Timeline: How terror reined 2014
The year 2014 was one of the bloodiest in Pakistan's history.
LAHORE (Dunya News/Web Desk) – With some of the worst terrorist events taking place, the year 2014 was one of the deadliest and bloodiest in Pakistan’s history. The dead bodies and blood marked the beginning of the year and it continued through the end.
There have been several attempts from the government and law enforcement to curb the terrorism in the year 2014.
Following is a thorough timeline of the terrorism and counter-terrorism related events that took place throughout the year 2014.
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January
January 1: Two killed, several injured as blast hits pilgrims bus in Quetta
At least two people were killed and several others injured when a bus carrying pilgrims was hit by a roadside blast in Akhtarabad town in Quetta.
January 2: Policeman killed, two injured in Tank blast
A policeman was killed and two others injured in a roadside blast in Tank area of North Waziristan.
January 2: Two alleged terrorists killed in Karachi operation
In the area of ManghooPir, the Rangers and Police killed two alleged TTP terrorists. Large cache of weapons including hand grenades and fake identity cards were also recovered from their hideout.
January 3: Security forces arrest two terrorists in Chaman
Security forces have foiled a terrorism bid in Balochistan and arrested two alleged terrorists during operation in Chaman area.
January 4: Twin blasts in Quetta kill one, injure 11
Back-to-back blasts killed one and injured 11 others, including advisor to the Balochistan chief minister MajidAbro along with his guard, in the southwestern Pakistani province of Balochistan.
January 4: Terror bid foiled in Islamabad, two alleged terrorists caught
Police have arrested two alleged terrorists within the limits of Sahala Police Station in Rawat area.
January 6: AitzazHasan: 15-yr-old gave his life tackling a bomber, saved 2000 schoolmates
A teenage student sacrificed his life tackling a suicide bomber in an attempt to save the lives of over 2000 schoolmates in Hangu.
January 6: Blast kills 10 in Khyber Agency
At least 10 people were killed and another nine wounded in an explosion at the home of a tribal leader in a restive area of northwest Pakistan.
January 7: Five injured in Kurram Agency blast
At least five people were injured in a blast in Saddah Bazaar’s Noor Market area in Kurram Agency.
January 10: Martyred SSP CID ChaudhryAslam laid to rest in Gizri graveyard
SSP CID ChaudhryAslam and three other policemen were martyred in an explosion on LyariEspressway near EssaNagri in Karachi.
January 10: Karachi: Two men accused of supplying arms to terrorists arrested
Rangers arrested two illegal arms suppliers during a raid in Landhi area of the city. The suspects have been identified as Faraz and Nizam.
January 11:Taliban chief, spokesman booked for Karachi blast
In an unprecedented development, a formal case to probe Karachi blasts that martyred 4 cops including SSP CID ChaudhryAslam was registered at PIB police station charging Taliban chief MaulviFazalullah and spokesman ShahidullahShaid with multiple homicides.Suicide bomber allegedly responsible for suicide attack on SSP CID ChaudhryAslam’s convoy has been identified as one Nematullah.
January 12: Awami National Party leader Mian Mushtaq among three shot dead in Peshawar
Former provincial vice president of Awami National Party (ANP) MianMushtaq and two others were shot dead by unknown motorcyclists.
January 13: Talks with Taliban are government s top priority, says Chaudhry NisarInterior Minister ChaudhryNisar Ali Khan stated that the dialogue with Taliban is the top priority of government to maintain peace in the region.
January 14: Policeman killed in Peshawar landmine blast
A landmine exploded near a police picket in Regi Town inuring two police officials and one died in the blast.
January 14: Two policemen injured in DI Khan blast, bomb defused in RY Khan
At least two policemen including a Station House Office (SHO) injured when a police vehicle came under bomb attack in Pakistan s northwest district of Dera Ismail Khan.
January 14: Lahore: TTP demands extortion money from doctor
Dr Shabir, he received a computerized letter allegedly sent to him by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) demanding Rs 1 million as extortion money.
January 16: Peshawar Tableeghi Markaz blast kills 6, TTP denies involvement
At least six people including a child killed while 59 others injured in an explosion at TableeghiMarkaz on Charsadda Road in Peshawar whereas Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan denied the involvement in this blast.
January 17: Attack on Express News van claims three lives in Karachi
At least three people were killed and one was injured when a Express News van came under attack near the Matric board office in Nazimabad area of Karachi.
January 17: Blast near train in Rajanpur kills 4, injures 60
A bomb blast near a passenger train (Khushhal Khan Khattak Express) killed at least four people and wounded 60 others.
January 19: Attack on military convoy claims 20 lives, injures 30
A bomb attack on Frontier Corps convoy in Bannu on Sunday has claimed lives of at least 20 soldiers while seriously injuring 30. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed the responsibility.
January 20: TTP claims responsibility for attack on military convoy
A bomb struck a military convoy in Bannu killing 22 soldiers and wounding more than 30. TTP has claimed the responsibility of the blast.
Rawalpindi: 10 killed in RA Bazaar blast, TTP claims responsibility
At least ten people including six security personnel have been killed in a blast took out by TTP in Rawalpindi’s RA Bazaar. Police detained about 50 suspects.
January 21: Two female polio workers, one cop killed in Karachi
Gunmen shot dead two female polio workers and a policeman on duty to protect a polio vaccination team in Karachi.
January 22: Key Taliban commander Adnan Rasheed killed in North Waziristan
Key militant commander Adnan Rasheed killed in North Waziristan. The militant commander was killed as jets of security pound militant hideouts in North Waziristan.
January 22: Six policeman, one child killed in Charsadda blast
A bomb rigged to a bicycle hit a police patrol on its way to guard a polio vaccination team, killing six policemen and a boy.
January 22: Six security men killed Mastung clash
At least six paramilitary troops were killed and 10 others injured in an armed clash between militants and security forces in southwest Mastung district. Later, police in a search operation arrested 17 suspects.
January 23: Peshawar: Explosion at workshop kills 7, injures 10
In a targeted explosion at a car workshop at Scheme Chowk area in Peshawar, at least 7 have died while another 10 are injured.
January 25: Karachi: Six policemen martyred in hand grenade, firing attack
At least six police personnel were martyred and two others were injured when two police vehicles came under attack in Landhi 6 and Landhi 3.
