asleep in his shop when the explosive went off late in the night.
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April - 5 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Naimatullah Mehsud, was killed in a shootout with Rangers in the Lasi Goth of Sohrab Goth area, reports Dawn. Police said that weapons and some documents were also recovered from him.
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Naimatullah Mehsud, was killed in a shootout with Rangers in the Lasi Goth of Sohrab Goth area, reports Dawn. Police said that weapons and some documents were also recovered from him.
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April - 5 
At least 14 militants, four soldiers and three pro-government volunteers were killed in clashes ensued after the Security Forces launched search operation against the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) in Akkakhel area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally
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At least 14 militants, four soldiers and three pro-government volunteers were killed in clashes ensued after the Security Forces launched search operation against the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) in Akkakhel area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 5, reports The News. The sources said the SFs shelled the hideouts of LI in Mastak, Sorghar, Bango and Motra areas of Akkakhel with artillery. Gunship helicopters also shelled the LI militants’ hideouts in this area. Subsequently, the SFs marched from Orakzai Agency and captured some positions of LI in Shadalo area after facing some resistance from the militants.
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April - 5 
At least 55 suspects were taken into custody by the Police during targeted operations in Sikander Goth area of Sacchal and Chanisar Goth area of Mehmodabad.
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At least 55 suspects were taken into custody by the Police during targeted operations in Sikander Goth area of Sacchal and Chanisar Goth area of Mehmodabad.
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April - 5 
At least five persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 5, reports Daily Times. An activist of MQM, identified as Mohamma
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At least five persons, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 5, reports Daily Times. An activist of MQM, identified as Mohammad Dilawar Khan (35) alias Khan Sahab, was shot dead in Gabol colony of Orangi town.
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April - 5 
Backed by the Tauheedul Islam (TI), a group of pro-government local militia, the SFs moved from Sheenkamer and Sorghar area, populated by Zakhakhel Afridi tribe, into Akkakhel area where they exchanged heavy fire with the fighters of LI. As result of
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Backed by the Tauheedul Islam (TI), a group of pro-government local militia, the SFs moved from Sheenkamer and Sorghar area, populated by Zakhakhel Afridi tribe, into Akkakhel area where they exchanged heavy fire with the fighters of LI. As result of clashes, 14 militants, four soldiers and three members of TI were killed while seven militants, five soldiers and four members of the peace body were injured. The sources said a hilltop known as Shersali Sar and Inzergul Markaz were captured by the SFs and TI in the operation.
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April - 5 
Dead bodies of a man and a woman were found near from Edhi graveyard within the remits of Mawach Goth Police Station. The victims were identified as, Bushra Akhtar (20) and Ahmed Raza (22). Police said that unidentified militants abducted the victims
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Dead bodies of a man and a woman were found near from Edhi graveyard within the remits of Mawach Goth Police Station. The victims were identified as, Bushra Akhtar (20) and Ahmed Raza (22). Police said that unidentified militants abducted the victims and later dumped their bodies at an abandoned place after shooting them.
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April - 5 
For the second time in six months, the United States (US) has issued a waiver for sale of major defence equipment to Pakistan likely to be worth USD 2 billion, citing national security interests, Times of India reported on April 6. The waiver issued
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For the second time in six months, the United States (US) has issued a waiver for sale of major defence equipment to Pakistan likely to be worth USD 2 billion, citing national security interests, Times of India reported on April 6. The waiver issued by the then Deputy Secretary of States, Thomas Nides, on February 15 would pave the way for some major defence equipment sales to Pakistan.
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April - 5 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities have declared 1,913 polling stations "more sensitive" and 3,213 polling stations "sensitive," The News reported on April 5. Voters will use the polling stations in the May 11 General Election. The provincial Police
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) authorities have declared 1,913 polling stations "more sensitive" and 3,213 polling stations "sensitive," The News reported on April 5. Voters will use the polling stations in the May 11 General Election. The provincial Police classified KP's polling stations as more sensitive, sensitive and normal. Peshawar had 625 more sensitive polling stations, more than any other location did. The Police declared 3,744 KP polling stations "normal." They recommended deploying two policemen at every normal polling station and six Policemen at every sensitive or more sensitive location. They also suggested deploying units of the provincial Rapid Response Force near polling stations.
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April - 5 
No casualty was reported as two bombs went off near a Police checkpost in Matani and another in Khazana area of Peshawar. The police said two bombs went off close to the police checkpost near Ladawar Khwar in Matani. There was no casualty was the pol
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No casualty was reported as two bombs went off near a Police checkpost in Matani and another in Khazana area of Peshawar. The police said two bombs went off close to the police checkpost near Ladawar Khwar in Matani. There was no casualty was the policemen had not yet arrived at the spot for duty. Another bomb went off near a Police checkpoint on Landay Sarak near Khazana but did not cause any casualty or damage.
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April - 5 
One person was killed and four others including three minors were injured when three mortar rounds fired from unknown direction, landed in phase-VI Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 5, reports Daily Ti
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One person was killed and four others including three minors were injured when three mortar rounds fired from unknown direction, landed in phase-VI Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 5, reports Daily Times. Police said three mortar rounds fired from unknown direction landed in phase VI Hayatabad killing one person, Muhammad Tahir Shah, while four others including three children, Sajid, Sana and Tofail sustained injuries.
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April - 5 
Police and Rangers arrested at least 78 suspects along with a huge cache of arms in different targeted raids in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. The arrests were made, following a tip-off, that members of a banned outfit were present in Al-Asif Squa
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Police and Rangers arrested at least 78 suspects along with a huge cache of arms in different targeted raids in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. The arrests were made, following a tip-off, that members of a banned outfit were present in Al-Asif Square. According to details, Rangers managed to detain at least 23 suspects, including members of banned outfits, and recovered a large amount of weapons from their possession. At least 500 Rangers personnel participated in the operation. During the operation all entry and exit points to the locality were cordoned off to the public.
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April - 5 
Targeted operation in Chanesar Goth area of Quaidabad, Rangers arrested at least 18 suspects and recovered three TT pistols from their possession.
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Targeted operation in Chanesar Goth area of Quaidabad, Rangers arrested at least 18 suspects and recovered three TT pistols from their possession.
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April - 5 
The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani met with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (retired) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim on April 5, reports The Express Tribune. According to a press release issued by Election Commission of P
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The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani met with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (retired) Fakhruddin G Ebrahim on April 5, reports The Express Tribune. According to a press release issued by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the two discussed security arrangements pertaining to the general elections. During the meeting in Islamabad, General Kayani assured the CEC that the Army fully supported the efforts being made by the election commission to hold free, fair and credible elections in the country and that all possible assistance will be extended to create an environment conducive to achieve this objective. Justice (r) Ebrahim said that at this critical juncture of our history all the state organisations are expected to play their respective role to serve the national interest by holding transparent and peaceful elections as enshrined in the Constitution and as expected by the people. Secretary Defence and Secretary ECP were also present at the occasion.
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April - 5 
The Mullah Nazir faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 5 assured aspiring candidates that the insurgents would not interfere with the election process in the South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), report
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The Mullah Nazir faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 5 assured aspiring candidates that the insurgents would not interfere with the election process in the South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The Express Triune. The assurance was made by Mullah Nazir Group ‘chief’ Salahuddin Ayubi, locally known as Bahawal Khan, in a meeting with over 50 candidates contesting NA-41 (Tribal Area-VI, South Waziristan) or their representatives in Wana, the main town in South Waziristan Agency. Local tribesmen are free to vote for the candidate of their choice, a source privy to the meeting quoted Salahuddin as telling the meeting.Though he assured the candidates that his group would not interfere in the voting process, he attached some stringent conditions for trouble-free balloting in the constituency. Firstly, the candidates will have to stage public rallies in an open place outside Rustam Bazaar, the main market in the area, due to security concerns. Secondly, candidates with no popular vote bank should better not contest the elections. Thirdly, the candidates have to avoid indecent criticism of their rivals in their speeches. Fourthly, the candidates of three parties – PPP, MQM and ANP – were told about the security threats they might face in the region. They have been told to avoid open election campaigns, use of party flags and banners in public places. The ANP has even been advised against holding public meetings. Invitation to April 5’s meeting was made through pamphlets distributed by the TTP in some parts of Wana, including Rustam Bazaar. In the pamphlet, they were asked either to come in person or send their representatives for the meeting where they would be served with ‘tea and biscuits’.
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April - 5 
Unidentified militants targeted a Police van with a remote-controlled device in the Ghaziabad area of Kohat town in same District but failed to inflict any causality, reports The News. The van was on routine patrol in the Ghaziabad area when militant
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Unidentified militants targeted a Police van with a remote-controlled device in the Ghaziabad area of Kohat town in same District but failed to inflict any causality, reports The News. The van was on routine patrol in the Ghaziabad area when militants detonated the bomb, police said, adding that officers exchanged fire with the militants but that they managed to escape.
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April - 5 
While the secular Awami National Party (ANP) and a number of religious parties seem set to vie for Pakhtun votes in Karachi (Karachi), the provincial capital of Sindh in the upcoming elections, the balance seems to be tilted in favour of the Fazlur R
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While the secular Awami National Party (ANP) and a number of religious parties seem set to vie for Pakhtun votes in Karachi (Karachi), the provincial capital of Sindh in the upcoming elections, the balance seems to be tilted in favour of the Fazlur Rehman-led Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), which adheres to the puritan Deoband school of thought, analysts say on April 5, reports The News. With tens of thousands of Pushto-speaking people settled in Karachi and many of them registered voters now, the community will make a considerable impact on certain seats in the general elections. Former governor Sindh Lt Gen (retd) Moinuddin Haider is of the view that the election prospects of the Pakhtun nationalist ANP appear bleak in Karachi as its workers and leaders remain on the hit-list of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), who adheres to the Deoband school of thought. The TTP and other militant groups have expanded their network in Karachi, especially in the Pashtun-dominated suburban neighborhoods, and have forced the ANP to wind up their operations. However, the JUI-F seems to be an indirect beneficiary of the ANP’s inability to move freely and carry out its election campaign. “In many Pakhtun-dominated pockets of Karachi, the ANP leaders and activists won’t even be able to enter to run their election campaigns,” Haider says.
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April - 6 
A hand grenade was lobbed at the office of the Election Commission (EC) in Nushki District of Balochistan, on April 6, reports Daily Times. The Nushki Police Station House Officer (SHO) Muhammad Afzal said that unidentified armed motorcyclists who we
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A hand grenade was lobbed at the office of the Election Commission (EC) in Nushki District of Balochistan, on April 6, reports Daily Times. The Nushki Police Station House Officer (SHO) Muhammad Afzal said that unidentified armed motorcyclists who were wearing hoods hurled a hand grenade at the EC office in Nushki. However, no casualty was reported in the attack. No group so far had claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 6 
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in the 26/ 11 Mumbai attacks on April 6, issued summons to a senior investigator even as six prosecution witnesses failed to appear before the judge, reports
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A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven men charged with involvement in the 26/ 11 Mumbai attacks on April 6, issued summons to a senior investigator even as six prosecution witnesses failed to appear before the judge, reports Zee News. Judge Chaudhry Habib-ur-Rehman, who is conducting the trial behind closed doors at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi of Punjab province for security reasons, issued the summons for Altaf Hussain, a Karachi-based Additional Director of the Federal Investigation Agency. Prosecutors described Hussain as an "important witness" in the case against the seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi. He was directed to appear in court at the next hearing on April 13, 2013. At the last hearing on March 30 2013, the court had issued summons to the six private witnesses for selling a boat, an engine and other related equipment to the accused. The Pakistani judicial commission's visit to India has already been delayed by several weeks over the issue of Islamabad (Federal Capital of Pakistan) seeking an assurance that members of the panel will be allowed to cross-examine witnesses. The commission is set to make a second visit to Mumbai to record the statements of the witnesses because the anti-terrorism court had rejected a report submitted after its first visit on the ground that the panel was not allowed to conduct cross-examination.
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April - 6 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrest three suspects Naimat, Saeed and Mohammad Umar and recovered 3 TT pistols during targeted raids in Machar Colony and Sohrab Goth. DSP Asghar Usman said that the suspects belong to Kala Khan
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrest three suspects Naimat, Saeed and Mohammad Umar and recovered 3 TT pistols during targeted raids in Machar Colony and Sohrab Goth. DSP Asghar Usman said that the suspects belong to Kala Khan Lal group, who were in possession of a diary with details about traders, and confessed to have wrested money from at least 50 traders.
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April - 6 
Personnel of the law enforcing agencies on April 6 claim to have arrested at least 14 suspects during different targeted operations in Karachi (Provincial capital of Sindh), reports Daily Times. Rangers officials apprehended at least nine suspects, i
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Personnel of the law enforcing agencies on April 6 claim to have arrested at least 14 suspects during different targeted operations in Karachi (Provincial capital of Sindh), reports Daily Times. Rangers officials apprehended at least nine suspects, including an extortionist and drug peddlers in Sheerin Jinnah Colony. Rangers’ spokesman said that they also recovered weapons of 14 different types of calibers.
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April - 6 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) detained two suspects Zubair and Rasheed and recovered 2 TT pistols from their possession during targeted operations in Maripur.
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) detained two suspects Zubair and Rasheed and recovered 2 TT pistols from their possession during targeted operations in Maripur.
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April - 7 
A compact disc shop was blown up in the main bazaar of Hangu town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 7, reports Daily Times. The sources said that unidentified persons placed explosive materials near the CD shop of one Muahmmad Adil
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A compact disc shop was blown up in the main bazaar of Hangu town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 7, reports Daily Times. The sources said that unidentified persons placed explosive materials near the CD shop of one Muahmmad Adil near old bus terminal in the main bazaar and triggered the explosion with a remote-control device. The shop was destroyed in the explosion. However, no human loss was reported in the blast.
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April - 7 
A dead body of a man was found from near New Sabzi Mandi, Super Highway within the premises of Sohrab Goth police station, reports Daily Times. Police officials said that victim was identified as Abdul Rehman (45), a resident of Janjal Goth.Similarly
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A dead body of a man was found from near New Sabzi Mandi, Super Highway within the premises of Sohrab Goth police station, reports Daily Times. Police officials said that victim was identified as Abdul Rehman (45), a resident of Janjal Goth.Similarly, a dead body of a man was found from bushes near northern bypass. Police officials said victim could not be identified as yet.
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April - 7 
A person, identified as Jawed (25), was killed by unidentified assailants in Sector 11E of Orangi town.
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A person, identified as Jawed (25), was killed by unidentified assailants in Sector 11E of Orangi town.
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April - 7 
A suspected militant was killed while another militant was arrested after an encounter with the Gulshan-e-Maymar Police. According to Sohrab Goth’s Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Khalid Khan, following receipt of information that some suspects,
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A suspected militant was killed while another militant was arrested after an encounter with the Gulshan-e-Maymar Police. According to Sohrab Goth’s Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Khalid Khan, following receipt of information that some suspects, carrying Kalashnikovs, were roaming in Jangal Goth area, a police team led by SHO Mohammed Nawaz rushed to the spot. Upon seeing Police, the suspects opened fire and a shootout occurred following which two suspects, including an injured one, were arrested while their three accomplices fled under the cover of fire.
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April - 7 
At least eight persons, including a Shia community member, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 7, reports The News. Syed Jaffar Zaidi (40), a businessman and a Shia community membe
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At least eight persons, including a Shia community member, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 7, reports The News. Syed Jaffar Zaidi (40), a businessman and a Shia community member, was killed in Lane 7 of Muhammad Mustafa Colony.
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April - 7 
Four Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) employees were safely recovered after they were abducted by the militants on Shiekh Muhammadi Grid Station in Peshawar few days ago on April 2. According to PESCO spokesman, the kidnapped employees, Engin
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Four Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) employees were safely recovered after they were abducted by the militants on Shiekh Muhammadi Grid Station in Peshawar few days ago on April 2. According to PESCO spokesman, the kidnapped employees, Engineer Shoaib Rabbani, Engineer Faheem, Hafiz Bari and Zeeshan reached their homes safely. They were abducted from 500KVA Shiekh Muhammadi Grid Station when militants attacked the grid station killing seven employees of PESCO.
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April - 7 
Rehman Elahi (45), a labourer, was killed by unidentified assailants in New Sabzi Mandi area of the Sohrab Goth Police Station. The victim hailed from Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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Rehman Elahi (45), a labourer, was killed by unidentified assailants in New Sabzi Mandi area of the Sohrab Goth Police Station. The victim hailed from Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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April - 7 
Sajjad (20), a private company’s employee, was killed in Hashim Goth of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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Sajjad (20), a private company’s employee, was killed in Hashim Goth of Sharafi Goth Police Station.
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April - 7 
Samad Khan (30) was killed in FBR Colony of the Peerabad Police Station.
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Samad Khan (30) was killed in FBR Colony of the Peerabad Police Station.
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April - 7 
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the President of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), on April 7 said, in a huge party gathering at the Hockey Stadium of Pakistan Railways adjacent to the Governor’s House and the Civil Secretariat in Quetta (Quetta District),
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Sardar Akhtar Mengal, the President of the Balochistan National Party (BNP), on April 7 said, in a huge party gathering at the Hockey Stadium of Pakistan Railways adjacent to the Governor’s House and the Civil Secretariat in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan after returning from his four-year-long self-imposed exile, “the huge gathering spoke volumes about the defeat of the enemy who had been using ruthless power to subdue the Baloch.” He categorically declared that with the consultation of the party leaders and workers, the BNP could review its decision of participating in the next elections if the missing persons are not recovered and the dumping of mutilated bodies continues. “BNP is very much present on the ground and it had emerged stronger during these days. No power on earth can wipe out the BNP from politics,” he added. He disclosed that intruders were sent in the party by the Establishment in order to destroy the BNP but they failed. “We had not seen any form of development in Balochistan during the so-called democratic Government. Instead, we have seen dead bodies of our youth thrown in the open, including the late Habib Jalib, a former Secretary-General of the BNP, who was gunned down by the death squad in the broad daylight,” “There is no place in Balochistan where mutilated bodies of the missing Baloch youths are not thrown,” Sardar Akhtar Mengal told his audience.
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April - 7 
seven militants were killed when SFs targeted their hideouts with gunship helicopters in Gowak and Mithari areas of Orakzai Agency, reports The News. Three compounds of the militants were also destroyed, the sources said.
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seven militants were killed when SFs targeted their hideouts with gunship helicopters in Gowak and Mithari areas of Orakzai Agency, reports The News. Three compounds of the militants were also destroyed, the sources said.
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April - 7 
Ten militants were killed and five soldiers injured during the clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militant in remote areas of Akkakhel in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April
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Ten militants were killed and five soldiers injured during the clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militant in remote areas of Akkakhel in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 7, reports Dawn. Official sources said that SFs continued their offensive against LI hideouts in remote areas of Akkakhel in Tirah valley. The SFs made advances into areas controlled by the LI after pounding its positions with heavy artillery. SFs have the support of Tawheed ul Islam, a pro-government Zakhakhel lashkar (militia).
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April - 7 
The business centres remained closed and traffic was off the roads owing to imposition of curfew in North Waziristan Agency. The local people said that the curfew was imposed after an attack on Esha checkpost. Trucks and other goods transport were no
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The business centres remained closed and traffic was off the roads owing to imposition of curfew in North Waziristan Agency. The local people said that the curfew was imposed after an attack on Esha checkpost. Trucks and other goods transport were not allowed to ply on the roads in the Agency.
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April - 7 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested two militants during a targeted raid in Kalakot, Lyari, who were allegedly involved in the Lyari gang war speaking at a press conference, SSP CID Fayaz Khan said his team conducted a raid on a tip-off
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested two militants during a targeted raid in Kalakot, Lyari, who were allegedly involved in the Lyari gang war speaking at a press conference, SSP CID Fayaz Khan said his team conducted a raid on a tip-off and arrested two suspects Ghulam Haider alias Haidry and Ghulam Mustafa alias Gullu and also recovered rocket launcher, two kalashankovs, a TT pistol and other arms from their possession.
