Five dead in Mingora blast
MINGORA: A suicide bomber blew himself up in an apparent attack at a security convoy, killing at least five people including two women and injuring 45 others, including women and children bomber hit a security convoy in Mingora, Geo News reported Thursday.
The blast occurred at central bus stand, which is usually a crowded place. The bus stand was teeming with people at the time blast, causing huge number of people to be victims of the blast.
Casualties are feared to rise.
At the time of blast, a security cavalcade was around passing by.
The blast was so powerful that at least eight vehicles and nearby 50 shops were also damaged in the blast.
Law enforcers cordoned off the area soon after the blast, as the relief activities are in progress.
The 45 injured have been transported to Saidu Sharif General Hospital, where paramedics confirmed five casualties.
Soon, after the blast, the commercial areas of the city were closed down and unannounced curfew has been clamped in the city.
It should be mentioned here that a tip-off regarding the entry of suicide bombers was received some days ago, resulting in stepped up security arrangements in the city.
FIA holds Baitullah Mehsud, 3 cops responsible for BBs murder
The FIA inquiry team completed its report on BBs murder and holds Baitullah Mehsood as the principal accused who not only prepared the conspiracy but also arranged for its execution.
Five men namely Aitizaz Shah, Sher Zaman, Abdul Rasheed, Rafaqat Hussain and Husnain Gul, who are under custody, have been designated as real accused. The report links the suicide bomber with these arrested men, saying he stayed at the house of these accused for two days.
The high-powered FIA team, headed by Khalid Qureshi, noted as accused three officers of the Rawalpindi police SSP Khurram Ishtiaq, SP Ashfaq Ahmed and Inspector Kashif Riaz, then SHO of police station City. Inspector Kashif Riaz has been charged with the crime that, despite being legally responsible, he did not arrange for the post-mortem of any of the bodies of 24 killed in the suicide attack. SP Ashfaq Ahmed was assigned security duty at Liaquat Bagh, but he went to the highway with his force without any intimation. The FIA team also concluded that the conspiracy to assassinate former premier Benazir Bhutto was hatched at Madressa Haqqania Akora Khattak where suicide bombers had been assigned the job. To hide this crime he tampered with the police record. Similarly, SP Khurram ordered hosing down of the murder site on his own even though he was not authorized to do so. A new interim challan of the case based on these findings has been presented in the special anti-terrorism court No.1 on Wednesday.
Security forces arrest over 1,000 suspects from Swat
Security forces have nabbed over 1,000 suspects during a search operation in Swat on Wednesday.
The troops launched operation in Kanju, Tehsil Kabal today morning and apprehended above 1,000 suspects and shifted them to Saidu Sharif Airport. Sources said that the arrested people are being grilled, and added that many of them remained unable to prove their identity.
Swat:Mingora Suicide Blast Kills 10, Injures 35
March 13, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
At least 10 people including three security personnel and two policemen while 35 others sustained injuries when a suicide bomber ripped through a check post in Mingora area of Swat on Saturday. A child was also among the victims. At least 20-25 vehicles caught fire after the blast.
According to witnesses, a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a check post of security forces outside the Circuit House, causing heavy blast. Check post was destroyed and several cars were burnt. Curfew was imposed in Mingora after the incident. The injured were shifted to Saidu Sharif hospital in which situation of 4 of the victims stated to be critical.
According to bomb disposal squad, 14 kg explosive material was used in the blast. Interior Minister Rehman Malik condemned the blast and asked IG NWFP to submit the report of the incident
Missing Persons’ Case: SC Dismissed Govt’s Reports
Lahore, Pakistan news:- Terming it a paper work only, Supreme Court has rejected the government’s reports vis-a-vis missing persons’ case today.
During the hearing, Justice Javed Iqbal warned that the court should not be mistaken as a weak institution, adding that it could order action against the culprits with strike of pen only. The Attorney General told the court that the government was considering to form a judicial commission in this regard. Justice Javed told the AG that he had seen many commissions being formed, and posed a question before him to tell whether any of the commission worked. He asked that why the constitution was being breached when the rules and regulations have been set. He observed that the government has not even bothered to even change the words in the missing persons’ case reports. Justice Javed noted that the court would issue verdict in the above said case within fortnight, adding that action would also be ordered against the culprits in this regard. Justice Sair Ali has said that the reports showed the level of interest the government was taking in the case and its proceedings. AG Anwar Mansoor has said that he would consult the Prime Minister in this regard.
Missing Persons’ Case: SC Dismissed Govt’s Reports was first posted on February 11, 2010 at 12:28 pm.
Indefinite Curfew on Mingora-Saidu Road
MINGORA, Pakistan News: The security forces enforced indefinite curfew on Mingora-Saidu road in the Swat valley on Thursday morning and blocked the road with iron barrios and concrete barricades.
District Court, government offices and educational institutions have also been closed due to the curfew besides deploying a large number of troops at Mingora-Saidu Sharif road, sources said.
Indefinite Curfew on Mingora-Saidu Road was first posted on February 11, 2010 at 12:51 pm.
Inter-provincial harmony needed to get rid of terrorism , Nawaz Sharif
Lahore, Pakistan News :- Chief Ministers of all four the provinces met with PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in Jati Amra on Wednesday.
Nawaz Sharif said that the country needs unity and terrorism can be eliminated through inter-provincial harmony. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that he is extending his support to the government for the stability of democracy and country.
