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Around 50 cadets and teachers from the Razmak Cadet College are still in Taliban custody, a private TV channel reported on June 2 after Security Forces (SFs) said they had rescued 71 kidnapped cadets and nine employees from North Waziristan, Daily Ti
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Around 50 cadets and teachers from the Razmak Cadet College are still in Taliban custody, a private TV channel reported on June 2 after Security Forces (SFs) said they had rescued 71 kidnapped cadets and nine employees from North Waziristan, Daily Times reported. Around 100 students were kidnapped on June 1 when a convoy of students, teachers and their families was on its way to Bannu in the NWFP.
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June - 1 
At least two people were killed and 18 others injured in a bomb blast at a bus station in the Tirah bazaar of Kohat town in Kohat District, Daily Times reported. Senior Police official Ehsanullah Khan said that the explosive device was hidden in a sa
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At least two people were killed and 18 others injured in a bomb blast at a bus station in the Tirah bazaar of Kohat town in Kohat District, Daily Times reported. Senior Police official Ehsanullah Khan said that the explosive device was hidden in a sack and was detonated by a remote control. A doctor at the main District hospital said two dead bodies had been brought in after the blast. The condition of three of the wounded was critical, Police officials said, saying the death toll could rise.
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June - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 1 claimed to have killed 37 militants in the Swat Valley and the Buner District during the ongoing military operation against Taliban, The News reported. In addition, troops launched an operation in the Charbagh area of
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 1 claimed to have killed 37 militants in the Swat Valley and the Buner District during the ongoing military operation against Taliban, The News reported. In addition, troops launched an operation in the Charbagh area of the valley to clear it of the militants, while curfew was lifted from Kalam town after talks between SFs and local elders. The Frontier Corps sources said SFs engaged the militants in their hideouts in Pacha Killay, Tongo Pull, Jawar and Gul Killay. 19 militants were killed during an exchange of fire between the SFs and Taliban, the sources claimed.
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June - 1 
SFs carried out a search and destroy operation in the Dambar Kandao area of Peuchar and destroyed a training centre of the militants. A newly-constructed, 50-foot-long tunnel in the area was destroyed, along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition.
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SFs carried out a search and destroy operation in the Dambar Kandao area of Peuchar and destroyed a training centre of the militants. A newly-constructed, 50-foot-long tunnel in the area was destroyed, along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The ISPR claimed that nine militants were killed and six others sustained injuries in the operation. One soldier sustained injuries in firing by the Taliban.
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June - 1 
Taliban militants abducted a convoy of 30 buses carrying more than 500 students and staff of the Razmak Cadet College (of North Waziristan) in Bannu in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. They were on their way to Bannu after the college closed for its s
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Taliban militants abducted a convoy of 30 buses carrying more than 500 students and staff of the Razmak Cadet College (of North Waziristan) in Bannu in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. They were on their way to Bannu after the college closed for its summer vacation, town Police chief Iqbal Marwat said. “Only two buses carrying some 25 students reached Bannu,” Marwat said, adding that about 28 buses carrying around 400 students were missing. “They have been kidnapped by Taliban militants,” Marwat told AFP. The college is an army-run educational institution for civilians. Those kidnapped include students and civilian staff, he said. Officials told Daily Times the convoy reached Kajori check-post on the border of North Waziristan and Bannu safe, but were abducted from Marwat Kanal area in Baqakhel Police precincts. “Militants started firing in the air to stop the vehicles and then they forcibly drove them to unknown place,” Javed Alam, vice principal of the college, told a private television channel.
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June - 1 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 18 militants were killed and 12 others were arrested during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat Valley. The ISPR said normalcy was returning to Mingora. The ISPR also said food items and medicines
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 18 militants were killed and 12 others were arrested during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat Valley. The ISPR said normalcy was returning to Mingora. The ISPR also said food items and medicines were being supplied to the city, while hospital staff and technicians had already been flown in. Meanwhile, troops launched an operation in Charbagh to purge it of militants. Heavy clashes reportedly broke out for the control of the Jangle Jerki village. SFs faced stiff resistance from the militants during their operation to link Kabal to Sarsenai. The ISPR said an exchange of fire took place in Fatehpur, in which one militant was killed. In Qalagai, a Taliban hideout was attacked and three of the militants were killed, while seven others were arrested. A check-post at Ronial in the Matta sub-division also came under attack by the militants, in which three soldiers and four civilians were injured. The ISPR, however, said five militants were arrested.
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June - 1 
Troops are reported to have dislodged militants from most of the towns in Buner District, but Pacha Killay and its surrounding areas are still believed to be infested with the Taliban militants. The militants on May 31 reportedly beheaded three perso
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Troops are reported to have dislodged militants from most of the towns in Buner District, but Pacha Killay and its surrounding areas are still believed to be infested with the Taliban militants. The militants on May 31 reportedly beheaded three persons in Pacha Killay for spying for the SFs. The Buner District Coordination Officer (DCO) Yahya Akhundzada said the situation in Pacha Killay had improved. He, however, admitted that there was still a problem beyond Pacha Killay. “Pir Baba, Gokand and Karakar are still volatile, but action will certainly be taken to clear these areas of the militants,” the DCO said. About the overall security situation in the District, Akhundzada said normalcy was returning to Buner. Yahya told The News that 50 per cent employees had resumed their duties on June 1, while others had conveyed by phone that they would rejoin on June 2 (today). About some reports of suspension of Police officials, he said more than 100 Policemen had been suspended for failing to resume their duties.
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Battling the Taliban militants for the control of Charbagh in Swat Valley, Security Forces faced stiff resistance, killing 21 militants and suffering three casualties during the last 24 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 2
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Battling the Taliban militants for the control of Charbagh in Swat Valley, Security Forces faced stiff resistance, killing 21 militants and suffering three casualties during the last 24 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 2, The News reported. In addition, 18 militants were arrested during the Operation Rah-e-Rast in Charbagh and other areas. SFs, after asking the local population to vacate the area, launched an operation against the militants in Charbagh and Kabal areas on June 2. The ISPR said that the troops, during the operation in Charbagh, cleared the area between little-known Jangle Tekri and Sra Chena. One soldier was killed during the clashes while four others sustained injuries. However, the troops successfully secured Alamganj, Waliabad and Gulibagh areas in Charbagh, the ISPR said. During the clashes in Charbagh and Alamganj areas, it said 14 militants were killed and 18 others arrested.
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June - 2 
The ISPR said troops also undertook operations in the Shangla District. An exchange of fire took place between the two sides in which two soldiers were killed while two others sustained injuries. SFs, it said, killed five militants during the operati
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The ISPR said troops also undertook operations in the Shangla District. An exchange of fire took place between the two sides in which two soldiers were killed while two others sustained injuries. SFs, it said, killed five militants during the operation. Three children were reportedly wounded when the militants fired two mortar shells at Ronial and Dang Arkot Qila.
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June - 2 
The troops launched an operation in Kot and cleared Khairabad and Sarsenai check-post in Swat, the ISPR added. An exchange of fire took place between SFs and the militants in the area in which two militants were killed. Troops also carried out a sear
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The troops launched an operation in Kot and cleared Khairabad and Sarsenai check-post in Swat, the ISPR added. An exchange of fire took place between SFs and the militants in the area in which two militants were killed. Troops also carried out a search and destroy operation in the Mandi Banda area of Peuchar and recovered some arms and ammunition
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June - 2 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead an agricultural research officer and his driver in the Kolachi area of Dera Ismail Khan on June 2, according to The News. Sources said Muhammad Iqbal was on his way to the research station at Paharpur in Kolachi in his o
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead an agricultural research officer and his driver in the Kolachi area of Dera Ismail Khan on June 2, according to The News. Sources said Muhammad Iqbal was on his way to the research station at Paharpur in Kolachi in his official vehicle when the gunmen opened fire on him. Consequently, Iqbal and his driver, Najeebullah, sustained bullet injuries. They were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. Muhammad Iqbal was the elder brother of Qari Khalil Ahmad, a leader of the outlawed Sunni group Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP).
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June - 3 
A total of 220 schools were reportedly blown up by the militants in Swat, during the ongoing wave of militancy while more than 10 private institutions were also destroyed. More than 60,000 students could not appear in the intermediate exam and all of
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A total of 220 schools were reportedly blown up by the militants in Swat, during the ongoing wave of militancy while more than 10 private institutions were also destroyed. More than 60,000 students could not appear in the intermediate exam and all of them are now living in other cities as displaced persons. This was revealed in a report released by the Global Peace Council (GPC) on June 3. President of the GPC, Ziaullah Yousafzai, while addressing a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, said the 92-year-old infrastructure of Swat had been completely destroyed during the insurgency in the valley. He also said students of the entire District were vulnerable to the post traumatic effects and most of them had already developed psychological diseases.
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June - 3 
Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told reporters on a military-organised tour of Mingora town that it could take another two months of fighting to overthrow the militants from all their hideouts in Swat and the surrounding areas. He added, tho
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Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told reporters on a military-organised tour of Mingora town that it could take another two months of fighting to overthrow the militants from all their hideouts in Swat and the surrounding areas. He added, though, that the two months timetable was “a rough estimate.” Earlier, Major General Ijaz Awan, a senior commander in Mingora, said the military hoped about 2,500 Police personnel would return to Mingora by end of June 2009 to take over security, but that the army would probably have to stay in the Swat region for at least another year to fully secure it.
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June - 3 
In Lower Dir District, the SFs launched an operation and successfully secured the area from Gulabad to Shewa, Kithiari and Asband.
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In Lower Dir District, the SFs launched an operation and successfully secured the area from Gulabad to Shewa, Kithiari and Asband.
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June - 3 
In the Buner District, the SFs started an operation early in the morning on June 3 and successfully secured Pir Baba and Bhai Killay.
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In the Buner District, the SFs started an operation early in the morning on June 3 and successfully secured Pir Baba and Bhai Killay.
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June - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 3 claimed to have killed three militants in the Bedara area of Matta sub-division in Swat and secured Charbagh, where troops were now consolidating their position, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 3 claimed to have killed three militants in the Bedara area of Matta sub-division in Swat and secured Charbagh, where troops were now consolidating their position, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that the SFs conducted a search operation in a seminary situated near Allahabad town in Charbagh and recovered a huge cache of explosives and improvised explosive devices. The troops also cleared Dakorak area near Gulibagh and established two check-posts in Satal near Bahrain. They also consolidated their position in Kalam. In the Bedara area of Matta, the militants attacked a post that led to an exchange of fire. The ISPR claimed that three militants and a soldier were killed and two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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June - 3 
US President Barack Obama is seeking an additional $200 million to help the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Swat and Malakand Division, the US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Hobrooke said on June 3, Daily Times rep
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US President Barack Obama is seeking an additional $200 million to help the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Swat and Malakand Division, the US Special Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Hobrooke said on June 3, Daily Times reported. “Today, the president (Obama) requested the Congress of the US to allocate an additional $200 million,” he told a joint press conference with President Asif Ali Zardari and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad. He said the reconstruction phase would be very important and critical, and assured full American help and support in this phase. “We are committed to helping you strengthen democracy, to defeat militants in the west who threaten democracy in Pakistan, democracy in Afghanistan and stability throughout the region,” he said. The US has already announced $110 million for the IDPs, and Holbrooke said if the additional $200 million were allocated, the total US aid would exceed $300 million. The special envoy also urged other nations, including the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council to do more to assist Pakistan deal with the IDP crisis.
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June - 4 
At least seven Security Force (SF) personnel, including three Police officers and a Special Services Group (SSG) captain, were killed when the militants attacked a Buner-bound joint Police and Frontier Corps convoy at Natian, triggering a full-fledge
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At least seven Security Force (SF) personnel, including three Police officers and a Special Services Group (SSG) captain, were killed when the militants attacked a Buner-bound joint Police and Frontier Corps convoy at Natian, triggering a full-fledged operation in the area that continued till late June 4-night, The News reported. Military sources, however, denied the killing of the military captain. Further, there were reports of the killing of one militant and injuries to several others. The exact number of causalities from the militants’ side could not be ascertained. However, 32 people are reported to have sustained injuries in the clashes.
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June - 4 
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on June 4 that the tide in Swat had decisively turned with the Army’s resolve to defeat the terrorists, according to The News. Expressing the Army’s commitment to aggressively hunt high
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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on June 4 that the tide in Swat had decisively turned with the Army’s resolve to defeat the terrorists, according to The News. Expressing the Army’s commitment to aggressively hunt high-value targets, Gen Kayani announced that the Army would continue carrying out operations at a limited scale with an objective of clearing the remaining hideouts and sanctuaries of terrorists. Addressing the 119th Corps Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Kayani said major population centres and roads leading to the Swat valley had been largely cleared off the organised resistance by terrorists. The COAS said isolated incidents of violence would continue and would have to be managed. “The Army will stay in Swat to provide security to the people,” he added.
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June - 4 
In the province, suspected Taliban militants blew up a girls’ high school in the Badabher Police precincts of capital Peshawar on June 4. A Police official at the Badabher Police Station told Daily Times that the suspects had planted explosives at th
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In the province, suspected Taliban militants blew up a girls’ high school in the Badabher Police precincts of capital Peshawar on June 4. A Police official at the Badabher Police Station told Daily Times that the suspects had planted explosives at the school and that the blast had severely damaged the building. A Bomb Disposal Squad official said militants had planted five bombs weighing around four to five kilograms each and also fired a rocket at the building. Sulimankhel Nazim Akmal Khan told Daily Times that the local Taliban and Lashkar-e-Islam militants could be behind the attack. He said the suspects had also blown up CD shops in the union council a few months ago.
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June - 4 
Security Forces arrested Maulana Sufi Muhammad, chief of the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), along with three of his aides from Amandara in the Lower Dir District on June 4. Sources told Daily Times that two other key lead
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Security Forces arrested Maulana Sufi Muhammad, chief of the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), along with three of his aides from Amandara in the Lower Dir District on June 4. Sources told Daily Times that two other key leaders, including his TNSM spokesman Izzat Khan and Mohammad Alam, were among those arrested. However, there was no official confirmation regarding the arrest.
