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November - 1 
A man belonging to the Ahmadi community, identified as Bashir Ahmed (50), was killed while four others were injured in a sectarian attack within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital o
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A man belonging to the Ahmadi community, identified as Bashir Ahmed (50), was killed while four others were injured in a sectarian attack within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 1, reported Daily Times. The injured were identified as Mohammad Ahmed, Asad Fazal, Wajid and Ovais. According to the Ahmadi community spokesperson, Bashir Ahmed, the victims were returning to their homes after offering Friday prayers, when armed men targeted them on sectarian basis. He added that six people belonging to the Ahmadi community had so far been killed in 2013.
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November - 1 
a Policeman, identified as Shehzada Khan (53), posted to the Crime Branch was shot dead at Napier Road on November 1, reports Daily Times.
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a Policeman, identified as Shehzada Khan (53), posted to the Crime Branch was shot dead at Napier Road on November 1, reports Daily Times.
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November - 1 
According to Daily Times, over PKR 4.7 million were robbed in two separate bank heists. The first robbery took place in Paposh Nagar of Nazimabad Town, when a group of men entered the bank at around 10 in the morning and managed to loot PKR 3.2 milli
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According to Daily Times, over PKR 4.7 million were robbed in two separate bank heists. The first robbery took place in Paposh Nagar of Nazimabad Town, when a group of men entered the bank at around 10 in the morning and managed to loot PKR 3.2 million. Another robbery occurred in a private bank in Bufferzone area within the limits of Taimuria Police Station in North Nazimabad Town and the robbers looted PKR 1.5 million. A senior officer said, "The deployment of security guards of private security companies have also become the main reason behind the increased incidents of bank robberies. Most of the security guards involved in the robberies belong to the tribal areas, and have links to the outlawed organisations including Taliban and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi."
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November - 1 
Fearing a reprisal following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike on November 1, 2013, the local United Nations (UN) office has issued an alert to its employees, reports The Express Tribune. Huge
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Fearing a reprisal following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike on November 1, 2013, the local United Nations (UN) office has issued an alert to its employees, reports The Express Tribune. Huge security threat of hostage situation and mass killings,” the UN office’s alert says, according to a circular of the Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) “Therefore, necessary actions be taken with the cooperation of their management, to enhance the security of important shopping malls, especially those being run by or franchise of foreign store chains,” circular further stated.Another report issued by the Punjab Home Department reveals that the TTP is planning to target the United States (US) and other Western nationals “They are likely to hit top political leaders, senior Government functionaries, key Government installations and Army/Police establishments/envoys. Foolproof security and precautionary measures are therefore warranted to avoid any mishap,” reads another alert. According to yet another report, the leaderships of banned outfits have jointly decided to execute attacks on armed forces’ personnel and installations, law enforcing agencies’ personnel and installations, government setups and foreign missions, embassies and consulates.
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Hakimullah Mehsud, the ‘chief’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a US drone strike in Dandy Darpakhel area, five kilometres (three miles) north of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administere
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Hakimullah Mehsud, the ‘chief’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a US drone strike in Dandy Darpakhel area, five kilometres (three miles) north of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 1, reports Dawn. Intelligence officials said Hakimullah was leaving from a meeting at a mosque in Dandy Darpakhel area when the drone targeted their vehicle. Five militants, including Abdullah Bahar Mehsud and Tariq Mehsud, both key militant commanders and close aides of the TTP chief, were also killed with two others injured in the drone strike, multiple sources confirmed. On November 2-morning (Today), Hakimullah Mehsud along with other militants killed in the drone strike, was buried in NWA, reports The News. Sources said that besides Hakimullah Mehsud, his uncle, driver and other aides buried at different places NWA. The Government has not yet confirmed the death of Hakimullah, reports The News. However, it has stopped the delegation from visiting NWA to hold peace talks following the reports of TTP chief's death. Strongly condemning the US drone attack in North Waziristan, Pakistan Government reiterated that these strikes are a violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Foreign Office Spokesman Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry in a statement said that there was an across the board consensus in Pakistan that these drone strikes must end.According to the sources, TTP's Markazi majlis-e-Shoora (Central Advisory Committee) would appoint their new chief. The South Waziristan TTP chief, Khan