January 26: Hangu: Explosion at festival kills 6 children
At least six children were killed as a result of an explosion that took place at a children’s festival in Hangu.
January 29: Three killed, several injured as blasts target Rangers in Karachi
At least three people including two Rangers personnel were killed and more than 10 sustained injuries in three separate blasts in Pakistan s southern port city of Karachi.
January 30: Bomb killed one, injures 12 in Balochistan district
A bomb destroyed a pickup truck at a petrol pump in southwestern Pakistan, killing one person and wounding 12 others.
January 30: Karachi: 15 injured in cracker blasts outside ANP leader s house
At least 15 people were injured in three back to back cracker explosions outside Awami National Party (ANP) leader Muhammad Ali’s house in Qasba Colony area.
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February
February 1: Peshawar: 4 killed as militants target Aman Lashkar
Unidentified militants opened fire on Aman Lashkar in Budhbir area of Peshawar resulting in killing of four Aman Lashkar volunteers.
February 2: Blast in Peshawar s cinema leaves five dead, 22 injuredAt least five persons were killed and several others injured in a blast in Picture House Cinema.
February 3: Eight killed, 30 injured in Peshawar blast
At least eight persons died and several others injured in a blast in Qissa Khawani Bazar.
February 4: Karachi: Railway track blown up, 11 bogies derailed
An explosion at railway track near Khaghar gate derailed at least 11 bogies of night coach en route from Karachi to Lahore. Rescue workers face challenges due to the darkness at the site.
February 4: Suicide blast in Peshawar kills nine, injures 50
At least nine persons died and more than 50 injured in a blast in QissaKhawani Bazar.
February 7: Police official killed, three others injured in Khanewal blast
A police official was killed while three others were injured when a bomb hit an elite force vehicle in Khanewal district of Punjab.
February 10: Four women killed, 3 injured in Peshawar suicide attackA suicide bomber killed four women in northwest Pakistan in an attempted attack on mourners at a funeral.
February 10: Blast hits security forces convoy in Sibi, 17 injured
At least 17 soldiers were injured when a bomb blast targeted a security forces convoy in Pakistan s southwestern province of Balochistan.
February 11: Explosions inside Shama Cinema kill 10, injure 18
At least 13 people have been killed and more than 18 got injured as three explosions hit Shama Cinema in the capital of troubled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
February 12: Terrorists attack house in Peshawar, 9 family members killed
At least 10 people were killed when some unknown militants stormed the house of special force personnel in Pakistan s northwest Peshawar city.
February 13: 13 cops killed, several injured as suicide blast hits police bus in Karachi
A powerful car bomb attack on a police bus in Pakistan’s commercial hub of Karachi killed at least 13 policemen and wounded 47 others. TTP accepted the responsibility of the attack.
February 15: Karachi CID arrests 3 Al-Qaeda operatives
CID police arrested three Al-Qaeda operatives from various areas and discovered a factory producing arms, ammunition and explosives in Karachi.
February 16: Thul: Blast on railway track kills six people
At least six people were killed while 30 others injured in an explosion at railway track near Thul station. The blast derailed three bogies of Khushhal Express that was en route from Karachi to Peshawar.
February 17: Taliban claim killing of 23 kidnapped FC personnel
Taliban have claimed the killing of 23 FC personnel who were kidnapped in June 2010 from Shoonkri Post in tribal region of Mohmand Agency.
February 19: North Waziristan: Firing on car kills 7 Taliban
At least seven Taliban members have been killed while another four injured after their vehicle came under firing attack by unidentified persons.
February 20: ANP leader among eight killed in Karachi violence
Awami National Party (ANP) local leader DrIsrar and four others including a child were killed when some armed men opened firing on their car in Orangi Town MPR Colony.
February 22: Karachi: Police foil terror bid
Police foiled terror bid in Karachi and seized 20 kilograms of explosive material from a house located in Musharraf Colony area of Maripur.
February 23: Blast kills 13, injures more than 15 in Kohat
At least thirteen people were killed and more than fifteen others were injured in a blast at Peshawar Chowk.
February 24:Two FC personnel martyred in Peshawar blast
At least two Frontier Constabulary (FC) officials were martyred and three others were injured in a bomb blast targeting a check post near Iran’s Consulate.
February 24: Three blasts rock Peshawar, no casualties
At least three bomb blasts hit different areas of Peshawar on Monday morning while no casualties were reported in the attacks
February 24: N Waziristan: TTP commander AsmatullahShaheen among three killed in gun attack
Unidentified gunmen on Monday killed a senior commander of the Tehreeke-e-Taliban who had a government bounty on his head.
February 25: Terrorism attempt outside Iranian Consulate in Peshawar foiled
Police discovered a hand grenade during a search operation in the surroundings of Iranian Consulate early morning and was successfully foiled by bomb disposal squad.
February 26: Taliban commander QariAnees arrested from Swabi interchange
The police arrested Taliban commander QariAnees from Islamabad motorway near Swabi interchange.
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March 1: Six terrorists killed in Sui clash
At least six alleged terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Sui this morning
March 1: Khyber Agency: Attack on polio team, eight killed
At least eight people were killed and 11 injured when a roadside bomb targeting a polio vaccination team exploded in restive northwest Pakistan near the Afghan border.
March 3: 11 killed in Islamabad court suicide attack, TTP denies involvement
At least 11 people were killed and 24 wounded Monday in a gun and suicide attack at a court complex in the heavily-secured Pakistani capital Islamabad.
March 3: LandiKotal: Attack on FC vehicle kills 2 personnel
At least two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed while eight others injured in an attack on their vehicle in LandiKotal area of Khyber Agency.
March 3: Islamabad: Additional session judge among four killed in court attack
At least four people have been killed while 20 others injured in an attack on F-8 Kachehri (session court) in Islamabad.
March 4: N Waziristan Operation: Final battle to take place before July
Government has decided to conduct the ‘final battle’ in North Waziristan before July this year, terming Pakistan army’s control in Waziristan mandatory upon exit of American forces from Afghanistan.
March 5: Blast kills 6 FC men in Hangu, Ansar-ul-Mujahideen claims responsibility
A roadside bomb killed six soldiers in Pakistan’s troubled northwest, officials said, the latest violence to hit the country since a ceasefire between the government and Taliban insurgents began.