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April - 7 
The Security Forces claimed to have killed eight militants in shelling through gunship helicopters in Gorak area of Orakzai Agency. Official sources claimed that gunship helicopters pounded the positions of militants in Gorak area, leaving eight mili
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The Security Forces claimed to have killed eight militants in shelling through gunship helicopters in Gorak area of Orakzai Agency. Official sources claimed that gunship helicopters pounded the positions of militants in Gorak area, leaving eight militants dead. The sources said five other militants were injured and an explosive laden vehicle was also destroyed in the shelling.
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April - 7 
The security sources said that at least 30 soldiers and nearly 100 militants have been killed in fierce fighting over the past four days following a ground offensive launched by the Army, reports The News. Military officials speaking on condition of
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The security sources said that at least 30 soldiers and nearly 100 militants have been killed in fierce fighting over the past four days following a ground offensive launched by the Army, reports The News. Military officials speaking on condition of anonymity said that the air force has also conducted heavy bombing during the offensive. The officials claimed that the Army has successfully seized control of a large portion of the valley from the TTP and their ally, LI. The claims could not be independently verified.
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April - 7 
The SFs repulsed an attack by militants at Nargas checkpost in the outskirts of Bara town, reports Dawn. Officials said that militants used rocket launchers, but no one was hurt in the attack. Retaliatory fire by SFs forced militants to retreat.
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The SFs repulsed an attack by militants at Nargas checkpost in the outskirts of Bara town, reports Dawn. Officials said that militants used rocket launchers, but no one was hurt in the attack. Retaliatory fire by SFs forced militants to retreat.
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April - 7 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 7 described democracy as a “system of the infidels” and said it was striving for the establishment of Shariah in the country, reports The News. “Democracy is the system of the infidels. We want the enforc
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 7 described democracy as a “system of the infidels” and said it was striving for the establishment of Shariah in the country, reports The News. “Democracy is the system of the infidels. We want the enforcement of Shariah in Pakistan and the Islamic countries,” TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud said in his latest videotape. He said the TTP didn’t believe in democracy and wanted the establishment of Shariah. “If we believed in democracy, we would enter the political arena,” he remarked. The TTP chief believed the “infidels” wanted to divide the Muslims in the name of democracy. “We want the implementation of Shariah, which can only be enforced through waging Jihad. A time will come that the Muslims will establish Caliphate on the surface of earth,” he said. In the video massage, he advised the displaced Mehsud tribe’s people to avoid returning to their homes as they could be killed in the ongoing war between the Government and the TTP. He alleged that the Government and the US wanted to pit the Muslims against each other through the peace lashkar (militia). He said the Mehsud would continue fighting until their conditions were met. Top TTP leader Waliur Rehman said in the videotape that US and Jews were the enemies of the Muslims and Pakistan. “We are fighting against the Americans in Afghanistan and would do so if the US attacked Pakistan,” he vowed. “We are fighting against the Pakistani government because it is toeing the US line. We will adopt softer approach if Pakistan abandons US slavery and pursues an independent and sovereign foreign policy,” he said.
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April - 7 
Two tribesmen were killed when their motorcycle struck against a landmine planted along a road in Mir Ali subdivision of North Waziristan Agency. The residents of the area said that the two men were going on a motorcycle from Harmaz village to Mir Al
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Two tribesmen were killed when their motorcycle struck against a landmine planted along a road in Mir Ali subdivision of North Waziristan Agency. The residents of the area said that the two men were going on a motorcycle from Harmaz village to Mir Ali Bazaar when their motorbike was blown up by the landmine. They were killed on the spot.
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April - 7 
Unidentified militants blown up an 18-inch diameter gas pipeline in Naseerabad District of Balochistan, on April 7, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants blown up an 18-inch diameter gas pipeline in Naseerabad District of Balochistan, on April 7, reports Daily Times.
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April - 7 
While US Navy seals in 2011 killed most-wanted terrorist Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan in an oper-ation led by its exter¬nal intelligence agency CIA, it has spared Islamabad-sponsored terrorist camps that wage war against India, New Indian Express repo
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While US Navy seals in 2011 killed most-wanted terrorist Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan in an oper-ation led by its exter¬nal intelligence agency CIA, it has spared Islamabad-sponsored terrorist camps that wage war against India, New Indian Express reported on April 8. US media on Sunday repo¬rted that Pakistan’s ISI and CIA made a secret pact to facilitate drone strikes against selective terrorist targets. Citing excerpts of a soon-to-be released book, American media said Pakistan gave access to US drone strikes on condition they would not target nuclear facilities and terrorist camps where Kashmiri militants underwent training for attacks against India. A New York Times report said back room bargains for covert drone wars began und¬er George W Bush and was expanded by President Barack Obama. “Pakistani intelligence off¬icials insisted they be allowed to approve each drone strike, giving them tight control over the list of targets. And they insis¬ted that drones fly only in narrow parts of tribal areas — ensuring they would not venture where Islamabad did not want Americans goi¬ng: Pakistan’s nuclear facilities and mountain camps where Kashmiri militants were being trained for attac¬ks in India,” NYT reported, quoting excerpts from The Way of the Knife: The CIA, a Secret Army, and a War at the Ends of the Earth.
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April - 8 
A dead body was found in the bushes near Muraqba Hall of the Surjani town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 8, reports The News.
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A dead body was found in the bushes near Muraqba Hall of the Surjani town in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 8, reports The News.
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April - 8 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), identified as Amir Mohammad Dashti, was shot dead along with his official guard in targeted killing near Golimar chowk on main Sabzal road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), identified as Amir Mohammad Dashti, was shot dead along with his official guard in targeted killing near Golimar chowk on main Sabzal road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 8, reports Daily Times. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 8 
A powerful blast has been reported outside the residence of former senator Nasir Khan Afridi in Hayatabad Phase-II area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 8, reports Daily Times. But no loss of life was reported. Poli
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A powerful blast has been reported outside the residence of former senator Nasir Khan Afridi in Hayatabad Phase-II area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 8, reports Daily Times. But no loss of life was reported. Police and bomb disposal squad personnel said 500 grams of explosives were used in the blast which surprised Senator Nasir Khan. “I have not received any threat,” he told newsmen as the forensic team was gathering pieces of evidence to advance its investigation. “I don’t know what could be reasons behind the explosion.” No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, suspicion grew against militants in neighbouring Khyber Agency (FATA). Nasir Khan hails from Bara town of Khyber Agency and his brother Momin Khan could not get his nomination papers cleared by the returning officer for NA-46 (Bara). However, the senator’s son, Adnan Khan, is contesting elections on NA-46 as independent candidate.
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April - 8 
An Anti Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) arrested at least 22 suspects and recovered 14 motorcycles and two TT pistols from their possession.
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An Anti Car Lifting Cell (ACLC) arrested at least 22 suspects and recovered 14 motorcycles and two TT pistols from their possession.
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April - 8 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a rickshaw was defused by the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) near Do Minute Chowrangi of North Karachi area, reports Dawn.
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in a rickshaw was defused by the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) near Do Minute Chowrangi of North Karachi area, reports Dawn.
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April - 8 
Four persons were injured in a bomb blast near an office of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Kharan District, reports Dawn.
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Four persons were injured in a bomb blast near an office of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Kharan District, reports Dawn.
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April - 8 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested at least 86 suspects in different targeted raids and operations across city, reports Daily Times. Rangers’ officials said around 20 were nabbed during a raid in Nistherabad area of Model colony. According to Ra
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested at least 86 suspects in different targeted raids and operations across city, reports Daily Times. Rangers’ officials said around 20 were nabbed during a raid in Nistherabad area of Model colony. According to Rangers spokesman, 40 weapons of different types were also recovered. While in another raid by Rangers, around five suspects were arrested during a targeted operation in Quaid-e-Azam Colony, Gulshan-e-Iqbal area, and North Karachi area.
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April - 8 
Rockets fired by unidentified militants hit the house of Raz Gul in Saeedabad area. Sources said that a rocket landed in a graveyard while another hit an open plot. Police said that all the rockets were fired from an undisclosed place in Bara tehsil
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Rockets fired by unidentified militants hit the house of Raz Gul in Saeedabad area. Sources said that a rocket landed in a graveyard while another hit an open plot. Police said that all the rockets were fired from an undisclosed place in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency.
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April - 8 
Sardar Akhtar Mengal, ‘chief’ of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has urged the chief election commissioner to take notice of threats faced by his party’s workers in various areas of the province and said their free movement is necessar
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Sardar Akhtar Mengal, ‘chief’ of the Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), has urged the chief election commissioner to take notice of threats faced by his party’s workers in various areas of the province and said their free movement is necessary for transparent polls, reports Dawn. He said the BNP-M had written a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan about the difficulties being faced by its members because of telephonic and physical threats by ‘invisible forces’. The BNP-M ‘chief’ said his party’s workers could not go to bazaars due to the threats but non-state actors were moving about freely in cities in vehicles with tinted glasses despite the Supreme Court’s orders against them.
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April - 8 
Security Forces allegedly abducted another seven innocent Baloch people including five activists of Baloch Republican Party (BRP) from different areas of Balochistan, reports Daily Times.
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Security Forces allegedly abducted another seven innocent Baloch people including five activists of Baloch Republican Party (BRP) from different areas of Balochistan, reports Daily Times.
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April - 8 
The West Zone Police arrested 39 suspects during targeted raids in different parts of Karachi. According to police officials, 1600grams drugs, 285grams heroine, cash, mobile phones and other looted valuables were recovered.
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The West Zone Police arrested 39 suspects during targeted raids in different parts of Karachi. According to police officials, 1600grams drugs, 285grams heroine, cash, mobile phones and other looted valuables were recovered.
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April - 8 
Thirteen soldiers and an unspecified number of militants were killed during heavy fighting between troops and militants at a flashpoint near the Afghan border in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 8,
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Thirteen soldiers and an unspecified number of militants were killed during heavy fighting between troops and militants at a flashpoint near the Afghan border in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. The clashes signalled a fresh military push in the Tirah valley, where the military has been targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI).
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April - 9 
A compact disc (CD) centre and two nearby shops were damaged in the busy Mian Iqbal Chowk (Stadium Chowk) in cantonment area, reports The News. Police said unidentified militants had planted explosives with the CD shop owned by one Khairullah that we
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A compact disc (CD) centre and two nearby shops were damaged in the busy Mian Iqbal Chowk (Stadium Chowk) in cantonment area, reports The News. Police said unidentified militants had planted explosives with the CD shop owned by one Khairullah that went off at around 5:30 am. The blast damaged the CD shop and two other adjacent shops but did not cause any casualty.
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April - 9 
A head constable of the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) was injured in the Gulbahar area.
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A head constable of the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) was injured in the Gulbahar area.
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April - 9 
A ten-year-old boy was critically injured when he picked up a toy bomb in Alamgudar area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit). Sources said Asmat Khan picked up a toy bomb in Alamgudar area from a roadside and started playing with it when the device explode
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A ten-year-old boy was critically injured when he picked up a toy bomb in Alamgudar area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit). Sources said Asmat Khan picked up a toy bomb in Alamgudar area from a roadside and started playing with it when the device exploded. The explosion injured him critically.
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April - 9 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested 57 suspects during different targeted raids in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to details, Rangers conducted the targeted operation in different areas including Sherpao Colony, Patel Para, Jehangir
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested 57 suspects during different targeted raids in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to details, Rangers conducted the targeted operation in different areas including Sherpao Colony, Patel Para, Jehangir Road and Baloch Para in which 24 people were arrested and arms and ammunitions also recovered from their possession. Police said some suspects belonged to a banned outfits, were arrested from Sherpao Colony. Separately, Police officials said they arrested 33 suspects in targeted operations in Patel Para and Jahangir Road, Baloch Para. The women wing of Police also participated in the operation.
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April - 9 
Mangal Bagh, the ‘chief’ of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) has become supreme leader of both the LI and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for the Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. “The decision to elevate Mangal Bagh to the status of supreme commander for Khyber Age
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Mangal Bagh, the ‘chief’ of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) has become supreme leader of both the LI and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for the Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. “The decision to elevate Mangal Bagh to the status of supreme commander for Khyber Agency was taken at a joint Shura (council) of TTP and LI ‘commanders’,” highly placed Government officials said. They said the high-ranking ‘commanders’ of both the Taliban and LI had agreed to coordinate with each other and consult on all matters of mutual importance, particularly those pertaining to Tirah valley and the Khyber Agency. The decision to strike a deal with the LI chief came at a time when the TTP tightened its grip in the areas it had snatched from Ansarul Islam (AI), a pro-Government armed group. LI is also well entrenched in Sipah, Akkakhel and Malikdinkhel areas of Tirah Valley.
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April - 9 
Suspected militants on April 9 fired seven mortar shells from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) area on Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, injuring 22 people and damaging several houses and vehicles
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Suspected militants on April 9 fired seven mortar shells from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) area on Hayatabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, injuring 22 people and damaging several houses and vehicles, reports Dawn. According to officials of Tatara Police Station, mortar shells landed in streets F6, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 17 at Phase 7 of Hayatabad and injured the persons inside their houses. The residents of other houses stepped out fearing more attacks.
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April - 9 
The elevation of Mangal Bagh to the position of supreme commander coincided with a two-pronged army offensive against the TTP and LI, with the military suffering high losses in just four days of intense fighting. The Army launched a ground offensive
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The elevation of Mangal Bagh to the position of supreme commander coincided with a two-pronged army offensive against the TTP and LI, with the military suffering high losses in just four days of intense fighting. The Army launched a ground offensive against the LI from the Zakhakhel Bazaar side while descending into the Bara valley and attacking the LI positions and from the Sheen Qamar side and thus reaching out to the LI hideouts in the area.
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April - 9 
The house of a local resident in Shalobar area was badly damaged when a stray mortar fell on the house. Sources said the mortar fired by unidentified men landed at the house of Haji Mohammad Salim, general secretary of Khyber Union, a local political
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The house of a local resident in Shalobar area was badly damaged when a stray mortar fell on the house. Sources said the mortar fired by unidentified men landed at the house of Haji Mohammad Salim, general secretary of Khyber Union, a local political organisation. The mortar caused damage to most parts of the house but luckily no one was hurt.
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April - 9 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which was responsible for the Mumbai terrorist attack and other high-profile terrorist attacks in India over the past several years, remains one of the most potent terror group in South Asia, Admiral Samuel Locklear, the co
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which was responsible for the Mumbai terrorist attack and other high-profile terrorist attacks in India over the past several years, remains one of the most potent terror group in South Asia, Admiral Samuel Locklear, the commander of the US Pacific Command (PACOM), told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on April 9, reports Zee News. "Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) remains one, if not the most operationally capable terrorist groups through all of South Asia," Admiral Samuel Locklear said. "LeT was responsible for the November 2008 attack in Mumbai, India that killed over 160 people, including six Americans, and has supported or executed a number of other attacks in South Asia in recent years," he said. Beyond the direct impact of these attacks, there is a significant danger that another major terrorist attack could destabilise the "fragile peace" between India and Pakistan, Locklear told the Senators days after a report released by a US Army said that LeT continues to recruit the best and the brightest in Pakistan and are focused on Kashmir. "Should the perpetrators of such an attack be linked back to Pakistan - as was the case in the 2008 attack - the Indian government may face domestic pressure to respond and the resulting spiral of escalation could be rapid. For those reasons, and more importantly to protect innocent lives, we and our partners in the US Government engage regularly with the Indians and Pakistanis to avert such a crisis," he said in his prepared remarks.
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April - 9 
The military authorities on April 9 said that they had launched a major military operation against the militants in the remote Tirah Valley of the Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in which 110 militants and 23 soldiers had
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The military authorities on April 9 said that they had launched a major military operation against the militants in the remote Tirah Valley of the Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in which 110 militants and 23 soldiers had been killed, reports The News. “After their expulsion from the rest of the tribal areas as a result of military operations, the militants had gathered in Tirah Valley of the Khyber tribal region to continue terrorist acts in the country. “A major military operation was launched against the militants four days ago to dismantle their sanctuaries. In the four days of fighting, 110 militants and 23 Pakistan Army soldiers have been killed and dozens of militants injured,” a senior military official told The News. Pleading anonymity, he said fierce fighting was still going on in the valley between the Security Forces and militants to wrest control of the area. The official said the valley had not been cleared of the militants yet, though jet fighters and gunship helicopters had pounded the positions of militants.
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April - 9 
The Station House Officer (SHO) of the Preedy Police Station, identified as Agha Asadullah (37), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Murshid Bazaar of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 9, reports The News.
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The Station House Officer (SHO) of the Preedy Police Station, identified as Agha Asadullah (37), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Murshid Bazaar of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 9, reports The News.
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April - 10 
A Policeman was shot dead and another was injured on April 10 while escorting a polio vaccination team in Mosam Koruna area in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The polio campaigner remained safe in the attack, according to
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A Policeman was shot dead and another was injured on April 10 while escorting a polio vaccination team in Mosam Koruna area in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The polio campaigner remained safe in the attack, according to the Police.
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April - 10 
A property dealer, Sheikh Rasheed (40), was shot dead in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area.
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A property dealer, Sheikh Rasheed (40), was shot dead in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area.
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April - 10 
An 18-inch-diametre gas pipeline was blown up in the Sui area of Dera Bugti District. According to Levies sources, unidentified militants had planted explosives near the main gas pipeline in Sui, which exploded and destroyed the 18-inch pipeline.
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An 18-inch-diametre gas pipeline was blown up in the Sui area of Dera Bugti District. According to Levies sources, unidentified militants had planted explosives near the main gas pipeline in Sui, which exploded and destroyed the 18-inch pipeline.
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April - 10 
An activist of PPP Shoaib (32) was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in Yousuf Goth of Surjani town.
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An activist of PPP Shoaib (32) was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in Yousuf Goth of Surjani town.
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April - 10 
At least six persons, including two Policemen and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) activist, killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 10, reports The News. Constables Zahid Ahmed and Khalid Meh
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At least six persons, including two Policemen and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) activist, killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 10, reports The News. Constables Zahid Ahmed and Khalid Mehmood were shot dead by unidentified assailants near Shershah Chowk of SITE-B Police Precincts.
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April - 10 
Nine militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in a gunbattle in Kago Qamar village of Dabori area in Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 10, reports Dawn. Sources said a group of milit
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Nine militants were killed and two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in a gunbattle in Kago Qamar village of Dabori area in Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 10, reports Dawn. Sources said a group of militants launched a two-pronged attack on a Security post in Kago Qamar village. As a result two SF personnel, Zaheer and Abbas, were injured. In the meantime, reinforcements for the SFs arrived and the fighting continued for two hours. Officials claimed that nine militants were killed and three others injured after the SFs repulsed the attack. Officials claimed recovering a cache of arms, including landmines, during the operation.
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April - 10 
Police recovered two bodies from Agra road in Shabqadar area under Prang Police Station of Charsadda District, reports Dawn. The Police identified the bodies from the identity cards found in their pockets. One of the deceased was identified as Sadaqa
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Police recovered two bodies from Agra road in Shabqadar area under Prang Police Station of Charsadda District, reports Dawn. The Police identified the bodies from the identity cards found in their pockets. One of the deceased was identified as Sadaqat Shah of Matta Mughulkhel, Shabqadar and Adam Saz of Bara Mohala Shahbazkhel. Shamshad Ali, brother of the deceased Sadaqat Shah, reported to Prang Police his brother was assistant lineman in WAPDA and was missing since February 28.
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April - 10 
The Crime Investigation Department’s counter-terrorism unit arrested a commander of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered a huge cache of weapons during a raid in Sohrab Goth. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Raja Umer Khatta
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The Crime Investigation Department’s counter-terrorism unit arrested a commander of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered a huge cache of weapons during a raid in Sohrab Goth. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Raja Umer Khattab said they were informed that a TTP group was present in Sohrab Goth’s Machhar Colony. After a brief encounter, Basheer Khan was arrested but his associates managed to flee under the cover of fire.