Said Sajna alias Khalid is likely to succeed Hakimullah Mehsud as TTP chief. Chief of Mohmand Agency Umar Khalid Khurasani is also a strong contestant for the slot as he is the only surviving senior Taliban commander who had directly commanded operations under Hakimullah. Mullah Fazlullah, the chief of the Swat Taliban, is another senior TTP commander but unlikely to replace the assassinated TTP chief for not belonging to Mehsud clan. Jen Psaki, the spokesperson for the US State Department said that “We have seen those reports but we don’t have anything for you on that. The reports just came out. We have a close cooperative relationship with Pakistan on various issues, including counter-terrorism but I do not have anything specific for you on Pakistan on this report.” Reacting to US drone strike, Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on November 1 demanded the Government to block NATO supplies going through the country, reports Dawn. Imran Khan further said that the US drone attack was as a conspiracy to sabotage talk’s effort. Earlier on October 31, Imran Khan issued a warning that his party will block the NATO supply line if the US made any drone strike to disrupt the talk’s process with the TTP. His party is set to table resolutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly and National Assembly on November 4 in this regard. Earlier on November 1, the TTP said that they have had “no contact” with the Government, a day after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said a process to initiate peace talks had been started, reports The Express Tribune. The TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid said that there had been no overtures. “No one has yet contacted us. The Government is making announcements only by media, no peace talks have yet been started,” Shahid said. “The beginning of peace talks means sitting at a table and discussing issues, no such thing has yet happened.”
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Police on November 1 carried out targeted operation in Dhobi Ghath area of Lyari Town and arrested five accused affiliated with Asif Lyari group, reported The News.
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Police on November 1 carried out targeted operation in Dhobi Ghath area of Lyari Town and arrested five accused affiliated with Asif Lyari group, reported The News.
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The Supreme Court on November 1 ordered customs authorities to re-investigate whether arms and ammunition were smuggled into the country, either in the shape of NATO/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) supplies or under Afghan Transit Tra
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The Supreme Court on November 1 ordered customs authorities to re-investigate whether arms and ammunition were smuggled into the country, either in the shape of NATO/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) supplies or under Afghan Transit Trade, when 19,000 containers went missing before reaching their destination in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. Hearing the Karachi law and order case at the apex court’s Karachi registry, the bench led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry directed officials of the concerned department to inform the court how many of the weapons imported over the last three years were put up for sale in Karachi. The bench also directed the customs Department to verify the records of arms dealers and forward that information to law enforcement agencies for the door-to-door inspection of licensed arms to make sure they are not being used for illegal purposes.During the proceedings, Director General Transit Trade Khawar Farid claimed that none of the 19,000 containers that went missing in Pakistan, as mentioned in the Suddle Commission’s report, contained arms or ammunition. But a former legal adviser for the Federal Board of Revenue, Raja Muhammad Irshad, making a reference to two reports prepared for this case, stated that the missing containers were never examined by customs officers. At this, Justice Chaudhry remarked that customs authorities were not serious about ascertaining the contents of containers moving through Pakistan under the umbrella of Afghan Transit Trade, NATO or ISAF. “Law enforcement agencies, including the customs department, are bound to discharge their duties to ensure that no goods are being imported contrary to the law,” he said.
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the United States (US) was closely following reported talks between the Pakistan Government and the TTP but would let Islamabad define those negotiations, the State Department said on November 1, reports Dawn. “We are, of course, following it closely
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the United States (US) was closely following reported talks between the Pakistan Government and the TTP but would let Islamabad define those negotiations, the State Department said on November 1, reports Dawn. “We are, of course, following it closely as you would expect … but this is an internal matter for Pakistan,” the department’s spokesperson Jen Psaki told a briefing in Washington.
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November - 1 
two people were killed and two others were injured when unidentified armed assailants entered a cafe and opened indiscriminate fire in Quaidabad area of Landhi Town on November 1, reports Daily Times. Police said that one of the victims was identifie
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two people were killed and two others were injured when unidentified armed assailants entered a cafe and opened indiscriminate fire in Quaidabad area of Landhi Town on November 1, reports Daily Times. Police said that one of the victims was identified as Waqar Ishaq (17), and another is yet to be recognised. The injured men were idnetified as, Imran and Tayyab.