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June - 4 
Security Forces said on June 4 that they killed 10 Taliban militants and arrested six others in various areas of the Swat and Buner Districts, while a soldier was killed and two others injured in various clashes, Daily Times reported. Troops engaged
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Security Forces said on June 4 that they killed 10 Taliban militants and arrested six others in various areas of the Swat and Buner Districts, while a soldier was killed and two others injured in various clashes, Daily Times reported. Troops engaged fleeing militants at a check-post at Shangla and killed six of them and arrested four others, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations.
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June - 5 
A suicide bomber killed 40 worshippers, including 12 children, at a mosque in a remote village of the Dir Upper District of NWFP on June 5, The News reported. Dozens more were injured as a young man detonated explosives fastened to his body minutes b
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A suicide bomber killed 40 worshippers, including 12 children, at a mosque in a remote village of the Dir Upper District of NWFP on June 5, The News reported. Dozens more were injured as a young man detonated explosives fastened to his body minutes before the Friday congregation in the Hayagay Sharqi village. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the suicide attack. The village, located in the mountains, is situated approximately 20 kilometers east of Dir town, the District headquarters. An unnamed official said the death toll could rise as scores of people had sustained injuries in the incident. Eyewitnesses said a teenager was spotted approaching the mosque where people were preparing for the Friday congregation. Some villagers stopped the young man and asked him to prove his identity, but he refused to do so and advanced towards the mosque. “The bomber said he has lent money to a resident of the village and wanted to take it back. When he was asked to show his national identity card, he refused and moved forward,” a local villager told The News. Eyewitnesses and villagers said the people shouted at the worshippers, sitting in rows inside the mosque, to be careful as the young man was a suspect. As the people ran after the bomber to stop him, he detonated himself at the gate of the mosque minutes before the prayer leader could start the Friday prayers, they said. Reports indicated that the Hayagay Sharqi village has been strongly opposed to the presence of the Taliban militants in the Doog Darra area of Dir Upper. The residents had also established checkpoints to keep a vigil on the movement of the militants, who would use the village as a corridor to Dir town.
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June - 5 
Four farmers harvesting wheat crop in fields were reportedly killed when hit by mortar shells in the Tawa area of Puran sub-division in Shangla District. During their advance towards Chakesar, SFs shelled the suspected hideouts of militants in the Ya
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Four farmers harvesting wheat crop in fields were reportedly killed when hit by mortar shells in the Tawa area of Puran sub-division in Shangla District. During their advance towards Chakesar, SFs shelled the suspected hideouts of militants in the Yakhtangi area of Shangla District. The farmers, harvesting wheat crop in Tawa, were hit by shells. Some reports from the Martoba area suggested that three more civilians were killed and two others injured when mortar shells struck them. Sources said the SFs reached Yakhtangi Top and Bazarkot in Shangla. The locals, however, said militants had already vacated the area before the arrival of troops.
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June - 5 
President Asif Ali Zardari on June 5 directed the NWFP Government to immediately fill all vacant posts in the provincial Police department, Daily Times reported. Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar said Zardari had issued the directive after con
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President Asif Ali Zardari on June 5 directed the NWFP Government to immediately fill all vacant posts in the provincial Police department, Daily Times reported. Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar said Zardari had issued the directive after consulting with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and the Finance Division. Babar said the president ordered that 2,500 former-defence personnel should be recruited in the Police department on a two-year contract by the end of June 2009. The recruits would be deployed in the troubled regions of the NWFP, he added. The expenditure incurred would be borne by the federal government and the adjutant general of the Pakistan Army would act as the focal person for recruiting the ex-defence personnel.
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June - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 5 claimed to have killed 10 militants and secured the Chakesar area of Shangla District during military action against the Taliban militants, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said SFs carried
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 5 claimed to have killed 10 militants and secured the Chakesar area of Shangla District during military action against the Taliban militants, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said SFs carried out action in the Shangla District, situated to the east of the Swat valley, killing 10 militants in Chakesar. It claimed that the troops had cleared the Chakesar area of the militants. In addition, the area from Chakesar up to Aloch, Bazarkot and Shell Qasar were cleared and a linkup was established with the Charbagh area of Swat at Dakorak, the ISPR said.
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June - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) said on June 5 they had killed 10 Taliban militants and arrested four people, including three activists of the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), while 14 SF personnel were killed and 14 others injured in clashes with
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Security Forces (SFs) said on June 5 they had killed 10 Taliban militants and arrested four people, including three activists of the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), while 14 SF personnel were killed and 14 others injured in clashes with the Taliban in Malakand Division, Daily Times reported.
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June - 5 
The SFs recovered 35 improvised explosive devices, three Thuraya sets, two FM transmitters, 500 detonators, three long-range antennas and a large number of pistols and rifles from a compound in the Tahirabad area of Mingora, The News reported. During
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The SFs recovered 35 improvised explosive devices, three Thuraya sets, two FM transmitters, 500 detonators, three long-range antennas and a large number of pistols and rifles from a compound in the Tahirabad area of Mingora, The News reported. During the exchange of fire between the two sides, one soldier was also injured.
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June - 6 
At least 60 Taliban militants were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from the relief camps established for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in various parts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and elsewhere, said Lt. Col. Wasim, rep
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At least 60 Taliban militants were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from the relief camps established for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in various parts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and elsewhere, said Lt. Col. Wasim, representative of the SFs, according to Daily Times. At a press briefing on Operation Rah-e-Rast, Wasim told reporters that Pakistan’s SFs were vigilant and keeping a stern check on the activities of the Taliban militants who were taking refuge in the IDP camps under civilian garb.
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June - 6 
Four Taliban militants were killed after hundreds of tribesmen attacked their houses at Hayagai Sharqi in Upper Dir District on June 6. Residents of the area launched the attack, a private TV channel reported. It said six houses belonging to the Tali
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Four Taliban militants were killed after hundreds of tribesmen attacked their houses at Hayagai Sharqi in Upper Dir District on June 6. Residents of the area launched the attack, a private TV channel reported. It said six houses belonging to the Taliban had also been destroyed.
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June - 6 
The death toll from the June 5 suicide attack, carried out at Friday prayers in Shargi of Dir Upper District in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), increased to 49 after nine more people succumbed to their injuries, according to Daily Times.
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The death toll from the June 5 suicide attack, carried out at Friday prayers in Shargi of Dir Upper District in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), increased to 49 after nine more people succumbed to their injuries, according to Daily Times.
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June - 6 June - 7
The Taliban attacked a Security Forces’ convoy on June 6, killing the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) deputy chief Maulana Alam and spokesman Amir Izaat while they were being transported to Peshawar, the NWFP capital, Daily Times reporte
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The Taliban attacked a Security Forces’ convoy on June 6, killing the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) deputy chief Maulana Alam and spokesman Amir Izaat while they were being transported to Peshawar, the NWFP capital, Daily Times reported on June 7. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas told reporters in Rawalpindi the Taliban attacked the convoy after it hit an improvised explosive device. He said one non-commissioned officer was also killed in the attack, and five others were wounded. He said the convoy was carrying prisoners needed for a “special investigation” by intelligence agencies. Responding to questions, he said the TNSM chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad was not in custody, but confirmed that TNSM leader Maulana Wahab was currently being interrogated by the Security Forces (SFs).
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June - 7 
During a separate press conference in Peshawar, the NWFP Information Minister Iftikhar Hussain blamed the Taliban for killing the two TNSM leaders. “There were differences between the TNSM and the Taliban. We are 90 percent certain the terrorists att
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During a separate press conference in Peshawar, the NWFP Information Minister Iftikhar Hussain blamed the Taliban for killing the two TNSM leaders. “There were differences between the TNSM and the Taliban. We are 90 percent certain the terrorists attacked the convoy to kill the two men,” he said. “We were told by the TNSM leaders during negotiations that the Taliban were threatening them. So, there should be no doubt in anyone’s mind about who carried out (Saturday’s) attack,” he added.
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June - 7 
In the NWFP, the Taliban blew up a Government school in Darra Adam Khel on June 7, a private TV channel reported. The channel quoted its sources as saying that the Taliban planted explosives near the school in the Shira area of Darra Adam Khel. Howev
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In the NWFP, the Taliban blew up a Government school in Darra Adam Khel on June 7, a private TV channel reported. The channel quoted its sources as saying that the Taliban planted explosives near the school in the Shira area of Darra Adam Khel. However, no casualties were reported since the school was closed.
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June - 7 
Intensifying the offensive against the Taliban militants, the armed villagers of Hayagay Sharqi in Dir Upper District, backed by the people of dozens of other villages, besieged the militants from all sides, killing six more of them, The News reporte
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Intensifying the offensive against the Taliban militants, the armed villagers of Hayagay Sharqi in Dir Upper District, backed by the people of dozens of other villages, besieged the militants from all sides, killing six more of them, The News reported. Locals and the Lashkar (militia) sources said 12 Taliban militants, including two commanders, had been killed so far in the siege, while fighting was continuing till last reports were filed. Capturing several hamlets, the villagers also torched 21 houses owned by the Taliban and their supporters. The people of Hayagay Sharqi, located in mountains some 20 kilometers east of Dir town, the District headquarters, launched an armed action against the Taliban to avenge the killing of 49 persons in the suicide attack at a mosque on June 5. The Taliban militants, led by Afghan commander Amir Khitab, have been operating in Doog Darra near the bombed village. They are believed to be behind the suicide attack to subjugate the people of Hayagay Sharqi. Some 400 villagers banded together to attack five villages in the nearby Doog Darra area that were known Taliban strongholds, said District Coordination Officer Atifur Rehman, Daily Times reported. He said the citizens’ Lashkar has occupied three of the villages since June 6, and was trying to push the Taliban out of the other two. District Police Chief Ejaz Ahmad said around 200 Taliban militants were putting up a tough resistance, but were surrounded by the villagers.
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June - 7 
Mortar shells hit a group of people fleeing the fighting in Swat Valley in the Gulibagh area of neighbouring Upper Dir district, killing five civilians, including two women and a child, The News reported. Due to the military action in Kabal and other
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Mortar shells hit a group of people fleeing the fighting in Swat Valley in the Gulibagh area of neighbouring Upper Dir district, killing five civilians, including two women and a child, The News reported. Due to the military action in Kabal and other areas of Swat, the trapped people are reportedly taking the mountainous path due to the curfew. On June 7, a group of civilians was going from Swat to Upper Dir through the mountains when mortar shells hit them in the Gulibagh area of Karo Darra in Upper Dir District, killing five of them.
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June - 7 
SFs also successfully secured the Aloch area in Puran sub-division of the Shangla District, besides capturing areas in north and south of Faqirabad.
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SFs also successfully secured the Aloch area in Puran sub-division of the Shangla District, besides capturing areas in north and south of Faqirabad.
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June - 7 
The ISPR Director General, meanwhile, said SFs had cleared Barabonde, and had established check-posts at Kuzabonde and Goraghat. He said 17 Taliban militants had been killed in the Qambar sub-division during the past 24 hours, adding one soldier had
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The ISPR Director General, meanwhile, said SFs had cleared Barabonde, and had established check-posts at Kuzabonde and Goraghat. He said 17 Taliban militants had been killed in the Qambar sub-division during the past 24 hours, adding one soldier had also died in the process. He said the Taliban had fired rockets on a check-post of the SFs in Khawazakhela, resulting in two soldiers being killed and one being injured. He said according to estimates, three to four percent of the terrorists killed or arrested by the SFs are foreigners, including Arabs, Central Asians or Afghans.
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June - 7 
The Taliban have killed the nephew of the ruling Awami National Party’s Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA), Shamsher Ali Khan, and a Policeman in Swat, Daily Times reported, According to a private TV channel, a number of militants had attacked the M
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The Taliban have killed the nephew of the ruling Awami National Party’s Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA), Shamsher Ali Khan, and a Policeman in Swat, Daily Times reported, According to a private TV channel, a number of militants had attacked the MPA’s house in Dheri near Kanju airport and abducted his brothers, Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, his nephew Asfghar and two servants.
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June - 7 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were killed and seven others sustained injuries, while four militants were also killed during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 7, The
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were killed and seven others sustained injuries, while four militants were also killed during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 7, The News reported. According to the ISPR media update, two soldiers were killed while fighting the militants in Kabal area, between Gul Jabba and Hazara Bridge. The ISPR said the militants attacked an important height known as Point 2050, four kilometers west of Ronial, which was retaliated by the SFs. In the ensuing encounter three SF personnel sustained injuries. On a tip off by a local person of the area, SFs raided the house of a militant, Sardar Ali, in Balakot village, three kilometers west of Shangla Top. During the fighting, two militants availing shelter in the house were killed. In another incident, two militants, riding a motorcycle, were killed, who earlier had targeted the troops, injuring one soldier. The ISPR update said a would-be suicide bomber was arrested in the Kohat Cantonment area. The SFs are reported to have also consolidated their positions and established check-posts in the Bara Bandai, Koza Bandai and Ningolai areas of Swat. Separately, a Junior Commissioned Officer, Naib Subedar Darwaish, who was in the custody of the militants for over 40 days, managed to escape from their prison in Barikot and reached Goratai safely. Further, during a cordon and search operation in Tahirabad area, SFs recovered an explosive-laden vehicle, which was prepared for carrying out an explosion. The troops also recovered 15 locally-made improvised explosive devices in pressure cookers, which were placed in the vehicle with detonating cords connected.
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June - 8 
A local security official in Upper Dir said the Taliban were on the run. “[They] are surrounded from both eastern and western sides and are now fleeing the area after leaving their weapons and disguising themselves,” he said.
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A local security official in Upper Dir said the Taliban were on the run. “[They] are surrounded from both eastern and western sides and are now fleeing the area after leaving their weapons and disguising themselves,” he said.
