Police thwart coordinated militant attacks in Bannu
Security forces repelled coordinated militant attacks on Thana Ghoriwala and Thana Wazir in Bannu late last night, officials confirmed. Militants armed with light and heavy weapons launched simultaneous assaults around midnight. Bannu police responded quickly and forced the attackers to retreat. No one was injured, and no damage occurred. The police infrastructure and personnel stayed […]
Tribal elders in Bannu urge govt to act against insecurity
Tribal elders of the Momand Khel tribe in Bannu district have urged the government to take immediate and practical steps to end insecurity in tribal districts and ensure protection for local residents. The elders raised their concerns during a jirga held on 27 October, where participants discussed the growing unrest and civilian hardships in the […]
Bannu attack: surge in militancy raises questions over Afghan weapons, regional support
PESHAWAR – A deadly assault on the Frontier Constabulary (FC) lines in Bannu has once again raised alarm over Pakistan’s fragile security situation. Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the FC compound before storming the premises with gunfire. The attack killed six soldiers, including two majors, and wounded 19 others. Several civilians also sustained injuries. […]
Militant Violence in Bannu Claims Life Of Ex-JUI-F Leader
PESHAWAR – A former senior figure of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) has been shot dead in Bannu, as militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to escalate. Dr Syed Wali, who previously served as the general secretary of JUI-F in Bannu, was abducted on 26 July while visiting his native village of Dargai. Police said he was […]
Why religious scholars ban women from Mandan Park in Bannu?
BANNU – Mandan Park in Bannu, It was once just another park — now it’s at the centre of a growing campaign to redraw the lines between public space and morality. Local clerics and elders have issued a sweeping set of restrictions, including a complete ban on women’s entry, the use of music, DJ sound […]