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November - 1 
Two shops were damaged in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at a market in the limits of the Maidan Lala Qila Police Station in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the wee hours of November 1, reports Daily Times. The bomb was pl
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Two shops were damaged in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at a market in the limits of the Maidan Lala Qila Police Station in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the wee hours of November 1, reports Daily Times. The bomb was planted near the shop owned by Hussain Amjad exploded at about 2am. As a result, two shops and a vehicle were damaged. However, no casualty was reported. The police said that half kilogramme explosives were used in the bomb.
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November - 1 
unidentified militants killed a tribal leader, identified as Abdul Ghayas Muhammad Hassani, near Koshk area of Khuzdar District, reports The Express Tribune.
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unidentified militants killed a tribal leader, identified as Abdul Ghayas Muhammad Hassani, near Koshk area of Khuzdar District, reports The Express Tribune.
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November - 1 
Unidentified militants launched three rocket attacks at a camp of Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 1, reports Dawn. According to military sou
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Unidentified militants launched three rocket attacks at a camp of Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 1, reports Dawn. According to military sources, the rocket attacks were carried out at 1 am in the morning. However, no loss of life or damage was reported.While the Government is preparing a roadmap for peace talks with militants, a faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) asked people living near Miranshah to move their families to safe areas by November 1, Dawn reported on November 2. The Shura Mujahideen North Waziristan, led by Commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, also directed shopkeepers in Miranshah town to shift their expensive goods to other areas. The warning was issued in the wake of recent shelling by SFs of civilian targets in the area. A pamphlet distributed in Miranshah after Friday prayers asked residents of Darpakhel, Dattakhel, Toolkhel, Tabbai, Dandy and Matchus to shift their women and children to other places in North Waziristan. Residents of villages along main roads have been directed to vacate their homes. “The Shura has tried to respect a peace agreement which is still intact but the Army has resorted to fierce shelling over the past few days which has killed and wounded children, women and elders,” said the statement in Urdu.
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Unidentified militants shot dead at least six Hazara Shia coal miners and injured another in a sectarian attack in Mach town of Bolan District on November 1, reported Dawn. Waheed Shah, Deputy Commissioner in Kach, said that the seven men were on the
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Unidentified militants shot dead at least six Hazara Shia coal miners and injured another in a sectarian attack in Mach town of Bolan District on November 1, reported Dawn. Waheed Shah, Deputy Commissioner in Kach, said that the seven men were on their way back from Mach bazaar when they were attacked by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. “The victims were Hazara labourers and Shia Muslims,” confirmed Shah. “It is clearly a targeted killing on sectarian basis,” he added. Shah explained that every Friday the miners would go to the bazaar for grocery shopping. The victims were identified as Ali Nigar, Zaamen, Hakeem, Bolan Misteri and Ibrahim. The injured miner was identified as, Juma Khan. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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security has been beefed up in the provincial capital Quetta and other restive parts of Balochistan on November 2 in the aftermath of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud’s killing, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, who r
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security has been beefed up in the provincial capital Quetta and other restive parts of Balochistan on November 2 in the aftermath of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud’s killing, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, who requested not to be named since he was not authorised to speak to the media, said that SFs were placed on a high alert to avoid occurrence of any untoward incident. Apart from Police and Balochistan Constabulary, personnel of Frontier Corps were also deployed at all sensitive parts of Quetta, he said. Security was tightened at all entry and exit points of the city and patrolling was also increased to avoid occurrence of any terrorist attack. “We are taking pre-emptive measures to ensure peace,” he explained.