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June - 8 
A Policeman was killed and two people were wounded when a roadside bomb blast destroyed a Police van near the Hazarkhwani village, triggering a crackdown on a religious seminary in the limits of the Agha Mir Jani Shah Police station in Peshawar on Ju
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A Policeman was killed and two people were wounded when a roadside bomb blast destroyed a Police van near the Hazarkhwani village, triggering a crackdown on a religious seminary in the limits of the Agha Mir Jani Shah Police station in Peshawar on June 8, The News reported. The explosion also created a six-foot-deep and five-foot-wide crater in the Hazarkhwani Road near the Akhun Darveza Baba graveyard. “A party of the Agha Mir Jani Shah police station had set up a barricade on the Hazarkhwani Road, while the official van with its driver, Amir Nawaz, was also parked at some distance from the cordon,” said a Police official. Terrorists reportedly detonated explosives, planted at the roadside just under the vehicle, with a remote-controlled device when the rest of the Policemen were busy searching vehicles entering the city limits at 5:10 pm, the Police official said.
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June - 8 
An Upper Dir tribal Lashkar (militia) seeking retaliation for the suicide attack (June 5) at a mosque has killed 14 Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Chamto Afghani, and burnt the houses of another 13 as they besieged two Taliban strongholds o
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An Upper Dir tribal Lashkar (militia) seeking retaliation for the suicide attack (June 5) at a mosque has killed 14 Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Chamto Afghani, and burnt the houses of another 13 as they besieged two Taliban strongholds of Shatkas and Mena villages on June 8, Daily Times reported. Locals said heavy firing continued on third consecutive day on June 8 as the militants, whose number was said to be between 200 and 300, had been holed up, The News reported. In addition, 21 more Taliban militants were killed in various parts of the Malakand Division, according a press release by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on June 8.
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June - 8 
In the province, explosive devices planted beside a Police post in the Changal area of Battagram District went off on June 8. No casualty was, however, reported.
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In the province, explosive devices planted beside a Police post in the Changal area of Battagram District went off on June 8. No casualty was, however, reported.
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June - 8 
In the Swat District, three Taliban militants were killed in Charbagh after a tip off from the civilian residents during a cordon and search operation. “Security forces carried out search operations in Bara Banda, Shahdhand Banda and successfully est
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In the Swat District, three Taliban militants were killed in Charbagh after a tip off from the civilian residents during a cordon and search operation. “Security forces carried out search operations in Bara Banda, Shahdhand Banda and successfully established link up at Damber Sar. During exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed. Security forces also established link up at Shakardara,” the ISPR added
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June - 8 
Seven suspects were detained in the ensuing raids on the religious seminary immediately after the blast. “We conducted a raid on the seminary in the area and arrested seven suspects,” said Capital City Police Officer Safwat Ghayyur. Another Police of
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Seven suspects were detained in the ensuing raids on the religious seminary immediately after the blast. “We conducted a raid on the seminary in the area and arrested seven suspects,” said Capital City Police Officer Safwat Ghayyur. Another Police official said a large number of militants were living in the area and the nearby Hazarkhwani town, who had not only blown up the Rehman Baba shrine, but also attacked the Police patrolling vehicles, a number of NATO terminals, CD shops and schools.
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June - 8 
The militants also blew up a CD shop at the adjacent Garhi Atta Muhammad town early on June 8. “Many woke up by the huge explosion at 3 am, who saw six to eight people riding horses before and after the occurrence,” said villager Jamroz.
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The militants also blew up a CD shop at the adjacent Garhi Atta Muhammad town early on June 8. “Many woke up by the huge explosion at 3 am, who saw six to eight people riding horses before and after the occurrence,” said villager Jamroz.
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June - 8 
There were some unconfirmed reports that military helicopters dropped weapons to the Lashkar in Upper Dir to encourage them to continue their fight against the Taliban militants, according to The News. According to Geo News, approximately 1,600 tribe
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There were some unconfirmed reports that military helicopters dropped weapons to the Lashkar in Upper Dir to encourage them to continue their fight against the Taliban militants, according to The News. According to Geo News, approximately 1,600 tribesmen have joined a citizens’ militia against the Taliban in Upper Dir district.
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June - 9 
A massive truck bomb explosion at the five-star Pearl Continental hotel in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, at approximately 10.20pm on June 9 killed 11 people and injured 60 others, Daily Times reported. The attackers entered the compound on two vehicles
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A massive truck bomb explosion at the five-star Pearl Continental hotel in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, at approximately 10.20pm on June 9 killed 11 people and injured 60 others, Daily Times reported. The attackers entered the compound on two vehicles at about 10:30pm, firing at the security guards at the hotel gate with bullets from one and blowing up the other in the hotel parking. “It was a suicide attack,” Capital City Police Officer Sefwat Ghayur told AFP. “There are two foreigners among the dead,” NWFP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said. However, he did not reveal their nationalities. Among those who were injured are the ruling Awami National Party’s minister Zarshed Khan, Senator Nabi Bangash, UN officials, three foreigners and an airline’s crew, The News reported. 40 vehicles parked in the compound were destroyed and the building was seriously damaged. A Bomb Disposal Squad official told reporters at least 500 kilograms of explosives were used in the attack. Khyber Road, where the explosion occurred, is a sensitive area with the NWFP Assembly and several Government and military buildings located there. A number of foreigners, most of them associated with aid agencies, were reportedly staying in the hotel. A private TV channel said the dead included UNHCR official Alexander Joseph from Russia. 16 other UNHCR officials were injured and one was missing. The injured also included an official from the World Food Programme, another from the World Health Organisation and two from UNICEF, it said. Another TV channel said a foreign female journalist was also injured. The Associated Press said US officials were in negotiations to make the premises an American consulate. Citing two senior US officials in Washington, it said the State Department had been in negotiations with the hotel’s owners to either purchase the facility or sign a long-term lease there to house a new American consulate in Peshawar. Lou Fintor, spokesman for the US Embassy in Islamabad, said all diplomatic personnel were accounted for. “At this point we have no reports that any Americans were at the scene,” he said.
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June - 9 
Four Policemen and two other people were injured when a roadside bomb hit a Rescue-15 van in Dera Ismail Khan on June 9-night, Dawn reported. The Policemen were on a patrol and when their van reached Ashyan Shopping Centre on the North Circular Road
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Four Policemen and two other people were injured when a roadside bomb hit a Rescue-15 van in Dera Ismail Khan on June 9-night, Dawn reported. The Policemen were on a patrol and when their van reached Ashyan Shopping Centre on the North Circular Road the bomb was detonated by a remote control. The vehicle was completely destroyed.
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June - 9 
Security Forces on June 9 launched an operation against the Bakakhel and Janikhel tribesmen in the Frontier Region (FR) of Bannu District for their failure to hand over the kidnappers of the Razmak Cadet College students and teachers, The News report
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Security Forces on June 9 launched an operation against the Bakakhel and Janikhel tribesmen in the Frontier Region (FR) of Bannu District for their failure to hand over the kidnappers of the Razmak Cadet College students and teachers, The News reported. There were reports that 20 militants were killed and several others injured in the operation. However, these reports could not be confirmed from independent sources. The District administration clamped a curfew in the area from 6am to 7pm on June 9 and closed the Bannu-Miranshah road for all kinds of traffic.
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June - 9 
The administration under the Frontier Crimes Regulation launched the operation against the tribesmen for their failure to protect the cadets and their teachers from being kidnapped, and then failing to hand over the culprits to the Government. The tw
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The administration under the Frontier Crimes Regulation launched the operation against the tribesmen for their failure to protect the cadets and their teachers from being kidnapped, and then failing to hand over the culprits to the Government. The two tribes were given a five-day deadline to either hand over the kidnappers or face punitive action. Some of the tribesmen complained that the Government started the military action before the deadline expired. Official sources said around 33 suspects, including Afghan nationals and Mehsud and Wazir tribesmen, were arrested during a search operation and shifted to secret locations. The Security Forces on June 9-afternoon started artillery shelling from the Bannu military camp towards suspected locations of the militants in Bakakhel and Janikhel villages. Bannu District Coordination Officer Kamran Zeb Khan told Associated Press that the military operation began after a deadline given to tribal leaders in the region to hand over militant suspects had expired.
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June - 9 
The TNSM Swat unit chief and two other suspects were arrested from the Hayatabad area of provincial capital on June 9, Daily Times reported. Iqbal Khan, who belongs to the Matta area of Swat, was the District chief of the TNSM, while the other two su
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The TNSM Swat unit chief and two other suspects were arrested from the Hayatabad area of provincial capital on June 9, Daily Times reported. Iqbal Khan, who belongs to the Matta area of Swat, was the District chief of the TNSM, while the other two suspects are his relatives. They were reportedly staying in a rented house in Phase-IV of the Hayatabad locality.
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June - 9 
Tribal militia in the Upper Dir District secured four villages and killed 13 Taliban militants. Foreign news agencies said they were backed by army helicopter gunships. A private TV channel said key Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) suppor
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Tribal militia in the Upper Dir District secured four villages and killed 13 Taliban militants. Foreign news agencies said they were backed by army helicopter gunships. A private TV channel said key Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) supporter in Shangla District, identified as Waliullah Bilgarami, has surrendered.
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June - 9 
Troops killed 27 more Taliban militants in various parts of Malakand Division, while a soldier was killed and nine others injured in clashes with the militants, Daily Times reported. A military statement said 14 militants were killed and 22 arrested
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Troops killed 27 more Taliban militants in various parts of Malakand Division, while a soldier was killed and nine others injured in clashes with the militants, Daily Times reported. A military statement said 14 militants were killed and 22 arrested during a search and destroy operation in Peochar valley. “A tunnel, a cache of arms and ammunition, and explosives were seized,” it said. Troops also conducted a cordon and search operation to secure Darmai village in Sakhra valley. A soldier was killed in a Taliban attack on the Kalpanai check-post, and three others were injured during a clash in Uchrai Sar.
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June - 10 
23 Taliban militants and two soldiers were killed in clashes in parts of the Swat District on June 10, Daily Times reported. While one militant was killed during a search operation in Batkhela, six others were killed when the army retaliated an attac
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23 Taliban militants and two soldiers were killed in clashes in parts of the Swat District on June 10, Daily Times reported. While one militant was killed during a search operation in Batkhela, six others were killed when the army retaliated an attack in Banmani Sar. The army is reported to have secured the Shalkosar Top and Shalkosar Kandao in Peochar valley. 16 militants were killed in fierce fighting over Shalkosar. In addition, a soldier was killed in a Taliban attack on Bariam Bridge near Matta, and another when they fired a rocket at Kabbal Camp.
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June - 10 
A previously unknown Al Qaeda-linked group, the Abdullah Azzam Shaheed Brigade, claimed responsibility for the suicide attack, The News reported. A spokesman of the organisation, Amir Muawiya, telephoned reporters in the Kohat city of NWFP on June 10
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A previously unknown Al Qaeda-linked group, the Abdullah Azzam Shaheed Brigade, claimed responsibility for the suicide attack, The News reported. A spokesman of the organisation, Amir Muawiya, telephoned reporters in the Kohat city of NWFP on June 10, claiming responsibility for the attack and threatened more such bombings. He said the bombing was in retaliation to the operations by the Pakistani armed forces, at the behest of the US, in Swat and rest of the Malakand region and also in the tribal areas of Darra Adamkhel and the Orakzai Agency. Amir Muawiya was a Pakistani Taliban commander operating in the semi-tribal area of Darra Adamkhel, located between Peshawar and Kohat. According to Amir Muawiya, the central Shura, or council of the Taliban and also al-Qaeda, had decided that only the Abdullah Azzam Shaheed Brigade would claim responsibility in future and others would keep quiet.
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June - 10 
Foreign missions have suspended their activities in Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, following the June 9-suicide attack on the five-star Hotel Pearl Continental in which 17 persons were killed. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Foreign missions have suspended their activities in Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, following the June 9-suicide attack on the five-star Hotel Pearl Continental in which 17 persons were killed. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the World Food Programme (WFP), the American Consulate in Peshawar and several other diplomatic missions and international bodies suspended their activities in the city by directing foreign officials to restrict their movement. The WFP also suspended its operations, but its activities for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of the Malakand Division will continue. Two foreign UN officials, Serbian national Aleksandar Vorkapic of the UNHCR, Perseveranda So of the Philippines working for the UNICEF, and three local officials of the United Nations Population Fund, Muhammad Miskin, administration relief assistant, Muhammad Tahir and a driver Muhammad Fawad, were among those killed in the suicide blast. A UN official said four of the wounded UN workers included Gordon Brown and Augustine Fredrick of the WFP, Adili Motupotu of the World Health Organisation and a UNICEF intern, Anna Ciger. According to the sources, 22 foreigners were inside the hotel when the blast occurred. The wounded foreigners included a Somali national, three Nigerians, a US national girl and a German. The UN confirmed the death of its two officials in the blast, saying seven of its workers sustained injuries in the incident. The United Nations has cancelled all its activities in Peshawar for an indefinite period following the death of two of its staffers in the attack.
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June - 10 
In Bannu District, a man was killed and two others sustained injuries when Taliban militants fired a rocket at a house, AFP reported.
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In Bannu District, a man was killed and two others sustained injuries when Taliban militants fired a rocket at a house, AFP reported.
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June - 10 
In Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, according to the ISPR update, the troops secured Kotka Saifullah and Sara Bangal areas. During search operations in Sara Bangal, 34 militants were killed, while three others were arrested. The ISPR said about 400 milita
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In Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, according to the ISPR update, the troops secured Kotka Saifullah and Sara Bangal areas. During search operations in Sara Bangal, 34 militants were killed, while three others were arrested. The ISPR said about 400 militants attacked the Siplatoi and Jandola Fort late on June 10-night, killing three soldiers. In retaliatory firing by the SFs, 22 militants were killed and scores of others sustained injuries.
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June - 10 
Six more bodies were recovered from the debris of the damaged portion of Hotel Peal Continental in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on June 10, including that of the hotel’s general manager, raising the toll of the June 9-suicide attack to 17, Daily Times
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Six more bodies were recovered from the debris of the damaged portion of Hotel Peal Continental in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on June 10, including that of the hotel’s general manager, raising the toll of the June 9-suicide attack to 17, Daily Times reported. The explosion destroyed five floors of the hotel and the boundary wall between the hotel and the Flag Staff House. A Police official said the number of casualties could increase as more bodies were likely to be found under the debris.