March 7: Pakistan may launch army operation against Taliban this month: Asif
Defense Minister KhawajaAsif said that a military operation against banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in tribal areas may be launched in March.
March 7: 2kg bomb defused in Karachi s Orangi Town
The Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused a two kg bomb in the Orangi Town area.
March 10: Taliban, Al Qaeda may try to assassinate Musharraf: Interior Ministry
Banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Al-Qaeda may attempt to assassinate former president Pervez Musharraf,
March 12: Karachi: Series of blasts kill 15 in Lyari
At least 15 people including two women were killed in a series of explosions and exchange of fire between two rival groups in strife-hit Lyari area of Karachi.
March 14: Peshawar: Seven killed, 25 injured in Bhatta Tal market blast
At least seven people were killed and over 25 injured in a suicide blast targeting a police vehicle in a market near northwest city of Peshawar.At least seven people were killed and over 25 injured in a suicide blast targeting a police vehicle in a market near northwest city of Peshawar.
March 14: Explosions in Quetta, Peshawar kill 14, injure 65
As many as 7 people died and 40 injured in terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital Peshawar; and another 7 died and 25 injured in a separate attack in Balochistan provincial capital Quetta.
March 15: Explosions in Quetta, Peshawar kill 14, injure 65
As many as 7 people died and 40 injured in terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa capital Peshawar; and another 7 died and 25 injured in a separate attack in Balochistan provincial capital Quetta.
March 19: Mortar shell blast kills six in North Waziristan
At least six members of family were killed when a mortar shell exploded inside a house in North Waziristan.
March 29: Attack on journalist Raza Rumi leaves driver dead, guard injuredJournalist and anchorperson Raza Rumi, who hosted a show on a private TV channel, narrowly escaped gunfire directed at his vehicle that left his driver dead.
March 29: Minor girl killed, 15 injured in blast near FC vehicle in Quetta
A five-year-old girl was killed and 18 people were injured when a bomb went off near a vehicle of paramilitary troops in Pakistan s southwest Quetta city.
March 31: Three killed, 6 injured in train firing near Bolan
At least three people were killed and six others injured when some unknown armed men opened fire at a passenger train in Pakistan s southwest Bolan District on Monday afternoon
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April 2: Three people killed, two women injured in Quetta firing
At least three persons were killed and two women injured in a firing incident on Wednesday in the Satellite Town area of Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Balochistan province.
April 7: TTP commander among 4 dead in Taliban groups clash
At least four militants including commander of Hakimullah group were killed while another injured in a fierce gun battle between two groups of Taliban in South Waziristan.
April 8: Blast in Jaffar Express kills 17 at Sibi railway station, injures 44
17 persons including a woman and 5 children were killed and several others were injured in an explosion in Jaffar Express at Sibi Railway Station.
April 8: FC kills 30 suspected militants in Khuzdar operation
At least thirty terrorists were killed in an operation by Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Khuzdar district of Baluchistan. At least ten FC personnel were also injured in the incident.
April 9: Islamabad: 24 people killed in fruit market blast
Banned United Baloch Army (UBA) claimed responsibility of Islamabad fruit market blast – that killed at least twenty four persons and injured dozens.
April 11: 19 killed in bomb, rocket attacks in North Waziristan
At least 19 militants were killed in two separate incidents of bombing and gunfight in Pakistan s restive tribal areas in the clashes between rival Taliban factions.
April 11: Blast injures 13 in Ichhra, Lahore
At least 13 people were injured in a powerful blast at a shop in Pakistan Chowk area of Icchra.
April 18: One killed in firing at security forces convoy in Khyber Agency
One security personnel was martyred and another got injured when unknown miscreants opened firing on security forces’ convoy in Khyber Agency.
April 19: Journalist, anchorperson Hamid Mir shot at in Karachi
Hamid Mir had received several bullets but survived the attack
April 20: Exchange of fire with FC, 3 militants killed in Panjgur
Three unidentified militants were killed in an exchange of fire with FC troops in Tasp area of Panjgur District in Balochistan.
April 22: Three killed, 30 injured in Charsadda blast
At least four persons, including a Policeman, were killed and 30 others injured in an explosion near a Police vehicle in Farooq Azam chowk of tehsil Bazaar in Charsadda town (Charsadda District) of KP.
April 24: Air strikes hit militants hideouts, kill 37 in Khyber Agency
The Pakistani military attacked Taliban hideouts in the lawless tribal northwest with fighter jets and ground forces and killed at least 37 suspected militants.
April 24: Attack on police vehicle in Dera Murad Jamali leaves four dead
At least four policemen including an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) were killed in attack on a police vehicle.
April 24: Blast in Karachi leaves Inspector Shafiq Tanoli, 4 others dead, injures 15
At least four people inlcuding former inspector Shafiq Tanoli were killed while fifteen others injured in a suicide blast near old vegetable market in Karachi.
April 25: Four killed, 30 injured in Delhi Colony blast in Karachi
At least four people have been killed and 30 others injured in a bomb blast in Defence area of Karachi.
April 25: Suicide blast kills three, injures 13 in Defence area
At least three people have been killed and 15 others injured in a suicide blast targeting a government vehicle in Defence area of Karachi.
April 27: Landmine blast kills 3 security personnel in Waziristan
At least three security personnel including an officer were martyred while another three injured in a landmine explosion at border between North and South Waziristan.
April 28: Blast near Karachi seminary kills four children, injures 16
At least four children have been killed and 16 others injured when a blast took place near an Islamic seminary in Karachi.
April 28: Attack on check post in Dera Murad Jamali leaves police officer dead
Militants attacked a ckeck post in village Goth Jumma Khan near Dera Murad Jamali and killed a police official.
April 28: Two rockets land near Bacha Khan Airport, Peshawar
One rocket landed near the runway of the Bacha Khan International Airport and the other landed outside the airport.
April 28: Three security men martyred, 3 others injured in Waziristan landmine blast
Three security personnel including an officer embraced martyrdom and three others critically injured in a landmine blast on the border of North and South Waziristan Agencies.
April 29: Three militants killed in encounter with FC in Landi Kotal
Three militant commanders were killed in an armed encounter with Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Khojokhel area of Landi Kotal.
April 30: 3 killed in bomb blast in S. Waziristan, Taliban claim responsibility
At least three people were killed in a remote-controlled bomb blast in South Waziristan while banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility of the attack.