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November - 2 
Security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was tightened and the province was put on high-alert on November 2 after intelligence reports speculated a spike in terrorist activities following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah
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Security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was tightened and the province was put on high-alert on November 2 after intelligence reports speculated a spike in terrorist activities following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike in North Waziristan on November 1-evening, reports The Express Tribune. A high-ranking Police official said under the condition of anonymity that whenever an al Qaeda or TTP leader was killed in the past, the group retaliated by attacking targets inside KP. He added the same could happen this time around too. “We have received reports that a high-level meeting of the TTP has been called during which TTP’s future course of action would be decided and attacks across Pakistan could be planned,” he said, adding KP in general and Peshawar in particular could be the most likely targets. Moreover, a high-level meeting was held at the Home and Tribal Affairs Department under the chair of Home Secretary Akhtar Ali Shah to discuss security plans. Senior Police and Government officials attended the meeting during which various security measures and provisions were deliberated over.
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November - 2 
two NATO containers carrying relief goods for Allied forces stationed in Afghanistan were torched in Dasht area of Mastung District on November 2, reports The Express Tribune. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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two NATO containers carrying relief goods for Allied forces stationed in Afghanistan were torched in Dasht area of Mastung District on November 2, reports The Express Tribune. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 3 
a man, identified as Muhammad Anwar, was shot dead near Bismillah Chowk of Panjgur Town in Panjgur District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a man, identified as Muhammad Anwar, was shot dead near Bismillah Chowk of Panjgur Town in Panjgur District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 3 
a US Congressman Mike Rogers on November 3 defended the drone strike and said it would help keep American troops safe, reports The News. Rogers, whose committee oversees the intelligence community, said the slain militant, Hakimullah Mehsud, was a "b
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a US Congressman Mike Rogers on November 3 defended the drone strike and said it would help keep American troops safe, reports The News. Rogers, whose committee oversees the intelligence community, said the slain militant, Hakimullah Mehsud, was a "bad guy" who was connected to attacks against Pakistani soldiers and to the Taliban in Afghanistan, which has forced closures of many schools for girls. "This was a bad guy," Rogers said on CBS' "Face the Nation." "There's some information recently that concerned us about the safety of our troops. I feel a little better for our troops today than I did before this event happened."
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November - 3 
As gang war intensified in Lyari Town, many locals on November 3 started to move out of the violence-ridden area of Karachi, reported The Express Tribune. As many as 2,500 families are reportedly in the process of moving their valuables out of the ar
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As gang war intensified in Lyari Town, many locals on November 3 started to move out of the violence-ridden area of Karachi, reported The Express Tribune. As many as 2,500 families are reportedly in the process of moving their valuables out of the area. Most of the locals – who are shifting to escape violence – don’t have a definite re-location point, however, are desperate to leave Lyari as they fear situation will only get worse.
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November - 3 
At least two people were injured in an explosion inside a seminary in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on November 3, reported Dawn. The blast left two people injured and destroyed five mud-walled rooms inside the
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At least two people were injured in an explosion inside a seminary in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on November 3, reported Dawn. The blast left two people injured and destroyed five mud-walled rooms inside the madrassa (religious school). Superintendent of Police (SP) Sariab, Bashir Ahmed Brahvi said that the seminary was being used by terrorists to carry out subversive activities in the city, already plagued by attacks of Baloch separatists and violent sectarian attacks. "Afghans were preparing explosive materials inside the seminary," Brahvi said without naming any faction of the Afghan Taliban. "The madrassa had no sign board and it was not registered," he added. Police recovered huge quantity of explosives, acid, detonators and literature in foreign languages from the madrassa.However, another Police official who requested anonymity said that the blast has caused casualties. "The terrorists managed to shift the dead bodies and injured before the arrival of Police," he said. "You can see blood and destruction everywhere," he added.
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November - 3 
the Afghanistan President on November 3 criticised the timing of a US drone strike, reports Daily Times. Afghan President Hamid Karzai added his voice to the criticism, telling a US Congress delegation visiting Kabul that the drone strike “took place
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the Afghanistan President on November 3 criticised the timing of a US drone strike, reports Daily Times. Afghan President Hamid Karzai added his voice to the criticism, telling a US Congress delegation visiting Kabul that the drone strike “took place at an unsuitable time”, his office said in a statement released.
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November - 3 
the Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar said a group of religious scholars had been ready to go and meet the TTP to initiate talks, which have been backed by all major political parties, when the drone struck.