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April - 10 
The ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists in the Karachi has revealed the sense of inadequacy among Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), who are eradicating roadside barriers from lanes and localities in different areas and keeping Police Statio
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The ongoing drive against criminals and terrorists in the Karachi has revealed the sense of inadequacy among Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), who are eradicating roadside barriers from lanes and localities in different areas and keeping Police Stations and Rangers headquarters under strict security vigilance, reports Daily Times. Law enforcers claimed to have detained around 368 criminals in last seven days, but fail to stop the killing, robberies, extortion and other criminal activities so far. Regardless of the efforts portrayed by the security agencies, the ‘no-go’ areas dominated by terrorists’ gangs not even leaving their strongholds.
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April - 10 
The United States (US) assistance to Pakistan has helped in reducing the conditions that foment extremism in the country, US secretary of state John Kerry said, on April 10, reports The Times of India. "Our economic and military assistance to Pakista
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The United States (US) assistance to Pakistan has helped in reducing the conditions that foment extremism in the country, US secretary of state John Kerry said, on April 10, reports The Times of India. "Our economic and military assistance to Pakistan helps reduce the conditions that enable extremism and its calling card - terrorism - to disrupt and destroy," said John Kerry in an eight-page budget letter to the US Congress. "We are helping Pakistan to continue its development as a responsible and responsive international partner. For Pakistan we request USD 1.3 billion in financial year 2014 to fund civil and military assistance along with supporting the existing diplomatic platform," Kerry said. According to a State Department fact sheet, the budgetary provisions for Pakistan includes programs that increase stability, strengthens democratic institutions and helps in countering violent extremism.
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April - 10 
Two children were killed in a grenade attack in the coastal township of Pasni in Gwadar District on April 10, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade in a house. As a result, two children were killed
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Two children were killed in a grenade attack in the coastal township of Pasni in Gwadar District on April 10, reports Daily Times. According to the Police, unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade in a house. As a result, two children were killed on the spot. No group had claimed responsibility for the attack.
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April - 10 
Two persons, identified as Hassan (20) and Saeed (22), were shot dead in Korangi area.
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Two persons, identified as Hassan (20) and Saeed (22), were shot dead in Korangi area.
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April - 11 
A blast in Matani hospital on the suburbs of Peshawar caused panic among the people of the area. A Police source said that the blast damaged windowpanes and walls of the hospital; however, it didn’t cause any loss of life.
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A blast in Matani hospital on the suburbs of Peshawar caused panic among the people of the area. A Police source said that the blast damaged windowpanes and walls of the hospital; however, it didn’t cause any loss of life.
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April - 11 
A dead body was found in a gunny bag within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station. Another dead body of a person was found from Nusrat Bhutto Colony.
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A dead body was found in a gunny bag within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police Station. Another dead body of a person was found from Nusrat Bhutto Colony.
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April - 11 
A leader of Awami National Party (ANP) and former provincial minister Arbab Ayub Jan escaped a bomb attack, however, three persons sustained injuries in the blast in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Haji Qas
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A leader of Awami National Party (ANP) and former provincial minister Arbab Ayub Jan escaped a bomb attack, however, three persons sustained injuries in the blast in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Haji Qasam Khan, personal assistant of the former minister, told that the blast took place when they were on their way home from a public meeting at Tarnab Farm area.
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April - 11 
A person identified as Akram (30), was killed within the premises of Mominabad Police Station.
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A person identified as Akram (30), was killed within the premises of Mominabad Police Station.
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April - 11 
A person was shot dead at Super Highway within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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A person was shot dead at Super Highway within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station.
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April - 11 
A person, identified as Farooq Shah was found dead near Shah Faisal within the limits of Awami Colony Police Station.
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A person, identified as Farooq Shah was found dead near Shah Faisal within the limits of Awami Colony Police Station.
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April - 11 
An activist of MQM, identified as Sheraz (38), was shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants near Piyala Hotel within the remits of Gulberg Police Station.
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An activist of MQM, identified as Sheraz (38), was shot dead and another was injured by unidentified assailants near Piyala Hotel within the remits of Gulberg Police Station.
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April - 11 
At least 12 persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) candidate for the National Assembly and the Sindh Assembly, killed in separate incidents in Sindh, on April 11, reports Daily Times. Two unidentified assailants shot dead Fakhrul Islam (
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At least 12 persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) candidate for the National Assembly and the Sindh Assembly, killed in separate incidents in Sindh, on April 11, reports Daily Times. Two unidentified assailants shot dead Fakhrul Islam (46), an MQM candidate for NA-221 and PS-47 in Hyderabad city (Hyderabad District). The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for Fakhrul Islam’s murder. Its spokesman Ihsanullah Ihsan said his organisation had carried out the shooting. It was in continuation of the TTP’s earlier threat that all secular parties were on its hit list, he added.
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April - 11 
At least 19 persons, including nine soldiers, seven militants and two volunteers of Tawheedul Islam (TI), a pro-Government armed group, were killed during heavy fighting between troops and militants at a flashpoint near the Afghan border in Tirah Val
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At least 19 persons, including nine soldiers, seven militants and two volunteers of Tawheedul Islam (TI), a pro-Government armed group, were killed during heavy fighting between troops and militants at a flashpoint near the Afghan border in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 11, reports Dawn. Sources said that Security Forces (SFs) and volunteers of TI, moved forward into Sipah area and took control of Lashkar-e-Islam’s (LI) strongholds of Sandana and Sheikhmal Khel after heavy fighting which left nine soldiers and seven militants dead. Twelve militants were injured. Two volunteers of the TI were also killed in clashes. SFs arrested three militants of LI. Sources said that SFs took control of LI bunkers in Sipah area and also engaged LI militants in fierce fighting in Karank and Spagnah areas of Akkakhel, destroying an LI base after driving out insurgents from there.
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April - 11 
Daily Times, reported on April 12, that in an interview this week in Islamabad (Federal capital of Pakistan), CNN said former President General Pervez Musharraf insisted Pakistan’s Government signed off on strikes “only on a few occasions, when a tar
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Daily Times, reported on April 12, that in an interview this week in Islamabad (Federal capital of Pakistan), CNN said former President General Pervez Musharraf insisted Pakistan’s Government signed off on strikes “only on a few occasions, when a target was absolutely isolated and no chance of collateral damage”, Still, his admission that Pakistani leaders agreed to even a limited number of strikes runs counter to their repeated denunciations of a programme they long claimed the United States was operating without their approval. In a cable sent in August 2008 and later posted online by WikiLeaks, then-US ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson mentioned a discussion about drones during a meeting that also involved Rehman Malik and then-Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. “Malik suggested we hold off alleged Predator attacks until after the Bajaur operation,” Patterson wrote. “The PM brushed aside Rehman’s remarks and said, ‘I don’t care if they do it as long as they get the right people. We’ll protest in the National Assembly and then ignore it.’ “Unmanned U.S. drones began launching attacks in Pakistan in 2004, by which time Musharraf had been President for five years after taking power in a bloodless coup. He said that Pakistani leaders would OK US drone strikes after discussions involving military and intelligence units and only if “there was no time for our own ... military to act.” This happened “only rarely,” CNN quotes Musharraf as saying. But sometimes, he said, “you couldn’t delay action.” “These ups and downs kept going,” he said. “It was a very fluid situation, a vicious enemy ... mountains, inaccessible areas.”
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April - 11 
Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) arrested around 37 militants in different targeted raids and operations in the Karachi. According to details, Rangers claimed the arrest of 15 suspects during targeted operation in different parts of the city including
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Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) arrested around 37 militants in different targeted raids and operations in the Karachi. According to details, Rangers claimed the arrest of 15 suspects during targeted operation in different parts of the city including Lyari, Rabia City, Mashki Para, Mangopir, PNT Colony and Block-9, Clifton. Rangers’ spokesman said weapons of 13 different types were also recovered from their possession.
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April - 11 
Police claimed to have arrested around 18 suspects in targeted operation in Itehad town area of Baldia Town. Police officials said they recovered a pressure cooker bomb, four bombs concealed in a tennis ball and eight TT pistols from their possession
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Police claimed to have arrested around 18 suspects in targeted operation in Itehad town area of Baldia Town. Police officials said they recovered a pressure cooker bomb, four bombs concealed in a tennis ball and eight TT pistols from their possession.
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April - 11 
Risala police also claimed arresting a suspect, Faisal alias Taya, and recovered a TT pistol and extortion slip from his custody. Aram Bagh Police also arrested a miscreant involved in extortion collection. Police officials said the suspect had been
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Risala police also claimed arresting a suspect, Faisal alias Taya, and recovered a TT pistol and extortion slip from his custody. Aram Bagh Police also arrested a miscreant involved in extortion collection. Police officials said the suspect had been threatening a trader for three days for want of extortion money.
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April - 11 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have captured two suspects, Abdul Majeed and Gulzar Ali, and recovered two TT pistols from their custody. CID officials said during an initial course of investigation the suspects confessed collecti
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have captured two suspects, Abdul Majeed and Gulzar Ali, and recovered two TT pistols from their custody. CID officials said during an initial course of investigation the suspects confessed collecting extortion money from around 50 people.
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April - 11 
Three city wardens, were killed in targeted attacked in Soldier Bazar of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh. The wardens were performing their duty when four unidentified armed assailants came and sprayed them with bullets. T
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Three city wardens, were killed in targeted attacked in Soldier Bazar of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh. The wardens were performing their duty when four unidentified armed assailants came and sprayed them with bullets. The victims were identified as Rao Shahid, Farooq and Sadiq.
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April - 11 
Two persons were shot dead in Khamiso Goth area of Basheer Chowk within the precincts of New Karachi Industrial area Police Station.
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Two persons were shot dead in Khamiso Goth area of Basheer Chowk within the precincts of New Karachi Industrial area Police Station.
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April - 11 
Unidentified militants shot dead a Policeman and injured his colleague in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 11, reports Dawn. District Police Officer Tahir Ayub told that two constables of Hoti Police Station were performing duty at Chat
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Unidentified militants shot dead a Policeman and injured his colleague in Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 11, reports Dawn. District Police Officer Tahir Ayub told that two constables of Hoti Police Station were performing duty at Chato Chock when unidentified militants opened firing on them. Constable Gul Rasool was killed on the spot while his colleague Waheed Zaman received injuries in the attack, he said.
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April - 12 
A bomb weighing one-and-a -half kilogrammes was found near a mosque in the Garden area. A team of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) rushed to the spot upon receiving information and successfully defused it. The bomb was planted in a cycle parked outside
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A bomb weighing one-and-a -half kilogrammes was found near a mosque in the Garden area. A team of the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) rushed to the spot upon receiving information and successfully defused it. The bomb was planted in a cycle parked outside the mosque.
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April - 12 
A person, identified as Habibullah (30), was shot dead in Gulshan-e-Ameen area within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Habibullah (30), was shot dead in Gulshan-e-Ameen area within the limits of Sohrab Goth Police Station, reports Daily Times.
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April - 12 
A person, identified as Rashid (20), was killed and two others were injured by unidentified assailants in Pipri Sindh Goth of Bin Qasim area.
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A person, identified as Rashid (20), was killed and two others were injured by unidentified assailants in Pipri Sindh Goth of Bin Qasim area.
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April - 12 
A Police officer was arrested over his links to banned militant outfits. The officials of his own cell arrested Rana Ishrat, who was posted to one of the specialised unit of the Sindh Police, Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC). According to sources in AV
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A Police officer was arrested over his links to banned militant outfits. The officials of his own cell arrested Rana Ishrat, who was posted to one of the specialised unit of the Sindh Police, Anti Violent Crime Cell (AVCC). According to sources in AVCC, it was first revealed when the officials of the intelligence agency informed AVCC officials about the involvement of the accused in the target killing of his colleague, ASI Faiz Mohammad who was shot dead in an act of target killing in SITE area on January 1, 2013. The officer said that during investigation, besides his involvement in the killing of a cop, the officials also discovered more clues, such as his links to the militant groups like the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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April - 12 
A Shia scholar, Allama Ghazanfar Ali (70), was shot dead in Turi Bangash Colony of Nazimabad, reports The News.
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A Shia scholar, Allama Ghazanfar Ali (70), was shot dead in Turi Bangash Colony of Nazimabad, reports The News.
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April - 12 
A total of 10,082 youth from Balochistan have joined the Pakistan Army as officers and soldiers during the last three years, authoritative sources have revealed, on April 12, reports The News. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kaya
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A total of 10,082 youth from Balochistan have joined the Pakistan Army as officers and soldiers during the last three years, authoritative sources have revealed, on April 12, reports The News. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had allotted 10,000 vacancies for the youth of Balochistan in the army during the years 2009-2011 and announced an additional 5,000 vacancies for 2012. “We are happy to note that there is a tremendous response to the army’s recruitment drive in Balochistan,” said the sources. “The enthusiasm among the youth of the province to join the armed forces, especially the army, is unambiguous.” The sources asserted that the army ‘chief’ was taking a keen interest in the affairs of the province so as to play his part in improving the economic standing of the Baloch.
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April - 12 
According to surfaced details, rangers claim to arrest around 35 suspects during separate targeted raids. About five suspects were taken into custody during operation conducted in old city area. Rangers also captured a huge cache of arms and ammuniti
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According to surfaced details, rangers claim to arrest around 35 suspects during separate targeted raids. About five suspects were taken into custody during operation conducted in old city area. Rangers also captured a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from their possession. According to Rangers around 800 personnel participated in the operation.
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April - 12 
After two attacks on election candidates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and assassination of a contestant in Hyderabad, Sindh, contenders would now be allowed to keep five civilian bodyguards with licensed arms during the polls campaign, The News reporte
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After two attacks on election candidates in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and assassination of a contestant in Hyderabad, Sindh, contenders would now be allowed to keep five civilian bodyguards with licensed arms during the polls campaign, The News reported on April 13. “Under instructions from the Election Commission of Pakistan, politicians can keep five civilians with licensed arms as guards. They need to be verified from the police first,” the AIG Police, Operations, KP, Masood Khan Afridi, told The News. he Police in KP which is more prone to militant attacks have done categorisation of polling stations in all the Districts where deployment would be made as per the sensitive situation in the area, the source disclosed. The KP Police has forwarded its suggestions and demands to the Government for ensuring peaceful elections in the province, the source said. It added that the KP Police have suggested deployment of Quick Response Force to ensure peaceful polls.
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April - 12 
An official of the Balochistan Constabulary was shot dead in Sariab Road area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 12, reports Daily Times.
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An official of the Balochistan Constabulary was shot dead in Sariab Road area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 12, reports Daily Times.
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April - 12 
At least four persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) activist, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 12, reports Daily Times. An ANP activist, identified as Bismillah Jan
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At least four persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) activist, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 12, reports Daily Times. An ANP activist, identified as Bismillah Jan (50), was killed by unidentified assailants near Jamshed Petrol Pump in MPR Colony of Peerabad area.
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April - 12 
CID claims to have detained two suspects Ayaz and Arsalan and recovered 2 TT pistol and a hand grenade from their custody during targeted operation in Old Sabzi Mandi area.
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CID claims to have detained two suspects Ayaz and Arsalan and recovered 2 TT pistol and a hand grenade from their custody during targeted operation in Old Sabzi Mandi area.
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April - 12 
Former Federal Minister and Awami National Party (ANP) leader Ghulam Ahmad Bilour on April 12 called on the election commission to provide security to ANP leaders receiving death threats in KP, reports The Express Tribune. Addressing reporters at the
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Former Federal Minister and Awami National Party (ANP) leader Ghulam Ahmad Bilour on April 12 called on the election commission to provide security to ANP leaders receiving death threats in KP, reports The Express Tribune. Addressing reporters at the press club, he said the KP’s caretaker Government has provided very basic security to leaders of the ANP, and said these ordinary arrangements are not enough to avoid potential attacks. According to Bilour, it is unfair that former President General Pervez Musharraf was provided with adequate security by the caretaker Government upon his arrival in Pakistan, whereas democratic leaders are left at the mercy of God.
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April - 12 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) carry out search and detention operation to arrest 101 suspects in different targeted raids conducted in various parts of the Karachi.
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) carry out search and detention operation to arrest 101 suspects in different targeted raids conducted in various parts of the Karachi.
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April - 12 
Master mind of March 3, 2013, Abbas Town blast was among the four alleged militants of TTP arrested by Crime Investigation Department (CID) during targeted raids at Kati Pahari and Sultanabad area. During the raid four alleged militants of TTP were a
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Master mind of March 3, 2013, Abbas Town blast was among the four alleged militants of TTP arrested by Crime Investigation Department (CID) during targeted raids at Kati Pahari and Sultanabad area. During the raid four alleged militants of TTP were arrested, namely Aslam Mehsood, Abbas Khan, Rasool Khan and Ali Zaman. 125 kilograms of explosive, 8 hand grenades, an AK-47 and 3 TT pistols were also recovered from their possession.
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April - 12 
The Awami National Party (ANP) candidates Rehmanullah and his son Ameer Rehman survived attempt on life while a party worker was injured in a grenade attack on them at Shewa graveyard in Sheikh Jana area of Swabi District. Mr Rehmanullah, who is also
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The Awami National Party (ANP) candidates Rehmanullah and his son Ameer Rehman survived attempt on life while a party worker was injured in a grenade attack on them at Shewa graveyard in Sheikh Jana area of Swabi District. Mr Rehmanullah, who is also ANP’s District President, is contesting election from NA-12, Swabi-1 and Mr Ameer from PK-31, Swabi-1 on the ANP tickets. Mr Rehmanullah said that unidentified assailants hurled two grenades on them at Shewa graveyard. “One grenade exploded, but we survived,” he said. However, a party worker Shamal Khan was injured.Further, four persons, who hired a taxi for Peshawar, were abducted and their vehicle found abandoned near Lado Ustarzai in Kohat District. The victims included Amir, Mirza, Imran and Sattar, all residents of Mosam Khan Banda.
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April - 12 
The Government has established the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), a dedicated body mandated to create state policies on countering terrorism, Central Asia Online reported on April 13. "The authority would be an independent body answera
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The Government has established the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), a dedicated body mandated to create state policies on countering terrorism, Central Asia Online reported on April 13. "The authority would be an independent body answerable directly to the Prime Minister," the Federal Ministry of Interior said in a statement on April 11. Last November, the cabinet approved the NACTA draft bill, which was introduced in 2009, but the creation of the authority was delayed until now. The new body will improve co-ordination among Provincial Governments and intelligence agencies, undertake research and devise long-term policies to defeat the terrorist agenda.
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April - 12 
The house of a local candidate of the Awami National Party (ANP), Munaf Afridi, was attacked in a remote area of Khyber Agency that borders Afghanistan, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 12, reports Daily Times. However, there wa
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The house of a local candidate of the Awami National Party (ANP), Munaf Afridi, was attacked in a remote area of Khyber Agency that borders Afghanistan, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 12, reports Daily Times. However, there was no casualty reported. According to sources, unidentified miscreants hurled hand grenades at the residence of Munaf Afridi who is contesting elections from NA-46 constituency.
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April - 12 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 12 announced supporting the anti-polio drives on a condition that such campaigns were not used by the United States as a cover for espionage, reports Daily Times. The TTP militants also placed the conditi
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on April 12 announced supporting the anti-polio drives on a condition that such campaigns were not used by the United States as a cover for espionage, reports Daily Times. The TTP militants also placed the condition that their apprehensions about the vaccination campaigns being ‘un-Islamic’ be removed. “If they can convince us that these polio drops are Islamic and the spy agencies are not using it to kill our fighters, we would have no objection to any vaccination drive which is in the public interest,” TTP ‘spokesman’, Ehsanullah Ehsan said while talking to private news channel via telephone from an undisclosed location. Referring to the Abbottabad incident which led to the capture of Osama bin Laden, Ehsan said vaccination drives were being used by the CIA to hunt down its ‘Mujahideen’ (freedom fighters). “Our opposition and suspicion to the vaccination drives have been increased manifold after the Abbottabad incident,” he said. He further denied any involvement in previous attacks on polio workers. “We are not involved in attack on the polio teams and the threats given to them. We do have reservations against the drive but we are not attacking them,” added Ehsanullah. “Our strategy is very clear. We will not attack any public welfare institution and non-military installations,” he added further.