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June - 10 
The spokesman said his group would be willing to explode a small bomb outside the BBC office in Islamabad to prove the group’s power and capability. He also said his group had carried out the attack on the Police Training Academy at Manawan in Lahore
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The spokesman said his group would be willing to explode a small bomb outside the BBC office in Islamabad to prove the group’s power and capability. He also said his group had carried out the attack on the Police Training Academy at Manawan in Lahore, the bombing of the NATO transport terminals in Peshawar and other attacks.
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June - 10 
Troops have killed more than 100 Taliban militants during two days of operation in the Jani Khel and Baka Khel areas of Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, Daily Times reported. A private TV channel reported on June 10 that Taliban commander Sher Alam is amo
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Troops have killed more than 100 Taliban militants during two days of operation in the Jani Khel and Baka Khel areas of Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, Daily Times reported. A private TV channel reported on June 10 that Taliban commander Sher Alam is among the dead. Security Forces (SFs) are currently targeting Taliban positions with gunship helicopters and artillery shells, the channel said. Up to 800 Taliban militants have reportedly arrived in the semi-tribal area of FR Bannu that borders North Waziristan to fight the army that has started an operation in the area. “Reportedly 600 to 800 terrorists reached Jani Khel from Miranshah and Razmak. They are planning to strike at various places in the NWFP,” the military said in a press release. The operation was launched after the Jani Khel tribesmen failed to hand over militants involved in the abduction of hundreds of students and staff of Razmak Cadet College last week. Troops moved in on June 8 after talks between two tribes thought to be involved in the abduction and political administration broke down. “Forces pounded the militant hideouts for the whole night and in the morning in Jani Khel tribal area,” local Police official Khalil Zaman told AFP.
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June - 10 
Two more militants were killed on June 10 as armed villagers of a tribal Lashkar (militia) intensified their assault on the Taliban holed up in Shatkas and Ghazigay villages of Doog Darra area in the Upper Dir District, Dawn reported. Sources said th
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Two more militants were killed on June 10 as armed villagers of a tribal Lashkar (militia) intensified their assault on the Taliban holed up in Shatkas and Ghazigay villages of Doog Darra area in the Upper Dir District, Dawn reported. Sources said that militants were putting up stiff resistance and firing on the advancing villagers. The Lashkar fighters are reported to have attacked Taliban’s positions with heavy weapons and destroyed five of their bunkers. Two militants were killed in the attack. At least 15 militants have been killed since the launch of the offensive by the Lashkar. 12 militants and four militiamen men have been injured.
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June - 11 
A man was killed and 13 others, including nine Policemen, sustained injuries in a hand grenade-cum-suicide attack on a Police party in the Lateefabad area on Ring Road in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on June 11-night, The News reported. Capital City P
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A man was killed and 13 others, including nine Policemen, sustained injuries in a hand grenade-cum-suicide attack on a Police party in the Lateefabad area on Ring Road in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on June 11-night, The News reported. Capital City Police Officer Safwat Ghayyur told the media that a Police party was on a routine duty on Ring Road in the jurisdiction of Faqirabad Police station when unknown miscreants hurled a hand grenade at the Policemen, injuring one of them. Even as reinforcements were being called for, a suicide bomber came near a Police pick-up and blew himself up. The blast destroyed two Police mobiles, a rickshaw and a motorcycle. Personnel of the Bomb Disposal Squad also recovered a pressure cooker and explosive material from the nearby fields. Talking to a private news channel, the NWFP Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain linked the incident to the military operation in Waziristan.
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June - 11 
An unidentified motorcyclist lobbed a hand grenade on people in Topawala Bazaar in Dera Ismail Khan on June 11 injuring 21 persons, Daily Times reported. The man attacked civilians near the Jadeed Cloth House around 11:55am, Police said.
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An unidentified motorcyclist lobbed a hand grenade on people in Topawala Bazaar in Dera Ismail Khan on June 11 injuring 21 persons, Daily Times reported. The man attacked civilians near the Jadeed Cloth House around 11:55am, Police said.
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June - 11 
In Buner District, an improvised explosive device planted by the militants exploded on Ambela-Daggar road. Three vehicles were partially damaged in the blast. The SFs, meanwhile, secured Gat Khela and Jowar areas and also destroyed a militants’ hideo
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In Buner District, an improvised explosive device planted by the militants exploded on Ambela-Daggar road. Three vehicles were partially damaged in the blast. The SFs, meanwhile, secured Gat Khela and Jowar areas and also destroyed a militants’ hideout in Gatkala area.
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June - 11 
In Swat, the SFs are consolidating their positions at secured areas of Kabal, while operations in the remaining areas are in progress. During an encounter with the militants, three soldiers sustained injuries. The SFs launched search and destroy oper
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In Swat, the SFs are consolidating their positions at secured areas of Kabal, while operations in the remaining areas are in progress. During an encounter with the militants, three soldiers sustained injuries. The SFs launched search and destroy operations at Ashro Kandao, Arkot Qilla, Shakardarra, Matta triangle, Sakhra, Matta, Kharerai and Sarai. They also secured Sijban area on Runial-Chuprial route, while during exchange of fire with the Taliban three soldiers were injured. In an exchange of fire between the two sides in Peuchar area, one soldier was injured, while 10 militants were killed and six others were arrested.
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June - 11 
In the provincial capital, two suspects were killed and six others arrested as Policemen and troops deployed at the Peshawar Corps Commander’s House foiled a terrorist attack in the high security zone on Peshawar’s Khyber Road on June 11, Daily Times
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In the provincial capital, two suspects were killed and six others arrested as Policemen and troops deployed at the Peshawar Corps Commander’s House foiled a terrorist attack in the high security zone on Peshawar’s Khyber Road on June 11, Daily Times reported. Citing witnesses, a television channel said two suspects riding a motorbike attempted to enter the Corps Commander’s House and fired at the security officials on being stopped. According to the channel, two other gunmen, also on motorbikes, followed the first pair. Two suspects were killed in the ensuing encounter, the channel said. The Peshawar Police chief confirmed the killings but declined to comment further. Talking to reporters, he said the Security Forces had not suffered any casualties, and that they were clearing the area. A channel said an explosion was also heard before the gunfight. Several important buildings are located in the high security zone on Khyber Road, including the houses of the Inspector General of NWFP Police, the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Supreme Court’s Peshawar Registry and the Pearl Continental hotel that was attacked on June 9.
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June - 11 
On June 11, the SFs shelled suspected hideouts of the militants in Janikhel and Zaidi Akbar Khan with artillery from the Bannu Cantonment while gunship choppers and jet fighters also strafed the militants’ locations in these areas. The gunship helico
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On June 11, the SFs shelled suspected hideouts of the militants in Janikhel and Zaidi Akbar Khan with artillery from the Bannu Cantonment while gunship choppers and jet fighters also strafed the militants’ locations in these areas. The gunship helicopters and jetfighters also bombed the Taliban hideouts in the precincts of Sra Dargah and Haved Police station while massive shelling was carried out in Zaidi Akbar Khan area. At least, 50 militants were killed in the daylong military offensive in the region.
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June - 11 
People continued migrating to safer places in Peshawar, Rawalpindi and other cities from the Janikhel, Bakakhel and other areas of Bannu.
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People continued migrating to safer places in Peshawar, Rawalpindi and other cities from the Janikhel, Bakakhel and other areas of Bannu.
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June - 11 
Police arrested 29 Taliban militants from various parts on June 11. A top Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Qari Khursheed, and his accomplices were arrested from Nowshera District. Khursheed is reported to have confessed to his involvement in vario
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Police arrested 29 Taliban militants from various parts on June 11. A top Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Qari Khursheed, and his accomplices were arrested from Nowshera District. Khursheed is reported to have confessed to his involvement in various terrorist activities. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies arrested a trainer of suicide bombers from Kohat bypass road and took him to an undisclosed location for interrogation while 25 trained terrorists were also arrested in a search operation in the Dera Bandai area of Kohat District.
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June - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed five militants during an encounter in the Kambar area of Dir Lower district on June 11, while two children were killed in fighting between the armed Lashkar (militia) of villagers and militants in Dir Uppe
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed five militants during an encounter in the Kambar area of Dir Lower district on June 11, while two children were killed in fighting between the armed Lashkar (militia) of villagers and militants in Dir Upper District, The News reported. Official sources claimed that SFs were carrying out a search operation when a group of militants confronted them. They said the ensuing encounter between the two sides continued for quite a while that left five of the attackers dead.
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June - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 11 intensified military operation in the Frontier Region (FR) Bannu and targeted the Taliban positions with jet fighters, gunship choppers and artillery in Janikhel and Zaidi Akbar Khan areas, killing 50 more militants,
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 11 intensified military operation in the Frontier Region (FR) Bannu and targeted the Taliban positions with jet fighters, gunship choppers and artillery in Janikhel and Zaidi Akbar Khan areas, killing 50 more militants, The News reported. Official sources said more than 150 militants had been killed in the three-day military offensive. The military launched the operation on June 9 after expiry of the deadline for Janikhel and Bakakhel tribal leaders to hand over the militants wanted by the Government for kidnapping of students and teachers of Razmak Cadet College.
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June - 11 
SFs in a convoy on the Bannu-Miranshah road and Bannu city opened fire on a man for violating curfew, killing him on the spot. Sources added that a rocket shell fired by the militants from an unknown location landed in the fields in Abadkhel area. Th
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SFs in a convoy on the Bannu-Miranshah road and Bannu city opened fire on a man for violating curfew, killing him on the spot. Sources added that a rocket shell fired by the militants from an unknown location landed in the fields in Abadkhel area. The shell, however, caused no loss of life or damage to property. The Bannu Police also recovered another shell from the fields in Kachkot Asad Khan.
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June - 11 
The number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) has crossed the figure of 3.8 million as approximately 540127 families have moved to safer places due to military operations against the Taliban in Malakand Division, according to The News. According t
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The number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) has crossed the figure of 3.8 million as approximately 540127 families have moved to safer places due to military operations against the Taliban in Malakand Division, according to The News. According to a press release issued in Peshawar by the NWFP information department, the number of IDPs is 3870500, both in camps and off camps. The number of the IDPs living in camps in different areas of the province is 26145 families which constitutes 149701 individuals. The number of families living off camps is 513982 which constitute a figure of 3720800 individuals.
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June - 11 
The NWFP Minister for Prisons, Mian Nisar Gul Kakakhel, was seriously injured in an armed attack near the Friendship Tunnel in the Darra Adamkhel area on June 11, while two of his security guards and an attacker were killed in the exchange of fire, T
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The NWFP Minister for Prisons, Mian Nisar Gul Kakakhel, was seriously injured in an armed attack near the Friendship Tunnel in the Darra Adamkhel area on June 11, while two of his security guards and an attacker were killed in the exchange of fire, The News reported. The minister, who is a resident of Karak District, was on his way to Peshawar when his motorcade was attacked in Darra Adamkhel. Three masked men opened fire at his car near Spina Thana of Akhurwal area, some 35 kilometers from Peshawar. Consequent to the exchange of fire, Security Forces launched a search operation in Akhurwal area and targeted the surrounding mountaintops in Akhurwal and Sanikhel areas with heavy artillery. District Coordination Officer and Political Agent of the Frontier Region of Kohat, Siraj Ahmed, told Dawn that the minister’s condition remained critical, although doctors reported some improvement.
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June - 11 
The Pakistan Air Force warplanes fired missiles on suspected hideouts of militants in the Shatkas area of Doog Darra in Dir Upper district. In addition, four suspected members of a banned militant outfit were captured by the Lashkar from Patrak area
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The Pakistan Air Force warplanes fired missiles on suspected hideouts of militants in the Shatkas area of Doog Darra in Dir Upper district. In addition, four suspected members of a banned militant outfit were captured by the Lashkar from Patrak area early in the morning.
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June - 11 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed 66 more militants and arrested nine others, while four soldiers also died and 12 others sustained injuries in various areas of Malakand Division and Bannu, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 11, T
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed 66 more militants and arrested nine others, while four soldiers also died and 12 others sustained injuries in various areas of Malakand Division and Bannu, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 11, The News reported.
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June - 11 
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the assistance of $30 million for IDPs from Malakand. The announcement was made by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwer Muhammad Gargash, during his visit to the Shah Mansoor camp at Swabi.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the assistance of $30 million for IDPs from Malakand. The announcement was made by the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwer Muhammad Gargash, during his visit to the Shah Mansoor camp at Swabi.
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June - 12 
18 more militants were killed as Security Forces (SFs) continued their operations in the Janikhel and Hindikhel areas of Bannu District on the fourth consecutive day on June 12, The News reported. Sources said SFs entered the Hindikhel area after cle
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18 more militants were killed as Security Forces (SFs) continued their operations in the Janikhel and Hindikhel areas of Bannu District on the fourth consecutive day on June 12, The News reported. Sources said SFs entered the Hindikhel area after clearing Sra Dargah area of the militants. "At least, 18 militants were killed in the daylong clashes in different areas of the semi-tribal region," the sources said, adding the troops faced stiff resistance in Hindikhel. The SFs also targeted militants’ positions with artillery from the Bannu Cantonment. Official sources claimed that over 200 militants had been killed in the four-day operation. The military launched the operation on June 9-morning after the expiry of the deadline given to Janikhel and Bakakhel tribal leaders to hand over the militants wanted by the Government for the kidnapping of students and teachers of the Razmak Cadet College.
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June - 12 
39 more militants and 10 soldiers were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Swat valley on June 12, The News reported. A news update issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the ongoing milit
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39 more militants and 10 soldiers were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Swat valley on June 12, The News reported. A news update issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the ongoing military operations in Swat and other adjoining mountainous areas, said 10 soldiers were killed and 24 others sustained injuries during the operation. SFs reportedly secured and consolidated their positions at Chuprial near Matta sub-division. During the process of consolidation, an encounter took place between the two sides in which eight soldiers died and 13 others were wounded. In retaliation, the SFs killed 39 militants and their bodies were reportedly lying at the encounter site. Further, while securing areas around Kabal sub-division, two soldiers were killed and eight injured in an exchange of fire between the two sides. Casualties suffered by the Taliban could not be ascertained. In addition, militants also targeted the SFs near Charbagh, injuring three soldiers.