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the Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar said a group of religious scholars had been ready to go and meet the TTP to initiate talks, which have been backed by all major political parties, when the drone struck.
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November - 3 
the Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terror bid by recovering and defusing five kilogram of explosives along a roadside in Dera Bugti District on November 3, reports Daily Times.
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the Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terror bid by recovering and defusing five kilogram of explosives along a roadside in Dera Bugti District on November 3, reports Daily Times.
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November - 3 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 3 ruled out the possibility of holding a dialogue with the Pakistan Government, saying talks with the 'US slaves' were no longer possible, reports The News. “The (Pakistan) government has given us the
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 3 ruled out the possibility of holding a dialogue with the Pakistan Government, saying talks with the 'US slaves' were no longer possible, reports The News. “The (Pakistan) government has given us the present of Hakimullah Mehsud’s dead body,” said Shahidullah Shahid, ‘spokesman’ of the TTP, in a media statement which has come amid optimistic statements from the Pakistan Government regarding the fate of the proposed peace talks. He further said that “Nobody in history has ever negotiated with slaves,” he said. “We were waiting for a meeting, while the Pakistan Army and government were sitting with the US finalising deals to sell us.” Shahid stopped short of vowing revenge for Hakimullah. “Time will tell whether we take revenge of his martyrdom or not,” he added. "Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, the head of the supreme shura, has been appointed as temporary head of the TTP," Shahid said, adding that prayers for Mehsud were still going on.
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November - 3 
the United States (US) insisted it has a shared interest with Pakistan in ending extremist violence after Islamabad accused it of scuttling efforts towards peace talks by killing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone s
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the United States (US) insisted it has a shared interest with Pakistan in ending extremist violence after Islamabad accused it of scuttling efforts towards peace talks by killing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike. “The United States and Pakistan continue to have a vital, shared strategic interest in ending extremist violence so as to build a more prosperous, stable and peaceful region,” the official said.
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November - 3 
unidentified militants hurled a hand-held bomb at a house partially damaging a house in Hazara Town area of Quetta on November 3, reported Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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unidentified militants hurled a hand-held bomb at a house partially damaging a house in Hazara Town area of Quetta on November 3, reported Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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November - 4 
a bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as Abdul Rasool Baloch, was found in Baldia Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as Abdul Rasool Baloch, was found in Baldia Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
A child was killed and six persons were injured when a powerful bomb went off in Khalid Bin Waleed Town in the limits of Yakatoot Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of November 4, reports Dawn. An
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A child was killed and six persons were injured when a powerful bomb went off in Khalid Bin Waleed Town in the limits of Yakatoot Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of November 4, reports Dawn. An unnamed official said that suspected militants had planted the explosive device beneath a power transformer.
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November - 4 
a man, identified as Ali Jan, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Baloch Colony area of Hub Town in Lasbela District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a man, identified as Ali Jan, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Baloch Colony area of Hub Town in Lasbela District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
a man, identified as Mansoor, was shot dead near Dabba Mor in Orangi Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a man, identified as Mansoor, was shot dead near Dabba Mor in Orangi Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
a medical technician at the Leprosy Hospital, identified as Sher Ali, was shot dead in a sectarian attack in the Garam Chashma area of Manghopir in Gadap Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. Initial investigation suggests it was a sectarian attac
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a medical technician at the Leprosy Hospital, identified as Sher Ali, was shot dead in a sectarian attack in the Garam Chashma area of Manghopir in Gadap Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. Initial investigation suggests it was a sectarian attack and an outlawed organisation was behind the attack, said Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam Hussain Korai.
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November - 4 
a Policeman was killed in exchange of fire with militants in the Elum Ghar area of Buner District on November 4, reports Dawn. A Police party was on routine patrol when it came under attack. During exchange of fire, a constable identified as Inamur R
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a Policeman was killed in exchange of fire with militants in the Elum Ghar area of Buner District on November 4, reports Dawn. A Police party was on routine patrol when it came under attack. During exchange of fire, a constable identified as Inamur Rehman, a resident of Chinglai village, was killed. The attackers managed to escape after the incident.