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April - 12 
Three persons, including a Policeman, were killed and three Policemen received bullet injuries in an encounter at Shagai Road in the limits of Cantonment Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 12, reports D
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Three persons, including a Policeman, were killed and three Policemen received bullet injuries in an encounter at Shagai Road in the limits of Cantonment Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 12, reports Dawn. Police were on routine patrolling on Shagai Road when armed assailants in car opened fire on them. As a result of the attack one Police constable identified as Rafaqat, a resident of Badbher was killed while three of his colleagues, including Khalid Hameed, Qazafi and Ijaz, sustained injuries. In the retaliatory fire two assailants were also killed in their car. However, their identity could not be established so far.
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April - 12 
Three persons, including a woman, were shot dead and four others sustained injuries at Shifa Market in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District, reports The News. The source said that unidentified bike-riders came to the Shifa Market on the Thal
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Three persons, including a woman, were shot dead and four others sustained injuries at Shifa Market in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District, reports The News. The source said that unidentified bike-riders came to the Shifa Market on the Thall Road at 11am and opened indiscriminate fire on the people, leaving three persons, including a woman dead, on the spot. The slain persons were identified as Muhammad Akram, Najibullah and Majo Bibi. Sial Badshah, Azizullah and Khadim sustained injuries in the incident. The assailants managed to escape after committing the crime.
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April - 12 
West zone Police claimed to have arrested at least 64 suspects in different targeted operations in various parts of the Karachi.
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West zone Police claimed to have arrested at least 64 suspects in different targeted operations in various parts of the Karachi.
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April - 13 
Nine persons were killed in a bomb blast in a bus passing through the Matani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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Nine persons were killed in a bomb blast in a bus passing through the Matani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 13, reports Daily Times.
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April - 13 
The Security Forces (SFs) have killed seven militants in the ongoing military operation in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 13, reports Daily Times. According to an Inter Services Public Relatio
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The Security Forces (SFs) have killed seven militants in the ongoing military operation in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 13, reports Daily Times. According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release issued at Rawalpindi on April 13, two important hideouts of militants have been busted and areas of Kata Kanrai and Sniper Morcha in Sipah area have also been captured.
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April - 13 
the Supreme Court (SC) told that at least 71 target killers who were arrested by the Karachi Police but never charged for the heinous offences rather booked for minor crimes have been released on bail. After going through joint investigation team (JI
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the Supreme Court (SC) told that at least 71 target killers who were arrested by the Karachi Police but never charged for the heinous offences rather booked for minor crimes have been released on bail. After going through joint investigation team (JIT) reports, a five-member special bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, gave 24 hours to the Sindh law enforcement agencies to arrest the people whose names have been divulged in the JIT reports and directed them to register FIRs against them and submit a report. The court was hearing the suo motu case regarding the worsening law and order situation in Karachi.
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April - 14 
A bomb blast killed a local leader of Awami National Party (ANP) in the village of Banjot in Swat District, the fourth such attack targeting members of secular-learning parties during their campaigns for next month's parliamentary election, reports T
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A bomb blast killed a local leader of Awami National Party (ANP) in the village of Banjot in Swat District, the fourth such attack targeting members of secular-learning parties during their campaigns for next month's parliamentary election, reports Times of India. The bomb planted near Mukarram Shah's car exploded in the village of Banjot, said Abdullah Khan, Police Chief of the City of Mingora where the village is located. He said the device appeared to have been set off by remote control.
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April - 14 
A bomb fitted on a motorbike was recovered near checkpost in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area of Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel defused them.
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A bomb fitted on a motorbike was recovered near checkpost in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area of Chaman town of Qilla Abdullah District. The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel defused them.
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April - 14 
A mortar shell fired from unknown location fell on a cloth making factory in Alamgudar area of the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the night of April 14. Though no casualty took place, machinery worth millions of rupees was damaged.
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A mortar shell fired from unknown location fell on a cloth making factory in Alamgudar area of the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the night of April 14. Though no casualty took place, machinery worth millions of rupees was damaged.
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April - 14 
A village defence committee member and local Awami National Party leader, Mukarram Shah, was killed in a remote-controlled roadside blast in the Manglawar area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 14, reports Daily Times. Mukarram Shah was
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A village defence committee member and local Awami National Party leader, Mukarram Shah, was killed in a remote-controlled roadside blast in the Manglawar area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 14, reports Daily Times. Mukarram Shah was on his way when his vehicle was hit by the roadside bomb in the Manglawar area, said Malakand Division Police Chief Abdullah Khan. He said the vehicle of Shah was completely destroyed in the explosion, resulting in his death on the spot. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed the responsibility for the attack. In telephone calls to media offices, TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said his men had carried out the attack. He gave no reason for this killing.
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April - 14 
An alleged mastermind behind the March 3, 2013, Abbas town bomb blast, who was already in Crime Investigation Department’s (CID) custody, was killed in a Police shootout with militants in Surjani area. According to CID officials, Aslam Mehsud was kil
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An alleged mastermind behind the March 3, 2013, Abbas town bomb blast, who was already in Crime Investigation Department’s (CID) custody, was killed in a Police shootout with militants in Surjani area. According to CID officials, Aslam Mehsud was killed in a shootout while the officials were carrying out a targeted operation in the location identified by the detainee.
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April - 14 
An improvised explosive device (IED) weighing two kilogram planted outside the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Haji Rehmat Khaliq was recovered and later diffused on Arpil 14, reports Daily Times. No arrests have been made so far in t
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An improvised explosive device (IED) weighing two kilogram planted outside the residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Haji Rehmat Khaliq was recovered and later diffused on Arpil 14, reports Daily Times. No arrests have been made so far in this regard.
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April - 14 
At least four militants were killed by a US drone strike in the Manzarkhel area of Dattakhel town, 35 kilometres west of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 14, reports Daily Time
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At least four militants were killed by a US drone strike in the Manzarkhel area of Dattakhel town, 35 kilometres west of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 14, reports Daily Times. Sources said that six US drones flew over the area when one of them fired two missiles at a compound in the Manzarkhel area. “The drones kept hovering at the compound for a while and then one drone fired two missiles at the time of sunset,” a local security official said. “At least four militants were killed in the strike,” said the official.
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April - 14 
At least three persons, including a retired employee of the District Government, his son and a servant were killed by unidentified assailants in Goth Shadi Khan locality of Bala Narri area of Bolan District on April 14, reports Daily Times.
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At least three persons, including a retired employee of the District Government, his son and a servant were killed by unidentified assailants in Goth Shadi Khan locality of Bala Narri area of Bolan District on April 14, reports Daily Times.
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April - 14 
At least two persons, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militant killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 14, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Karam Ilahi (35), was s
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At least two persons, including Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militant killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 14, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Karam Ilahi (35), was shot dead in New Karachi area within the limits of New Karachi Industrial area Police Station. Police said that the victim was a rickshaw driver and a Police informer.
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April - 14 
Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel averted a possible terrorism bid by defusing a bomb planted in the under-construction house of Muhmmad Naeem Khan, the candidate of PPP for NA-13, in Swabi Town of same District. According to Police, unidentified m
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Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel averted a possible terrorism bid by defusing a bomb planted in the under-construction house of Muhmmad Naeem Khan, the candidate of PPP for NA-13, in Swabi Town of same District. According to Police, unidentified militants planted a bomb in the house of Naeem Khan situated near the Government Degree College. After receiving the information regarding the presence of a suspicious object, the Police and BDS officials rushed to the site and found a five kilogrammes bomb that was concealed in a pressure cooker.
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April - 14 
Polio workers in Karachi fear terrorist attacks followed by the TTP’s attack on health workers across country. A three-day national polio immunisation campaign will kick off April 15 (today) across the country to immunise 33.5 million children under
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Polio workers in Karachi fear terrorist attacks followed by the TTP’s attack on health workers across country. A three-day national polio immunisation campaign will kick off April 15 (today) across the country to immunise 33.5 million children under the age of five.
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April - 14 
Security Forces foiled terror attempts by recovering two bombs, planted inside two separate motorbikes, in Bannu town of same District.
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Security Forces foiled terror attempts by recovering two bombs, planted inside two separate motorbikes, in Bannu town of same District.
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April - 14 
Syed Masoom Shah, ANP candidate for PK-21 in Charsadda Town of the same District, received minor injuries while three others received injuries in a bomb attack in Katozai area of Shabqadar. According to details, a convoy of Masoom Shah was passing th
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Syed Masoom Shah, ANP candidate for PK-21 in Charsadda Town of the same District, received minor injuries while three others received injuries in a bomb attack in Katozai area of Shabqadar. According to details, a convoy of Masoom Shah was passing through Katozai area of Shabqadar when the attack was carried out. The driver of the vehicle was also injured in the incident. Police said that Masoom Shah was going home after attending a public meeting in Katozai village.
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April - 14 
The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) and Baloch Republican Student Organisation held a rally in Quetta Press Club (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, asking the Baloch people to boycott the elections. The protesters carried portrai
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The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) and Baloch Republican Student Organisation held a rally in Quetta Press Club (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, asking the Baloch people to boycott the elections. The protesters carried portraits of missing people and those killed in the operation allegedly carried out by Security Forces (SFs). They also held placards inscribed with slogans against the polls.
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April - 14 
The driver of a NATO container was killed and his assistant received injuries in an attack near Teddi Bazaar in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency, report Dawn. Khasadar officials said that unidentified militants riding a motorcycle fired
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The driver of a NATO container was killed and his assistant received injuries in an attack near Teddi Bazaar in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency, report Dawn. Khasadar officials said that unidentified militants riding a motorcycle fired at an empty container coming from Torkham to Peshawar near Teddi Bazaar in Jamrud. The driver of the vehicle, Zar Wali, was killed on the spot while cleaner of the vehicle was injured critically.
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April - 14 
Two persons and a child were injured in a firing incident at Bagh-e-Hilara area. Police said that unidentified militants shot at the funeral procession of Babar Qadri, affiliated with Sunni Tehreek (ST). As a result two men and a child sustained bull
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Two persons and a child were injured in a firing incident at Bagh-e-Hilara area. Police said that unidentified militants shot at the funeral procession of Babar Qadri, affiliated with Sunni Tehreek (ST). As a result two men and a child sustained bullet injuries.
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April - 15 
A dead body was found near the airport area.
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A dead body was found near the airport area.
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April - 15 
A delegation of Afghanistan Army officials, headed by Afghan National Army Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Afzal Aman, on April 15 visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) and met Pakistan Army DGMO Major General Ashfaq Nadeem
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A delegation of Afghanistan Army officials, headed by Afghan National Army Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Major General Afzal Aman, on April 15 visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) and met Pakistan Army DGMO Major General Ashfaq Nadeem Ahmed for talks on border coordination with Pakistani officers. According to an ISPR press release, all ongoing cross-border coordination issues, including the border post construction in Mohmand Agency, were discussed and amicably resolved.
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April - 15 
A man affiliated with special branch of Police was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants near Block-J of North Nazimabad area within the remits of North Nazimabad Police Station.
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A man affiliated with special branch of Police was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants near Block-J of North Nazimabad area within the remits of North Nazimabad Police Station.
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April - 15 
A member of the Tauheedul Islam (TI), also known as Zakhakhel tribal lashkar (militia), was killed in a bomb explosion inside a bunker in Dari area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency. The sources said the volunteers of TI were on duty in Katakanri bunk
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A member of the Tauheedul Islam (TI), also known as Zakhakhel tribal lashkar (militia), was killed in a bomb explosion inside a bunker in Dari area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency. The sources said the volunteers of TI were on duty in Katakanri bunker on a hilltop in Tirah when a bomb planted nearby exploded.
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April - 15 
A traffic sergeant, identified as Ghulam Mustafa, was injured by unidentified assailants at traffic Police post within the limits of Surjani town Police Station.
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A traffic sergeant, identified as Ghulam Mustafa, was injured by unidentified assailants at traffic Police post within the limits of Surjani town Police Station.
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April - 15 
At least two persons, including a Policeman, were killed and two others were injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 15, reports Daily Times. An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), identified
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At least two persons, including a Policeman, were killed and two others were injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 15, reports Daily Times. An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), identified as Syed Murtaza Hussain (40), was shot dead in a targeted attack at Shamsi area within the jurisdiction of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. Police said the victim belonged to Shia community.
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April - 15 
Nine militants and a soldier were killed in a clash between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 15, reports The News. The sources said the SFs and militan
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Nine militants and a soldier were killed in a clash between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 15, reports The News. The sources said the SFs and militants had a clash during ongoing operation in Dabori area in which a soldier identified as Razzaq was killed on the spot while another soldier Khalid sustained injuries. The SFs retaliated and killed nine militants, the sources claimed.
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April - 15 
One person, identified as Abdul Ahad, was injured by unidentified assailants in the Gari Nadi area of Turbat District on April 15, reports Daily Times.
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One person, identified as Abdul Ahad, was injured by unidentified assailants in the Gari Nadi area of Turbat District on April 15, reports Daily Times.
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April - 15 
Pakistani officials, human rights activists and parents, on April 15, condemned the militants' tactic of "hiring" poor children to transport explosives, conduct acts of terrorism and even carry out bombings, reports Central Asia Online. This effort t
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Pakistani officials, human rights activists and parents, on April 15, condemned the militants' tactic of "hiring" poor children to transport explosives, conduct acts of terrorism and even carry out bombings, reports Central Asia Online. This effort to "paralyse the nation" by targeting the upcoming generation of Pakistanis must stop, they said. Commenting on the March 13 arrest of 11 suspected youths, Quetta Police Chief Mir Zubair Mehmood said, "The suspects belonged to the Dosti Group and were managed by the ringleaders Abdul Nabil Bangalzai and Abdul Ghani Bangalzai, who come from a terrorist organisation. Those arrested – between 10 and 16 years old – confessed to various crimes, saying they had been lured into terrorist activity. The terrorists had paid them around Rs. 2,000-5,000 (US $20-50) to plant explosives in crowded places and carry out terrorist activities. The militants are using children as war fuel. The children admitted to involvement in about 12 terrorist incidents in Quetta City, including a major blast in Mezaan Chowk on January 10 that had left 12 people dead, including three [Frontier Constabulary] soldiers."
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April - 15 
Police along with the BDS thwarted a terrorist bid by defusing two high-intensity bombs in the limits of Hawaid Police Station in Bannu District. Akhtar Ali, an official of the Hawaid Police, said a cleaner at the Hawaid Transport Stand called the Po
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Police along with the BDS thwarted a terrorist bid by defusing two high-intensity bombs in the limits of Hawaid Police Station in Bannu District. Akhtar Ali, an official of the Hawaid Police, said a cleaner at the Hawaid Transport Stand called the Police Station around 9:30am, stating he had spotted a suspicious polythene bag planted near the bus stand’s wall. BDS official Wasal Khan told journalists 10 kilograms of explosives were used in the bomb which was successfully defused.
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April - 15 
Police and Levies Force recovered explosives from the Gandawa area of Jhal Magsi District on April 15, reports Daily Times. Acting on a tip-off, Police and Levies Force, along with a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team, reached the site and defused an exp
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Police and Levies Force recovered explosives from the Gandawa area of Jhal Magsi District on April 15, reports Daily Times. Acting on a tip-off, Police and Levies Force, along with a Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team, reached the site and defused an explosive device weighing around three kilogrammes.
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April - 15 
The residence of a woman civil judge was partially damaged in a blast in Shabqadar area in Charsadda District, reports Dawn. Police and local people said that unidentified persons planted an improvised explosive device at the main gate of the residen
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The residence of a woman civil judge was partially damaged in a blast in Shabqadar area in Charsadda District, reports Dawn. Police and local people said that unidentified persons planted an improvised explosive device at the main gate of the residence of Civil Judge Sanam Taj in Fatmakhel locality of Shabqadar that went off at 2pm. As a result the main gate of the house was destroyed completely while the boundary wall damaged partially. However, no casualty was reported. The officials of bomb disposal squad (BDS) said that 500 grams explosives were used in the blast.
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April - 15 
Unidentified assailants killed two political activists and injured three others on Rampur Road in the Paharpur town of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 15, reports Daily Times. According to Police, motorcycle bourne assailants
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Unidentified assailants killed two political activists and injured three others on Rampur Road in the Paharpur town of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 15, reports Daily Times. According to Police, motorcycle bourne assailants opened fire on the supporters of Abdur Raheem, an independent candidate contesting election from the NA-42 constituency of Dera Ismail Khan. Raheem’s supporters were killed as they were heading for a ceremony of their office-bearers.
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April - 16 
16 persons were killed and more than 35 were injured when a suicide bomber targeted the senior Awami National Party (ANP) leader Ghulam Ahmad Bilour and his nephew Haroon Bilour in Mundabheri area of Yakatut in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provi
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16 persons were killed and more than 35 were injured when a suicide bomber targeted the senior Awami National Party (ANP) leader Ghulam Ahmad Bilour and his nephew Haroon Bilour in Mundabheri area of Yakatut in Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of April 16, reports The News. Ghulam Ahmad Bilour (75) is contesting from the NA-1, Peshawar. He received minor injuries in the blast. Haroon Bilour, the son of late Bashir Bilour who was killed in a suicide bombing on December 22, 2012, was unhurt in the explosion. He is a candidate from PK-3. Senior police officers confirmed that the blast was carried out by a suicide bomber whose target was Ghulam Ahmad Bilour. “It was a suicide attack and five to six kilogrammes of explosives were used in it,” Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU), Shafqat Malik said. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack, but apologised for injuring Bilour, saying it had been targeting his nephew, Haroon. “We apologies to Ghulam Bilour because we announced an amnesty for him,” said TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan.
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April - 16 
A dead body was recovered from near the Golden Marble House on the Bara Board Road.
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A dead body was recovered from near the Golden Marble House on the Bara Board Road.
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April - 16 
A minor girl was injured when a mortar shell fell on a house in Sanzal Khel area of Akkakhel.
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A minor girl was injured when a mortar shell fell on a house in Sanzal Khel area of Akkakhel.
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April - 16 
A Police constable, Javaid Iqbal (45), was killed near Marhaba Lawn of Korangi industrial area.
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A Police constable, Javaid Iqbal (45), was killed near Marhaba Lawn of Korangi industrial area.
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April - 16 
A Sunni Tehreek (ST) activist, Owais Qadri, was shot dead on Jahangir Road in the Soldier Bazaar Police Limits.
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A Sunni Tehreek (ST) activist, Owais Qadri, was shot dead on Jahangir Road in the Soldier Bazaar Police Limits.
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April - 16 
An election tribunal on April 16 rejected the nomination papers of Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the only constituency where his eligibility to contest May 11 polls was accepted earlier, reports The Times of India. Musharra
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An election tribunal on April 16 rejected the nomination papers of Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf from the only constituency where his eligibility to contest May 11 polls was accepted earlier, reports The Times of India. Musharraf has already been disqualified from three other constituencies from where he had filed nomination papers. After his candidature was rejected from Islamabad (Federal capital), Karachi (provincial capital of Sindh) and Kasur in Punjab province, Chitral in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa held the only hope. But Musharraf's plans came to a naught as the poll tribunal of Peshawar High Court barred him. Musharraf's nomination papers were rejected following objections that he had subverted the Constitution by imposing emergency as Army Chief and had illegally placed judges under house arrest. Ahmed Raza Kasuri, Musharraf's counsel, said they would contest the decision in the High Court.
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April - 16 
At least five persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 16, reports The News. Akram Gujjar (35), an MQM activist, was kille
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At least five persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 16, reports The News. Akram Gujjar (35), an MQM activist, was killed by unidentified assailants in PIB Colony.
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April - 16 
At least four persons were killed when an election convoy of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N)’s Balochistan leader Sardar Sanaullah Zehri came under a bomb attack in Anjira area of Khuzdar District on April 16, reports Dawn. Sardar Zehri surviv
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At least four persons were killed when an election convoy of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N)’s Balochistan leader Sardar Sanaullah Zehri came under a bomb attack in Anjira area of Khuzdar District on April 16, reports Dawn. Sardar Zehri survived the attack but his son, brother and nephew and a guard were killed. At least 25 persons were injured. The PML-N leader is contesting for one national and one provincial assembly seats from Khuzdar and Kalat Districts. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.