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June - 12 
A girl was injured when a mine exploded at a mountain in the Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District, where a local Lashkar (militia) was struggling to dislodge the militants from their last hilltop hideout on June 12 despite heavily-pounding their pos
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A girl was injured when a mine exploded at a mountain in the Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District, where a local Lashkar (militia) was struggling to dislodge the militants from their last hilltop hideout on June 12 despite heavily-pounding their position, The News reported. The girl, whose name could not be immediately ascertained, was hit by the mine when she was roaming in the mountains of Shatkas area in Doog Darra. A Lashkar member said on June 11 that the militants, who had been pushed to their last hideout on a mountain in Kandao area of Ghazigay village, had planted mines to stop the advances of the Lashkar.
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June - 12 
Five worshippers were killed and 105 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden van into a mosque during the Friday prayers in the Cantonment area of Nowshera in the NWFP on June 12, The News reported. Sources said th
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Five worshippers were killed and 105 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden van into a mosque during the Friday prayers in the Cantonment area of Nowshera in the NWFP on June 12, The News reported. Sources said the congregation was in the second Rakat (part) when the bomber in the vehicle, carrying 125 kilograms of explosives, struck the wall of the mosque near the Army Supply Depot. Two soldiers were among the four persons killed on the spot while 105 persons, including 30 civilians, were injured in the explosion. Most of the wounded were reportedly Army personnel. One of those wounded succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. While the blast brought down the entire structure of the mosque, windowpanes and doors of nearby buildings were smashed and walls cracked, injuring several persons, including women and children. The Nowshera District Police Officer Abdullah Khan told AFP the vehicle used in the attack had been made to look like an ambulance, Daily Times reported.
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June - 12 
Four Police personnel were killed and six others injured by two remote-controlled bomb attacks in the Hangu District of NWFP on June 12. In the first incident, suspected militants targeted a Police van in the Tull sub-division with an improvised expl
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Four Police personnel were killed and six others injured by two remote-controlled bomb attacks in the Hangu District of NWFP on June 12. In the first incident, suspected militants targeted a Police van in the Tull sub-division with an improvised explosive device, fitted in a pressure cooker. The blast killed four Policemen. In a second incident, militants reportedly attempted to attack another Police van with a remote controlled bomb in the Dawaba Police station precincts. However, the Police van narrowly escaped the blast.
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June - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have destroyed the hideouts of militants and their explosive factories besides arresting 10 suspected militants during a search operation in Darra Adamkhel on June 12, The News reported. Sources said the SFs launched
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have destroyed the hideouts of militants and their explosive factories besides arresting 10 suspected militants during a search operation in Darra Adamkhel on June 12, The News reported. Sources said the SFs launched a search operation against the militants in Akhorwal area of the gun manufacturing town of Darra Adamkhel. The paramilitary forces are reported to have initiated action against the militants after the assassination attempt on NWFP Minister for Prisons, Mian Nisar Gul Kaka Khel, in the Akhorwal area. During the search operation, SFs cordoned off the area and arrested 10 suspected militants from the area. Houses of four militants identified as Shams, Inayat, Ibrahim and Shahid were also blown up in Akhorwal. Shams and Inayat were accused of providing monetary and armed assistance to the militants.
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June - 12 
SFs allegedly shot dead a mentally challenged person, identified as Misal Khan of Haveed, when a military convoy was passing through the area. Further, 40year-old Mumtaz Khan was critically injured when hit by a stray bullet in the Muslimabad area of
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SFs allegedly shot dead a mentally challenged person, identified as Misal Khan of Haveed, when a military convoy was passing through the area. Further, 40year-old Mumtaz Khan was critically injured when hit by a stray bullet in the Muslimabad area of Bannu.
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June - 12 
The Taliban militants could not fight the Lashkar and retreated deep into the mountains along the Chitral District to escape. However, the armed villagers have reportedly blocked all escape routes of the militants. The locals said on June 12 the Lash
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The Taliban militants could not fight the Lashkar and retreated deep into the mountains along the Chitral District to escape. However, the armed villagers have reportedly blocked all escape routes of the militants. The locals said on June 12 the Lashkar continued to pound the Taliban hideout in Kandao. Lashkar sources and locals said the militia was struggling to dislodge the militants from this hideout because it was situated on a hilltop and the Taliban had dug up a cave there. The locals and Police sources said the firing continued on June 12, but no casualties were reported from either side.
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June - 12 
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the June 12 suicide attacks in Lahore and Nowshera and the bombing of Hotel Pearl Continental in Peshawar on June 9. "We claim responsibility for these attacks," a man identifying him
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The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the June 12 suicide attacks in Lahore and Nowshera and the bombing of Hotel Pearl Continental in Peshawar on June 9. "We claim responsibility for these attacks," a man identifying himself as Saeed Hafiz and claiming to be deputy of Hakeemullah Mehsud based in the Orakzai Agency of FATA told Dawn on telephone. He said the TTP would soon release the video of the PC attack. He also said the suicide attacks on the Lahore seminary and Nowshera mosque were to avenge the June 11 bombing in Hangu and military operations in Swat, Bannu and South Waziristan.
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June - 13 
On June 13, Security Forces (SFs) killed 41 Taliban militants in military operations in the Malakand Division and Bannu area in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, reports Daily Times. The ISPR also s
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On June 13, Security Forces (SFs) killed 41 Taliban militants in military operations in the Malakand Division and Bannu area in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, reports Daily Times. The ISPR also said a soldier was killed and seven others were injured in the fighting. SFs continued conducting search operations in Mingora and seized a cache of arms, night vision goggles and other equipment abandoned by the Taliban militants. Two terrorists were also arrested during the search operation. Troops also secured the Karakar pass linking Buner with Swat. In Bannu, SFs secured Zindi Akbar Khan, FC Fort Jani Khel and Marwat Canal, the ISPR said, adding that 35 terrorists had been killed in the operation in various areas of Bannu District. In the past few days, Pakistan launched strikes on Taliban militants across the NWFP, most notably in Bannu District at the gateway to Waziristan, where according to the military more than 130 militants were killed since June 9.
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June - 13 
On June 13, the SFs had reportedly killed 10 militants by targeting their hideouts with jetfighters and gunship helicopters in different areas of the Nawagai sub-division, according to The News. Official sources also said four others were arrested in
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On June 13, the SFs had reportedly killed 10 militants by targeting their hideouts with jetfighters and gunship helicopters in different areas of the Nawagai sub-division, according to The News. Official sources also said four others were arrested in the daylong military operation.
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June - 13 
Two persons were killed and six others wounded when a roadside bomb targeting a Police vehicle exploded at Kohat in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on June 13, Police said, reports Daily Times. “A policeman and a civilian were killed in an improv
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Two persons were killed and six others wounded when a roadside bomb targeting a Police vehicle exploded at Kohat in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on June 13, Police said, reports Daily Times. “A policeman and a civilian were killed in an improvised explosive device blast and six others, five policemen and one civilian, were injured,” Kohat police chief Dilawar Khan Bangash told AFP.
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June - 14 
35 more militants were killed in fresh action by the troops in the Bannu District of NWFP, a private TV channel reported. It said the SFs, continuing their operations against the Taliban, had bombarded suspected militant hideouts from Janikhel Fort.
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35 more militants were killed in fresh action by the troops in the Bannu District of NWFP, a private TV channel reported. It said the SFs, continuing their operations against the Taliban, had bombarded suspected militant hideouts from Janikhel Fort. The ISPR also said one soldier was killed and three injured in an exchange of fire with militants in the Kabal sub-division of Swat District. Further, Taliban militants in the Kala Kale are injured another soldier. A cordon-and-search operation is reportedly continuing in the Loe Namal, Kuz Shaur and Matta areas of Swat, the statement added.
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June - 14 
A Policeman and a passerby were killed and 20 people were injured when a bomb detonated by remote control hit a Police bus on the University Road in Kohat on June 12.
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A Policeman and a passerby were killed and 20 people were injured when a bomb detonated by remote control hit a Police bus on the University Road in Kohat on June 12.
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June - 14 
In Darra Adamkhel, helicopter gunships attacked militants’ hideouts in the Shni Kalay area early on June 14-morning, Dawn reported. There were, however, no reports about casualties. The strike followed a clash between two groups of militants. The hel
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In Darra Adamkhel, helicopter gunships attacked militants’ hideouts in the Shni Kalay area early on June 14-morning, Dawn reported. There were, however, no reports about casualties. The strike followed a clash between two groups of militants. The helicopters hit militants’ positions in the Tor Chappar, Bostikhel and Shni Kalay areas considered to be strongholds of the Darra Adamkhel chapter of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan headed by Tariq Afridi. A clash between the Afridi group and followers of pro-government Momin Khan took place after the latter reportedly kidnapped two supporters of the former. The Tariq Afridi group had earlier claimed responsibility for the suicide attacks at the Pearl Continental hotel in Peshawar on June 9 and on a police check-post on June 12. Earlier this year, the same group had reportedly abducted and later beheaded a Polish geologist.
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June - 14 
Nine people were killed and more than 40 others wounded when a in a bomb blast at a busy market in Dera Ismail Khan in the NWFP on June 14, The News reported. Sources said the bomb, weighing five kilograms and apparently planted on a cycle cart, expl
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Nine people were killed and more than 40 others wounded when a in a bomb blast at a busy market in Dera Ismail Khan in the NWFP on June 14, The News reported. Sources said the bomb, weighing five kilograms and apparently planted on a cycle cart, exploded in the busy Tejarat Gunj Bazaar. The blast also destroyed the windowpanes of the nearby shops and houses. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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June - 15 
14 Taliban militants were reportedly killed in the Dir Lower and Upper Districts while Security Forces (SFs), The News reported. Sources said nine suspected Taliban militants were killed in Dir Lower and five in Dir Upper, respectively. SFs, the sour
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14 Taliban militants were reportedly killed in the Dir Lower and Upper Districts while Security Forces (SFs), The News reported. Sources said nine suspected Taliban militants were killed in Dir Lower and five in Dir Upper, respectively. SFs, the sources said, killed nine militants during a search operation in Galgut area of Maidan. They said a soldier was also killed and five others injured in the encounter. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Lashkar (militia) killed five militants and injured six others in Dir Upper. Sources in the area confirmed that three houses owned by Kashar Khan, Nawaz and Omar were destroyed in Shatkas area when the armed villagers targeted the locations of the militants. They said about four to five militants were killed.
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June - 15 
In Dir Lower, the SFs claimed to have killed 11 militants in the Maidan area of the District. Eleven militants were killed late on June 15-night, when the Taliban hideouts in Kulaldherai, Galgut, Hayaserai and Kas Laghrai areas were targeted with art
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In Dir Lower, the SFs claimed to have killed 11 militants in the Maidan area of the District. Eleven militants were killed late on June 15-night, when the Taliban hideouts in Kulaldherai, Galgut, Hayaserai and Kas Laghrai areas were targeted with artillery, sources said. The sources said four persons were injured in the artillery shelling by SFs when their house was hit by a shell.
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June - 15 
In the Jani Khel area of Bannu District, Taliban fired rockets at a Police station and an airport early on June 15. “Seven Taliban were killed in the retaliatory attack,” said Zahinuddin, a local Police official.
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In the Jani Khel area of Bannu District, Taliban fired rockets at a Police station and an airport early on June 15. “Seven Taliban were killed in the retaliatory attack,” said Zahinuddin, a local Police official.
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June - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 15 claimed to have killed 50 Taliban militants during military operations in the Mohmand Agency, Bajaur Agency, Malakand Division and Bannu District during the past 24 hours, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Publ
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 15 claimed to have killed 50 Taliban militants during military operations in the Mohmand Agency, Bajaur Agency, Malakand Division and Bannu District during the past 24 hours, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations said five Taliban militants were killed in retaliation after they attacked a local Lashkar (militia) in the Dir District. They said the Lashkar also destroyed three houses and injured six militants. It said another member of the Taliban was killed when Police fired at a car that refused to stop at a check-post. “The car exploded, as it was primed for a suicide attack,” it added.
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June - 15 
The SFs also consolidated their positions and continued search operations in Godhand Banda and Arkot in Swat, Matta and Aligrama. They also directed the displaced people of Kalam to report to Besham for transportation back to their homes.
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The SFs also consolidated their positions and continued search operations in Godhand Banda and Arkot in Swat, Matta and Aligrama. They also directed the displaced people of Kalam to report to Besham for transportation back to their homes.
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June - 15 
The SFs had launched an operation on April 26 to defeat the militants in the Maidan area of Dir Lower district. The troops claim to have killed hundreds of militants and secured most areas in Maidan. Troops are now reportedly engaged in the mopping u
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The SFs had launched an operation on April 26 to defeat the militants in the Maidan area of Dir Lower district. The troops claim to have killed hundreds of militants and secured most areas in Maidan. Troops are now reportedly engaged in the mopping up operation in the area to end resistance.
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June - 15 
Two guards of the nephew of veteran politician Afzal Khan Lala were killed in the Swat Valley, The News reported.
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Two guards of the nephew of veteran politician Afzal Khan Lala were killed in the Swat Valley, The News reported.
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June - 15 
Two Policemen were killed and three injured late on June 15 when Taliban militants attacked a Police check-post in Mardan, Daily Times reported. According to Police officials, the militants opened fire on the Kharkai check-post, killing Policemen Sak
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Two Policemen were killed and three injured late on June 15 when Taliban militants attacked a Police check-post in Mardan, Daily Times reported. According to Police officials, the militants opened fire on the Kharkai check-post, killing Policemen Sakhi Jan and Nazir on the spot, while three others were injured.
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June - 16 
Due to prolonged curfew hours and violence in the Malakand region, the social and economic life in the district has reportedly been paralysed. There is an acute shortage of daily use commodities and life-saving drugs in the area as supply to the mark
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Due to prolonged curfew hours and violence in the Malakand region, the social and economic life in the district has reportedly been paralysed. There is an acute shortage of daily use commodities and life-saving drugs in the area as supply to the markets and shops remained disrupted for hours, the sources added. Most of the people who wanted to travel to and from Timergara were stranded in the Malakand Agency due to closure of roads.