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May 4: Pakistani security official killed by Afghan firing
A Pakistani security official was killed Sunday by firing from Afghanistan in the mountainous border tribal region of Bajaur.
May 6: 14 killed in clash between rival Taliban groups, bomb blast
At least 12 militants died during a shootout between rival factions in a restive Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, officials said, while two died in a separate attack.
May 6: One militant killed in Miranshah bomb blast
One militant was killed and another got injured when a bomb exploded in Miranshah area of North Waziristan.
May 6: Security forces seize 40 suicide jackets at Pak-Afghan border
Security forces foiled a bid to smuggle 40 suicide jackets from Afghanistan into Pakistan and arrested a suspect at Pak-Afghan border.
May 7: Terror bid foiled: Bomb defused in Karachi s oil tanker terminal
A major disaster was averted today (Wednesday) when bomb disposal squad defused a bomb planted in city’s main oil tanker terminal in Kemari.
May 7: Two blasts in Khyber Agency, one peace volunteer killed
First explosion took place early Wednesday morning near peace committee’s centre in Shalobar area, killing one peace volunteer.
May 7: Railway Minister rules out terrorism in Karakoram Express derailment
Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has denied that terrorism was behind derailment of Karakoram Express train in Nawabshah that has left three people dead.
May 8: Quetta blast leaves 2 dead, 12 injured
At least two people died and twelve others were injured when an explosion occurred at Quetta s Double Road.
May 8: Mumbai attack case: Ajmal Kasab is alive, teacher reveals in court
A teacher has told the court that he doesn’t know about the Ajmal Kasab who was was executed in India, adding that the real Ajmal was alive.
May 8: Eight security personnel martyred in North Waziristan roadside blast
At least eight security personnel embraced martyrdom and several others got injured in a roadside blast in troubled North Waziristan tribal area bordering Afghanistan.
May 10: Blast injures seven near Kohati Gate in Peshawar
A bomb blast injured at least seven people including a child in Pakistan s northwestern city of Peshawar.
May 11: Peshawar: Blast in football ground kills four people
At least four people were killed while eight others injured in a blast inside Shah Nawaz football ground in Faqeerabad area of Peshawar.
May 14: FC foils militant attack on NATO supply terminal
Pakistani troops on Wednesday foiled an attack on a NATO supply terminal in the northwest, killing one attacker and forcing others to flee.
May 16: Eight suspected terrorists arrested in Lahore
An eight-member suspected target killers gang was arrested. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) CCPO Lahore Chaudhry Shafique, a gang was planning organized plot of terrorism to sabotage law and order situation in the city.
May 16: Rawalpindi: Bomb explosion injures 10
According to details, a bomb exploded in the parking lot of restaurant at College Road in Rawalpindi, wounding at least 10 people.
May 18: Twin landmine blasts in Mohmand Agency, soldier martyred
A security personnel was martyred while three others injured in twin landmine blasts in Mohmand Agency.
May 20: Police foil suicide attack in Swabi
A suicide bomber was gunned down before he could attack the Shah Mansoor Police Line in Swabi.
May 21: 60 terrorists killed as PAF jets pound hideouts in North Waziristan
At least sixty terrorists including key militant commanders were killed and several others were injured when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets bombed their hideouts in North Waziristan.
May 21: Karachi: Blast near Rangers HQ injures four
At least four people were injured in an explosion outside Rangers Headquarters in North Nazimabad area of the metropolis.
May 22: Blast rocks Karachi, no casualty
A powerful explosion occurred outside a shop in Guru Mandir area of Karachi on Wednesday night, spreading panic in the area.
May 24: Two bomb blasts rock Islamabad, one killed
Two bomb explosions rocked Pakistan s capital Islamabad, killing one security guard and wounding another, police said, following several days of military strikes targeting insurgents.
May 24: Landmine blast kills four security personnel in Mohmand Agency
At least four security personnel were martyred and two others injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in Mohmand Agency.
May 26: Boy killed, 5 injured in Karachi cracker blasts
Three back-to-back cracker explosions hit Orangi area of Karachi, killing a 7-year-old boy and injuring five others.
May 29: 2.5kg explosives found near Bari Imam Shrine in Islamabad
Police in the federal capital found two kilograms of explosives near Bari Imam Shrine.
May 29: Landmine blasts kill two soldiers, injure 3 in North Waziristan
At least two security personnel were martyred and three others injured in landmine blasts in North Waziristan.
May 29: Mehsud group separates from TTP
Mehsud group has formally announced its separation from the central outlawed militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
May 31: Bajaur attack: One soldier martyred, 14 terrorists killed
At least one soldier embraced martyrdom and two others were injured when Afghan terrorists attacked Pakistani posts situated on Nao Top near Pak Afghan border in Bajaur Agency.
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June 1: Karachi: 1 die in grenade attack, another 2 gunned down
One man died as grenade explosive was thrown at a local restaurant here on Sunday. In another incident, at least two fell victim to the targeted killing.
June 3: Six killed as blast hits passenger van in Kurram Agency
At least six people were killed and three others injured when an explosion occurred inside a passenger van in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
June 4: Two military officials among five martyred in Rawalpindi suicide attack
Two military officers and three civilians embraced martyrdom when a suicide bomber hit their twin cabin vehicle in Rawalpindi. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility.
June 4: Senate passes Anti Terrorism (Amendment) Bill
The Senate passed the Anti Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2014 unanimously. The bill provides to amend the Anti Terrorism Act, 1997.
June 4: Suicide attacker hits intelligence agency vehicle in Rawalpindi, 4 injured
Four officials were injured when the suicide bomber targeted a vehicle belonging to intelligence agency in Rawalpindi.
June 5: Security forces kill 30 suspected militants in Dera Bugti
At least 30 suspected militants were killed by the security forces during operation in Dera Bugti.
June 5: Key TTP commander shot dead in North Waziristan
A top militant commander of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed in a clash between rival factions of the group in the restive tribal area in northwest of the country.
June 5: Fateh Jang suicide attack: Col. Zahir Shah and Col. Arshad laid to rest
Colonel Muhammad Zahir and Colonel Arshad Hussain, who embraced martyrdom yesterday in a suicide attack near Tarnol, Rawalpindi, were laid to rest in their ancestral towns with full military honour.
