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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed a major success in Peshawar by dismantling the Daesh Khorasan network. The operation targeted militants linked to at least 18 terrorist attacks, including the killing of Mufti Munir Shakir, founder of the banned Lashkar-i-Islam, and DSP Sardar Hussain Khan along with 14 other police officers.
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has claimed a major success in Peshawar by dismantling the Daesh Khorasan network. The operation targeted militants linked to at least 18 terrorist attacks, including the killing of Mufti Munir Shakir, founder of the banned Lashkar-i-Islam, and DSP Sardar Hussain Khan along with 14 other police officers.
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an operation in Regi Lalma PDA, Peshawar, during which three TTP militants were killed. One of the killed has been identified as Abdullah, alias Jawad, an Afghan national.
Authorities recovered weapons at the site, including an M4 rifle, an M16 rifle, a submachine gun, and a ready-to-use improvised explosive device (IED).
The gang was linked to 18 terror incidents in the district, including attacks on police posts and deadly ambushes. They were part of a TTP-linked cell planning further attacks
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an operation in Regi Lalma PDA, Peshawar, during which three TTP militants were killed. One of the killed has been identified as Abdullah, alias Jawad, an Afghan national.
Authorities recovered weapons at the site, including an M4 rifle, an M16 rifle, a submachine gun, and a ready-to-use improvised explosive device (IED).
The gang was linked to 18 terror incidents in the district, including attacks on police posts and deadly ambushes. They were part of a TTP-linked cell planning further attacks
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A hand grenade attack on a police post in Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa left two police personnel injured.
A hand grenade attack on a police post in Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa left two police personnel injured.
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As of the time of writing this report, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed a total of 65 attacks on 14 August 2025, coinciding with their annual anti-state offensive on Pakistan’s Independence Day. The claimed attacks are distributed across 16 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and one in Karachi, as follows:
Dir Lower: 5 attacks
Upper Dir: 2 attacks
South Waziristan: 11 attacks
Nowshera: 1 attack
Bannu: 5 attacks
Tank: 5 attacks
Mohmand: 3 attacks
Bajaur: 1 attack
Peshawar: 2 attacks
North Waziristan: 6 attacks
Kurram: 3 attacks
Khyber: 12 attacks
Chitral: 5 attacks
Charsadda: 1 attack
Dera Ismail Khan: 1 attack
Shangla: 1 attack
Karachi: 1 attack
While most of these claims are exaggerated or propagated for psychological and propaganda purposes, a few incidents did result in actual casualties, including two fatal attacks on security personnel in Lower Dir and Peshawar, with some incidents causing injuries.
Despite exaggeration, these claims provide a useful insight into the TTP’s presence and operational hubs. The spread of attacks across multiple districts indicates that the group has a network spanning both traditionally conflict-prone areas and relatively peaceful regions. Notably, districts such as Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Chitral, Charsadda, Shangla, and even Karachi—which are generally considered stable—have reported TTP activity.
This pattern highlights a strategic approach by TTP to project strength and maintain visibility nationwide, particularly on a symbolic date like 14 August. The concentration of attacks in South Waziristan, Khyber, North Waziristan, and Tank suggests these remain core operational hubs, while sporadic claims in other districts indicate attempts to expand influence or create a perception of widespread capability.
In summary, while not all claimed attacks are verifiable, the TTP’s annual offensive demonstrates both operational reach and propaganda strategy, reflecting their persistent presence in KP and select urban centers.