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April - 16 
Bakht Zareen (55) was shot dead at a teashop in Qayyumabad area.
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Bakht Zareen (55) was shot dead at a teashop in Qayyumabad area.
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April - 16 
Eleven militants and a soldier were killed in clashes at Kago Kamar locality of Dabori area in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 16, reports The News. The sources said the Security Forces (SFs) were attacked when t
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Eleven militants and a soldier were killed in clashes at Kago Kamar locality of Dabori area in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 16, reports The News. The sources said the Security Forces (SFs) were attacked when they were carrying out search operation in Kago Kamar, some 28 kilometers north of Ghaljo, headquarters of Upper tehsil (revenue unit) of Orakzai Agency. “One soldier was killed and another injured in the attack,” the sources said, adding the clash continued for two hours in which 11 militants were killed. During the search operation, a cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered. However, no arrest was made during the search.
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April - 16 
Nine soldiers were killed and eight others injured in a suicide attack on a military vehicle and nearby roadside checkpoint in the Saidgai area of North Waziristan Agency. Government officials said a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden double-c
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Nine soldiers were killed and eight others injured in a suicide attack on a military vehicle and nearby roadside checkpoint in the Saidgai area of North Waziristan Agency. Government officials said a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden double-cabin pickup truck into a military vehicle carrying soldiers to the Pak-Afghan border area of Ghulam Khan.
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April - 16 
six militants were killed and five others received injuries during a clash with SFs when dozens of militants attacked the Shan Khel Kore checkpost near Mohammad Ali Chowk in Akkakhel of Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Five security personnel were injure
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six militants were killed and five others received injuries during a clash with SFs when dozens of militants attacked the Shan Khel Kore checkpost near Mohammad Ali Chowk in Akkakhel of Khyber Agency, reports Dawn. Five security personnel were injured. Later, in a clean-up operation in various areas, SFs defused five explosive devices.
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April - 16 
The safe havens to terrorists in Pakistan pose a great challenge to peace and stability in Afghanistan, even as Afghanistan National Security Force (ANSF) has been making significant progress in war against terrorism, US General Joseph Dunford, the c
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The safe havens to terrorists in Pakistan pose a great challenge to peace and stability in Afghanistan, even as Afghanistan National Security Force (ANSF) has been making significant progress in war against terrorism, US General Joseph Dunford, the commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, said on April 16, reports Times of India. "Safe havens in Afghanistan and sanctuaries in Pakistan continue to provide Taliban senior leadership some freedom of movement and freedom of action, facilitating the training of fighters, and the planning of operations," the General said. "The Afghan Taliban and all its sub-groups, including the Haqqani Network, remain capable of conducting high profile attacks, though counter-terrorism pressure has degraded this ability," Dunford told the Senate Armed Services Committee during a congressional hearing on Afghanistan. "However, the Taliban remain firm in their conviction that ISAF's drawdown and perceived ANSF (Afghan National Security Forces) weakness, especially when supplemented with continued external support and with sanctuary in Pakistan that the Taliban exploit, will translate into a restoration of their pre-surge military capabilities and influence," he added.
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April - 16 
Thousands of persons fled the Akkakhel area and shifted to different localities of Peshawar after receiving threats from Lashkar-e-Islam (LI). Sources said that about 5,000 people had left the area. “We received many warnings in the past but did not
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Thousands of persons fled the Akkakhel area and shifted to different localities of Peshawar after receiving threats from Lashkar-e-Islam (LI). Sources said that about 5,000 people had left the area. “We received many warnings in the past but did not pay any head to these, however, the latest warning was given directly by militants, who came on motorcycles and talked to our elders to leave the area or ready to die,” said Mohammadullah Khan, a resident of Akkakhel in Frontier Region of Peshawar. He said that at least 5,000 people had reached Koh-i-Daman, a suburban area of Peshawar. He said that the displaced people were residing with their relatives and under the open sky. However, Police put the number of displaced Akkakhel persons at 2,000.
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April - 16 
Two militants were killed and seven persons, including four Policemen, injured in exchange of fire near FC Fort on Wana Road in Tank town (Tank District), reports Dawn. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Faridullah Khan Katikhel, three uniden
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Two militants were killed and seven persons, including four Policemen, injured in exchange of fire near FC Fort on Wana Road in Tank town (Tank District), reports Dawn. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Faridullah Khan Katikhel, three unidentified militants entered a National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office on Station Road at around 9:30am and opened fire. However, no damage to human life was reported. The attackers later took a rickshaw to escape but Police chased them in a mobile van. When Police reached near FC Fort, the attackers opened fire and hurled hand grenades on them. Police returned fire. The exchange of fire continued for sometime leading to the killing of two attackers and arrest of the third. Four Police were injured in the encounter.
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April - 16 
unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline near Maripur Road in Kiamari town, reports Daily Times.
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unidentified militants blew up a gas pipeline near Maripur Road in Kiamari town, reports Daily Times.
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April - 17 
A dead body was found near Taqwa Masjid in Sector 3 of Sultanabad area of Manghopir town.
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A dead body was found near Taqwa Masjid in Sector 3 of Sultanabad area of Manghopir town.
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April - 17 
A person, identified as Syed Hasnain Mehdi, was shot dead in Urdu Nagar of Malir area.
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A person, identified as Syed Hasnain Mehdi, was shot dead in Urdu Nagar of Malir area.
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April - 17 
Abu Ubaidah Abdullah Al Adam, the ‘intelligence and internal security chief’ of the terrorist group, has was on April 17 in a drone attack in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The News reported
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Abu Ubaidah Abdullah Al Adam, the ‘intelligence and internal security chief’ of the terrorist group, has was on April 17 in a drone attack in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), The News reported on April 25. Even though al Qaeda has not yet issued an official ‘martyrdom’ statement about the death of Abu Ubaidah Al Adam, there are credible reports in the Western media to suggest that he was killed in an April 17 US drone attack. Two of his close aides - Al Wathiq Billah and Sanafi Al Nasr – have tweeted that Abu Ubaida has been killed in an American drone strike in Pakistan.A Palestinian national, who was in fact raised in Saudi Arabia, Al Adam had replaced Mohammad Khalil Hasan Al Hakaymah alias Abu Jehad Al Misri, the former ‘intelligence chief’ of the terrorist group, who was killed in a US drone strike on November 1, 2008, in NWA.
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April - 17 
At least nine militants, including five foreigners, were killed in a US drone attack in Bobar Samal area of South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on April 17, reports Dawn. Khwaja Mohammad alias Madani, a close aide t
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At least nine militants, including five foreigners, were killed in a US drone attack in Bobar Samal area of South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), on April 17, reports Dawn. Khwaja Mohammad alias Madani, a close aide to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Hakimullah Mehsud, was in charge of the militant compound but he was not there when the attack took place, the source said. Intelligence sources said that five foreign militants and four Mehsud TTP of Hakimullah’s group had been killed. However, TTP sources said only four Mehsud fighters had died. They said three militants had been injured.
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April - 17 
At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 17, reports The News. Teenage boy Ali Raza (18) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Jamshed Quarters area of
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At least three persons were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 17, reports The News. Teenage boy Ali Raza (18) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Jamshed Quarters area of Jamshed Quarters Police Limits.
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April - 17 
At least two persons, including a minor, sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) planted by militants went off near the vehicle of the Awami National Party (ANP) local leader Farooq Khan in Shadheri area of Charsadda District on
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At least two persons, including a minor, sustained injuries when an Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) planted by militants went off near the vehicle of the Awami National Party (ANP) local leader Farooq Khan in Shadheri area of Charsadda District on April 17, reports The News. The sources said Farooq Khan, senior vice-president of the ANP in PK-17 and a member of the election committee, constituted to lead the election campaign of the party ‘chief’ Asfandyar Wali Khan for NA-7, was the apparent target. However, he survived the attack and a passerby minor, Haroon Shah, and Ibrahim, driver of Farooq Khan, sustained injuries in the incident, the sources said.
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April - 17 
Kaleem alias Commando, was shot dead in Daata Nagar of Orangi town. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Zahid Siddiqi said that Kaleem was sleeping in his house when some militants broke inside and shot him. Kaleem was on parole, the SDPO added.
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Kaleem alias Commando, was shot dead in Daata Nagar of Orangi town. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Zahid Siddiqi said that Kaleem was sleeping in his house when some militants broke inside and shot him. Kaleem was on parole, the SDPO added.
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April - 17 
one person was killed and 20 others were injured when the Pakistani army and Afghan Taliban militants exchanged fire near the Afghanistan border in Miranshah District.
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one person was killed and 20 others were injured when the Pakistani army and Afghan Taliban militants exchanged fire near the Afghanistan border in Miranshah District.
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April - 17 
Pakistan’s Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf was back in court on April 17, to have his bail extended over allegations that he conspired to murder opposition leader Benazir Bhutto in 2007. “The court has extended General Musharraf’s
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Pakistan’s Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf was back in court on April 17, to have his bail extended over allegations that he conspired to murder opposition leader Benazir Bhutto in 2007. “The court has extended General Musharraf’s bail until April 24,” one of his lawyers, Afshan Adil said. Bail had been posted at $10,000, she added. Musharraf, who returned home from four years of self-imposed exile last month, arrived at the court in Rawalpindi under tight security as his supporters scuffled with lawyers opposed to the retired general. Musharraf and his lawyers have been in and out of court numerous times to get his bail extended over the 2007 killing of former Prime Minister Bhutto, the death of a rebel leader from Balochistan in 2006 and for arresting judges in 2007.
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April - 17 
President Asif Ali Zardari on April 17, paid tribute to a Kashmiri separatist executed in India for plotting to attack the Indian parliament on December 13, 2001, and called his hanging an abuse of judicial process, reports Daily Times. Muhammad Afza
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President Asif Ali Zardari on April 17, paid tribute to a Kashmiri separatist executed in India for plotting to attack the Indian parliament on December 13, 2001, and called his hanging an abuse of judicial process, reports Daily Times. Muhammad Afzal Guru was hanged in New Delhi on February 9, 2013, for his alleged involvement in a deadly attack on the Indian parliament. Zardari said “force and oppression” would not silence calls for self-determination in Kashmir, where a separatist conflict has claimed an estimated 100,000 lives over the last 20 years. “The hanging of Afzal Guru through abuse of judicial process has further angered the Kashmiris,” he said in comments. He praised Guru by quoting a verse written by the Urdu language poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz. “The dignity and esteem with which a person heads towards the place of execution is immortal. On contrary, the life is but a transitory phase,” he said.
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April - 17 
Two persons were injured in a hand grenade attack at the residence of a Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) leader Azeem Braich in Kharan District on April 17, reports The News.
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Two persons were injured in a hand grenade attack at the residence of a Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) leader Azeem Braich in Kharan District on April 17, reports The News.
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April - 18 
A lady health worker was injured when some unidentified assailants attacked a polio team at Nasirabad town of Rawalpindi District, on April 18, reports The News.
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A lady health worker was injured when some unidentified assailants attacked a polio team at Nasirabad town of Rawalpindi District, on April 18, reports The News.
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April - 18 
A petition has been filed at the Anti Terrorism Court (ATC), seeking the summoning of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, a key accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case. Jamil Bugti, son of slain Nawab Akbar Bugti filed the petit
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A petition has been filed at the Anti Terrorism Court (ATC), seeking the summoning of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, a key accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case. Jamil Bugti, son of slain Nawab Akbar Bugti filed the petition.
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April - 18 
At least five persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 18, reports Dawn. An MQM worker, identified as Mohammad Faisal Khan
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At least five persons, including a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 18, reports Dawn. An MQM worker, identified as Mohammad Faisal Khan, was shot dead in Mehmodabad area.
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April - 18 
Four persons were killed when gunship helicopters pounded residential areas and suspected militant positions in Mir Ali sub-division of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on April 18, reports Dawn. According to the s
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Four persons were killed when gunship helicopters pounded residential areas and suspected militant positions in Mir Ali sub-division of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) on April 18, reports Dawn. According to the sources, shells hit Haiderkhel, Eidak, Hisokhel and Kheri villages near Mir Ali town. The sources said that four people were killed in the shelling and eight others injured.
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April - 18 
In the wake of recent militant attacks on politicians and campaign rallies, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) caretaker Government is addressing political parties' concerns by announcing the deployment of Army Quick Response Forces to provide security at p
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In the wake of recent militant attacks on politicians and campaign rallies, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) caretaker Government is addressing political parties' concerns by announcing the deployment of Army Quick Response Forces to provide security at polling places May 10-12, reports Central Asia Online. The troops are supposed to support Police and other law enforcement in warding off trouble associated with the May 11 election, caretaker KP Information Minister Mussarat Qadeem said after an all-parties' conference April 18.
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April - 18 
The dead bodies of three young men stuffed in gunny bags were found in Kharadar area. Police said that all the three victims were employees at a fisheries unit and had gone missing on April 16, 2013, on their way back home from work.
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The dead bodies of three young men stuffed in gunny bags were found in Kharadar area. Police said that all the three victims were employees at a fisheries unit and had gone missing on April 16, 2013, on their way back home from work.
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April - 18 
Two unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at an election camp office of a political party in the Sariab area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 18, reports Daily Times. No loss of life was reported.
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Two unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at an election camp office of a political party in the Sariab area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 18, reports Daily Times. No loss of life was reported.
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April - 19 
A bomb disguised to resemble a toy killed a woman and her two nieces in the Korya area of the Buner city in same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 19, reports Central Asia Online. The bomb exploded when the woman, Zeenat, was working in a
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A bomb disguised to resemble a toy killed a woman and her two nieces in the Korya area of the Buner city in same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 19, reports Central Asia Online. The bomb exploded when the woman, Zeenat, was working in a field along with her nieces Aalia Bibi (11), and Bilal Khan (7).
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April - 19 
Five militants were killed in retaliatory action by Security Forces (SFs) when militants tries to ambush security personnel in the Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 19, reports Daily Times. Three sec
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Five militants were killed in retaliatory action by Security Forces (SFs) when militants tries to ambush security personnel in the Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 19, reports Daily Times. Three security personnel were injured in the attack.
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April - 19 
Four persons were killed and eight others injured in a rocket attack on an election rally in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency, reports Central Asia Online. Unidentified militants fired four rockets at a rally for independent National Assembly (NA
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Four persons were killed and eight others injured in a rocket attack on an election rally in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency, reports Central Asia Online. Unidentified militants fired four rockets at a rally for independent National Assembly (NA) candidate Malik Naseerullah Khan, who is running to represent NA-41, South Waziristan. Naseerullah narrowly escaped without any injury. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatened anybody who holds or attends election rallies in and around Wana Bazaar, and two days ago the militants "fined" Naseerullah for defying them.
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April - 19 
militants attacked a polio vaccination team in Gomal village of Tank District, injuring two Levies personnel guarding the workers vaccinating children, reports Daily Times. “Two Levies personnel were wounded when unidentified people attacked the anti
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militants attacked a polio vaccination team in Gomal village of Tank District, injuring two Levies personnel guarding the workers vaccinating children, reports Daily Times. “Two Levies personnel were wounded when unidentified people attacked the anti-polio team in Gomal village,” Tank Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Shah told journalists.
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April - 19 
Police arrested former President General Pervez Musharraf on April 19 to face allegations he overstepped his powers while in office, marking a dramatic break with a political culture in which military rulers have remained untouchable, reports Daily T
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Police arrested former President General Pervez Musharraf on April 19 to face allegations he overstepped his powers while in office, marking a dramatic break with a political culture in which military rulers have remained untouchable, reports Daily Times. The one-time Army Chief had hoped to rekindle a degree of influence by standing in a general election in May, but has instead become ensnared in a showdown with judges who fought bruising battles with him while he was still in office. A magistrate had raised the stakes earlier when he ordered Musharraf be placed under house arrest for two days before he is due to appear in court on allegations of illegally detaining judges during a crackdown on the judiciary in 2007.
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April - 19 
Police thwarted an attempt to blow up the Mardan Press Club by defusing a 15 kilogrammes explosive device near the building, reports Central Asia Online. Two suspects riding a motorcycle threw the device – a pipe bomb – toward the building, Mardan Ci
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Police thwarted an attempt to blow up the Mardan Press Club by defusing a 15 kilogrammes explosive device near the building, reports Central Asia Online. Two suspects riding a motorcycle threw the device – a pipe bomb – toward the building, Mardan City Deputy Superintendent of Police Khalid Naseem said.
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April - 19 
The KP caretaker Government called for the immediate return of all Frontier Constabulary (FC) troops deployed in other parts of the country to strengthen security for provincial election activities. The Government decided to deploy about 80,000 troop
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The KP caretaker Government called for the immediate return of all Frontier Constabulary (FC) troops deployed in other parts of the country to strengthen security for provincial election activities. The Government decided to deploy about 80,000 troops at sensitive polling stations across the province. The Government will also allot five security guards to each candidate and ban public meetings in heavily populated areas, media reported.
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April - 19 
The Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on April 19 foiled an alleged bid to terrorise the election campaign by recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition in the New Chali area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, rep
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The Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on April 19 foiled an alleged bid to terrorise the election campaign by recovering a cache of weapons and ammunition in the New Chali area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Central Asia Online. Authorities raided the New Chali area and found the stash in an office. The recovered weapons included four Kalashnikovs and a large number of bullets, Senior Superintendent of Police Farooq Awan said. Militants planned to use the weapons to attack election activities, Farooq said. He did not disclose whether anybody was arrested.
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April - 19 
Unidentified militants on April 19 blew up a 22 inch diameter gas pipeline in the Faiz Muhammad Goth area of Rajanpur District in Punjab, depriving several areas of the province of gas, reports Central Asia Online. The militants not only disrupted de
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Unidentified militants on April 19 blew up a 22 inch diameter gas pipeline in the Faiz Muhammad Goth area of Rajanpur District in Punjab, depriving several areas of the province of gas, reports Central Asia Online. The militants not only disrupted deliveries of gas to the Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, Sheikhupura and Sahiwal regions but also caused a further shortage of 245m cu. m in the system, according to Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd.
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April - 20 
A bullet-riddled body of an unidentified man was found in Sector 48-F, Korangi within the limits of Zaman Town Police station.
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A bullet-riddled body of an unidentified man was found in Sector 48-F, Korangi within the limits of Zaman Town Police station.
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April - 20 
A rickshaw driver was gunned down within the remits of Pirabad Police station. Police said that victim identified as Hassan Abrar was intercepted and killed unidentified pillion riders near Banaras Bridge.
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A rickshaw driver was gunned down within the remits of Pirabad Police station. Police said that victim identified as Hassan Abrar was intercepted and killed unidentified pillion riders near Banaras Bridge.
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April - 20 
An unidentified young man was shot dead in Ranchore Line within the premises of Nabi Baksh Police station.
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An unidentified young man was shot dead in Ranchore Line within the premises of Nabi Baksh Police station.
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April - 20 
Another body of a man was found near Telephone Exchange within the premises of Garden Police station. Police said that unknown culprits tortured and shot him multiple times before throwing his body at said place.
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Another body of a man was found near Telephone Exchange within the premises of Garden Police station. Police said that unknown culprits tortured and shot him multiple times before throwing his body at said place.
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April - 20 
Another man was shot dead while three others injured in a firing incident near Machar Colony. Police said that victim Mohammad Furqan and his friends sustained bullet injuries when unidentified armed riders resorted indiscriminate firing at them. The
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Another man was shot dead while three others injured in a firing incident near Machar Colony. Police said that victim Mohammad Furqan and his friends sustained bullet injuries when unidentified armed riders resorted indiscriminate firing at them. They were rushed to hospital for medical treatment where doctor pronounced Furqan dead and admitted others for treatment. Police informed that victim Furqan was involved in a murder of constable Muslim Shah, while further investigations are underway in this regard.