June 6: One killed, four injured in Karachi blast
At least one person was killed and four others injured in a blast outside a mosque near Qalandria Chowk in Qasba Colony.
June 7: Two soldiers killed in Bajaur blast
Two soldiers were killed Saturday in separate bomb blasts in a restive Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, the military said.
June 8 : Militants attack Shia pilgrims’ bus in Quetta killing 23
Militants attacked a bus full of Shia pilgrims who were on way to Iran from Quetta to visit their sacred places and killed over 24.
June 8: Jinnah International Airport in Karachi under attack
The same day challenged Pakistan’s security once again when Jinnah International Airport was under attack, resulting in more than 13 deaths. Furthermore, all the flights were cancelled. The next day TTP claimed the responsibility of the attack. Later, Uzbek fighters claimed the responsibility.
June 9: Karachi airport operation ends, 29 killed in attack
Security personnel on Monday declared an end to an all-night offensive to quell a Taliban siege of Karachi airport that left 29 people dead, including 10 militants.
June 10: Karachi: Terrorist attack on ASF academy foiled
A day after attack on Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, terrorists have once again tried to attack ASF academy near the airport.
June 10: Karachi: Dead bodies of 8 trapped persons recovered
Rescuers have recovered bodies of eight people, including one ASF official; have been recovered from cold storage facility at Karachi s Jinnah International Airport.
June 11: Terrorist attack on levies checkpost in Malakand leaves two dead
At least two Levies personnel were martyred when unidentified miscreants open fired at a checkpost in Malakand Agency.
June 12: TTP Swati Group behind attacks on Karachi police stations: sources
Tehreek-e-Taliban Swati Group is reportedly involved in attacks on different police stations in the port city, sources revealed.
June 14: Seven welders electrocuted in Muzaffargarh
At least seven labourers were electrocuted on Saturday following an accident that took place while welding a gas pipe.
June 15: Operation Zarb-e-Azb starts
The Pakistan Army officially initiated an operation called Operation Zarb-e-Azb against the insurgents.
June 15: Karachi: 2 terrorists killed, explosive recovered
According to details, two terrorists were killed during joint operation launched by Anti Violence Crime Cell (AVCC) and Sohrab Goth police in Ghas Mandi area of Sohrab Gothe.
June 15: Over 150 Uzbek militants killed in Miranshah air strikes
At least eight Pakistani fighter jets launched airstrikes against militant hideouts in Dehgan area of Miranshah in North Waziristan, killing more than 150 Uzbek militants.
June 16: Decisive operation launched in N. Waziristan to eradicate terrorism: PM Nawaz
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed that the ongoing military operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ in North Waziristan will continue till its logical end.
June 16: Zarb-e-Azb operation: 7 terrorists killed, 2 soldiers martyred
As many as seven terrorists were killed in exchange of fire when trying to flee from cordoned off area.
June 19: Taliban destroy 37 Nato fuel trucks at Pak-Afghan border
Afghan officials say three Taliban suicide bombers targeted NATO fuel trucks at the border with Pakistan, setting off a gun battle with police guards.
June 20: Battagram: Blast near police van leaves 2 dead in Torghar District
Two policemen were martyred and 2 others sustained injuries when a bomb exploded near their vehicle in Torghar District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
June 20: Suicide blast kills one in Peshawar
A suicide bomb attack at the residence of an anti-Taliban peace militia in Peshawar left one dead and five others injured.
June 22: Grenade attack kills cop in Lower Dir, police launch search operation in Peshawar
Some unknown persons hurled a hand grenade at police vehicle near Khandro Chowk. Constable Aslam embraced martyrdom in the attack while police cordoned off the area and started search operation.
June 24: N. Waziristan: Two FC personnel martyred in suicide blast in Spinwam
At least two security personnel were martyred in a suicide attack at military checkpost in North Waziristan tribal region.
June 26: Grenade attack at Rawalpindi police checkpost injures two including cop
Unidentified motorbike riders attacked a police checkpost at Sadiqabad area in Rawalpindi with a grenade resulting in injury of two passers-by and a cop.
June 26: Three Khasadar officials martyred, four terrorists killed in Jamrud clash
At least four terrorists were killed in clash with security forces in Jamrud area of Khyber Agency.
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July 4: Two killed, three hurt in Karachi suicide blast
At least two persons died and three others injured in a suicide blast in Preedy Street of Saddar area.
July 4: Blast rocks Courier Company’s office in Karachi
Karachi witnesses another explosion outside a courier company’s office in Korangi. According to the police sources, the blast was carried out by a planted device.
July 7: Dera Bugti: Terrorism bid foiled, 2 multi missiles recovered
Frontier Constabulary (FC) has foiled a Terrorism bid and recovered two missiles two missiles from Asrely area near Dera Bugti.
July 8: Bomb attack injures policeman in Peshawar
A bomb attack took place in the premises of Pishta-khara police station. In order to target the police mobile van the terrorists had planted the explosives at the roadside.
July 9: Zarb-e-Azb: ISPR says 80 percent of Miranshah cleared of terrorists
Eighty percent area of Miranshah has been cleared of terrorists, says Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
July 10: Bannu blast injures 4
A remote-controlled blast took place near the vehicle of the deputy subehdar of Khasadar forces on Railway Road in Bannu, injuring four civilians.
July 10: Loralai: 5 killed in attack on FC post
According to details, militants attacked a Frontier Constabulary (FC) post in Duki area near Loralai, killing five officials and injuring two others.
July 10: Peshawar: 2 cops killed in attack on police mobile
According to details, militants opened fire on a police mobile in Chamkani area near Peshawar and killed two policemen and injured another.
July 12: Militants attack border post in Bajaur, 3 soldiers martyred
Militants killed at least three Pakistani soldiers in an attack early Saturday on a border post in the restive northwestern tribal belt.
July 15: Zarb-e-Azb: TTP commander among 6 killed in Mirali ground offensive
Pakistan Army instigated ground operation in Mirali today (Tuesday). Six militants including the commander of the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) got killed in the initial action.
July 16: TTP key commander Adnan Rashid arrested from South Waziristan: sources
Adnan Rashid was injured four days ago in an encounter with security forces when he tried to escape from North Waziristan’s cordoned off area amid Zar-b-Azb operation.
July 17: Roadside blast in Hangu kills six, injures three
At least six people have lost their lives while three others sustained injuries in a roadside blast in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
July 18: Four including three cops die in attack on Police mobile in Peshawar
At least four persons including three cops died as a police mobile was hit by a terrorist attack.