As of the time of writing this report, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed a total of 65 attacks on 14 August 2025, coinciding with their annual anti-state offensive on Pakistan’s Independence Day. The claimed attacks are distributed across 16 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and one in Karachi, as follows:
Dir Lower: 5 attacks
Upper Dir: 2 attacks
South Waziristan: 11 attacks
Nowshera: 1 attack
Bannu: 5 attacks
Tank: 5 attacks
Mohmand: 3 attacks
Bajaur: 1 attack
Peshawar: 2 attacks
North Waziristan: 6 attacks
Kurram: 3 attacks
Khyber: 12 attacks
Chitral: 5 attacks
Charsadda: 1 attack
Dera Ismail Khan: 1 attack
Shangla: 1 attack
Karachi: 1 attack
While most of these claims are exaggerated or propagated for psychological and propaganda purposes, a few incidents did result in actual casualties, including two fatal attacks on security personnel in Lower Dir and Peshawar, with some incidents causing injuries.
Despite exaggeration, these claims provide a useful insight into the TTP’s presence and operational hubs. The spread of attacks across multiple districts indicates that the group has a network spanning both traditionally conflict-prone areas and relatively peaceful regions. Notably, districts such as Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Chitral, Charsadda, Shangla, and even Karachi—which are generally considered stable—have reported TTP activity.
This pattern highlights a strategic approach by TTP to project strength and maintain visibility nationwide, particularly on a symbolic date like 14 August. The concentration of attacks in South Waziristan, Khyber, North Waziristan, and Tank suggests these remain core operational hubs, while sporadic claims in other districts indicate attempts to expand influence or create a perception of widespread capability.
In summary, while not all claimed attacks are verifiable, the TTP’s annual offensive demonstrates both operational reach and propaganda strategy, reflecting their persistent presence in KP and select urban centers.
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-🇵🇰/🏴/🏳️: MONITORING As of the time of writing this report, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed a total of 65 attacks on 14 August 2025, coinciding with their annual anti-state offensive on Pakistan’s Independence Day. The claimed attacks are…
On one hand, Independence Day was being celebrated in Islamabad and other areas with great enthusiasm, and awards were being distributed. On the other hand, soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan were risking their lives, facing attacks throughout the entire day. There is a lot to reflect upon in this contrast
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Once again, Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS)has weighed in on the political and military dynamics in Syria through an article by its author Abdul Aziz Al-Hallaq, published in the latest issue of Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind, discussing the future of jihad in the country.
In the piece, Al-Hallaq examines the state of jihadist movements in Syria and the relationship between Al-Qaeda and local groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
The article asserts that Al-Qaeda’s support for Syrian fighters was conditional upon unity among armed groups and the establishment of a local Islamic government. It claims that HTS severed ties with Al-Qaeda before these conditions were met, leading to a breakdown of both organizational and ideological connections.
Al-Hallaq attributes these developments to influences stemming from detention centers in Iraq and Syria, as well as external actors in Turkey and Qatar, who he says encouraged Syrian leaders to distance themselves from Al-Qaeda. The article also critiques HTS’ local strategies, arguing that they do not align with the broader global jihadist framework promoted by Al-Qaeda.
Throughout the piece, the author frames global jihad as a response to Western and allied influence in the region and suggests that local gains by HTS do not achieve the broader objectives of global jihad as outlined by Al-Qaeda.
Once again, Al-Qaeda in the Indian subcontinent (AQIS)has weighed in on the political and military dynamics in Syria through an article by its author Abdul Aziz Al-Hallaq, published in the latest issue of Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind, discussing the future of jihad in the country.
In the piece, Al-Hallaq examines the state of jihadist movements in Syria and the relationship between Al-Qaeda and local groups, including Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
The article asserts that Al-Qaeda’s support for Syrian fighters was conditional upon unity among armed groups and the establishment of a local Islamic government. It claims that HTS severed ties with Al-Qaeda before these conditions were met, leading to a breakdown of both organizational and ideological connections.
Al-Hallaq attributes these developments to influences stemming from detention centers in Iraq and Syria, as well as external actors in Turkey and Qatar, who he says encouraged Syrian leaders to distance themselves from Al-Qaeda. The article also critiques HTS’ local strategies, arguing that they do not align with the broader global jihadist framework promoted by Al-Qaeda.