Talking to the chief ministers, Nawaz Sharif said that the Punjab government would fully cooperate for the progress and prosperity of other provinces. Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani said that Punjab has proved to be big brother of Balochistan. Chief Minister NWFP Amir Haider Hoti said that terrorism is combine problem of all the provinces and it needs united action. Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah invited Nawaz Sharif to visit Sindh and thanked him for help on NFC. Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif thanked all the chief ministers for consensus on NFC.
About Balochistan issue, he said that financial package was not the solution and that a well co-ordinated policy should be framed with the backing of all the political parties.
Inter-provincial harmony needed to get rid of terrorism , Nawaz Sharif was first posted on December 10, 2009 at 7:47 am.
Proofs of Indian involvement should be revealed: Nawaz Sharif
Lahore, Pakistan News :- PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif said that the government should bring out solid proofs of Indian involvement in terrorist activities inside Pakistan. He urged to make the Parliament stronger to affectively deal with the law and order situation prevailing in the country.
Talking to media in Sheikg Zayed Hospital Lahore after visiting the injured in the yesterday’s twin blasts in Moon Market, Iqbal Town, he said that the country is passing through a difficult phase and the nation should not be demoralized and they have to be united against the terrorists. He said that he has been listening about India’s intrusion into Pakistan. PML-N leader said that innocent people are being killed. He insisted that the government should formulate comprehensive strategy against terrorism and the matter should be discussed in the Parliament.
Proofs of Indian involvement should be revealed: Nawaz Sharif was first posted on December 10, 2009 at 7:51 am.
589 militants killed in operation Rah e Nijat
Islamabad, Pakistan News :- A total of 589 terrorists have been killed while 79 security forces personnel have been martyred in operation Rah-e-Nijaat so far. According to ISPR, a huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from different hideouts of fleeing terrorists, since start of Operation Rah-e-Nijaat on October 16.
It included 49 anti aircraft machine guns of 12.7 mm caliber, 15 Machine guns of 14.5 mm caliber, 38 RPG 7, 16 heavy machine guns, 592 rifles all types, 45 small machine guns, three artillery guns of various types, one Russian made missile launcher, 32 Pistols, five recoils rifles along with these truck load of ammunition, 203886 bullets of 12.7 mm anti aircraft machine gun, 9000 rounds of 14.5 mm machine gun, 830 rockets of RPG 7, 11 Russian made missiles, 106 rockets of recoiles rifles and 140 Rockets of SPG 9.
Providing details of the last 24 hours of Operation Rah-e-Nijaat in South Waziristan, the ISPR said that a number of IEDs were recovered and destroyed during sanitization of Aka Khel Pungai near Ahmedwam and Abdullah Noor Kaskai near Kotkai at Jandola sector.
Meanwhile, at Shakai sector, the security forces apprehended 5 suspects at Miachan Baba and Shaka. Similarly, at Razmak Sector, the forces cleared 25 compounds at Tara Tiza Alghad and Mairobi Raghzai, where huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered. The terrorists fired 1 rocket at Razmak Camp which was effectively responded, however, no loss reported, informed the ISPR. Security forces have also cleared Ghujre, two kilometer north of Pash Ziarat, where tunnels and underground living bunkers were discovered and destroyed.
Meanwhile, during Operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat Malakand, two terrorists voluntarily surrendered themselves at Salhand and Chamtalai post. And security forces apprehended 10 suspects at Saidu Sharif, Fizaghat, Bishbanr, Mingora and Jijal Kandao near Fatehpur.
589 militants killed in operation Rah e Nijat was first posted on December 10, 2009 at 7:54 am.
Operation in Rah-e-Nijaat, 589 Terrorists killed
Pakistan News: A total of 589 terrorists have been killed while 79 security forces personnel have been martyred in operation Rah-e-Nijaat so far. According to ISPR, a huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from different hideouts of fleeing terrorists, since start of Operation Rah-e-Nijaat on October 16.
It included 49 anti aircraft machine guns of 12.7 mm caliber, 15 Machine guns of 14.5 mm caliber, 38 RPG 7, 16 heavy machine guns, 592 rifles all types, 45 small machine guns, three artillery guns of various types, one Russian made missile launcher, 32 Pistols, five recoils rifles along with these truck load of ammunition, 203886 bullets of 12.7 mm anti aircraft machine gun, 9000 rounds of 14.5 mm machine gun, 830 rockets of RPG 7, 11 Russian made missiles, 106 rockets of recoiles rifles and 140 Rockets of SPG 9.
Providing details of the last 24 hours of Operation Rah-e-Nijaat in South Waziristan, the ISPR said that a number of IEDs were recovered and destroyed during sanitization of Aka Khel Pungai near Ahmedwam and Abdullah Noor Kaskai near Kotkai at Jandola sector.
Meanwhile, at Shakai sector, the security forces apprehended 5 suspects at Miachan Baba and Shaka. Similarly, at Razmak Sector, the forces cleared 25 compounds at Tara Tiza Alghad and Mairobi Raghzai, where huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered. The terrorists fired 1 rocket at Razmak Camp which was effectively responded, however, no loss reported, informed the ISPR. Security forces have also cleared Ghujre, two kilometer north of Pash Ziarat, where tunnels and underground living bunkers were discovered and destroyed.
Meanwhile, during Operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat Malakand, two terrorists voluntarily surrendered themselves at Salhand and Chamtalai post. And security forces apprehended 10 suspects at Saidu Sharif, Fizaghat, Bishbanr, Mingora and Jijal Kandao near Fatehpur.
Operation in Rah-e-Nijaat, 589 Terrorists killed was first posted on December 9, 2009 at 10:13 pm.