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June - 16 
The SFs captured and destroyed a training facility of the Taliban at Balasar-Chuprial in Swat District, having 120 feet long tunnels, firing range and training area. A terrorist, Shah Sultan, who was an expert in suicidal jackets making, was killed i
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The SFs captured and destroyed a training facility of the Taliban at Balasar-Chuprial in Swat District, having 120 feet long tunnels, firing range and training area. A terrorist, Shah Sultan, who was an expert in suicidal jackets making, was killed in the Charbagh area. Further, during a search operation three terrorists were arrested at Salhand near Fizagat. On a tip off two vehicles prepared for suicide mission were recovered and destroyed at Dangram. The SFs also destroyed two tunnels at Loi Numalin, Peuchar Valley and two at Rampatai. A huge cache of arms and ammunitions was recovered during a search operation in Gokand Banda, Sersenai, Khairabad and Ghodanbanda.
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June - 17 
A security official said an intelligence agency had warned of a possible terrorist attack on passenger aircraft by a militant group based in Darra Adamkhel. Tariq Afridi, leader of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan in Darra Adamkhel, had threatene
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A security official said an intelligence agency had warned of a possible terrorist attack on passenger aircraft by a militant group based in Darra Adamkhel. Tariq Afridi, leader of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan in Darra Adamkhel, had threatened to attack passenger aircraft if the Government did not stop operations against militants in Malakand, Bajaur and other areas by June 15. The militant had previously been associated with the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ).
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June - 17 
According to Dawn, the Peshawar International Airport was shut down on June 17 after an intelligence report warned of a terrorist attack on aircraft by a militant group based in the tribal region, officials said. The Civil Aviation Authority issued a
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According to Dawn, the Peshawar International Airport was shut down on June 17 after an intelligence report warned of a terrorist attack on aircraft by a militant group based in the tribal region, officials said. The Civil Aviation Authority issued a notice to airmen to alert them of hazards en route or at a specific location in the night of June 16 and cabled all national and international carriers to stop their flights to the airport from June 17. An unnamed official said the airport would remain closed till June 18-night, but the notice implied that the move was for an indefinite period.
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June - 17 
In Dir Lower, located in the south of Dir Upper District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that SFs had killed 20 Taliban militants. The ISPR said troops carried out a search operation in the Galgut area of Maidan and killed 20 mili
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In Dir Lower, located in the south of Dir Upper District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that SFs had killed 20 Taliban militants. The ISPR said troops carried out a search operation in the Galgut area of Maidan and killed 20 militants during a clash, besides recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. It said 15 others were arrested.
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June - 17 
In the Swat Valley, SFs killed two militants, including a ‘commander’. The military said they took action on a tip-off about the presence of Qari Junaid, an important Taliban ‘commander’ in Madain, and his colleague Naeem. Sources from Mingora town s
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In the Swat Valley, SFs killed two militants, including a ‘commander’. The military said they took action on a tip-off about the presence of Qari Junaid, an important Taliban ‘commander’ in Madain, and his colleague Naeem. Sources from Mingora town said two bodies, probably of the militants, were lying at the Sohrab Chowk. SFs also launched an operation at Shamozai and Akhun Killay. Separately, the militants fired at a SFs communication maintenance party near Doshagram (Fatehpur), which caused injuries to a soldier. Further, in the Matta sub-division, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a clearance operation in Matta and Nazarabad. Two hideouts of the militants were destroyed during a search operation in Kasuna area and one militant was arrested from Bedara area. Doghlar, the ISPR said, was secured.
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June - 17 
Police on June 17 arrested three suspected terrorists, including two would-be suicide bombers, in Rawalpindi; a suspected Taliban militant from a mosque in Peshawar’s Kissa Khawani Bazaar; and a terrorist from the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) group in Kar
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Police on June 17 arrested three suspected terrorists, including two would-be suicide bombers, in Rawalpindi; a suspected Taliban militant from a mosque in Peshawar’s Kissa Khawani Bazaar; and a terrorist from the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) group in Karachi, Daily Times reported. Police also seized a suicide jacket, a hand grenade, two pistols, 90 rounds and two kilograms of explosives. The man arrested in Karachi – identified as Irfan Islam alias Lamba – was wanted by the Police and his name was listed in its Red Book for 2009.
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June - 17 
While armed villagers in the Dir Upper District on June 17 killed six holed up Taliban militants in the Doog Darra area, the Army claimed to have killed 22 more militants in the adjacent Dir Lower and Swat Districts during the ongoing Operation Rah-e
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While armed villagers in the Dir Upper District on June 17 killed six holed up Taliban militants in the Doog Darra area, the Army claimed to have killed 22 more militants in the adjacent Dir Lower and Swat Districts during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, according to The News. Locals said a cave in the Kandao area of Ghazigay village, where the armed villagers have surrounded the Taliban, was heavily shelled from Panakot and Beranjo. Security Forces (SFs) have deployed artillery guns in these areas to target the positions of the militants to soften targets for the Lashkar (militia), which is reportedly using heavy weapons. The armed villagers’ advance was reported to have been blocked by mines, allegedly planted by the Taliban in the area. Locals said six militants were killed in artillery shelling from Panakot, a distant area located four kilometers north of Dir town. A resident of Shatkas said six militants had been killed near the Ghazigay mosque.
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June - 18 
A private TV channel quoted Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar as saying on June 18 that the military offensive in Swat is nearly over and the Government has achieved its targets, according to Daily Times. Talking to the channel, Mukhtar said internally
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A private TV channel quoted Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar as saying on June 18 that the military offensive in Swat is nearly over and the Government has achieved its targets, according to Daily Times. Talking to the channel, Mukhtar said internally displaced persons would be able to return homes by June 20.
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June - 18 
According to the Army, more than 1,400 militants and 120 soldiers have been killed during the 54-day operation in Swat and the nearby Dir Lower and Buner districts.
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According to the Army, more than 1,400 militants and 120 soldiers have been killed during the 54-day operation in Swat and the nearby Dir Lower and Buner districts.
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June - 18 
In Mingora, SFs carried out clearance operation around the town and recovered 15 rifles and arrested five suspected militants, including Mohtamim of Madrassa Faiz, during the search operation at Shahpur. The troops also arrested two suspected militan
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In Mingora, SFs carried out clearance operation around the town and recovered 15 rifles and arrested five suspected militants, including Mohtamim of Madrassa Faiz, during the search operation at Shahpur. The troops also arrested two suspected militants from the Shewa area of Dir Lower District and recovered one light machine gun, 60 rounds, one TT pistol and one binocular. The ISPR claimed that SFs conducted a search operation in the Nimazgai area of Dir Upper District and killed six militants during an exchange of fire.
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June - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 34 more Taliban militants in the ongoing operation in the Swat and Dir Upper Districts, while seven others were arrested, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 18, The News reported. The SFs continued ac
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 34 more Taliban militants in the ongoing operation in the Swat and Dir Upper Districts, while seven others were arrested, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 18, The News reported. The SFs continued action against the Maulana Fazlullah-led militants in Kabal sub-division of Swat even as the militants are still offering some resistance in the area. On June 18, SFs are reported to have secured the area around Bridge-II, Kabal and Kotlai. During clashes in these areas, the ISPR said 12 militants were killed while five soldiers sustained injuries. Further, six militants were killed in the Totano Banda area of Kabal during an operation launched for the consolidation of SFs positions. In the Shamozai area of Swat valley, the troops commenced an operation for clearing the area and killed 10 Taliban militants. According to the ISPR, 28 militants were killed in the Swat Valley on June 18.
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June - 19 
10 families, including that of Afzal Khan Lala, veteran leader of the ruling Awami National Party, are reported to have returned to Swat.
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10 families, including that of Afzal Khan Lala, veteran leader of the ruling Awami National Party, are reported to have returned to Swat.
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June - 19 
11 Taliban militants were killed in the Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District by armed villagers and artillery shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) as the militants started fleeing the area after giving up resistance, The News reported. Further, the
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11 Taliban militants were killed in the Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District by armed villagers and artillery shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) as the militants started fleeing the area after giving up resistance, The News reported. Further, the Chitral Police arrested 10 fleeing militants, including an Afghan national, who was in an injured condition, when they sneaked into the District to escape the operations. The armed villagers have reportedly ringed the Taliban militants, led by Afghan commander Amir Khitab, since June 6 in the mountains of Doog Darra. They were heavily targeting the positions of the Taliban militants and killed a number of them. Helping the Lashkar (militia), SFs deployed artillery guns in Panakot area near the Dir town and Beranjo in Doog Darra. The locals said firing with heavy weapons by the Lashkar and artillery shelling panicked the holed-up militants. Sources in Lashkar and locals said the militants were attempting to escape the intensified action. Mutabar Khan, the Lashkar chief, said they believe 80-100 militants had been left in the area, adding that they were just 400 meters away from them. The Lashkar has so far reportedly killed at least 36 militants.
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June - 19 
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs killed four militants in Buner district and were consolidating their positions in parts of the Swat Valley, The News reported. The ISPR said SFs clashed with militants in Sar Qilla area dur
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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs killed four militants in Buner district and were consolidating their positions in parts of the Swat Valley, The News reported. The ISPR said SFs clashed with militants in Sar Qilla area during a search operation. Four militants, it claimed, were killed during an exchange of fire.
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June - 19 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on June 19 announced a package of over PKR 24 billion for capacity building and strengthening of Police and law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) in the NWFP, according to The News. Addressing Members of Provincial Assembl
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on June 19 announced a package of over PKR 24 billion for capacity building and strengthening of Police and law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) in the NWFP, according to The News. Addressing Members of Provincial Assembly of the ruling alliance at the Governor’s House in Peshawar, Gilani stressed the importance of well-equipped, trained and highly motivated LEAs to ensure durable peace and stability in the province after completion of the military operation under way in the tribal belt and Swat. The package is to be utilised for recruiting additional Police and LEA personnel and acquiring sophisticated weapons. The package will be delivered in installments, each tranche comprising PKR six billion would be handed over to the NWFP after every six months.
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June - 19 
Security Forces said on June 19 that they had killed four more Taliban militants and arrested two in the ongoing operation in Malakand, while one soldier was injured in the fighting, Daily Times reported. The SFs are reported to have secured Akhun Ka
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Security Forces said on June 19 that they had killed four more Taliban militants and arrested two in the ongoing operation in Malakand, while one soldier was injured in the fighting, Daily Times reported. The SFs are reported to have secured Akhun Kalle and established a check-post in the Swat’s Chungai area. The troops also launched an operation to clear areas around Zara Khela, Khawazakhela and Matta, and seized three rifles. The army conducted a search operation in Buner’s Sar Qila area, and successfully secured Mohmand Gate, Nawapass, Ghungat, Kuz and Chamarkand in Mohmand Agency.
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June - 20 
Five Taliban militants were killed and two soldiers were wounded in the neighbouring Dir Lower District on June 20, The News reported on June 21.
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Five Taliban militants were killed and two soldiers were wounded in the neighbouring Dir Lower District on June 20, The News reported on June 21.
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June - 20 
Seven suspected militants were killed in a clash with a Lashkar (the village militia) in Patrak area of Upper Dir District in NWFP on late June 20-night, Dawn reported. Local people said the clash took place in Shekhan Khwar near Patrak. However, som
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Seven suspected militants were killed in a clash with a Lashkar (the village militia) in Patrak area of Upper Dir District in NWFP on late June 20-night, Dawn reported. Local people said the clash took place in Shekhan Khwar near Patrak. However, some of them said that 10 militants arrested earlier by Chitral Police had been handed over to the Lashkar. Two of those killed were identified as Fatehzar and his son Dilaram. One militant was injured and another reportedly ran away. After the incident, 20 militants came out in Bar Doog area and set ablaze 130 logs owned by local people. They also torched a house and abducted a man identified as Faqir Gul Mulla.
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June - 20 
The SFs killed six militants and suffered four casualties, besides injuries to eight others, in parts of the Swat Valley on June 20, The News reported on June 21. The ISPR said militants attacked positions of the SFs in Shahdand Banda, Dewlai and Tot
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The SFs killed six militants and suffered four casualties, besides injuries to eight others, in parts of the Swat Valley on June 20, The News reported on June 21. The ISPR said militants attacked positions of the SFs in Shahdand Banda, Dewlai and Totano Banda. “Six terrorists were killed during the exchange of fire,” the ISPR said in its daily update to the media. It said SFs secured Kotlai, Chungai and Zarakhela areas in Kabal sub-division and started action in the Dagai area. One soldier sustained injuries during the exchange of fire with the militants. “Terrorists ambushed security forces’ vehicle on the Odigram-Akhun Killay Road. As a result, three soldiers embraced martyrdom and seven others sustained injuries,” the ISPR said.
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June - 21 
An encounter took place between the two sides in Biha in which six militants were killed and 10 others arrested. The troops also recovered 20 machine guns, G-3 rifles, two rocket launchers with seven rockets, 12x12 bore rifles, two grenades and 6,000
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An encounter took place between the two sides in Biha in which six militants were killed and 10 others arrested. The troops also recovered 20 machine guns, G-3 rifles, two rocket launchers with seven rockets, 12x12 bore rifles, two grenades and 6,000 rounds of SMGs and two other rifles.
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June - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 21 claimed to have killed seven more Taliban militants in various parts of Swat District, even as thousands of internally displaced families were awaiting the Government’s call for return to their native villages, The Ne
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 21 claimed to have killed seven more Taliban militants in various parts of Swat District, even as thousands of internally displaced families were awaiting the Government’s call for return to their native villages, The News reported. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during an exchange of fire at Langer in Khwazakhela, a militant was killed and six others arrested, while 15 sub-machine guns, one sniper rifle, one 8MM rifle, communication gadgets and grenades were also recovered. SFs, it claimed, successfully secured the areas around Peuchar, Kharkai, Kharkarai and Biha.
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June - 21 
SFs have reportedly commenced a clearance operation from Malakand to Thana in the nearby Malakand Agency. During the operation, the troops clashed with some militants and in an exchange of fire a soldier was killed.
