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terrorism
Every story Skardu Times has filed on terrorism, newest first.
PM Shehbaz defends Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor's rule, blames stalled talks
Shehbaz Sharif told a PML-N meeting that 48 hours of PPP-PML-N negotiation produced a draft that never won provincial approval, and questioned Rs800bn in NFC transfers.
Pakistan tells UN 4,700 killed in attacks from Afghanistan
Envoy Muhammad Jawad Ajmal told the Human Rights Council the Taliban still allow militant groups on Afghan soil, as UN rapporteur Richard Bennett urged states not to normalise ties without rights progress.
Pakistan says Afghan intelligence coercing video confessions to shift terror blame
The state wire service, citing unnamed sources, says Kabul plans to show staged ISKP statements to Russia, Iran and Central Asian states.
Ulema, faith leaders back decree against suicide attacks
A joint meeting of the national and Balochistan Paigham-i-Amn committees in Islamabad, chaired by Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, endorsed the Paigham-i-Pakistan narrative.
Balochistan CM issues final warning to terrorists after attack on children
Neither published report named the attack site, a casualty figure or the victims' ages, and Radio Pakistan did not identify the official who said India is involved.
Pakistan demands verifiable Taliban action against TTP, rejects 'diversionary' claims
The information ministry cited UN and US reports estimating 4,000 to 6,000 TTP fighters operating from Afghan soil and sought credible answers from Kabul.
Two rescue workers killed as gunmen attack ambulance in DI Khan
The ambulance was ferrying people wounded in an earlier blast that killed 11 people, according to ARY News; Minute Mirror reported 12 dead.
Suicide bombing at Dera Ismail Khan police checkpoint kills 11
Dawn, Firstpost, NDTV and Gulf Today reported the attack, with Firstpost saying around 30 people were wounded.
India calls Pakistan terror sponsor, army regime at UNGA
India's UNGA reply rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks and accused Islamabad of sponsoring terrorism, Hindustan Times reported.
Regional peace depends on ending Afghan terror threat: Dar
The deputy prime minister told ECO foreign ministers in New York that Kabul must act against the TTP and BLA.
Amir Muqam urges KP government to focus on public relief
Federal minister questions postponement of the long march and calls for attention to terrorism and public issues, according to APP.
Cop martyred as CTD foils terror plot in Peshawar
A policeman was killed during a Counter-Terrorism Department operation that stopped an attack in Peshawar, according to initial reports by The News and The Express Tribune.
Jaishankar calls Pakistan terrorist country at UN
Indian External Affairs Minister made the remark in response to a question from a Pakistani journalist, Indian media reported.
Tarar accuses KP government of evading law and order duty
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar says the province is facilitating terrorists and has adopted an evasive policy toward security.
Report cites 260 Afghan terrorists killed in Pakistan operations
The Associated Press of Pakistan says the figure comes from a report that points to a militant network operating directly from Afghan territory
PM Shehbaz says civil, military leadership working jointly on economy
Speaking at the UN General Assembly alongside Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, he also backed regional peace and accused Afghanistan-based militants of attacks in Pakistan.
India tells UN Pakistan trained terrorists behind Kashmiri Pandit exodus
Both Times of India and Wion reported New Delhi's charge during a United Nations session, though neither report provided Pakistan's immediate response.
CTD officer martyred in Peshawar terrorist firefight
A CTD team was fired on during an intelligence-based raid in Garhi Sherdad near Warsak Road; one officer was killed and the injured toll differs between reports.
Dar urges OIC to press Taliban to end terrorism
Deputy PM tells OIC Contact Group at UN General Assembly that concrete, verifiable steps are needed to stop Afghan soil being used against neighbours.
Afghan documents recovered from militants killed in Mastung attack
Express News reports that security sources say the dead included Afghan nationals and that an Afghan intelligence card and identity document were recovered.
Dar urges OIC to keep Afghanistan on regional peace agenda
National Assembly Speaker separately told EU lawmakers that Afghanistan had become a hub of terrorism, according to reports.
PM says economy moving to recovery, army chief vows to end terror
Prime Minister says Pakistan is transitioning from stabilization to recovery and will sustain reforms, while the army chief has reaffirmed resolve to stamp out terrorism.
UN Security Council demands justice for Kohat mosque attack
The council called the September 18 suicide bombing that killed at least 24 people 'heinous and cowardly' and urged states to help Pakistan prosecute those behind it.
Punjab bans public gatherings until October 5 over terror threat
Section 144 imposed across the province restricts gatherings of five or more people at public places, highways and open spaces.
Two police guarding polio team shot dead in Nushki
Attackers on a motorcycle opened fire in Jamalabad during a seven-day polio drive; the vaccination team was unharmed and a search is underway.
Kohat blast used 869 kg explosives, killed 23
A bomb disposal unit report said the attack involved a vehicle, a suicide bomber, and seven armed militants at the old police lines mosque.
GB police foil terrorist attack on Diamer-Ghizer checkpost
Dawn reports the attack was stopped, but no details have been released on attackers, casualties or weapons
Six soldiers killed in Hangu attack, eight attackers killed: ISPR
Two army officers were among the six soldiers killed in the clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district, the military's media wing said.
Evacuation notices issued in four Balochistan districts ahead of operation
Residents of parts of Kalat, Mastung, Sorab and Khuzdar have been told to leave by 28 September, while a separate Saran Tangi operation killed six.
Army chief visits Peshawar Corps, vows to defeat terrorism
Field Marshal Asim Munir was briefed on security, counter-terrorism operations and border management during his visit, ISPR said.
Pakistan strikes terrorist camps on Afghan border, says 28 killed
Airstrikes targeted three hideouts near the Afghanistan border based on credible intelligence, according to the information ministry.