Throughout the piece, the author frames global jihad as a response to Western and allied influence in the region and suggests that local gains by HTS do not achieve the broader objectives of global jihad as outlined by Al-Qaeda.
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Engineer Aafan Ghani, alias Rehan Chaudhry, a senior Al-Qaeda operative from Lahore, is featured for the first time in an latest issue of Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind.
According to article, in 2018, he was appointed Deputy Head of the Communications Desk for Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent by Maulana Asim Umar, overseeing coordination, intelligence, and secure communications across various branches of the organization.
He played a key role in facilitating the safe movement of leaders and members, operating across Waziristan, Arzgan, Baland, Helmand, and Paktika in Afghanistan, frequently relocating to evade capture. As writer, he contributed articles to Nawa-e-Afghan Jihad and translated major Arabic works into Urdu, including Sheikh Ayman al-Zawahiri’s Knights Under the Prophet’s Banner and a detailed account of the 9/11 attacks. His voice also appeared in Al-Qaeda’s Al-Sahab Media videos.
Engineer Ghani was killed on 23 September 2019 during a joint U.S. and Afghan military raid in Musa Qala, Helmand, Afghanistan, alongside Maulana Asim Umar.
Engineer Aafan Ghani, alias Rehan Chaudhry, a senior Al-Qaeda operative from Lahore, is featured for the first time in an latest issue of Nawa-e-Ghazwa-e-Hind.
According to article, in 2018, he was appointed Deputy Head of the Communications Desk for Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent by Maulana Asim Umar, overseeing coordination, intelligence, and secure communications across various branches of the organization.
He played a key role in facilitating the safe movement of leaders and members, operating across Waziristan, Arzgan, Baland, Helmand, and Paktika in Afghanistan, frequently relocating to evade capture. As writer, he contributed articles to Nawa-e-Afghan Jihad and translated major Arabic works into Urdu, including Sheikh Ayman al-Zawahiri’s Knights Under the Prophet’s Banner and a detailed account of the 9/11 attacks. His voice also appeared in Al-Qaeda’s Al-Sahab Media videos.
Engineer Ghani was killed on 23 September 2019 during a joint U.S. and Afghan military raid in Musa Qala, Helmand, Afghanistan, alongside Maulana Asim Umar.
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On 10 August, Muhammad Afzal Baqi, the Assistant Commissioner of Ziarat, Balochistan, and his 16-year-old son Bilal were abducted by unidentified individuals while on a picnic. Their driver and gunman were also taken but later released, although their vehicle was set on fire. Five days after the incident, no group has claimed responsibility.
It is noteworthy that a month ago, another Assistant Commissioner, Hanif Noorzai of Tehsil Tump, district Kech, went missing near the Srinkan area while traveling from Turbat to Quetta, Balochistan. The Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for his disappearance; however, he has not been released even after a month.
On 10 August, Muhammad Afzal Baqi, the Assistant Commissioner of Ziarat, Balochistan, and his 16-year-old son Bilal were abducted by unidentified individuals while on a picnic. Their driver and gunman were also taken but later released, although their vehicle was set on fire. Five days after the incident, no group has claimed responsibility.
It is noteworthy that a month ago, another Assistant Commissioner, Hanif Noorzai of Tehsil Tump, district Kech, went missing near the Srinkan area while traveling from Turbat to Quetta, Balochistan. The Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for his disappearance; however, he has not been released even after a month.
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- 🚨BREAKING: U.S. Designates Balochistan Liberation Army and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organizations The U.S. Department of State has officially designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliate, the Majeed Brigade, as Foreign Terrorist…
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Jeeyand Baloch, spokesperson for the Baloch Liberation Army(BLA), released a statement on the U.S. Department of State’s designation of the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
Jeeyand Baloch, spokesperson for the Baloch Liberation Army(BLA), released a statement on the U.S. Department of State’s designation of the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
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In 2024, violence and obstruction targeting healthcare workers in Pakistan more than tripled compared to 2023, primarily affecting vaccination campaigns. The Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) reported 39 such incidents last year, up from 12 in 2023 and 16 in 2022. At least 15 health workers were killed in 2024, a sharp rise from three in 2023. The SHCC attributed the increase to broader instability and growing violence in the country.