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SFs have reportedly commenced a clearance operation from Malakand to Thana in the nearby Malakand Agency. During the operation, the troops clashed with some militants and in an exchange of fire a soldier was killed.
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June - 21 
SFs secured the areas around Barko Sar, Roringar, Nalkot, Wenai, Bartana and Pushtunai and also set up a check-post at Akhun Killay, Dadhran Road, the ISPR said.
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SFs secured the areas around Barko Sar, Roringar, Nalkot, Wenai, Bartana and Pushtunai and also set up a check-post at Akhun Killay, Dadhran Road, the ISPR said.
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June - 21 
The ISPR claimed that three terrorists, including a brother of militant commander Yousuf, were arrested after an exchange of fire around Peuchar. Four tunnels were destroyed, it added. The SFs also cleared Babu and Shakardarra villages. Three militan
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The ISPR claimed that three terrorists, including a brother of militant commander Yousuf, were arrested after an exchange of fire around Peuchar. Four tunnels were destroyed, it added. The SFs also cleared Babu and Shakardarra villages. Three militants were apprehended in the area and three improvised explosive devices were defused.
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June - 21 
The militants attacked a vehicle of the SFs on the Dakorak-Allahbad Road, causing injuries to five soldiers.
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The militants attacked a vehicle of the SFs on the Dakorak-Allahbad Road, causing injuries to five soldiers.
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June - 22 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 22 that Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP) Swat unit chief Maulana Fazlullah had been trapped by the Security Forces (SFs), Dawn reported. The minister told reporters in Islamabad that the militant leader had been spot
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 22 that Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP) Swat unit chief Maulana Fazlullah had been trapped by the Security Forces (SFs), Dawn reported. The minister told reporters in Islamabad that the militant leader had been spotted and there was no question of his escape. He said “By and large we know the location where he is hiding.” “But the question is that it is not one Fazlullah. There are many Fazlullahs who have to be eliminated,” he added.
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June - 22 
Taliban militants are reported to have blown up a girls’ school in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, and another in the Khar area of Bajaur Agency in FATA early on June 22. A police official in Peshawar told Daily Times that four relatively minor blasts fo
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Taliban militants are reported to have blown up a girls’ school in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, and another in the Khar area of Bajaur Agency in FATA early on June 22. A police official in Peshawar told Daily Times that four relatively minor blasts followed one another in quick succession and completely destroyed the two-room school building. Separately, Taliban blew up a primary school in the Chaqwari area of Khar.
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June - 22 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Major General Athar Abbas said at a media briefing in Islamabad on June 22 that the Security Forces (SFs) are in the final phase of eliminating terrorist hideouts and camps in Swat, The News
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Major General Athar Abbas said at a media briefing in Islamabad on June 22 that the Security Forces (SFs) are in the final phase of eliminating terrorist hideouts and camps in Swat, The News reported. Abbas said: “In the north, Biha Valley — the last stronghold of terrorists — has been fully secured and in the west, Shamozai area is being cleared. Search operations are being carried out in the secured areas to ensure that they are safe for the return of the internally displaced persons (IDPs).”
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June - 22 
The military spokesman said various search and cordon operations were conducted by security forces whereby neutralising a number of IEDs and destroying a number of small and big tunnels, while 22 more terrorists were killed and five others were arres
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The military spokesman said various search and cordon operations were conducted by security forces whereby neutralising a number of IEDs and destroying a number of small and big tunnels, while 22 more terrorists were killed and five others were arrested in Malakand. He said 14 terrorists were killed by the SFs during the ‘link up operation’ at the Shamozai Bridge, while eight large size IEDs planted by terrorists were also neutralised. The SFs successfully secured Biha Valley and also cleared Bartana South of Chuprial. He said three small size tunnels were destroyed at Loi Namal while locals handed over a terrorist to the troops at Bahrain while four others were arrested at Wanai Bridge, Shalkosar, Bashkhela and Drushkhela.
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June - 22 
Three persons, including two women, were killed and another sustained injuries when a rocket hit a house in Zardad Killay in the jurisdiction of Hovaid Police Station of Bannu District on June 22, The News reported. Sources said two rockets were fire
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Three persons, including two women, were killed and another sustained injuries when a rocket hit a house in Zardad Killay in the jurisdiction of Hovaid Police Station of Bannu District on June 22, The News reported. Sources said two rockets were fired by unidentified miscreants from an undisclosed location at 5:30 pm. While one rocket fell in the field the other hit the house of Manzoor at Zardad Killay, killing Fazlur Rehman and the wife of Ahmed Ali on the spot while Asiba Bibi and Gul Hatima sustained injuries.
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June - 22 
Two Policemen were killed and seven people, including three Policemen, sustained injuries when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the Thakot Police check-post in Battagram District on June 22, completely destroying the check-pos
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Two Policemen were killed and seven people, including three Policemen, sustained injuries when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into the Thakot Police check-post in Battagram District on June 22, completely destroying the check-post, Daily Times reported. “An explosion occurred in a small truck when it reached the Dandai bridge in Shangla district (of Swat) ... it was a suicide attack,” said Gul Wali Khan, the District Police chief in Shangla, told AFP. The attack was the first-ever suicide attack in Battagram District.
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June - 23 
A Taliban commander from South Waziristan opposed to the TTP chief Baitullah Mehsud and part of an apparent plan to isolate the leader of the Pakistan Taliban from his tribesmen ahead of a likely military operation in the area was shot dead on June 2
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A Taliban commander from South Waziristan opposed to the TTP chief Baitullah Mehsud and part of an apparent plan to isolate the leader of the Pakistan Taliban from his tribesmen ahead of a likely military operation in the area was shot dead on June 23-morning, The Hindu reported. Qari Zainuddin, a 26-year-old Mehsud tribesman, who led his own group of militants, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in his office in Dera Ismail Khan in the NWFP, from where he had recently given interviews to Pakistani and international media denouncing Baitullah Mehsud as an “agent” of America and India.
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June - 23 
According to Daily Times, Qari Zainuddin, leader of the Abdullah Group, was shot dead by his guard, Gulbuddin Mehsud, Police official Salahuddin told reporters. “We confirm that Qari Zainuddin is dead,” he said. No group has thus far claimed responsi
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According to Daily Times, Qari Zainuddin, leader of the Abdullah Group, was shot dead by his guard, Gulbuddin Mehsud, Police official Salahuddin told reporters. “We confirm that Qari Zainuddin is dead,” he said. No group has thus far claimed responsibility for the attack. “We were asleep after morning prayers when Gulbuddin opened fire, killing Zainuddin on the spot,” Kamal Mehsud, one of Zainuddin’s guards, said. The assailant escaped in the ensuing confusion, he added. Officials gave no motive for the killing, but Zainuddin’s aide Baz Muhammad, who witnessed the attack, told AFP the gunman was “an agent of Baitullah Mehsud”, acting on the orders of the Al Qaeda-linked warlord. “It was definitely Baitullah’s man who infiltrated our ranks, and he has done his job,” he told the Associated Press, vowing to avenge the death. He also filed a criminal complaint with local police, alleging the shooting was carried out at Mehsud’s behest. Sources told Daily Times that Misbahuddin Mehsud, Zainuddin’s younger brother, had been nominated as the new chief of the Abdullah Group. However, the group made no formal announcement in this regard.
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June - 23 
Baitullah Mehsud’s deputy and spokesman Wali Rehman said his network had killed Qari Zainuddin on June 23. He disclosed to the media that the TTP chief had ordered the killing of the defecting commander. Qari Zainuddin, who was an opponent of Baitull
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Baitullah Mehsud’s deputy and spokesman Wali Rehman said his network had killed Qari Zainuddin on June 23. He disclosed to the media that the TTP chief had ordered the killing of the defecting commander. Qari Zainuddin, who was an opponent of Baitullah Mehsud, was shot dead by Gulbadin, one of his guards, at his residence in Dera Ismail Khan. "We killed Qari Zainuddin because he was involved in activities against Taliban interests in the tribal belt. His killing had been necessitated because of his dubious activity… Anybody who is found to be involved in anti-Taliban activity will face the same fate," Wali Rehman said.
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June - 23 
Five army men, including a major, a captain and three jawans, were killed when a unit of the Baloch Regiment was ambushed at Charbagh in the Malakand Division of NWFP on June 23-evening, Dawn reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations
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Five army men, including a major, a captain and three jawans, were killed when a unit of the Baloch Regiment was ambushed at Charbagh in the Malakand Division of NWFP on June 23-evening, Dawn reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the troops were returning after a search operation when the incident took place at 7pm.
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June - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) are reportedly carrying out search and sweep operations in various parts of the Swat valley in the final phase of the military operation, the ISPR said on June 23, according to Daily Times. It said that in the last 24 hours, the
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Security Forces (SFs) are reportedly carrying out search and sweep operations in various parts of the Swat valley in the final phase of the military operation, the ISPR said on June 23, according to Daily Times. It said that in the last 24 hours, the SFs had arrested three Taliban militants during a search operation in Mangai and recovered some arms and ammunition.
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June - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) killed seven more Taliban militants in clashes in parts of the Dir and Swat Districts on June 24, while six soldiers, including two officers, were also killed, Daily Times reported. Six militants were killed in a search operat
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Security Forces (SFs) killed seven more Taliban militants in clashes in parts of the Dir and Swat Districts on June 24, while six soldiers, including two officers, were also killed, Daily Times reported. Six militants were killed in a search operation at Kota in Dir, and seven others were arrested, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Further, the SFs carried out a search and sweep operation at Charbagh and Mangaltan, where two officers – Major Attique and Captain Amir – and four soldiers died and three were injured. In addition, a militant was killed in a clearance operation on a tip off in Sakhra, and three stolen vehicles and weapons were seized. Separately, the troops arrested a local Taliban commander Alamgir and his father in Gwalerai. The SFs have reportedly consolidated their positions in Kabal, Akhun Kalle, Dadhrah, Khazna and Gardi.
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June - 23 
Six militants were killed on June 23 in the Shadas village of Maidan area in Lower Dir District when gunship helicopters targeted the house of a local Taliban commander, identified as Miftahud Din alias Shabar, Dawn reported. Shabar is blamed for att
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Six militants were killed on June 23 in the Shadas village of Maidan area in Lower Dir District when gunship helicopters targeted the house of a local Taliban commander, identified as Miftahud Din alias Shabar, Dawn reported. Shabar is blamed for attacking convoys of the Security Forces (SFs) in Shadas, Kala Dag and Hayaserai areas. In addition, heavy artillery and mortar shelling from Timergara, Islam Dara and Samar Bagh also continued on June 22-night and June 23. SFs also targeted militants’ positions in Shadas, Safaray and Tabo villages in Maidan. However, no casualty was reported in the shelling.
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June - 23 
The News has reported that Maulana Shah Dauran, deputy leader of the Taliban in Swat District, was injured after a military operation against the militants on June 23. Official sources said he was among several militants hit during a military attack
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The News has reported that Maulana Shah Dauran, deputy leader of the Taliban in Swat District, was injured after a military operation against the militants on June 23. Official sources said he was among several militants hit during a military attack in the Kabal area of Swat. The sources said some of the militants were killed while others, including Maulana Shah Dauran, were injured. The Maulana belonged to Qambar village near Mingora town. He ran a madrassa (seminary) in his village and led prayers in the mosque before joining Maulana Fazlullah’s group. Dauran was deputy head of the Swat unit of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. The NWFP Government had earlier announced a PKR 10 million reward for information leading to the capture, dead or alive, of Shah Dauran.
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June - 23 
The SFs continued search operations in different villages of Adenzai sub-division and also imposed a curfew in Chakdara. So far 25 suspected militants or their relatives had been arrested in Adenzai, a security official told Dawn.
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The SFs continued search operations in different villages of Adenzai sub-division and also imposed a curfew in Chakdara. So far 25 suspected militants or their relatives had been arrested in Adenzai, a security official told Dawn.
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June - 24 
In the province, three Policemen, including an officer, were killed when some miscreants fired rockets and mortar shells at the Arbab Tapu check-post in the jurisdiction of Matani Police Station of provincial capital Peshawar in the early hours of Ju
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In the province, three Policemen, including an officer, were killed when some miscreants fired rockets and mortar shells at the Arbab Tapu check-post in the jurisdiction of Matani Police Station of provincial capital Peshawar in the early hours of June 24, The News reported. The platoon commander, Sub-Inspector Nooran Shah, along with Constables Faqir Muhammad and Zardad Khan, were on duty at the Arbab Tapu check-post between Peshawar and Darra Adamkhel when five mortar shells and rockets hit the picket around 3:00 am. The rockets killed all the three policemen and destroyed the small building located on the main Indus Highway, around 25 kilometers from Peshawar. Even as the Policemen retaliated the attackers managed to flee.
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June - 24 
One member each from the Baitullah and Abdullah Mehsud groups - rival Taliban factions - were killed in a clash at Tank bazaar in the Tank District of NWFP on June 24, Dawn reported. The slain militants were identified as Yusuf and Zahir Khan. A shop
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One member each from the Baitullah and Abdullah Mehsud groups - rival Taliban factions - were killed in a clash at Tank bazaar in the Tank District of NWFP on June 24, Dawn reported. The slain militants were identified as Yusuf and Zahir Khan. A shopkeeper was also reportedly injured in the fighting.
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June - 25 
In the province, the Security Forces (SFs) on June 25 arrested three terrorists and seized arms and ammunitions, as four soldiers were injured in Malakand and Dir in the last 24 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. SFs conducted se
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In the province, the Security Forces (SFs) on June 25 arrested three terrorists and seized arms and ammunitions, as four soldiers were injured in Malakand and Dir in the last 24 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. SFs conducted search and sweep operations in Akhun Kale, Gamon Bridge, Rangeela, Khazana, Wakilabad, Baiddarra and Garai areas and also arrested a suspected terrorist from Besham, it added. The troops also conducted search operations in areas around Zhoaib post and Lal Qila, adding that two soldiers were injured when one anti-personnel mine exploded, while another was injured by terrorists’ fire. The ISPR said the SFs also conducted search operations in Shewa, Utala and Adinzai areas, arresting two terrorists, including local commander Iqbal. It said the troops recovered a signal and communication device, two rifles, ammunition and two machine guns.