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April - 20 
Daily Times reports that a female suicide bomber blew herself up outside a hospital in a lawless tribal area of northwest Pakistan on April 20 and killed at least four people and wounded four others, officials said. The attack took place in Khar, the
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Daily Times reports that a female suicide bomber blew herself up outside a hospital in a lawless tribal area of northwest Pakistan on April 20 and killed at least four people and wounded four others, officials said. The attack took place in Khar, the main town of Bajaur in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) bordering Afghanistan. Local administration official Abdul Haseeb confirmed that it was a female suicide bomber and the casualties. “It was a female suicide bomber, about 18-20 years old, we have found her legs and head,” he said. No group had claimed responsibility for the attack till filing of this report, however, authorities suspect the Taliban behind the attack. The dead included a security person, a hospital worker and two civilians, he added.
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April - 21 
A low-intensity blast took place near a rally being organized by the National Party (NP) in Turbat city of the same District. However, no causality was reported.
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A low-intensity blast took place near a rally being organized by the National Party (NP) in Turbat city of the same District. However, no causality was reported.
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April - 21 
A roadside bomb targeting a military convoy on April 21 killed four Army soldiers and injured four more in Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 21, reports Daily Times. “The roadside bomb plan
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A roadside bomb targeting a military convoy on April 21 killed four Army soldiers and injured four more in Mir Ali town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 21, reports Daily Times. “The roadside bomb planted near Khawaja Khar check post went off when a convoy left Mir Ali on its way to the Bannu town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” a local security official said, adding that four soldiers died and four more were rushed to hospital.
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April - 21 
At least 14 persons were injured in a grenade attack at election office of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Kharadar locality of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 21, reports Daily Times.
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At least 14 persons were injured in a grenade attack at election office of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Kharadar locality of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 21, reports Daily Times.
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April - 21 
At least two activists of Awami National Party (ANP) were killed by unidentified assailants at the party’s rally in Karbala area of Pishin District on April 21, reports The News. The deceased were ANP Unit’s President Mustafa Agha and an activist Naq
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At least two activists of Awami National Party (ANP) were killed by unidentified assailants at the party’s rally in Karbala area of Pishin District on April 21, reports The News. The deceased were ANP Unit’s President Mustafa Agha and an activist Naqeebullah. Another activist was injured in the incident.
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April - 21 
Daily Times reports that seven people including two workers of a political party were gunned down in the metropolis in Karachi on April 21. Two activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead in separate attacks of targeted killings. T
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Daily Times reports that seven people including two workers of a political party were gunned down in the metropolis in Karachi on April 21. Two activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead in separate attacks of targeted killings. The first activist was shot dead near Kaghzi Bazaar within the jurisdiction of Kharadar Police station. Police said that the victim identified as Omair was shot dead by unidentified assailants who attacked him near his house and managed to flee the crime scene. Another worker of MQM was killed near Gujjar Nala within the remits of Gulbahar Police station. Also, unidentified assailants critically wounded 30-year-old Iqbal, while he was standing at his Dabbu Club. The victim was shifted to a nearby private hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Station House Officer (SHO) said the victim was a worker of MQM-unit 189.
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April - 21 
Police found mortar bombs from a graveyard in New Muzaffarabad Colony. Police Station House Officer (SHO) Shabbir Hussain said the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called immideiately and they defused the bombs.
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Police found mortar bombs from a graveyard in New Muzaffarabad Colony. Police Station House Officer (SHO) Shabbir Hussain said the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) was called immideiately and they defused the bombs.
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April - 21 
The Attock District Police, on the direction of secret agencies, have reviewed the security plan to keep a check on entry of terrorists from the bordering Districts of KP. Police sources said that with the recent attacks on contesting candidates in d
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The Attock District Police, on the direction of secret agencies, have reviewed the security plan to keep a check on entry of terrorists from the bordering Districts of KP. Police sources said that with the recent attacks on contesting candidates in different parts of the country, the Government has given special instructions to the police to beef up security. It has asked the Police to ensure surveillance of the 80km mountain belt that passes through Attock from Ghorghusti Village of Hazro to Mukhad Village of Jand tehsil (revenue unit).
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April - 21 
The bomb disposal unit (BDU) on April neutralised a 10 kilogram of bomb planted on roadside in Bazidkhel village in south of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News.
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The bomb disposal unit (BDU) on April neutralised a 10 kilogram of bomb planted on roadside in Bazidkhel village in south of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News.
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April - 21 
The law-enforcement agencies once again started arresting former militants in Swat and other parts of the Malakand Division, fearing that those militants freed earlier could sabotage the May 11 General election. Senior government officials in Peshawa
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The law-enforcement agencies once again started arresting former militants in Swat and other parts of the Malakand Division, fearing that those militants freed earlier could sabotage the May 11 General election. Senior government officials in Peshawar said the Federal Ministry of Interior has sent a letter to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government and directed to take those militants into custody who were earlier arrested during the military operation in Swat.
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April - 22 
A Policeman, identified as Ali Ahmed, was killed and his associate was injured in Korangi area.
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A Policeman, identified as Ali Ahmed, was killed and his associate was injured in Korangi area.
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April - 22 
A convoy carrying Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) leader Mir Asadullah Baloch was hit by a bomb in Panjgur area of same District, reports The Express Tribune. The convoy was passing through the area when a roadside bomb detonated just as the
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A convoy carrying Balochistan National Party-Awami (BNP-A) leader Mir Asadullah Baloch was hit by a bomb in Panjgur area of same District, reports The Express Tribune. The convoy was passing through the area when a roadside bomb detonated just as the vehicle passed, Levies sources said. Mir and his associates escaped unhurt even though two of the vehicles were damaged in the blast, the sources added.
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April - 22 
A student leader was injured when unidentified assailants hurled two grenades into an election camp of the Awami National Party (ANP) in Maneri town in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of April 22, reports Dawn. Sources said that a
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A student leader was injured when unidentified assailants hurled two grenades into an election camp of the Awami National Party (ANP) in Maneri town in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of April 22, reports Dawn. Sources said that about 13 ANP workers were sitting in Hujra (guest house) of Nadeem Khan, which is being used as the election office of the party, when the grenade attack took place. Osama, president of Pakhtun Students Federation, the student wing of ANP, was injured.
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April - 22 
An activist of the MQM, Arshad Siddiqui (40), was shot dead on Karsaz Road.
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An activist of the MQM, Arshad Siddiqui (40), was shot dead on Karsaz Road.
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April - 22 
At least five persons, including two Levies personnel, were injured in a bomb blast in Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District on April 22, reports Dawn.
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At least five persons, including two Levies personnel, were injured in a bomb blast in Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District on April 22, reports Dawn.
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April - 22 
At least three persons, including an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and two Policemen were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 22, reports Dawn. A Policeman, identified
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At least three persons, including an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and two Policemen were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 22, reports Dawn. A Policeman, identified as Javed Awan, was shot dead and three others were injured by unidentified assailants in the Lasbela area.
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April - 22 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) executed an Afghan in the Kari Kot village, about 10 kilometers south west of Rustam Bazaar, in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 22, reports The Express T
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) executed an Afghan in the Kari Kot village, about 10 kilometers south west of Rustam Bazaar, in Wana town of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 22, reports The Express Tribune. Mai-u-din, belonging to the Zedran tribe of Afghanistan, was brought handcuffed into an open place near the small bazaar of Kari Kot. The militants then shot him dead in front of the public. Mai-u-Din was ‘arrested’ by the local TTP about a week back.
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April - 23 
Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) has ordered inclusion of Pervez Musharraf in the investigation into Benazir Bhutto assassination case in Rawalpindi city (Rawalpindi District) of Punjab. Musharraf appeared before the court in relation to the case and made
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Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) has ordered inclusion of Pervez Musharraf in the investigation into Benazir Bhutto assassination case in Rawalpindi city (Rawalpindi District) of Punjab. Musharraf appeared before the court in relation to the case and made three requests, including unfreezing of his assets and bank accounts. During the hearing, the court granted him the permission to meet his lawyers and also allowed him a 15-minute meeting with his lawyers inside the court premises. Further, the court admitted for hearing the former President’s request regarding unfreezing of his assets and bank accounts. It also issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in this regard.
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April - 23 
At least five persons, including a Frontier Corps (FC) trooper, were killed and over 30 others were injured in a suicide attack at a check post near Alamdar Road, an area in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 23
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At least five persons, including a Frontier Corps (FC) trooper, were killed and over 30 others were injured in a suicide attack at a check post near Alamdar Road, an area in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 23, reports The Times of India. The blast damaged several buildings, shops and vehicles. The attacker's truck was packed with an estimated 80 kilograms of explosives. The suicide attacker detonated his explosives-laden truck when he was stopped by FC personnel at a check post. Officials said the bomber wanted to target Abdul Khaliq Hazara, a top leader of the Hazara Democratic Party. Three other blasts were also reported from Quetta. Bombs went off in an open field at Jinnah town, Gawalmandi chowk and an intersection at Gurdat Singh Road. Six persons were injured at Gawalmandi Chowk. Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) claimed responsibility for all the attacks.
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April - 23 
At least three persons were killed and 30 others injured in a huge explosion near an election office of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Chowrangi area of the Taimuria Police Remits in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh,
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At least three persons were killed and 30 others injured in a huge explosion near an election office of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Chowrangi area of the Taimuria Police Remits in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 23, reports The Express Tribune. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Raja Umer Khattab of Counter Terrorism Wing (CTW) said that it was an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). He said it seems that the attack was conducted by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP); however, involvement of other groups shall also be investigated.
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April - 23 
Five vehicles were destroyed and three others damaged in a blast near a car showroom on the University Road near Tehkal area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 23, reports The News. The blast destroyed five vehicles a
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Five vehicles were destroyed and three others damaged in a blast near a car showroom on the University Road near Tehkal area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 23, reports The News. The blast destroyed five vehicles and damaged three others.
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April - 23 
Police arrested half a dozen suspects in targeted raids in different parts of Korangi. Police said that five TT pistols and hundreds of rounds of ammunitions were recovered from their possession.
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Police arrested half a dozen suspects in targeted raids in different parts of Korangi. Police said that five TT pistols and hundreds of rounds of ammunitions were recovered from their possession.
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April - 23 
Police on April 23 neutralised a major terror bid by recovering an explosives-loaded vehicle which was parked near the Chak Shahzad farmhouse of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad, the federal capital of Nation, reports
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Police on April 23 neutralised a major terror bid by recovering an explosives-loaded vehicle which was parked near the Chak Shahzad farmhouse of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf in Islamabad, the federal capital of Nation, reports Daily Times. The Bomb Disposal Squad defused the bomb after which the vehicle was shifted to Shehzad town Police Station.
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April - 23 
The bomb disposal unit (BDU) neutralised an improvised explosive device (IED) planted near a graveyard in Matani.
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The bomb disposal unit (BDU) neutralised an improvised explosive device (IED) planted near a graveyard in Matani.
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April - 24 
A Policeman died while his colleague and a passer-by were injured in a bomb blast in Judbah, the headquarters of Torghar District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 24, reports The News. According to the Police, unidentified persons detonated a remo
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A Policeman died while his colleague and a passer-by were injured in a bomb blast in Judbah, the headquarters of Torghar District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on April 24, reports The News. According to the Police, unidentified persons detonated a remote-controlled device concealed in sand near the River Indus area. A police party was deployed to check the passengers of ferries moving from Judbah to Darband and other parts of Hazara when the blast occurred.
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April - 24 
A toy bomb explosion in Swat left six persons injured. The injured include three women and a seven-month old child.
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A toy bomb explosion in Swat left six persons injured. The injured include three women and a seven-month old child.
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April - 24 
An explosive device planted on road went off at Jadoon Chowk on New Jan Muhammad Road. One person was injured in the blast
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An explosive device planted on road went off at Jadoon Chowk on New Jan Muhammad Road. One person was injured in the blast
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April - 24 
At least 16 persons, including two Policemen, were injured in three separate blasts in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 24, reports Dawn. 13 persons, including a child, were injured in a blast in Satellite tow
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At least 16 persons, including two Policemen, were injured in three separate blasts in Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 24, reports Dawn. 13 persons, including a child, were injured in a blast in Satellite town. Bomb disposal personnel said that around one kilogram explosive had been used.
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April - 24 
At least four persons, including two Policemen and a former activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 24, reports The News. Assistant Sub
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At least four persons, including two Policemen and a former activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 24, reports The News. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Gul Muhammad was shot dead and Head Constable Umer Khan was injured by unidentified assailants near New Sabzi Mandi in Sohrab Goth.
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April - 24 
Head Constable Atiq Khan (48) was killed by unidentified assailants near Sultanabad Morr in Manghopir.
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Head Constable Atiq Khan (48) was killed by unidentified assailants near Sultanabad Morr in Manghopir.
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April - 24 
Imranullah Qureshi (35), a former activist of the MQM, was killed North Karachi.
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Imranullah Qureshi (35), a former activist of the MQM, was killed North Karachi.
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April - 24 
law enforcing agencies (LEAs) arrested about two-dozen suspected militants during separate targeted raids and operations in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. Rangers detained 15 suspects and recovered 13 weapons of different calibers in targeted oper
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law enforcing agencies (LEAs) arrested about two-dozen suspected militants during separate targeted raids and operations in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. Rangers detained 15 suspects and recovered 13 weapons of different calibers in targeted operations in Sohrab Goth, Kati Pahari and Banaras.
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April - 24 
The former Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) and candidate for PK-67 Israrullah Khan Gandapur escaped unhurt in a roadside blast in Parori area of Dera Ismail Khan District. The sources said that Israrullah Khan Gandapur along with his supporters was
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The former Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) and candidate for PK-67 Israrullah Khan Gandapur escaped unhurt in a roadside blast in Parori area of Dera Ismail Khan District. The sources said that Israrullah Khan Gandapur along with his supporters was on his way home after attending an election rally at Parori. The sources said that the explosive device, planted by unidentified militants at the roadside, went off when his convoy crossed the Gura Guldad. However, no casualty was reported in the blast.
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April - 24 
two persons, including a woman, injured in a bomb blast near Sarki Gate area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP. The blast reportedly took place outside a house.
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two persons, including a woman, injured in a bomb blast near Sarki Gate area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP. The blast reportedly took place outside a house.
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April - 24 
two Policemen were injured in a blast in the Sariab Road area. Officials said that the explosives had been detonated by a remote control near the Kechi Baig Police Station when a Police van arrived there.
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two Policemen were injured in a blast in the Sariab Road area. Officials said that the explosives had been detonated by a remote control near the Kechi Baig Police Station when a Police van arrived there.
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April - 24 
Unidentified militants blew up gas pipeline of 24-inch diameter with explosive material in Rashidugun area of Larkana city (Larkana District) in Punjab on April 24, reports Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants blew up gas pipeline of 24-inch diameter with explosive material in Rashidugun area of Larkana city (Larkana District) in Punjab on April 24, reports Daily Times.
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April - 25 
a bomb allegedly planted to target Awami National Party (ANP) activists in Mardan was successfully defused by the BDS late in the April 25 night. Par Hoti Police official Fazal Rabi said they were patrolling Sikandray area when they found an abandone
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a bomb allegedly planted to target Awami National Party (ANP) activists in Mardan was successfully defused by the BDS late in the April 25 night. Par Hoti Police official Fazal Rabi said they were patrolling Sikandray area when they found an abandoned motorcycle parked at the roadside in Sarai Koruna where activists of ANP were convening a meeting for their election campaign.
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April - 25 
a constable was killed and two others were injured by unidentified assailants in Loralai District.
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a constable was killed and two others were injured by unidentified assailants in Loralai District.
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April - 25 
a person was killed another was injured in Awaran District. The body and the injured were shifted to a hospital, where they were identified as Ibrahim and Khuda Bakhsh, respectively.
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a person was killed another was injured in Awaran District. The body and the injured were shifted to a hospital, where they were identified as Ibrahim and Khuda Bakhsh, respectively.
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April - 25 
A person, identified as Riaz Hussain, was killed by unidentified assailants in Wahdat colony of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 25, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Riaz Hussain, was killed by unidentified assailants in Wahdat colony of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on April 25, reports Daily Times.
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April - 25 
a political worker was killed while another was injured when unidentified militants attacked an electoral office of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Nushki area of same District. No group claimed the responsibility of the attack.
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a political worker was killed while another was injured when unidentified militants attacked an electoral office of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Nushki area of same District. No group claimed the responsibility of the attack.
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April - 25 
A soldier of the Rangers was killed in an attack on a checkpoint outside the Rangers officers mess in Latifabad area of Hyderabad city of same District, reports Dawn.
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A soldier of the Rangers was killed in an attack on a checkpoint outside the Rangers officers mess in Latifabad area of Hyderabad city of same District, reports Dawn.
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April - 25 
A tribesman died and three others were injured on April 25 when a roadside landmine exploded near the Sports Complex in Parachinar, the headquarters of Kurram Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. According to th
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A tribesman died and three others were injured on April 25 when a roadside landmine exploded near the Sports Complex in Parachinar, the headquarters of Kurram Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Daily Times. According to the political administration, the blast took place when a tractor-trolley hit a landmine.
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April - 25 
A worker of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), identified as Raja Anees, was shot dead in Model Colony within the jurisdiction of Model Colony Police Station.
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A worker of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), identified as Raja Anees, was shot dead in Model Colony within the jurisdiction of Model Colony Police Station.
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April - 25 
An activist of MQM, identified as Arshan Awan was shot dead in a targeted attacked at Safora Goth within the precincts of Gulistan-e-Juhar Police Station.
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An activist of MQM, identified as Arshan Awan was shot dead in a targeted attacked at Safora Goth within the precincts of Gulistan-e-Juhar Police Station.
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April - 25 
At least six persons were killed while around thirteen persons were injured when a high intensity bomb shattered the election office of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) located in Nusrat Bhutto Colony of North Nazimabad area of Karachi (Karachi Distric
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At least six persons were killed while around thirteen persons were injured when a high intensity bomb shattered the election office of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) located in Nusrat Bhutto Colony of North Nazimabad area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 25, reports Daily Times. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan has reportedly claimed the responsibility for the blast.
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April - 25 
Rangers and Police arrested around five-dozen suspects during separate raids and operations in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to details, around 500 Rangers personnel participated in the targeted operations in Sohrab Goth’s Faqeera Goth
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Rangers and Police arrested around five-dozen suspects during separate raids and operations in the Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to details, around 500 Rangers personnel participated in the targeted operations in Sohrab Goth’s Faqeera Goth and Shahfaisal’s Green Town, and detained several suspects and recovered large amount of weapons from their possession.
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April - 25 
religious scholars and the members of the All Pakistan Ulema Council have issued a 40-page edict, which declares the non-casting of vote a sin, saying that casting vote is compulsory under Islamic injunctions, reports Daily Times.
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religious scholars and the members of the All Pakistan Ulema Council have issued a 40-page edict, which declares the non-casting of vote a sin, saying that casting vote is compulsory under Islamic injunctions, reports Daily Times.
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April - 25 
the Anti Extremism Cell (AEC) of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested eight suspected terrorists, including four of TTP near Ghani Chowrangi in SITE-A Police Limits of Karachi, reports The News. The suspects were involved in a number of t
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the Anti Extremism Cell (AEC) of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested eight suspected terrorists, including four of TTP near Ghani Chowrangi in SITE-A Police Limits of Karachi, reports The News. The suspects were involved in a number of target killing incidents as well as bomb blasts. The Police also claimed to have recovered 50 kilograms explosive material, nine TT pistols and nine hand grenades from their possession.
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April - 25 
The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has distributed pamphlets in several Pakistani cities, including Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh wa
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The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has distributed pamphlets in several Pakistani cities, including Peshawar (Peshawar District), the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh warning people not to participate in next month's landmark general election on April 25, reports The Times of India.
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April - 25 
the counter-terrorism strategies proposed in the mainstream political parties’ election manifestos do not represent what it would really take to restore peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to experts.
