Operation Launched in Bajaur After Failure of Talks: Gandapur

Operation launched in Bajaur after failure of talks: Gandapur

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday informed provincial cabinet that security forces were conducting targeted operation in Bajaur tribal district after failure of negotiations between a local jirga and terrorists. An official statement issued here said that Mr Gandapur chaired the meeting of cabinet and talked about law and order situation and condemned anti-state elements attempting to destabilise the country. He said tha…

Pakistan launches military operation along north-western border with Afghanistan

Pakistani security forces have launched a targeted military operation against militant hideouts in Bajaur, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes, officials confirmed Tuesday. While there has been no formal announcement of the offensive, local administrators said the operation is aimed at insurgent strongholds to minimise civilian casualties. “It is not a large-scale campaign — only mi…