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Arab News
an hour ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Nine militants killed, three officers wounded in security operation in northwest Pakistan
PESHAWAR: A joint operation by police and security forces killed nine militants in Hangu district of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, police said, after a fierce gunbattle that left three senior officials, including the district police chief and a military officer, wounded. The operation, launched around 1 PM based on actionable intelligence about militant presence in the area, resulted in a two-hour-long firefight before the area was cleared, according to police. Hangu has long experienced sectarian and militant unrest, including deadly suicide bombings targeting civilian areas and mosques, and Saturday's raid marked the latest in a series of operations aimed at curbing militant violence in the province. Hangu police spokesperson Saqib Khan told Arab News reinforcements were quickly deployed to support frontline units and block any escape routes. 'During the intense exchange of fire, DPO [District Police Officer] Khalid Khan, a police inspector Nabi Khan and a senior military official sustained injuries,' he said. 'Fortunately, all three are out of danger and receiving proper medical care.' Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed commended the bravery of the officers and said he had spoken to the injured district police chief. 'He is in high spirits and recovering well,' the IGP noted in a statement. Following the operation, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur paid tribute to the DPO and his team for their 'exemplary courage and bravery.' 'DPO Khalid Khan and his team thwarted the nefarious designs of the terrorists with exceptional valor and determination,' a statement quoted Gandapur as saying. He directed authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured personnel. 'DPO Khalid Khan led from the front and confronted the terrorists head-on, displaying remarkable bravery,' he added. 'We are proud of such fearless and courageous police officers and personnel.' Gandapur reaffirmed the entire nation stood firmly behind its security forces in the fight against militant violence.
Business Recorder
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Nine terrorists killed in Hangu operation
Pakistan security forces killed nine terrorists during an operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Hangu district, Aaj News reported on Saturday. According to details, a fierce exchange of gunfire took place between the terrorists and law enforcement personnel. A total of nine terrorists were killed, while District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu Khalid Khan and two officers from the security forces were injured during the operation. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi commended the security forces for eliminating the terrorists. 'Spoke to brave DPO Muhammad Khalid, who was injured during the successful operation against the Fitna-e-Hind in Hangu. I deeply admire his courage and leadership. Under his command, 9 terrorists were eliminated. Praying for his and SHO Nabi Khan's swift recovery. Pakistan is proud of its heroes,' he wrote in a post on X. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also paid tribute to police forces for killing the militants in Hangu operation. 'Under the leadership of brave officers like Muhammad Khalid, the police and security forces will work together to completely eradicate terrorism from the country,' the prime minister said.
DW
04-06-2025
- General
- DW
Kashmir: Fears dampen celebrations at Hindu festival – DW – 06/04/2025
Khalid Khan in Srinagar 06/04/2025 June 4, 2025 Hundreds of Kashmiri Hindus, commonly referred to as Pandits, participated in the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela festival — the first major religious event since the Pahalgam attack, which saw 26 Indian tourists killed.
DW
21-05-2025
- Politics
- DW
Kashmiris struggle to make their voices heard – DW – 05/21/2025
Khalid Khan in Srinagar | Atzaz Mehdi in Muzaffarabad 05/21/2025 May 21, 2025 As India and Pakistan mount diplomatic offensives across the world following their recent military confrontation, Kashmiris on both sides of the border say it's time for their voices to be heard.
Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Express Tribune
No brakes on illegal weapons
A young boy's extreme fascination with shooting games might appear harmless to society. After all, he is only killing animated figures with endless lives. Yet when guns become as conveniently accessible as a gaming console, the curious adolescent will seek his next dopamine hit by pointing a gun at an actual human being. Over the past few years, the negligence of the K-P Home Department has given birth to a host of vices associated with the gun culture. While the easy accessibility of weapons has allowed murder cases to surge, it has also facilitated deviant behaviours among male youth, who display weapons on social media, using them as a tool to intimidate weaker groups. Even when the law breakers are caught, guns worth Rs400,000 to Rs500,000 are easily returned in exchange for a measly fine of Rs500. Such legal loopholes in gun control laws often cost the lives of innocent people. One such harrowing incident involved the brutal murder of seven people from a single house in the Budh Bair area of Peshawar. Khalid Khan, a close relative of the victims, blamed the unregulated possession of weapons for the tragic deaths of his family members. "Had there been a check and balance on weapons circulating in the area, and punishments given earlier, seven lives would not have been lost today over a trivial matter," regretted Khan. According to data obtained by The Express Tribune from the police, 658 people were killed in Peshawar in 2024 alone. Most of these incidents involved the usage of licensed weapons. Similarly, till April this year, 140 people have been killed in Peshawar over petty issues, enmities, and business disputes. The main reason is the presence of weapons in every other house. The wide availability of weapons is closely associated with the ease with which people of any age can purchase them in K-P, where gun control laws are much weaker than in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. From March 2024 to April 2025 alone, 45,000 people in Peshawar sought security clearance for gun licenses, of which 41,000 were granted permission to become a licensee. Although a clear criminal record is a condition for purchasing weapons, licensees violating the terms and conditions after getting the license rarely have their licenses suspended even after the registration of several cases. K-P Law Minister Aftab Alam Advocate opined that there was an urgent need to amend the law in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa concerning the manufacture, registration and use of weapons. "A meeting will be held with the Chief Minister soon in this regard and efforts will be made to bring a law with stricter punishment for those caught with weapons. In the name of terrorism, the ANP and PPP had thousands of arms licenses made by the federal government. This acted as an impetus to the culture of violence," said Alam. According to a survey of social media accounts, gangsters posting videos with a display of weapons often receive millions of views on their reels and videos. Ironically, police surveillance often adds to their alarming popularity. Whenever the police arrest an influencer, they repost the original videos of the accused on their official page hence unwittingly promoting their profiles and increasing their viewership. Recently, Peshawar Police posted a video of minor boys firing guns in the air. The boys who barely had 20 followers ended up with 150,000 views within a few hours. Another such video reached half a million views in just four hours. In this regard, the Peshawar Police Chief affirmed that monitoring teams have been stopped from posting such content while regular SOPs are being devised to stop this practice completely. "In order to eliminate the gun culture, the police have sent lists to the Interior Department, in which it has been recommended to cancel the licensed weapons used in crimes," said the CCPO.