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November - 4 
a Shia doctor, identified as Doctor Naseem Abbas, was shot dead near Liberty Chowk on Tariq Road in the Jamshed Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a Shia doctor, identified as Doctor Naseem Abbas, was shot dead near Liberty Chowk on Tariq Road in the Jamshed Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
an unidentified dead body was recovered from Mand tehsil (revenue unit) in Kech (Turbat) District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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an unidentified dead body was recovered from Mand tehsil (revenue unit) in Kech (Turbat) District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
Another Shia man, identified as Muhammad Shan, was shot dead in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. The Provincial Deputy Secretary General of the Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Allama Sadiq Raza Taqvi said, “The
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Another Shia man, identified as Muhammad Shan, was shot dead in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. The Provincial Deputy Secretary General of the Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Allama Sadiq Raza Taqvi said, “The frequent target killings of innocent Shias before the Muharram is worrisome, adding, “The killings are the result of the Government’s initiative to talk to the Taliban. The Government instead should launch an operation against the militants and say no to dialogue.”
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November - 4 
calling the drone strike that killed TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud “an attack on regional peace by America,” Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan said every aspect of bilateral ties with the US will now be reviewed. Speaking to a press confere
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calling the drone strike that killed TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud “an attack on regional peace by America,” Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan said every aspect of bilateral ties with the US will now be reviewed. Speaking to a press conference after concluding a high level meeting at the Federal Interior Ministry, he vowed to raise the matter at international forums including the United Nations. The Minister said that five permanent members of the UN Security Council will also be contacted on the issue. He said an urgent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security (CCNS) has been called to review bilateral cooperation and ties with the US.
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November - 4 
Frontier Corps on November 4 shot dead three militants in retaliatory firing in the Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District, reports The News. Earlier, the militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District and also injured one of the drivers
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Frontier Corps on November 4 shot dead three militants in retaliatory firing in the Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District, reports The News. Earlier, the militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District and also injured one of the drivers of the vehicle. One of the accused was arrested.
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November - 4 
Government told the National Assembly on November 4 that the dialogue process with the TTP has come to a standstill and will remain so until the appointment of its new chief, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan opened the
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Government told the National Assembly on November 4 that the dialogue process with the TTP has come to a standstill and will remain so until the appointment of its new chief, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan opened the debate and announced that dialogue process could not be initiated until the new chief of TTP takes over the charge of the terrorist outfit.
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November - 4 
Militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District of Balochistan and also injured one of the drivers of the vehicle.
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Militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District of Balochistan and also injured one of the drivers of the vehicle.
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November - 4 
More than 50,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have so far returned to their homes in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) as the first phase of the repatriation process is about to complete, Dawn reported
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More than 50,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have so far returned to their homes in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) as the first phase of the repatriation process is about to complete, Dawn reported on November 5. FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA), which was tasked to supervise the return of over 17,000 registered families to Tirah, said in a daily report that 12,024 families comprising 53,951 individuals left Durrani camp in Kurram Agency and Jarma transit point near Kohat for their respective localities till November 4. FDMA had first fixed October 15 as the final date for the completion of first phase of the return process, started on September 15. The date was later extended to November 5 owing to the eagerness shown by majority of the displaced families to go back to their homes. The return process of all Tirah displaced families would be completed in two phases. The second phase of the return process will be started on March 1. According to official figures, 17,140 families of Bar Qambarkhel, Malikdinkhel, Shalobar, Zakhakhel and Adamkhel were registered with the FDMA when residents of Tirah were forced to leave Bagh-Maidan and its surrounding localities after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) captured the area on March this year.
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November - 4 
Pakistan’s Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani lauded the efforts of Rangers and Police in bringing back peace in Karachi, said a statement issued by Sindh Rangers on November 4, reports Dawn. Targeted operations led by Rangers’ forces with the s
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Pakistan’s Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani lauded the efforts of Rangers and Police in bringing back peace in Karachi, said a statement issued by Sindh Rangers on November 4, reports Dawn. Targeted operations led by Rangers’ forces with the support of Police are ongoing in the city under a directive issued by the Federal Government against criminals already identified by Federal, Military and Civilian Agencies.