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In 2024, violence and obstruction targeting healthcare workers in Pakistan more than tripled compared to 2023, primarily affecting vaccination campaigns. The Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) reported 39 such incidents last year, up from 12 in 2023 and 16 in 2022. At least 15 health workers were killed in 2024, a sharp rise from three in 2023. The SHCC attributed the increase to broader instability and growing violence in the country.
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Violence against healthcare workers in Pakistan surges
Vaccination campaigns primarily targeted as 39 incidents of violence or obstruction recorded in 2024.
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On Friday, a strong blast shook Nasir Bagh Road in Peshawar, triggering a swift response from law enforcement authorities. Police have confirmed that the incident did not result in any casualties
On Friday, a strong blast shook Nasir Bagh Road in Peshawar, triggering a swift response from law enforcement authorities. Police have confirmed that the incident did not result in any casualties
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Armed assailants carried out a grenade attack on the Miryan Police Station in Bannu District late last night. According to police sources, the attackers hurled two hand grenades at the station building, both of which exploded upon hitting the wall. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
Armed assailants carried out a grenade attack on the Miryan Police Station in Bannu District late last night. According to police sources, the attackers hurled two hand grenades at the station building, both of which exploded upon hitting the wall. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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Two Excise Department officials were martyred on Friday after armed assailants opened fire on them while they were having breakfast at Hashim Hotel, located near Mufti Mehmood Hospital on the Dera Daraban Bypass,DI Khan. The hotel owner sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to police, the attackers struck suddenly, critically wounding the officials, who succumbed to their injuries before medical assistance could reach them
Two Excise Department officials were martyred on Friday after armed assailants opened fire on them while they were having breakfast at Hashim Hotel, located near Mufti Mehmood Hospital on the Dera Daraban Bypass,DI Khan. The hotel owner sustained injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
According to police, the attackers struck suddenly, critically wounding the officials, who succumbed to their injuries before medical assistance could reach them
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The Afghanistan Ministry of Interior’s Directorate of Security Affairs, under the Deputy Minister for Security Affairs, said that the General Command of Police Special Forces conducted an operation in the Barik Ab area of Bagram district, Parwan province. The operation targeted a Daesh (ISIS) cell allegedly planning an attack during Victory Day celebrations.
One individual was taken into custody, and a Toyota Corolla vehicle carrying three rockets was seized
The Afghanistan Ministry of Interior’s Directorate of Security Affairs, under the Deputy Minister for Security Affairs, said that the General Command of Police Special Forces conducted an operation in the Barik Ab area of Bagram district, Parwan province. The operation targeted a Daesh (ISIS) cell allegedly planning an attack during Victory Day celebrations.
One individual was taken into custody, and a Toyota Corolla vehicle carrying three rockets was seized
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Two days ago, armed individuals seized a government vehicle and weapons from Assistant Commissioner Razmak, Yunus Yousafzai, at the Mirali bypass in North Waziristan. The assailants held the AC hostage for two hours, took weapons from his guard along with the official vehicle, and then fled to an unknown location.
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility
Two days ago, armed individuals seized a government vehicle and weapons from Assistant Commissioner Razmak, Yunus Yousafzai, at the Mirali bypass in North Waziristan. The assailants held the AC hostage for two hours, took weapons from his guard along with the official vehicle, and then fled to an unknown location.
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility
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Last night in Lakki Marwat’s Wanda Karim Khan area, off-duty Frontier Corps personnel Basir Khan and his brother Ihsanullah were returning home when they encountered armed robbers on the road.