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June - 25 
Militants killed a Policeman after kidnapping him in the Buner District of NWFP, Daily Times reported. Israr Bacha, of the Daggar Police Station, was abducted by militants late on June 25 while he was on his way home in Elum. His bullet-riddled body
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Militants killed a Policeman after kidnapping him in the Buner District of NWFP, Daily Times reported. Israr Bacha, of the Daggar Police Station, was abducted by militants late on June 25 while he was on his way home in Elum. His bullet-riddled body was reportedly found that same evening in a deserted area nearby.
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June - 25 
Unidentified assailants on June 25 blew up a girls' school in South Waziristan Agency, according to Daily Times. The incident came three days after Taliban bombed two other schools, one in Peshawar and the other in Bajaur Agency. "A girls' high schoo
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Unidentified assailants on June 25 blew up a girls' school in South Waziristan Agency, according to Daily Times. The incident came three days after Taliban bombed two other schools, one in Peshawar and the other in Bajaur Agency. "A girls' high school was blown up early Thursday morning in Shin Warsak town," 13 kilometers west of Wana, the main town in South Waziristan, local government official Allah Bagh Khan said. He said no loss of life was reported in the explosion that completely destroyed the school building. Also on June 25-morning, the military fired artillery at Taliban hideouts in the agency’s Spinkai Raghzai and Sararogha villages, a security official said. The number of casualties was not immediately known.
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June - 26 
A militant commander was killed and two others sustained injuries during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Sheendand area of Kohat District on June 26, The News reported. Sources said SFs launched a search operation in Turk Ismai
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A militant commander was killed and two others sustained injuries during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Sheendand area of Kohat District on June 26, The News reported. Sources said SFs launched a search operation in Turk Ismailkhel area of Sheendand and Jawakai and killed Abid Ramzai, commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Darra Adamkhel unit and injured two others. One of them was identified as Jawwad. About 42 suspects were also arrested in the operation. Abid Ramzai along with two accomplices had escaped from Kohat jail sometime in 2008.
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June - 26 
In the province, suspected Taliban militants blew up a girls’ primary school on the outskirts of provincial capital Peshawar during the early hours of June 26, Daily Times reported. There were, however, no casualties. An official from the Mattani Pol
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In the province, suspected Taliban militants blew up a girls’ primary school on the outskirts of provincial capital Peshawar during the early hours of June 26, Daily Times reported. There were, however, no casualties. An official from the Mattani Police Station said that three militants broke into Government Girls Model Primary School Ghaziabad in the Frontier Road area, tied up the guard and planted explosives on the premises. Four devices went off in quick succession, destroying the boundary wall and five of the six rooms in the building, said the official.
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June - 27 
In Upper Dir, four Taliban militants were killed and another five injured in a clash with a local lashkar (tribal militia) in the Ghazi Gai area. Also on June 27, jet aircraft bombed various areas in South Waziristan, killing 16 Taliban militants and
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In Upper Dir, four Taliban militants were killed and another five injured in a clash with a local lashkar (tribal militia) in the Ghazi Gai area. Also on June 27, jet aircraft bombed various areas in South Waziristan, killing 16 Taliban militants and seriously wounding 10 others. Sources said that of the 16 killed, four were foreigners, three belonged to Orakzai Agency and the rest were locals.
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June - 27 
People are reported to have started migrating from the area amid shelling by the SFs towards the Tank and Dera Ismail Khan Districts in the neighbouring NWFP.
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People are reported to have started migrating from the area amid shelling by the SFs towards the Tank and Dera Ismail Khan Districts in the neighbouring NWFP.
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June - 27 
The Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 27 that the family of Mullah Fazlullah had been detained and they were being treated in a respectable manner and not being manhandled, Dawn reported.
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The Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 27 that the family of Mullah Fazlullah had been detained and they were being treated in a respectable manner and not being manhandled, Dawn reported.
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June - 28 
Chief of the Hindu community in the Battagram city of Battagram District said on June 28 that the Taliban had threatened them to pay Jazia (tax) or accept Islam, Dawn reported. “It depends on you to choose between Jazia and Islam otherwise you would
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Chief of the Hindu community in the Battagram city of Battagram District said on June 28 that the Taliban had threatened them to pay Jazia (tax) or accept Islam, Dawn reported. “It depends on you to choose between Jazia and Islam otherwise you would face abduction and suicide attacks,” Dr Oam Parkash quoted the Taliban as saying. He said that so far he had received two calls during the last two days: first by a Taliban commander and then by a militant. “They demanded Rs6 million from me,” the Hindu leader added. The Taliban is reported to have threatened that “if you or any other member of your community were kidnapped then we will not release the kidnapped person even after payment of Rs10 million as ransom”. Parkash said that he had made clear to both callers that the Hindus in the region were not in a position to pay such a huge amount. Parkash said that 15 Hindu families were living in Battagram but none of them had enmity with anyone in the District. “The government should take precautionary measures to protect the Hindu community as the Taliban have threatened even to target our place of worship in Battagram,” he added.
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June - 28 
Security Forces on June 28 claimed to have arrested two local militant commanders and a suicide bomber trainer in the Swat Valley, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media update said Security Forces (SFs) cleared the area
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Security Forces on June 28 claimed to have arrested two local militant commanders and a suicide bomber trainer in the Swat Valley, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media update said Security Forces (SFs) cleared the area around Kokarai and established a link up to Jambil. “Local militant commanders, identified as Akbar and Saleem and a suicide bomber trainer Abdul Rehman, were also arrested,” it said, adding that an explosive-laden car and a rickshaw were also recovered from the Kokarai area. The SFs also recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from a graveyard in Garai, four kilometers northeast of Shamozai.
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June - 28 
SFs demolished 12 houses of militants and arrested eight suspects in the Dir Lower District on June 28, The News reported. Colonel Arshad, area in-charge of the operation in Dir Lower, said that SFs cleared the area from Gulabad to Anbar of the milit
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SFs demolished 12 houses of militants and arrested eight suspects in the Dir Lower District on June 28, The News reported. Colonel Arshad, area in-charge of the operation in Dir Lower, said that SFs cleared the area from Gulabad to Anbar of the militants and demolished their 12 houses. He said the troops also arrested eight suspects and recovered a large quantity of weapons from their possession. In another operation, SFs raided the house of militant commander Naik Ikhtiar in the Tazagram area of Adinzai sub-division and recovered hundreds of sacks of wheat and other goods of the World Food Programme. The house of another militant commander Junaid was also reportedly destroyed in the same area.
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June - 28 
The Police on June 28 claimed to have arrested the mastermind of the bombing of shrines in the NWFP, along with his associate, according to The News. Sources said the mastermind, identified as Qari Roohullah, a resident of Tarha village in Battagram,
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The Police on June 28 claimed to have arrested the mastermind of the bombing of shrines in the NWFP, along with his associate, according to The News. Sources said the mastermind, identified as Qari Roohullah, a resident of Tarha village in Battagram, was arrested from Shabqadar area in Charsadda District, along with his accomplice Said Badshah. He was the Pesh Imam (chief priest) of a mosque in the same village and involved in bomb blasts on mausoleums of saints, sources added. The accused is reportedly affiliated with the Qari Shakeel Group, a splinter group of militants based in the Mohmand Agency. District Police Officer Muhammad Riaz (DPO) said the accused was arrested following investigation from the already detained militants. The DPO added that so far the District Police had arrested around 100 dangerous militants.
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June - 28 
Troops continued shelling different parts of the Mingora city and demolished two houses of militants. Sources said a militant, Shaukat, was injured in the shelling on hideouts in the Islampura area. Sources said the SFs demolished houses and a shop o
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Troops continued shelling different parts of the Mingora city and demolished two houses of militants. Sources said a militant, Shaukat, was injured in the shelling on hideouts in the Islampura area. Sources said the SFs demolished houses and a shop of two militants, identified as Fazal Burhan and Behramand, in the Haji Baba area. However, there were no reports of casualties.
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June - 29 
A bomb blast in the Swari bazaar of Buner town on June 29 injured at least 18 persons, including two Policemen, Dawn reported. According to officials, the timed device with five to eight kilograms of explosives had been placed on the roof of a traffi
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A bomb blast in the Swari bazaar of Buner town on June 29 injured at least 18 persons, including two Policemen, Dawn reported. According to officials, the timed device with five to eight kilograms of explosives had been placed on the roof of a traffic post at the College Chowk.
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June - 29 
In the province, thousands of armed villagers in the mountainous Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District launched an intensified offensive against the holed up Taliban and killed two Afghan militants besides torching 30 houses of the Taliban and their
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In the province, thousands of armed villagers in the mountainous Doog Darra area of Dir Upper District launched an intensified offensive against the holed up Taliban and killed two Afghan militants besides torching 30 houses of the Taliban and their supporters in Shatkas and Bar Doog villages on June 29. The militia suffered injuries to two of their volunteers as they were advancing towards the stronghold of the militants. Dozens of Afghan and non-local militants are believed to have been hiding in the area who were led by Afghan commander Amir Khitab, who is reportedly still alive. There were also uncorroborated reports that the militants had received reinforcement from Swat. The Lashkar captured Shatkas village, one of Taliban’s strongholds in the area, and torched a number of houses owned by the Taliban or their supporters. Militia sources said that several bunkers and key positions were also taken back from the militants, including the strategic Sogaya height near the Chitral border. They said the militants were present in two houses owned by Nawaz and Shakoor in Shatkas villages but they were planning to attack them soon.
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June - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 29 claimed to have killed eight militants in the Khwazakhela area of Swat District, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the SFs raided a compound in Khwazakhela, killing eight mili
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 29 claimed to have killed eight militants in the Khwazakhela area of Swat District, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the SFs raided a compound in Khwazakhela, killing eight militants. Weapons and explosive devices were also recovered in the raid, it added. In addition, sources said SFs commenced search and clearance operations from Shalkosar to Jukhtai and Balasur to Shah Dherai, arresting an alleged militant, Muhammad Raheem, near Shangla. The SFs also demolished houses of two militant commanders in Barama area in the suburbs of Mingora city. The ISPR statement said that the main command structure of the militants had been dismantled and that recruits have either been killed or driven away, ammunition dumps and their headquarters at Peuchar, Chuprial, Matta, Khwazakhela, Mingora, Kabal, Banai Baba Ziarat, Sakhra, Saidu Sharif and Biha had been destroyed. The troops have also secured the area around Khazana and Zarakhela and were consolidating their positions in Kabal, Dhadara, Akhun Killay and Rangeela, it added.
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June - 29 
SFs on June 29 claimed killing two militants during a search operation in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs, backed by gunship helicopter, launched a search operation following an exchange of gunfire with the militants in Akho
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SFs on June 29 claimed killing two militants during a search operation in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs, backed by gunship helicopter, launched a search operation following an exchange of gunfire with the militants in Akhorwal area and targeted the hideouts of the militants. Two suspected militants were killed and three others were wounded. One of the militants was identified as Roid Khan while the identity of the other could not be ascertained. The militants were affiliated to the group of Taliban commander Tariq Afridi belonging to Darra Adamkhel and affiliated to the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. Sources said six suspected persons were arrested during the search operation elsewhere in Darra Adamkhel.
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June - 30 
A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries when militants ambushed a military convoy during a search operation in the Janikhel area of Bannu District on June 30, Dawn reported. The convoy of Security Forces was on a routine patrol in the
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A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries when militants ambushed a military convoy during a search operation in the Janikhel area of Bannu District on June 30, Dawn reported. The convoy of Security Forces was on a routine patrol in the area when a group of militants opened firing on it, killing a soldier identified as Abid Hussain and injuring two others, Mehmoodul Hassan and Syed Nadeem Shah.
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June - 30 
Mansehra Police in NWFP arrested three persons and recovered explosives and detonators from their vehicle, APP reported.
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Mansehra Police in NWFP arrested three persons and recovered explosives and detonators from their vehicle, APP reported.
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June - 30 
Security Forces stated on June 30 stated that Taliban militants in the Biha Valley of Swat District had slaughtered 18 of their own injured comrades, as they could not be moved out along with the retreating militants, The News reported. “It has been
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Security Forces stated on June 30 stated that Taliban militants in the Biha Valley of Swat District had slaughtered 18 of their own injured comrades, as they could not be moved out along with the retreating militants, The News reported. “It has been reliably learnt that during the clearance of Biha Valley, 18 wounded terrorists, who could not be taken to safety, were slaughtered by their own people on orders of their commanders,” an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.
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June - 30 
SFs killed 16 more militants and arrested 23 others in Swat while three soldiers died and eight others, including three officers, were injured. SFs also recovered and successfully defused an explosives-laden vehicle. The three soldiers are report
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SFs killed 16 more militants and arrested 23 others in Swat while three soldiers died and eight others, including three officers, were injured. SFs also recovered and successfully defused an explosives-laden vehicle. The three soldiers are reported to have died and five others, including two officers, were injured when the SFs started an operation to secure Shah Dherai from the northern side of Samai Killey. From the eastern side of Shah Dherai, the SFs secured Bhoka, Dande and Yakh Tangai Sar. During this operation, three soldiers, including an officer, were injured. The troops also started a clearance and search operation around Rahatkot and Jukhtai southeast of Fatehpur and recovered one explosives-laden vehicle from the house of Dua Khan while another was blown up. During an exchange of fire with terrorists, eight of them were killed. On a tip-off, a search and sweep operation was launched in areas around Matta and Wanai, where eight terrorists were engaged and subsequently killed. In another clearance and search operation at Balasur, two suspected terrorists, identified as Mian Afil Zada and Aziz Ahmed, were arrested. In yet another clearance and search operation in Sambat, a terrorist, Muhammad Raheem alias Bhai, was arrested.
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June - 30 
The beheaded body of a soldier was found outside a destroyed Police station in Pir Baba on June 30, Dawn reported. He was identified as Qaisar Ali, of Sapal Bandi in the Swat District.
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The beheaded body of a soldier was found outside a destroyed Police station in Pir Baba on June 30, Dawn reported. He was identified as Qaisar Ali, of Sapal Bandi in the Swat District.
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*Data till , July 04, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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