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News18
17 hours ago
- News18
5 TTP terrorists killed in northwest Pakistan
Agency: PTI Peshawar, Jul 19 (PTI) At least five terrorists of the outlawed TTP were killed and two injured in an operation carried out by security forces in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, according to the police. Eight terrorists were captured alive in the operation conducted by police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Malakand district. Assistant Commissioner Tehsil Dargai Waheedullah Khan told the media that the operation was conducted in the Mehrday area of Malakand. 'Police and CTD took part in the successful operation," Khan said. 'Five terrorists were eliminated and two were injured while eight were captured alive." Khan said that the terrorists belonged to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and were behind attacks in the region. He added that the arrested terrorists were transported to the CTD Centre, while the injured were moved to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Dargai. Earlier today, nine terrorists were killed and three security officers were injured in an exchange of fire during an operation in the province's Hangu district, police said. Pakistan ranked second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025, with the number of deaths in terrorist attacks rising by 45 per cent over the past year to 1,081. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has seen an increasing trend of terrorism-related incidents. PTI AYZ GRS GRS view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 01:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Express Tribune
No traces of poison, drugs found in Humaira's body
The chemical examiner's report for actor Humaira Asghar revealed no traces of tranquilisers, psychotropic drugs, intoxicants, or any poisonous substances in her system, it was revealed on Friday. According to the police, the chemical examination included samples from Humaira's hair, lungs, liver, and other organs, which were sent to the University of Karachi's Industrial Analytical Centre. The police have also indicated that they are still awaiting the DNA report, which is expected to provide further insights into the case. Once both reports are received, they will be forwarded to the police surgeon, who will thoroughly review them to determine the cause of death. In addition to the medical reports, the special team has uncovered details of two personal bank accounts held by the actor. According to the special team, Humaira had accounts in two banks, with one account having over 390,000. The team has requested detailed reports of Humaira's accounts from both banks. Humaira Asghar's two mobile phones, a tablet, and a laptop were sent to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) for forensic analysis. The special team had previously issued a collection notice to CTD, which will soon submit the forensic report related to Humaira's mobile phones, tablet, and laptop. A member of the special team told The Express Tribune that so far, investigations and interrogations have not found any evidence related to the murder of actress Humaira Asghar. However, the investigation is ongoing. The decomposed body of the actress was found at her apartment in the posh locality of Khyaban-e-Ithad DHA almost nine months after her death. The fact that her demise went unnoticed has left investigators perplexed.
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Express Tribune
No poison or drugs found in Humaira Asghar's body: report
Listen to article The chemical examiner's report for actor Humaira Asghar revealed no traces of tranquilizers, psychotropic drugs, intoxicants, or any poisonous substances in her system, it was revealed on Friday. According to the police, the chemical examination included samples from Humaira's hair, lungs, liver, and other organs, which were sent to the University of Karachi's Industrial Analytical Center. The police have also indicated that they are still awaiting the DNA report, which is expected to provide further insights into the case. Once both reports are received, they will be forwarded to the police surgeon, who will thoroughly review them to determine the cause of death. In addition to the medical reports, the special team has uncovered details of two personal bank accounts held by the actor, one of which contains a balance exceeding Rs390,000. The police team has requested detailed reports from both banks regarding these accounts. Furthermore, Humaira's mobile phones, a tablet, and a laptop have been sent to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) for forensic analysis. The special team has pressed the CTD for a prompt forensic report on the electronic devices. While the investigation is still ongoing, a member of the special team stated that no evidence linking Humaira's death to foul play or murder has been found thus far. However, authorities continue to pursue leads and gather more information.
Rudaw Net
2 days ago
- Business
- Rudaw Net
UK condemns drone attacks in Kurdistan Region
Also in Iraq Iraq launches probe into Wasit mall fire that killed 63 Iraq holds nationwide mourning after mall blaze kills 61 At least 50 killed, dozens missing in Iraq shopping mall fire Iraqi PM inaugurates Mosul airport on anniversary of city's liberation from ISIS A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The British Embassy in Baghdad on Friday condemned a recent wave of drone attacks in the Kurdistan Region, including strikes that targeted key energy infrastructure, as tensions between Erbil and Baghdad appear to ease following a new financial agreement. 'The UK condemns the recent drone attacks across Iraq, including those this week targeting energy infrastructure in the KRI [Kurdistan Region of Iraq],' the British Embassy said in a statement. 'These attacks threaten civilians' safety, damage Iraq's economy and undermine Iraq's stability.' The embassy urged the Iraqi government to prevent further attacks and hold those responsible to account. In the month of July, there have been at least 19 drone attacks on locations in the Kurdistan Region. Most recently, on Thursday, two explosive-laden drones crashed in Erbil's outskirts, according to the Erbil-based Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD). On Wednesday, the CTD reported drone strikes on two oil fields in northern Duhok province. One hit Norwegian energy company DNO's Tawke oil field, prompting the company to temporarily suspend operations. Gulf Keystone Petroleum, which operates the Shekhan field in southern Duhok, also halted operations as a precautionary measure. A day earlier, a drone targeted the Sarsang oil field northwest of Duhok city, operated by US-based HKN Energy. The company suspended activity pending a security review and full damage assessment. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has blamed the attacks on Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a charge Baghdad has denied. Aziz Ahmad, deputy chief of staff to Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, said in a statement on Wednesday that the Region has lost nearly 200,000 barrels of oil production due to the 'spate of drone attacks by criminal militias on the Iraqi government payroll.' The Kurdistan Region's Presidency, Council of Ministers, and Ministry of Natural Resources all strongly condemned the attacks, describing them as attempts to cripple the Region's vital oil infrastructure. They called on the federal government to hold the perpetrators to account. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Shafaq News
3 days ago
- Shafaq News
Two bomb-laden drones target Erbil and Zakho, no casualties reported
Shafaq News – Erbil/ Zakho On Thursday, the Kurdistan Region's Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD) reported two separate drone attacks targeting areas in Erbil and Duhok provinces. Both incidents involved explosive-laden drones and occurred within minutes of each other. No casualties or material damage have been reported. According to CTD, the first incident occurred at 10:50 a.m., when a bomb-laden drone crashed near the village of Surezhai in the Shamamki district of Erbil province. Authorities confirmed that the explosion caused no injuries or physical damage. Five minutes later, at 10:55 a.m., another bombing drone targeted the DNO oil facility in the Tawke field, located in the Independent Administration area of Zakho, Duhok province. The site is operated by the Norwegian energy company DNO, a key player in the Kurdistan Region's oil sector. Fortunately, the attack did not result in any casualties or structural damage.