July 19: Terrorists killed in drone attack belong to TTP Punjab
Eleven terrorists including commander Ali Muawiya were killed by a recent US drone attack and have been identified as belonging to the Punjab division of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
July 19: Three killed, 26 injured in Khuzdar blast
A bomb explosion near a vehicle of the security forces killed three people and injured 26 others in Balochistan’s volatile Khuzdar district.
July 27: 1 die, 13 injure as result of explosion in Quetta market
At least one person was killed, while another thirteen were injured as result of explosion in Quetta’s Qandhar Bazaar.
July 28: Seven injured as bomb hits pilgrims bus in Khuzdar
At least seven people were injured when a bomb exploded near pilgrims’ bus in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district.
July 29: Karachi: 20kg bomb defused outside Crime Branch-II
Bomb disposal squad was called in when a suspicious motorbike was spotted outside Crime Branch-II in Jamshed Quarters area in Karachi.
July 30: Karachi: Four injured as result of explosion in vehicle
At least four people were injured as result of explosion in a vehicle at Nazimabad Dou Number area of Karachi.
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August 6: Sikh man killed, two injured in Peshawar gun attack
A Sikh man was killed and two others sustained injuries when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a group of Sikhs in a Peshawar market.
August 7: Chaman: Three policemen among 11 injured in blast on Mall Road
At least eleven people including three policemen were injured in a blast in Pakistan’s southwest Chaman district.
August 15: Quetta: Samungli, Khalid airbases cleared, 10 attackers killed
Gunmen armed with automatic weapons, grenades and wearing suicide vests attacked two military airbases in southwestern Pakistan, leaving ten militants dead after Pakistan security forces opened fire.
August 19: Four killed as blast hits school van in Bajaur Agency
A roadside bomb struck a school van with children and teachers in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region and killed five people.
August 21: Khyber Agency: Nato supplies convoy attacked, two killed
An Attack on Nato oil containers in Jamrud left 2 dead and one injured.
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September 6: Terrorist attack on Navy dockyard foiled
Navy dockyard was attacked by terrorists in Karachi and three days later the responsibility was claimed by the TTP.
September 9: Taliban claim responsibility for Karachi navy dockyard attack
TTP militants attacked the dockyard near the southern city. The Taliban said in an announcement that it had the help of insiders in carrying out the attack. The Security officers took three suspects under custody.
September 12: Blast near FC vehicle kills three, injures 24 in Quetta
At least three people including and Frontier Constabulary personnel were killed while 24 others sustained injuries a bomb exploded near vehicle of security forces in Satellite Town area of the provincial capital, Dunya News reported.
September 18: Karachi operation: 2940 people killed in the last one year
The Karachi Operation has been going on in the city of lights for more than a year but the operation has not been successful in achieving the desired results. So far 2940 people have been killed in the operation.
September 23: Three killed, 13 injured as roadside blast targets FC convoy in Peshawar
At least three people including a woman and security personnel have been killed and thirteen others injured in a roadside blast in the provincial capital,
September 25: 2 dead, 6 including SSP FarooqAwan injured as explosion rocks Karachi
2 people lost lives while 6 including Senior Superintendant Police (SSP) Special Investigation Karachi FarooqAwan got injured as a result of loud explosion that rocked Karachi’s Defense area
September 28: Hangu: 6 dead, 11 injured as result of explosion at IDPs camp
At least six people including a girl were killed, while another eleven were injured as Muhammad Khawaja camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Hangu rocked with explosion.
September 28: Seven killed as blast hits passenger van in Peshawar
At least seven people were killed and four others injured in an explosion inside a passenger van in Peshawar.
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October 4: 5 dead, 17 injured as explosion rocks Hazara Town, Quetta
At least five people were killed, while another seventeen injured as a loud explosion rocked Hazara Town area of Quetta.
October 6: 2 dead, 3 injured as terrorists attack mosques in Quetta
Attacks on 2 mosques in Quetta, capital of Baluchistan province, left 2 dead and 3 injured.
October 6: Terrorist plan on Eid thwarted by Rangers in Karachi
A massive terrorist plan has been foiled in Karachi. According to Dunya News, the terrorists had planned to stage a massive attack in Karachi on Eid
October 10: 3 bomb blasts in Lyari leave 12 injured
3 back-to-back bomb explosions have claimed 3 lives in Karachi and left 12 injured. The attacks were carried out at UthChowk of Lyari, Karachi
October 17: Pak Army launches Operation Khyber 1 , several militant hideouts destroyed
Pakistan’s army has launched Operation Khyber 1 in Bara area of Khyber tribal region to eliminate terrorists,
October 23: 3 killed, several injured as explosion rocks JUI-F rally
At least three people were killed and several others injured as loud explosion rocks JamiatUlema-e-Islam (JUI-F) rally,
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November 2: Suicide bomber blew himself outside security circle: DG Rangers
Director General (DG) Rangers Khan TahirJaved said that the suicide bomber attempted to breach the security cordon but failed and therefore blew himself up outside the circle.
November 2: 57 dead, several injured in explosion near Wagah Border
At least 61 people were killed and several dozens injured as a result of the suspected suicide attack near Wagah Border area of Lahore. Later, banned terrorist outfit Jundullah on Sunday claimed the responsibility of blast.
November 2: Two FC men among 4 killed in Khyber Agency blast
At least four people including two security personnel were killed and two others wounded in a blast in Khyber tribal region of Northern Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, said officials.
November 11: Drone attack kills four militants in North Waziristan
Over 90 militants have been killed in previous 17 attacks. Also, this is the 16th attack in North Waziristan while the other two were in South Waziristan
November 11: Five soldiers, 15 militants killed in Orakzai Agency
At least five soldiers and 15 militants were killed in three separate incidents involving a gunfight and two bombings in northwestern Pakistan, officials said
November 11: Operation Khyber 1: 135 militants killed to date
Operation Khyber 1 is successfully continued in Khyber Agency as 135 militants including prominent commanders have been killed whereas 250 militants have been arrested since the instigation of the operation.
November 11: Pamphlets distributed: Case against ISIS registered in Lahore
First case against group claiming to be related to terrorist organization IS was registered in Nawab Town Police Station of Lahore over wall-chalking in various areas of Lahore.