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the counter-terrorism strategies proposed in the mainstream political parties’ election manifestos do not represent what it would really take to restore peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), according to experts. The issue appears to be quite low on their priority list with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz proposing its plan for taking on “Militancy and terrorism” in chapter 13 of its 14-chaptered election manifesto and Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians declaring it its sixth priority out of a list of seven point election programme. “Normalcy cannot return to Fata and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unless a single centre of power (at the state level) is made responsible to deal with the situation, withdrawing army from the troubled areas,” said Rustam Shah Mohmand, former Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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April - 25 
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan has refuted the contents of a report carried by The News stating that some of the JI candidates who are contesting in the elections from Punjab were listed on the 4th schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 for their
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The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan has refuted the contents of a report carried by The News stating that some of the JI candidates who are contesting in the elections from Punjab were listed on the 4th schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 for their alleged involvement in terrorist activities, on April 25. A JI spokesman Anwar Niazi has clarified that none of the JI candidate contesting the polls has any such charges against him and no JI candidate is contesting election from PP-38, PP-255 and NA-177.
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April - 25 
The security agencies freed 13 more missing persons picked up on suspicion of having links with the militant outfits, while body of one missing person was found in Mardan District, the Peshawar High Court was told, reports The News. A two-member benc
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The security agencies freed 13 more missing persons picked up on suspicion of having links with the militant outfits, while body of one missing person was found in Mardan District, the Peshawar High Court was told, reports The News. A two-member bench comprising PHC Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan and Justice Rohul Amin disposed of cases of 13 missing persons after their lawyers and family members informed the court that the detainees have been freed by the security agencies and they have returned home safely. The freed missing persons included Asim Khan, Muhammad Arif and his six companions, Sajad Ali, Fida Hussain, Irfan, Manzoor and Shahid. Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Muzzamil Khan, representing the Ministries of Defence and Interior, informed the bench that 14 missing persons have been shifted to various internment centres and their cases are running in the court. The bench took 355 missing persons cases for hearing, out of which 10 were freed, 14 were shifted to the internment centres and one missing person’s body was found in Mardan.
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April - 25 
Three British nationals, including the ringleader of a terror cell trained in Pakistan have been jailed for masterminding a plot to set off up to eight bombs in the United Kingdom (UK) that could have been more devastating than the 9/11 in the US and
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Three British nationals, including the ringleader of a terror cell trained in Pakistan have been jailed for masterminding a plot to set off up to eight bombs in the United Kingdom (UK) that could have been more devastating than the 9/11 in the US and the July 7 attacks, Zee News reported on April 26. The three men had raised an estimated 39,000 pounds for terror training and to fund the UK attacks. The money was raised through street collections in Birmingham, under the false pretence of raising money for Muslim charities. Irfan Naseer (31) will have to serve a minimum of 18 years behind bars, while his accomplice Irfan Khalid (28) was jailed for 18 years and Ashik Ali was sentenced to 15 years. "Irfan Naseer was the leader, driving force and man in charge and he alone must take responsibility for sending four young men to Pakistan for terrorism training," Justice Henriques told London's Woolwich Crown Court on April 25. The sentencing coincides with the announcement of new UK Government rules under which suspected terrorists face having their passports confiscated. UK Home Secretary Theresa May said the move would prevent Britons travelling abroad to fight or attend terrorist training camps, like the Birmingham-based trio who had been found guilty in February of masterminding a plot that could have been more devastating than the July 7 attacks on London’s transport network back in 2005.
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April - 25 
Two Policemen and four militants, one of them an Iranian national, were killed in an encounter in Barbara area of Banda Daud Shah tehsil (revenue unit) of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 25, reports Dawn. Police said that another four P
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Two Policemen and four militants, one of them an Iranian national, were killed in an encounter in Barbara area of Banda Daud Shah tehsil (revenue unit) of Karak District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 25, reports Dawn. Police said that another four Policemen were injured in the clash and two injured militants were arrested. Officials said that a pre-dawn operation had been launched following reports that some suspected militants were present in the area. “As militants saw the Police party they started firing,” said an official. The Police party fired back and the ensuing gunbattle lasted four hours. ASI Murshed Ali and Constable Musharraf Zahid were killed in the attack. The dead militants were identified as Bilal from Iran, Moavya, a resident of Mohmand Agency, Fareed, a resident of Miranshah, and Sultan of Gilgit.
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April - 26 
a 15 kilogrammes bomb was defused in Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) of Charsadda. Police official Zaman Khan said they received a tip-off about a bomb planted near Shabqadar Bazaar.
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a 15 kilogrammes bomb was defused in Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) of Charsadda. Police official Zaman Khan said they received a tip-off about a bomb planted near Shabqadar Bazaar.
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April - 26 
a bomb planted near the house of a bank manager in Amirabad area of Charsadda town of same District exploded on April 26, damaging its boundary wall. Mandani Police official Rajab Ali said a huge explosion occurred near Khursheed Khan’s house at arou
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a bomb planted near the house of a bank manager in Amirabad area of Charsadda town of same District exploded on April 26, damaging its boundary wall. Mandani Police official Rajab Ali said a huge explosion occurred near Khursheed Khan’s house at around 5:45pm. BDS said two kilogrammes of explosives were used in the bomb.
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April - 26 
a bomb was defused by the bomb disposal squad (BDS) in Bannu town of same District. Bannu City Police official Miranshah Khan said at around 8am a pedestrian informed Police about a suspicious polythene bag lying near the boundary wall of Boys Govern
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a bomb was defused by the bomb disposal squad (BDS) in Bannu town of same District. Bannu City Police official Miranshah Khan said at around 8am a pedestrian informed Police about a suspicious polythene bag lying near the boundary wall of Boys Government High School No 1.
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April - 26 
a low-intensity bomb weighing two kilogrammes planted by the roadside in Sreekh area of Battagram was also defused by the BDS, reports The Express Tribune.
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a low-intensity bomb weighing two kilogrammes planted by the roadside in Sreekh area of Battagram was also defused by the BDS, reports The Express Tribune.
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April - 26 
an ANP election candidate was attacked in the Old Muzaffarabad Colony of Landhi town. Police said Abdul Rehman was on his way to an election event when his vehicle was attacked. The ANP leader survived the attack unhurt, however, two children who wer
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an ANP election candidate was attacked in the Old Muzaffarabad Colony of Landhi town. Police said Abdul Rehman was on his way to an election event when his vehicle was attacked. The ANP leader survived the attack unhurt, however, two children who were passing by received minor injuries.
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April - 26 
At least 11 persons, including a minor, were killed and 45 others were injured in a bomb blast at an election gathering of the Awami National Party (ANP) in Orangi town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 26, repo
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At least 11 persons, including a minor, were killed and 45 others were injured in a bomb blast at an election gathering of the Awami National Party (ANP) in Orangi town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 26, reports Daily Times. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan claimed responsibility for the blast.
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April - 26 
At least six persons, including a Levies official, were critically injured when the convoy of Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam (JUI-F) candidate for PB-30, Haji Muhammad Hashim Shahwani, came under attack in Mach area of Kachi District, on April 26, reports Daily
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At least six persons, including a Levies official, were critically injured when the convoy of Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam (JUI-F) candidate for PB-30, Haji Muhammad Hashim Shahwani, came under attack in Mach area of Kachi District, on April 26, reports Daily Times. Haji Muhammad Hashim Shahwani remained unhurt in the incident. Balochistan Levies sources said that the convoy of Shahwani was attacked with a time bomb which followed an exchange of firing and hand grenades.
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April - 26 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf was on April 26, formally arrested over the murder case of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, reports Daily Times. Musharraf will remain in his villa on the edge of Islamabad (Federal Capital) wh
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf was on April 26, formally arrested over the murder case of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, reports Daily Times. Musharraf will remain in his villa on the edge of Islamabad (Federal Capital) where he is already under a two-week house arrest over his decision to sack judges when he imposed emergency rule in November 2007. “Today FIA (Federal Investigative Agency) formally arrested General Musharraf in the Benazir Bhutto case,” prosecution lawyer Chaudhry Azhar told AFP by telephone. During the interrogation, the former President was asked why Benazir Bhutto was not provided security upon her return to Pakistan. Upon this, Musharraf replied that she was provided complete security. He also refused to accept the allegations against him by saying that Benazir Bhutto became the target of terrorists. It has also been learnt that the FIA will file a petition seeking the physical remand of Musharraf in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on April 26 (today). Earlier on April 25, the ATC had allowed the FIA to include Musharraf in the investigation of Benazir Bhutto murder case.
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April - 26 
The intelligence agencies have warned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have made plans to abduct former President General Pervez Musharraf, who is currently being held at his private residence here after being arrested in several criminal ca
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The intelligence agencies have warned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have made plans to abduct former President General Pervez Musharraf, who is currently being held at his private residence here after being arrested in several criminal cases, The Times of India reported on April 27. The intelligence agencies have issued an advisory that the TTP might attempt to abduct Musharraf while he is being taken from his farmhouse to court. The intelligence agencies directed security agencies to ensure strict surveillance and tight security to foil the plans of the militants. A car rigged with a huge amount of explosives was recently found near Musharraf's farmhouse on the outskirts of Islamabad, which was declared a "sub-jail" after he was arrested last week when a court revoked his bail in a case over the detention of dozens of judges during the 2007 emergency.
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April - 26 
the Rangers personnel arrested 28 suspects, including activists of political parties, during different raids, reports The News. Rangers conducted search operations in Orangi Town, Bin Qasim and Rabia City in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. After sealing the entry
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the Rangers personnel arrested 28 suspects, including activists of political parties, during different raids, reports The News. Rangers conducted search operations in Orangi Town, Bin Qasim and Rabia City in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. After sealing the entry and exit points of these areas, the personnel conducted a thorough operation during which 28 suspects were arrested along with the recovery of 66 weapons of various calibers, including SMGs. The Rangers also conducted targeted operations in Malir’s Sector 5-G, Miran Nakka and Pakhtoonabad and rounded up 13 suspects and recovered two weapons and 35 bullets.
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April - 26 
Unidentified militant blew up a Government school in Khwaja Muhammad area in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 26, reports The News. Two rooms of the school were destroyed while the remaining portion of the school’s building was damaged.
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Unidentified militant blew up a Government school in Khwaja Muhammad area in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 26, reports The News. Two rooms of the school were destroyed while the remaining portion of the school’s building was damaged. The number of the schools destroyed by the militants in the area has reached 11.
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April - 26 
unidentified persons hurled a hand-grenade inside a house in Dhoda area Kohat District, causing minor damage but no casualties, reports Daily Times.
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unidentified persons hurled a hand-grenade inside a house in Dhoda area Kohat District, causing minor damage but no casualties, reports Daily Times.
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April - 27 
A bullet-riddled body of man was found from the bushes near Sector 11-A, New Karachi within the remits of New Karachi Industrial Area Police Station.
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A bullet-riddled body of man was found from the bushes near Sector 11-A, New Karachi within the remits of New Karachi Industrial Area Police Station.
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April - 27 
A man shot was dead in Korangi area within the remits of Zaman Town Police Station. The victim Mohammad Akram was at home when unidentified culprits barged in and shot him dead.
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A man shot was dead in Korangi area within the remits of Zaman Town Police Station. The victim Mohammad Akram was at home when unidentified culprits barged in and shot him dead.
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April - 27 
A man was shot dead in Orangi Town within the premises of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. The victim, Tariq Jivan, was on his way when unknown armed men targeted him and managed to flee.
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A man was shot dead in Orangi Town within the premises of Pakistan Bazaar Police Station. The victim, Tariq Jivan, was on his way when unknown armed men targeted him and managed to flee.
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April - 27 
An alleged target killer affiliated with Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) was shot dead near Ali Basti within the precincts of Rizvia Police Station. The deceased is identified as Hassan Kashmiri. Police said that the deceased was nominated in vario
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An alleged target killer affiliated with Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) was shot dead near Ali Basti within the precincts of Rizvia Police Station. The deceased is identified as Hassan Kashmiri. Police said that the deceased was nominated in various cases of target killings.
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April - 27 
Another man was gunned down in Pukhtoonabad area within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station. Police said that the deceased, Ghulam Abbas, resident of the same area, was working at his shop when armed pillion riders shot him dead and managed
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Another man was gunned down in Pukhtoonabad area within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station. Police said that the deceased, Ghulam Abbas, resident of the same area, was working at his shop when armed pillion riders shot him dead and managed to escape.
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April - 27 
At least six people, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), were killed while a religious cleric was injured in separate acts of violence across the Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 27, reports Daily Times.
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At least six people, including an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), were killed while a religious cleric was injured in separate acts of violence across the Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 27, reports Daily Times.
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April - 27 
Leader of Jaffria Alliance Maulana Baqar Zaidi was injured while his Police guard ASI Syed Qasim Jaffry was killed near Gujjar Nala, Liaquatabad within the remits of Supermarket Police Station.
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Leader of Jaffria Alliance Maulana Baqar Zaidi was injured while his Police guard ASI Syed Qasim Jaffry was killed near Gujjar Nala, Liaquatabad within the remits of Supermarket Police Station.
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April - 27 
Three persons were killed and 40 others injured in Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s three bomb attacks on two political parties Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital o
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Three persons were killed and 40 others injured in Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)’s three bomb attacks on two political parties Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 27, reports Daily Times. TTP targeted MQM unit office in Qasba Colony 2 ½ within Pirabad Police Station limits, killing Aslam Rafiq and injuring at least 25 people. According to eyewitness accounts, in the first attack terrorists on a motorcycle, threw a cracker on a mosque, and as people gathered to take a look, another blast shook the locality. The second bomb was concealed in a pickup van, parked near the MQM unit office. On the other hand, another powerful blast occurred in Kumharwara, Lyari, during a meeting of the PPP, led by Aziz Memon. When the powerful blast struck, several people including candidate of PS-111 Adnan Baloch, women and children were wounded. The blast claimed two lives, including 5-year-old Muskan and a man Kamran, and injured 15 people.
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April - 28 
A boy was killed and five others were injured in a blast on Sariab Road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on April 28, reports Daily Times. The electoral procession of Shams Mengal, an independent candidate for PB-5 Q
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A boy was killed and five others were injured in a blast on Sariab Road of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan on April 28, reports Daily Times. The electoral procession of Shams Mengal, an independent candidate for PB-5 Quetta seat, was the target. Police sources said that unidentified assailant had planted a bomb on a bicycle in Faizabad area of Sariab, where the electoral procession of the Shams Mengal was underway. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for blast.
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April - 28 
a person, identified as Fayyaz Muneer was shot dead and his friend Naseem Islam was injured when a firing incident took place in Essa Nagri within the remits of PIB Police Station.
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a person, identified as Fayyaz Muneer was shot dead and his friend Naseem Islam was injured when a firing incident took place in Essa Nagri within the remits of PIB Police Station.
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April - 28 
As the Afghan Taliban announced on April 27 the launching of annual spring offensive against the US-led Allied Forces in Afghanistan, this year the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has also joined them, the News reported on April 29. The TTP has rele
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As the Afghan Taliban announced on April 27 the launching of annual spring offensive against the US-led Allied Forces in Afghanistan, this year the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has also joined them, the News reported on April 29. The TTP has released a significant video which shows the TTP fighters belonging to the “Saad bin Abi Waqas Front” [which is named after a TTP commander] already carrying out military and suicide operations against the ISAF Forces in Logar province of Afghanistan. Released by the Umar Studio, the media arm of TTP, the videotape has been marketed shortly after the Taliban in Afghanistan vowed to start a new campaign of mass suicide attacks targeting foreign military bases and diplomatic areas as part of their new spring offensive this year. The offensive was announced by the Taliban spokesmen, saying that the 2013 spring offensive, which has been named after Khalid bin Waleed, will involve special military tactics similar to those carried out by the Taliban in the past. “Collective martyrdom operations targeting the bases of foreign invaders, their diplomatic centres and military airbases will be further structured while every possible tactic will be used to detain or inflict heavy casualties on the foreign transgressors in Afghanistan,” the statement released by the Afghan Taliban said. On the other hand, however, the TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud has released a 67-minute Pashto-language videocassette titled, “The Caravan of Truth” which has been posted on Jamia Hafsa Urdu Forum. The footage shows undated ambushes, mortar strikes and raids being carried out by the TTP fighters against the ISAF forces. The video not only shows the execution of a TTP double agent with a rocket launcher but also shows fighters preparing explosives for a suicide bombing, to be followed by a massive explosion at a joint US-Afghan military base in Khushi District of Afghanistan. The video displays white and black banners which also depict the names of Mullah Omar and Hakimullah Mehsud. It merits mention that Hakimullah owes his allegiance to Mullah Omar.
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April - 28 
At least six persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) leader and a Policeman, were killed while nine others were injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 28, reports Daily Times. A
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At least six persons, including an Awami National Party (ANP) leader and a Policeman, were killed while nine others were injured in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 28, reports Daily Times. A Policeman, identified as Police constable Fida Hussain (32), and a person, Umar Hussain (35), were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Sultanabad within the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station.
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April - 28 
Five supporters of independent candidate Syed Noor Akbar for NA-39 (Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas) seat were killed when his election office was targeted with bomb in the Kacha Pakka area of Kohat Town in same District of Khyb
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Five supporters of independent candidate Syed Noor Akbar for NA-39 (Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas) seat were killed when his election office was targeted with bomb in the Kacha Pakka area of Kohat Town in same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the morning of April 28, reports Daily Times. “It was a remote-controlled blast in which five kilogrammes of explosives were used,” the Kohat District Police Officer (DPO) Dilawar Khan Bangash said. “The IED was planted outside the election office. At least five people have been killed and 22 injured,” Noor Akbar is canvassing for votes among the numerous Orakzai Agency residents forced to flee the District to Kohat by Army operations against militants. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan claimed responsibility for the Kohat blast and vowed to carry out more attacks.
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April - 28 
General sectary of Awami National Party (ANP), Ghazi Gul (35), was shot dead in a targeted attack in Musharraf Colony within the precincts of Mochko Police Station.
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General sectary of Awami National Party (ANP), Ghazi Gul (35), was shot dead in a targeted attack in Musharraf Colony within the precincts of Mochko Police Station.
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April - 28 
Police arrested 25 suspected militants in different targeted raids and operations, huge cache of weapons and ammunitions were also recovered in these search operations conducted in various localities of Orangi town.
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Police arrested 25 suspected militants in different targeted raids and operations, huge cache of weapons and ammunitions were also recovered in these search operations conducted in various localities of Orangi town.
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April - 28 
six persons were injured in an election rally at Model Colony Turn in the remits of Model Colony Police Station.
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six persons were injured in an election rally at Model Colony Turn in the remits of Model Colony Police Station.
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April - 28 
the house of a leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was attacked with a hand-grenade in Panjgur District. The house was partly damaged.
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the house of a leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) was attacked with a hand-grenade in Panjgur District. The house was partly damaged.
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April - 28 
the motorcade of the chairman of Jamoot Qaumi Movement (JQM), escaped unhurt in a rocket attack in Chattar area of Nasirabad District. “Three vehicles were damaged in the attack,” Police officials said.
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the motorcade of the chairman of Jamoot Qaumi Movement (JQM), escaped unhurt in a rocket attack in Chattar area of Nasirabad District. “Three vehicles were damaged in the attack,” Police officials said.
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April - 28 
three persons were killed and 26 others injured in bomb attack on the elections office of independent candidate Nasir Khan Afridi for NA-46 seat was targeted on Charsadda Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP. The blast also damaged two veh
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three persons were killed and 26 others injured in bomb attack on the elections office of independent candidate Nasir Khan Afridi for NA-46 seat was targeted on Charsadda Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP. The blast also damaged two vehicles and windowpanes of nearby houses and shops. Nasir Khan is a former senator. The independent candidate is said to be a fierce critic of militants in his Bara constituency of Khyber Agency in FATA, where Army was fighting the militancy for the last three years.
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April - 28 
two persons, identified as Nasir and Kamran, were shot dead and two others were injured in an election rally in Liaquatabad area within the premises of Liaquatabad Police Station.
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two persons, identified as Nasir and Kamran, were shot dead and two others were injured in an election rally in Liaquatabad area within the premises of Liaquatabad Police Station.
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April - 28 
two persons, including a seven-year-old, were killed in the attack, while 16 others were injured in a remote-controlled blast took place when people were leaving after attending the election rally of Awami National Party (ANP) candidate Ameer Rehman
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two persons, including a seven-year-old, were killed in the attack, while 16 others were injured in a remote-controlled blast took place when people were leaving after attending the election rally of Awami National Party (ANP) candidate Ameer Rehman in the PK-32 constituency in Swabi town of same District. Sources said that the bomb exploded as Ameer Rehman drove past in a convoy of dozens of vehicles.
