BANNU: Three employees of the Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) were injured on Tuesday when armed men attempted to abduct them near Domel town in Bannu, but the kidnapping bid was thwarted after the workers resisted and police responded swiftly. Read More: PESCO circle inaugurated amid wide applause from consumers According to police and Pesco officials, […]
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Historic Bannu library awaits revival
BANNU: The Municipal Public Library, historic Bannu library and a century-old symbol of learning and culture, is in urgent need of restoration as years of neglect have eroded its historical charm and functionality. Established in 1905 during the British era, the building was originally named the Queen Victoria Memorial Library and remains a rare example […]
Terrorists destroy link bridge in Bannu district
PESHAWAR: Unidentified terrorists blew up a link bridge in the Mamandkhel area of Bannu district, causing disruption to public movement and local transportation. According to police, the explosives were planted under the bridge during the night and detonated in a powerful blast, damaging the structure significantly. Read More: Security forces kill 22 terrorists in Bannu IBO Residents are now […]
Bannu Terror Attack: 3 Militants Killed, 5 Police Injured
In Bannu, Pakistan, a deadly clash left three terrorists dead and five police officers injured, officials said. The Bannu attack began Thursday night when militants targeted Ahmadzai police station with light and heavy weapons. Police responded quickly, repelling the attackers and preventing further damage. During the exchange, five policemen – Qudratullah, Anwar, Ihsanullah, Rahmanullah, and […]
17 TTP terrorists, including commanders, killed in Bannu operations
BANNU: At least 17 terrorists, including three high-profile Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commanders, were killed in coordinated operations by police, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and security forces across Bannu division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said Saturday. The operations were launched following a deadly attack on the Howaid Peace Committee office on Friday that left seven people […]
PM condemns Bannu peace office attack
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday strongly condemned an attack on a peace committee office in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, state-run APP reported. The attack, carried out by the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP), locally referred to as “Fitna-al-Khawarij,” resulted in the loss of precious lives, prompting deep grief and sorrow from the premier. Read More: Terrorist attack in Bannu kills […]
Police, CTD strike successfully; five terrorists killed in Bannu-Lakki Marwat
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five terrorists in a joint operation in Bannu and Lakki Marwat. The operation targeted militants of Fitna-e-Khawarij in the border areas of Takhti Khel and Hovid. All police personnel remained safe during the exchange of fire. The operation was led by DIG Bannu, Sajad Khan, […]
Seven terrorists killed in Bannu gunfight, police officer martyred
BANNU: A joint operation by the police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu’s Mamandkhel area on Thursday resulted in the deaths of seven terrorists and the martyrdom of one police officer. According to the District Police Officer (DPO) Bannu, the terrorists ambushed security forces, prompting a swift retaliatory response that neutralized all seven militants. […]
Top Terrorist Commander Tariq Kachi Killed in Bannu Operation
Security forces in Bannu conducted a successful intelligence-based operation, killing terrorist commander Tariq Kachi and his associate Hakeem alias Tiger in the Mughal Kot sector. According to officials, Indian-origin weapons were recovered from the site. The group led by Kachi had been involved in terror attacks and extortion for the past two years. Kachi was […]
Police Foil Explosive-Laden Rickshaw Attack in Bannu
BANNU – Police on Friday night foiled a terrorist attempt to target a check post with an explosive-laden rickshaw in Bannu, ARY News reported. According to police officials, the incident took place near the Muzanga check post in the limits of the Hawiadki police station. The rickshaw driver ignored police warnings to stop, prompting officers […]