November 13: Wagah Border Attack: Banned outfit releases alleged bomber s photo
The banned terrorist outfit JamaatulAhrar released image of the alleged suicide bomber of the Wagah Border attack that left over 60 dead and more than 120 wounded.
November 14: Bolan: Three terrorists killed in search operation
At least three terrorists got killed and five injured, as a result of a search operation carried out by Frontier Corps (FC) following a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the hideouts located in the mountains of Bolan area in Sibi.
November 15: Peshawar: Police recovers 9000 detonators
Peshawar police foiled an attempt of vandalism on Saturday by recovering 9000 detonators at Karkhano Market in Peshawar.
November 16: Zarb-e-Azb: 90% area recovered, 1198 terrorists killed
Zarb-e-Azb Operation Commander Major General Zafarullah Khan has said that 90 percent of the area has been recovered from terrorists by the Pakistan Army and that the accusations by America are false and baseless.
November 17: Terrorist involved in Wagah Border attack arrested
A terrorist named Baba has been arrested who was allegedly involved in Wagah Border attack.
November 19: Charsadda: Grenade attack kills two policemen
A grenade attacked killed two policemen and wounded another one in Charsadda on Tuesday, police said.
November 20: NWA: Drone kills 4 peopleFour people have been killed in a drone strike in the DattaKhel area of the North Waziristan Agency (NWA).
November 20: Karachi shooting: Rangers kill most wanted QariAbdurRaheem
At least five suspects including ‘most wanted’ key leader Qari Abdur Raheemand operatives of gang war died whereas three extortionists were detained in separate operations by police and Rangers in the troubled metropolis.
November 20: Karachi: MQM s membership camp attacked
As many as 18 people including three Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) members of assembly injured in a grenade attack at the MQM’s membership camp in Orangi Town. Banned outfit JamaatulAhrar has claimed the reponsibility of the attack.
November 20: Peshawar blast: Two officers died, six injured
At least two security officers martyred while six others sustained injuries in a bomb blast in Peshawar, Dunya News reported.
November 24: Three shops damage partially in Peshawar blast
Three shops got partially damaged due to a blast at Nasir Khan Bazar in Peshawar, Dunya News reported.
November 25: Karachi: Blast at Korangi Crossing claims life of 1, injures 6
A blast in the Korangi Crossing area claimed the life of a person named Habeeb while as many as six people sustained injuries.
November 26: Four polio workers killed in Quetta gun attack
Gunmen opened fire on a team of polio vaccinators in Pakistan`s restive southwest on Wednesday, killing four of them and forcing authorities to halt an immunization drive. Police detained 34 suspects of attack.
November 26: Four killed as US drone targets militant compound in North Waziristan
At least four suspected militants were killed in a US drone strike in North Waziristan tribal region.
November 28: 1 dead, 3 injured after 2 blasts rock Peshawar
At least one person was reported dead while another two wounded as two explosions rocked Peshawar.
November 29: Sukkur firing: JUI-F General Secretary Dr. Khalid Mahmood shot dead
Sindh General Secretary of JamiatUlema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and former senator Dr. Khalid MahmoodSoomro gunned down by a firing of unidentified persons. Police detained as many as 12 suspects until now.
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December 1: Staff injured as cracker blast targets Dunya News DSNG
At least two of Dunya News’ staffers and a reporter were injured as a cracker blast targeted its Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) van following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally coverage.
December 2: Security forces foil major terror bid in Balochistan
The security forces foiled a major terror plot as they seized a huge cache of arms and explosives from Balochistan’sdistictPanjgur. At least nine suspects have been arrested by the security personnel.
December 2: Quetta: Security forces launched operation against polio team attack
Law enforcement agencies in Quetta have launched a search operation against the suspects involved in attacking the polio teams.
December 3: Presence of 25 Al-Qaeda terrorists feared in Karachi
Possible presence of twenty five suspected terrorists is feared in Karachi. Intelligence agencies have alerted about the possible presence of twenty five terrorists associated with Al-Qaeda.
December 4: Karachi: 10 people injured in grenade attack
At least ten people, including three children have been injured in a grenade attack at a shop in Kalakot area of Lyari.
December 4: Quetta: One died, nine injured in blast
At least one person died while nine others including two children sustained injuries in a blast in Satellite Town in Quetta.
December 5: Afghan Taliban s rebellion forces Pakistan Taliban to flee
Afghan Taliban of Kunharhave rebelled against the Pakistan Taliban hiding in their province. Now Pakistani Taliban, hiding in Afghanistan, have to face this rebellion from Afghan Taliban and the American drones at the same time.
December 5: 9639 lives perished in terror related incidents during 2008-2012, NA told
The Ministry of Interior submitted province-wise details of loss caused due to terrorism from 2008 to 2012 in the National Assembly. Between 2008-2012, 947 people were killed and 3061 injured in Punjab, 335 killed and 1347 wounded in Sindh, 3236 killed and 8721 injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa whereas 1124 people lost their lives and 3770 sustained injuries in Balochistan. Moreover, terrorists claimed 14 lives and injured 66 people in Azad Kashmir, 128 people were killed and 334 injured in Islamabad while 60 were killed and 84 sustained injuries in Gilgit Baltistan during these five years.
December 6: Police arrest 13 suspects of ISIS wall chalking, pamphlet distribution
Police detained at least 13 suspects involved in the wall chalking and the distribution of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) pamphlets
December 7: Terrorism plan to target fruit market in Islamabad foiled
The terrorist who was arrested two days ago in Islamabad’s Farash Town area has revealed crucial details about how terrorists were plotting to target Islamabad Highway and Kahna Bridge.
December 7: 2 important TTP terrorists reported to be in Karachi
Two important terrorists belonging to Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been reported to be present in Karachi. The TTP terrorists are named as Mufti Shakir and Muaviyah.
December 7: 13 workers of banned organization arrested from Lahore
Some workers associated with banned terrorist organization have been caught from Gulberg area of Lahore. The workers were presented in Model Town court where the magistrate ordered to arrest them on judicial remand.
December 7: Lahore: 4 terror suspects undergo plastic surgery to escape abroad
Four terror suspects had undergone plastic surgery in an attempt to escape overseas from Lahore International Airport. One of the four terrorists was arrested by the police.