When they did not stop, the robbers opened fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the incident, one robber, identified as Raheel Azgar Khail, was killed. Frontier Corps member Basir Khan was killed in the exchange, while his brother Ihsanullah was critically injured and later died from his wounds.
Some reports have linked the incident to terrorism
Last night in Lakki Marwat’s Wanda Karim Khan area, off-duty Frontier Corps personnel Basir Khan and his brother Ihsanullah were returning home when they encountered armed robbers on the road.
When they did not stop, the robbers opened fire, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During the incident, one robber, identified as Raheel Azgar Khail, was killed. Frontier Corps member Basir Khan was killed in the exchange, while his brother Ihsanullah was critically injured and later died from his wounds.
Some reports have linked the incident to terrorism
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Flash floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, have claimed several lives in northwestern Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other regions of the country, over the past 24 hours. At present, districts such as Buner, Bajaur, Lower Dir, Swat, Battagram, Kohistan, Chitral, Gilgit, and areas of Kashmir are experiencing severe flooding, resulting in considerable loss of life and widespread devastation.
Flash floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, have claimed several lives in northwestern Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and other regions of the country, over the past 24 hours. At present, districts such as Buner, Bajaur, Lower Dir, Swat, Battagram, Kohistan, Chitral, Gilgit, and areas of Kashmir are experiencing severe flooding, resulting in considerable loss of life and widespread devastation.
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On the 4th anniversary of Taliban takeover:
-Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a statement telling officials to stop using the term “interim government” and to remain in service to what they call the Islamic system. He urged them to focus on families of those killed in their ranks and to care for orphans.
-Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani claimed that security in Afghanistan is stable, alleging that foreign and domestic “enemies” cannot accept this. He said the Taliban seek “balanced” relations with other countries, and warned against any efforts to undermine their control, saying they have “sacrificed thousands” for it.
-At a dam inauguration in Herat, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid warned that those opposing them “will take this wish to their graves.” He said that after enforcing their interpretation of 'Sharia', they are prioritising economic projects, and called on Afghans to back their administration.
On the 4th anniversary of Taliban takeover:
-Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a statement telling officials to stop using the term “interim government” and to remain in service to what they call the Islamic system. He urged them to focus on families of those killed in their ranks and to care for orphans.
-Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani claimed that security in Afghanistan is stable, alleging that foreign and domestic “enemies” cannot accept this. He said the Taliban seek “balanced” relations with other countries, and warned against any efforts to undermine their control, saying they have “sacrificed thousands” for it.
-At a dam inauguration in Herat, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid warned that those opposing them “will take this wish to their graves.” He said that after enforcing their interpretation of 'Sharia', they are prioritising economic projects, and called on Afghans to back their administration.
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CTD Dera claims to have arrested 4 militants of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (Bali Khiyara Group) allegedly planning attacks during 14 August celebrations.
💣 Seized from suspects:
• Ready-to-use IED with magnet, AC/DC circuit & prima cord
• 9mm pistol & 30-bore Mauser (modified SMG)
• 3 magazines & 28 rounds
• 3 hand grenades
• 6 non-electric & 9 electric detonators
• 10 yards safety fuse & 250g explosives
• 5 AGL grenades
• Mobile phones (2 basic, 3 touchscreen) with 4 SIMs
A terrorism case has been registered; investigation ongoing.
CTD Dera claims to have arrested 4 militants of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (Bali Khiyara Group) allegedly planning attacks during 14 August celebrations.
💣 Seized from suspects:
• Ready-to-use IED with magnet, AC/DC circuit & prima cord
• 9mm pistol & 30-bore Mauser (modified SMG)
• 3 magazines & 28 rounds
• 3 hand grenades
• 6 non-electric & 9 electric detonators
• 10 yards safety fuse & 250g explosives
• 5 AGL grenades
• Mobile phones (2 basic, 3 touchscreen) with 4 SIMs
A terrorism case has been registered; investigation ongoing.
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