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April - 29 
15 more suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in other parts of Karachi; a huge cache of weapons was also recovered from their possession.
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15 more suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in other parts of Karachi; a huge cache of weapons was also recovered from their possession.
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April - 29 
a driver was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on a NATO container in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. Security officials said that the assailants opened fire on the container coming from Afghanistan, killing the dri
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a driver was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on a NATO container in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. Security officials said that the assailants opened fire on the container coming from Afghanistan, killing the driver.
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April - 29 
a Government boys’ school was blown up with four bombs in the wee hours in Bannu town of same District, reports Daily Times. According to Police, four back-to-back bombs exploded in the school, completely damaging the school building. No casualty was
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a Government boys’ school was blown up with four bombs in the wee hours in Bannu town of same District, reports Daily Times. According to Police, four back-to-back bombs exploded in the school, completely damaging the school building. No casualty was reported.
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April - 29 
a passerby was killed and 20 others sustained injures when ANP candidate for PK-17, Muhammad Ahmad Khan, was attacked with a remote controlled bomb in Sar Dheri of Charsadda town of same District. Khan escaped unhurt. Bomb disposal Unit officials sai
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a passerby was killed and 20 others sustained injures when ANP candidate for PK-17, Muhammad Ahmad Khan, was attacked with a remote controlled bomb in Sar Dheri of Charsadda town of same District. Khan escaped unhurt. Bomb disposal Unit officials said two kilogram explosive was used in the explosion.
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April - 29 
a person, identified as Akbar (30), was shot dead in Ilyas Goth area within the remits of Ibrahim Hyderi Police Station.
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a person, identified as Akbar (30), was shot dead in Ilyas Goth area within the remits of Ibrahim Hyderi Police Station.
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April - 29 
a person, identified as Syed Mohammad Hafeez (25), was shot dead within the jurisdiction of Rizvia Police Station.
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a person, identified as Syed Mohammad Hafeez (25), was shot dead within the jurisdiction of Rizvia Police Station.
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April - 29 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadre was arrested while pasting the group’s pamphlets in the Multan Press Club of Multan city of same District on April 29, reports Daily Times. According to media reports, two members of the TTP were busy pasting
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadre was arrested while pasting the group’s pamphlets in the Multan Press Club of Multan city of same District on April 29, reports Daily Times. According to media reports, two members of the TTP were busy pasting pamphlets in the press club, carrying directives for the people to stay away from the upcoming election. The press club management informed the Police, who arrested one of the cadres, identified as Usman Ghani, a university student.
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April - 29 
a watchman, identified as Mehmood Aslam Khan (40), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakhtoonabad area within the precincts of Manghopir Police Station.
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a watchman, identified as Mehmood Aslam Khan (40), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Pakhtoonabad area within the precincts of Manghopir Police Station.
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April - 29 
an unidentified person was shot and killed near Ibrahim Ali Bhai School in Orangi town.
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an unidentified person was shot and killed near Ibrahim Ali Bhai School in Orangi town.
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April - 29 
at least 10 more suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in Musharraf Colony area of Maripur. According to Police, at least six hand grenades, AK-47 rifle and five TT pistols were also recovered from criminals’ possession. In more raid
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at least 10 more suspects were taken into custody during targeted raids in Musharraf Colony area of Maripur. According to Police, at least six hand grenades, AK-47 rifle and five TT pistols were also recovered from criminals’ possession. In more raids, Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested three alleged target killers.
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April - 29 
At least 10 persons, including two Afghan diplomats and a journalist, were killed and over 60 others sustained injuries in a suicide attack on the University Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 29, reports The New
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At least 10 persons, including two Afghan diplomats and a journalist, were killed and over 60 others sustained injuries in a suicide attack on the University Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on April 29, reports The News. A suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden motorbike into a Police van, moments after Commissioner Peshawar Sahibzada Mohammad Anis had passed through the area. “Around five kilograms of explosives were planted on the back seat of the motorbike. Ball-bearings were also embedded in the explosive layers to cause more casualties and damage,” Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) Shafqat Malik said. Those killed in the blast included the Afghan consulate’s Business Attache, Qazi Hilal, and an official of its refugee section, Mohammad Idrees. Qazi Hilal was son of the former deputy leader of Hezb-i-Islami and Afghanistan’s Former Minister for Justice and Communications, Qazi Amin Waqad. A journalist, Arif Shafi, was also among those killed, while another journalist Gohar Ali’s daughter, Ayesha Ali, was wounded.
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April - 29 
At least 15,000 troops from the Army and Frontier Corps (FC) are deploying to sensitive Districts in Balochistan for the May 11 General Election, Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani said on April 29, reports Central Asia Online. The sens
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At least 15,000 troops from the Army and Frontier Corps (FC) are deploying to sensitive Districts in Balochistan for the May 11 General Election, Balochistan Home Secretary Akbar Hussain Durrani said on April 29, reports Central Asia Online. The sensitive Districts include Mastung, Kalat, Khuzdar, Kharan, Turbat, Panjgur, Gwadar and Nushki, he said.
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April - 29 
At least five persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 29, reports Daily Times. A Police Sub-Inspector, identified as Sadru Abro (48), was s
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At least five persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on April 29, reports Daily Times. A Police Sub-Inspector, identified as Sadru Abro (48), was shot dead and his daughter was injured in a targeted attack in Orangi town within the premises of Iqbal Market Police Station.
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April - 29 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested over 50 suspects during various targeted raids and operations in different parts of the Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to details, Police arrested about two dozen suspects during targeted raids in var
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested over 50 suspects during various targeted raids and operations in different parts of the Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to details, Police arrested about two dozen suspects during targeted raids in various localities of Sohrab Goth including Jangal Goth, Faqira Goth, Lasi Goth and Al-Asif Square.
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April - 29 
nine alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in separate rages in Karachi. According to reports, Rangers claimed to have arrested eight militants of the TTP during a raid in the Maripur area. Sources privy to the arrests said
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nine alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in separate rages in Karachi. According to reports, Rangers claimed to have arrested eight militants of the TTP during a raid in the Maripur area. Sources privy to the arrests said that “tennis balls bombs” and a huge cache of arms were recovered from the arrested militants.
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April - 29 
one person was killed and two others sustained injuries in an attack on the Awami National Party (ANP) office in Nowshera town of same District. Unidentified assailants attacked the election office of the ANP candidate for PK-13, killing one of his s
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one person was killed and two others sustained injuries in an attack on the Awami National Party (ANP) office in Nowshera town of same District. Unidentified assailants attacked the election office of the ANP candidate for PK-13, killing one of his security guards and injuring two other persons. The slain guard was identified as Johar Ali (19), while the injured party workers included Shahid Khan and Adalat Khan. The attackers escaped after the attack. Two vehicles parked in the hujra (meeting place) were also damaged in the incident.
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April - 29 
Rangers conducted targeted raids in Haroonabad, Musharraf Colony, Qayyumabad, Sher Khan Colony, Greek Maripur and Masroor Colony, Falaknaz Plaza, Karnal Basti, Gulistan Society, Millat Town and Chanesar Goth, and arrested about 24 suspects. According
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Rangers conducted targeted raids in Haroonabad, Musharraf Colony, Qayyumabad, Sher Khan Colony, Greek Maripur and Masroor Colony, Falaknaz Plaza, Karnal Basti, Gulistan Society, Millat Town and Chanesar Goth, and arrested about 24 suspects. According to Rangers’ spokesperson, three ball bombs, a metal detector, two hand grenades, a wireless set and about 20 weapons of different calibres were also recovered.
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April - 29 
terrorists blew up the railway tracks near Seitharija railway station in Khairpur area of same District, reports The News.
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terrorists blew up the railway tracks near Seitharija railway station in Khairpur area of same District, reports The News.
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April - 29 
The dead bodies of three missing Security Force (SF) personnel were found in Adamkot area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 29, reports Dawn. Suspected militants had abducted the three troopers from a c
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The dead bodies of three missing Security Force (SF) personnel were found in Adamkot area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 29, reports Dawn. Suspected militants had abducted the three troopers from a checkpost in Wacha Bibi area of Dattakhel tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan in the night of April 26 and shifted them to an undisclosed location.
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April - 29 
the hujra and a nearby mosque were partially damaged when a bomb planted by militants exploded near the house of the ANP leader Khan Daraz Khan in Hajyanoo Koroona in Ghundo village in the limits of Katlang Police Station in Mardan District.
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the hujra and a nearby mosque were partially damaged when a bomb planted by militants exploded near the house of the ANP leader Khan Daraz Khan in Hajyanoo Koroona in Ghundo village in the limits of Katlang Police Station in Mardan District.
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April - 29 
two assailants opened fire on the hujra of former Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Mmember of Provincial Assembly (MPA) and now independent candidate for PK-41 Karak-I Malik Qasim Khan in Khojaki area of Takht-e-Nusrati on the Indus Highway.
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two assailants opened fire on the hujra of former Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Mmember of Provincial Assembly (MPA) and now independent candidate for PK-41 Karak-I Malik Qasim Khan in Khojaki area of Takht-e-Nusrati on the Indus Highway.
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April - 29 
two persons were injured in a low-intensity blast, close to metrological office near Safora Chowrangi in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Police said that unidentified assailants threw a cracker near metrological department that injured two pedestrians, Mohammad H
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two persons were injured in a low-intensity blast, close to metrological office near Safora Chowrangi in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Police said that unidentified assailants threw a cracker near metrological department that injured two pedestrians, Mohammad Hanif and Anwar.
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April - 29 
two unidentified motorcyclists attacked the vehicular procession of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) candidate for NA-15 Karak and JUI-S Deputy General Secretary Maulana Shah Abdul Aziz in Jangrezi area of Banda Daud shah tehsil (revenue unit) of Ka
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two unidentified motorcyclists attacked the vehicular procession of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) candidate for NA-15 Karak and JUI-S Deputy General Secretary Maulana Shah Abdul Aziz in Jangrezi area of Banda Daud shah tehsil (revenue unit) of Karak District. It was learnt that both the candidates and their workers remained unhurt in the attack.
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April - 29 
Unidentified persons hurled a hand-grenade at the Bannu woollen Mills on Dera Ismail Khan Road in Bannu town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of April 29, reports The News. Official sources said that the main entrance to the m
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Unidentified persons hurled a hand-grenade at the Bannu woollen Mills on Dera Ismail Khan Road in Bannu town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in the night of April 29, reports The News. Official sources said that the main entrance to the mills was partially damaged but caused no casualty.
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April - 30 
A chemical shop owner, Qadir Hussain (40), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Juna market of Kharadar area, reports Daily Times.
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A chemical shop owner, Qadir Hussain (40), was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Juna market of Kharadar area, reports Daily Times.
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April - 30 
A dead body was found from the Mewa Shah graveyard in Pak Colony. The victim was identified as Zahid alias Bhola, a resident of Sector 5J of New Karachi. Police were investigating the murder when they received information from the Shershah area that
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A dead body was found from the Mewa Shah graveyard in Pak Colony. The victim was identified as Zahid alias Bhola, a resident of Sector 5J of New Karachi. Police were investigating the murder when they received information from the Shershah area that a man’s body was found on the Miran Naka Road. The victim was identified as Zahid’s friend Azeem, a resident of New Karachi, who was abducted along with his friend, tortured and then shot dead. Investigators said Zahid and Azeem were members of the MQM belonging to the party’s New Karachi sector.
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April - 30 
A person, identified as Ghulam Muhammad Katchi was killed near Bacho Farm in Memon Goth area.
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A person, identified as Ghulam Muhammad Katchi was killed near Bacho Farm in Memon Goth area.
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April - 30 
Aftab Ahmed was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside his house in Khuda Ki Basti of Surjani town. Investigators said the victim was an activist of the MQM.
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Aftab Ahmed was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside his house in Khuda Ki Basti of Surjani town. Investigators said the victim was an activist of the MQM.
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April - 30 
Against the backdrop of a spate of attacks on election meetings and campaign offices ahead of the May 11 polls, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakimullah Mehsud said on April 30 that his group is focussed on ending the country's democratic sy
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Against the backdrop of a spate of attacks on election meetings and campaign offices ahead of the May 11 polls, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakimullah Mehsud said on April 30 that his group is focussed on ending the country's democratic system. The TTP aim is to "end the democratic system", Mehsud said in a letter to the media. As part of this campaign, the group will hinder elections in the country, he said.
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April - 30 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi sent him to a two-week judicial remand in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case. The court fixed the next date of hearing on May 14, three days after the polls. Bhutto was killed in a deadly bomb and gun at
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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi sent him to a two-week judicial remand in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case. The court fixed the next date of hearing on May 14, three days after the polls. Bhutto was killed in a deadly bomb and gun attack in December 2007 after addressing an election rally in Rawalpindi's Liaquat Bagh. The court had framed charges against Musharraf in the case in February 2011, and in August that year he was declared a proclaimed offender. The ex-army chief, already in judicial custody in the judges' detention case after imposing emergency in November 2007, was not produced in the court for security reasons. The court gave permission to the Balochistan Police to question Musharraf in the case relating to the killing of Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti. Bugti was killed in a military offensive in the mountainous Dera Bugti region in southwest in August 2006 when Musharraf was President and Army chief.
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April - 30 
An independent candidate, Abdul Fateh Magsi, was shot dead along with his three supporters while two others were injured in Jhal Magsi area of same District on April 30, reports Dawn. Abdul Fateh Magsi had submitted his nomination papers as an indepe
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An independent candidate, Abdul Fateh Magsi, was shot dead along with his three supporters while two others were injured in Jhal Magsi area of same District on April 30, reports Dawn. Abdul Fateh Magsi had submitted his nomination papers as an independent candidate from PB-32 Jhal Magsi. No group has claimed responsibility for the killing of Abdul Fateh Magsi.
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April - 30 
An unidentified person was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Do Rasta area in Manghopir.
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An unidentified person was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Do Rasta area in Manghopir.
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April - 30 
At least 11 persons, including activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Sunni Tehreek (ST), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 30
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At least 11 persons, including activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Sunni Tehreek (ST), were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on April 30, reports The News. Two persons, identified as Haji Guddu (45) and Muhammad Niaz, were shot dead and three others were injured near Noorani Mosque located in Lyari within the precincts of Kalri Police Station. Lyari Superintendent of Police (SP) Najam Tareen said PPP leaders and members were at the party’s election office in Agra Taj Colony when eight to 10 motorcyclists opened fire on them.
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April - 30 
Faraz Qadri, an activist of ST was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Power House in North Karachi.
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Faraz Qadri, an activist of ST was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Power House in North Karachi.
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April - 30 
Former Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on April 30 said a conspiracy is afoot to break the country by bringing in a pro-Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Prime Minister (PM), reports The Express Tribune. Speaking at a joint press conference
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Former Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on April 30 said a conspiracy is afoot to break the country by bringing in a pro-Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Prime Minister (PM), reports The Express Tribune. Speaking at a joint press conference with Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)’s Farooq Sattar and Awami National Party (ANP)’s Shahi Syed at MQM headquarters Nine-Zero in Azizabad, a sub-division of Federal B. Area, of Karachi, he, while referring to the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), said “The public wants to know your agreement with the Taliban.” “I had been told that the upcoming elections would be against terrorists. The election is in fact against the anti-Taliban parties,” Malik added. He said that the parties campaigning on the symbol of bat and tiger are actually supporting the Taliban, but they should remember that their parties only exist if the country remains.
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April - 30 
Former President General Pervez Musharraf's plans to stage a political comeback were virtually sealed on April 30 after the Peshawar high court banned him from contesting polls for life while another court remanded him in judicial custody till three
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Former President General Pervez Musharraf's plans to stage a political comeback were virtually sealed on April 30 after the Peshawar high court banned him from contesting polls for life while another court remanded him in judicial custody till three days after the May 11 parliamentary polls, reports Times of India. The high court's ruling came on an appeal by the former President who had challenged the rejection of his nomination papers for the national assembly seat in the north-western hill-station of Chitral. "Since Musharraf had abrogated the Constitution twice, he could not be allowed to contest elections for either the National Assembly or Senate," the four-member bench, headed by chief justice of the high court justice Dost Muhammad Khan, said while dismissing his plea.
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April - 30 
Militants blew up 18-inch diameter gas pipeline in Malagzara area of Dera Bugti District, reports Daily Times.
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Militants blew up 18-inch diameter gas pipeline in Malagzara area of Dera Bugti District, reports Daily Times.
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April - 30 
Rashid Hussain (25) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Orangi town. However, Javed Mehsud, who was wounded in a firing incident in Manghopir locality on April 29, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
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Rashid Hussain (25) was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Orangi town. However, Javed Mehsud, who was wounded in a firing incident in Manghopir locality on April 29, succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
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April - 30 
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on April 30 neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Badhaber area on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP. According to Police, the personnel of BDS were called in after an explosive filled
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The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) on April 30 neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Badhaber area on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP. According to Police, the personnel of BDS were called in after an explosive filled pot with a mobile device attached was spotted by the locals in Badhaber.
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April - 30 
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on April 30 that General Elections would be held in the country on May 11 and emphasised that the future of the country depends on their fair conduct, reports Daily Times. “We must not
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on April 30 that General Elections would be held in the country on May 11 and emphasised that the future of the country depends on their fair conduct, reports Daily Times. “We must not harbour any suspicions or misgivings about it,” he said while addressing the participants of the “Yaum-e-Shuhada” (Martyrs Day) ceremony at the GHQ. He said this indeed was a golden opportunity, which could usher in an era of true democratic values in the country. The COAS said that in his opinion, it is not merely retribution but awareness and participation of the masses that can truly end this “game of hide and seek between democracy and dictatorship”. “If we succeed in rising above all ethnic, linguistic and sectarian biases to vote solely on the basis of honesty, sincerity, merit and competence, there would be no reason to fear dictatorship or to grudge the inadequacies of our present democratic system,” he added. Gen Kayani said that the nation’s salvation resides in transforming the government into a true platform of public representation. “This would come to pass once the construct of public representation in Pakistan is oriented towards affording primacy and precedence to larger public interest over personal interests.” “Otherwise, may it be democracy or dictatorship; governance would continue to remain a means of self aggrandisement and that of plundering national wealth and resources,” he added. He assured that armed forces stand committed to wholeheartedly assist and support in the conduct of free, fair and peaceful elections, to the best of their capabilities and remaining within the confines of the constitution. He also assured that this support shall solely be aimed at strengthening democracy and rule of law in the country. General Kayani said that like every Pakistani, Pakistan Army, in its humble capacity, has endeavoured to strengthen democracy in the last five years, with the hope that the next elections would steer the country towards betterment. Now, once the destination is in sight and the nation must not err in accomplishing its responsibilities towards the election process, he added. “We must never forget that success of any system resides in coming up to the aspirations of the masses,” he said.
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April - 30 
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on April 30 alleged the both Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) had assured the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that if voted to power they would support the militants, reports
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on April 30 alleged the both Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) had assured the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that if voted to power they would support the militants, reports Dawn. PPP Lahore chapter (women wing) President Faiza Malik said efforts were being made to push the party to wall while the PML-N and PTI were campaigning openly as they were the supporters of the Taliban. “Both parties have assured the Taliban that they will extend full support to them after coming to power,” Ms Malik said while addressing a party workers’ meeting in Lahore. She said the PPP would continue fighting the war against terrorists and would not succumb to militancy. PPP central Punjab president Manzoor Wattoo said the silence of Nawaz and Shahbaz over the TTP terrorist activities against the PPP, the ANP and the MQM testified they had ‘a soft corner’ for the militants. In a statement, he said the people would not let the terrorists and their patrons hijack their country come what may. “The people will reject them and their supporters on May 11,” he said. Wattoo condemned what he called apparent endorsing of the genocide of the PPP, ANP and MQM workers and candidates by Nawaz. “It seems the PML-N is in collusion with terrorists and wants to come to power by using the TTP as a springboard,” he said.
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*Data till , April 23, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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