December 7: NWA: Al-Qaeda leader Omer Farooq died in drone strike
At least four persons along with a main Al-Qaeda leader Omer Farooq died in a drone strike in North Waziristan.
December 7: Top al-Qaeda commander Adnan Shukrijuma killed in South Waziristan: army
Al-Qaeda s head of global operations, Adnan Shukrijuma and his one companion were killed during raid in South Waziristan.
December 7: Afghanistan hands over Key Taliban commander Latif Mehsud, 3 others to Pakistan
Key Taliban commander LatifMehsud, who was being held by the Afghan and NATO troops for some time, has been handed over to the Pakistani authorities, along with three others.
December 10: Quetta: Blast targeted SHO, no human loss reported
Station House Officer (SHO) Keechi Baig was the target of blast, however, no human loss has been reported so far either than one injured child whereasanother blast, targeting the police mobile took place in HazarGanji on December 13, 2014.
December 10: Bao Anwar murder: Police arrest one woman from Lahore
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) district Vice President Bao Muhammad Anwar killed in Sialkot. Police detained one woman as a suspect of his assassination.
December 11: Blast injures eight in Sibi
At least eight people were injured in a bomb blast on Nishtar Road in Sibi.
December 11: Five Al-Qaeda terrorists arrested by CID in Karachi
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Karachi police has arrested five highly wanted Al-Qaeda terrorists by raiding the area near Old Haji Camp.
December 11: Operation Khyber 1: 135 militants killed to date
Operation Khyber 1 is successfully continued in Khyber Agency as 135 militants including prominent commanders have been killed whereas 250 militants have been arrested since the instigation of the operation.
December 13: Muzaffargarh: Police kill four terrorists in encounter
Police foiled an attempt of terrorism on the occasion of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) in Muzaffargarh by killing four terrorists in an encounter and recovered huge cache of arms.
December 16: Death toll in Peshawar school attack mounted to 141
As many as 141 people including 132 school children and 9 staff-members of the school were killed in a terrorist attack on an army-run school in Peshawar. Pakistan Army during an operation killed all six terrorists of TTP.As many as 16 commanders of a banned outfit Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been named in the case regarding attack on the Army Public School. Moreover, Afghan Taliban also condemned this brutal attack.
December 18: ATC approves bail of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi in Mumbai attacks case
Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, one of the main accused in the Mumbai attacks case, was granted bail on Thursday by an anti-terrrorism court.
December 19: Bajaur Agency: 3 FC officials killed in blast
As many as three Frontier Corps (FC) officials have been killed as a result of a blast near the convoy of the security forces.
December 19: Five Pakistani Taliban killed in Karachi clash
Five Pakistani Taliban were killed Wednesday in a clash with Rangers in Karachi, a spokesman for the paramilitary force said.
Uzbek commander of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) named Islammudun is also among the 17 deadDecember 20: Peshawar school attack mastermind among 21 killed in Khyber Agency airstrikes
At least 21 militants including Umar Naray alias Umar Khalifa, a well-known commander of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan`s Tariq Geedar group, have been killed in fresh airstrikes in the Khyber tribal.
December 20: Arrest warrants issued for terrorists behind Karachi airport attack
ATC issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Chief Mullah Fazlullah, spokesman ShahidullahShahid and nine others for atatcking the Karachi airport in June.
December 22: Islamabad: 20 Afghanis among 117 arrested in search operation
At least 117 suspected persons including 20 Afghan citizens detained by the police during a successful operation in Islamabad.
December 23: Police kill 13 TTP, Al-Qaeda suspects in Karachi
At least thirteen suspected terrorists belonging to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Al-Qaeda were killed during encounter with police near Al-Asif Square area in Karachi.
December 23: 11 terrorists were involved in Peshawar school attack, 4 managed to escape: report
Initial report states that eleven terrorists were involved in last week’s barbaric attack on Army Public School in Peshawar, however, four of them managed to escape from the scene.
December 23: 57 terrorists killed in TirahVally: DG ISPR
At least 57 terrorists have been killed in the Tirah Valley in retaliatory strikes by the Security Forces against terrorists.
December 23: Black warrants of convicted terrorists to be issued within 48 hours
Black warrants for terrorists awaiting implementation to their death sentence are expected to be issued within the next 48 hours.
December 23: 11 including 4 TTP militants killed in drone strike in Afghanistan
A U.S. drone strike in eastern Afghanistan killed four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) members and seven other insurgents.
December 24: Explosion injures at least 27 in Quetta
At least 27 people were injured in an explosion in Quetta’s populated Liaquat Bazaar area on Wednesday night, officials said.
A senior police officer said the explosion was carried out through a planted device outside a shop on Prince Road.
December 25: Quetta: Blast injures 27 people
As many as 27 people on Wednesday have been injured in a blast that happened in a shop on the Prince Road
December 26: Lahore: 3 terrorists allegedly to attack KotLakhpat Jail arrested
The security forces on Thursday arrested as many as three terrorists including, two women carrying rocket launcher, maps of the jails and army uniforms.
December 27: FIA arrests 34, seizes 108 illegal gateways
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested as many as 34 criminals and seized at least 108 illegal gateways and more than 6,000 Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs).
December 27: 16 terrorists killed in clash with troops in Orakzai Agency
Security forces have killed 16 militants and injured 20 others on the border of Orakzai and Khyber Agency, the army said. One of the alleged terrorist identified as QamarulZaman was from Khairabad Colony of Dera Ismail khan who was wanted in a bomb blast case on 10th Moharram in 2012. His relatives had filed a petition regarding his disappearance in the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
December 27: Quetta: BDS diffuses bomb planted along railway lines
Quetta Police on Saturday foiled an attempt of terrorists to sabotage Jaffer Express by defusing ten-kg bomb planted at the railway lines.
December 27: 2,006 militants killed in Zarb-e-Azb: Secretary Defence
The Secretary Defense on Monday has told the standing committee on defence of the National Assembly that as many as 2,006 terrorists have been killed in the Operation Zarb-e-Azb. At least 199 soldiers including three officers have embraced martyrdom in different encounters with militants
December 28: Quetta: Key commander of banned outfit among six arrested
At least four militants including one key commander of banned outfit detained by Quetta police during a search operation.
December 30: Blast damages railway track in Bolan
Terrorists blew up a two-foot long part of a railway track by using a remote control bomb device near Mashkaaf area of Bolan.