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November - 4 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 4 warned peace could not be achieved “by unleashing senseless force”, in his first public speech since a US drone strike killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud, reports Daily Tim
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 4 warned peace could not be achieved “by unleashing senseless force”, in his first public speech since a US drone strike killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud, reports Daily Times. “My government is firmly resolved to bringing the cycle of bloodshed and violence to an end. “But it cannot be done overnight, nor can it be done by unleashing senseless force against our citizens, without first making every effort to bring the misguided and confused elements of society, back to the mainstream,” he said in a speech after Army exercises near Bahawalpur.
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November - 4 
suspected militants blew up the building of a telephone exchange at Milli Khel area under Badbher Police Station of Peshawar on November 4, reports Dawn. The building was blown up by planting four bombs, each of the bombs weighing five kilograms.
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suspected militants blew up the building of a telephone exchange at Milli Khel area under Badbher Police Station of Peshawar on November 4, reports Dawn. The building was blown up by planting four bombs, each of the bombs weighing five kilograms.
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November - 4 
The Faisalabad Police on November 4 arrested four high-profile Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) terrorists, who had planned the abduction of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Mohammad Nawaz and a businessman Shahna
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The Faisalabad Police on November 4 arrested four high-profile Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) terrorists, who had planned the abduction of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Mohammad Nawaz and a businessman Shahnawaz alias Shahnawaz Ferrari for swapping them with the TTP’s top convicted terrorists housed in the Central Jail in Faisalabad District, reports The News. Faisalabad City Police Officer (CPO) Doctor Haider Ashraf confirmed having these four terrorists in custody. Two among them are named Usman, while the names of the other two could not be confirmed. They all belong to Qari Imran Group of the TTP based in Miranshah area of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).According to details, it was revealed that the said MPA was in contact with the TTP activists in Miranshah. The Counter Terrorism Force picked up some important names during the MPA’s conversation with the members of the Qari Imran Group. Having these names with them, the Force started zeroing in on these terrorists, operating in Faisalabad. Two important members of the group were picked up some time back. The other two were picked up later when their names were revealed by the already arrested terror suspects.
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November - 4 
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on November 4 set November 20 deadline for the Federal Government to come up with a decision on halting NATO supplies otherwise the provincial Government would take its “own course of action”, reports Daily Times. Cond
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the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on November 4 set November 20 deadline for the Federal Government to come up with a decision on halting NATO supplies otherwise the provincial Government would take its “own course of action”, reports Daily Times. Condemning US drone strikes, the assembly demanded continuation of dialogue with the TTP and asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to convene a meeting of national leaders as part of confidence building measures on taking practical steps after the killing of TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud.
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November - 4 
the Senate condemned the US drone attack and asked the Government to review its policy with the US and the so-called war on terror, saying Washington does not care about Pakistan’s interests, reports Daily Times. They said the US does not want peace
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the Senate condemned the US drone attack and asked the Government to review its policy with the US and the so-called war on terror, saying Washington does not care about Pakistan’s interests, reports Daily Times. They said the US does not want peace in Pakistan and the region, as on one hand it calls Pakistan a close allay but on the other hand never allows peace talks with TTP to start. The environment was made conducive and the TTP, under the leadership of Hakimullah Mehsud, was ready for the talks, but exactly on that day Mehsud was killed in a US drone attack.
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November - 4 
The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights recommended an effective role of Parliament in monitoring the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency and putting it under civilian control, reports Dawn on November 4 (today). A report unanimously adop
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The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights recommended an effective role of Parliament in monitoring the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency and putting it under civilian control, reports Dawn on November 4 (today). A report unanimously adopted by the Committee was presented in the house on October 30, 2013 but couldn’t be taken up for discussion because of opposition’s boycott of the session. The Committee unanimously approved on September 5, 2013 the recommendations which call for setting up a bicameral intelligence and security committee to suggest ways of addressing the issue of enforced disappearance of citizens. The report is a follow-up of resolutions unanimously endorsed by the Senate on March 7, 2013 and National Assembly on March 12, 2012 on the issue of enforced disappearances.A Parliamentary oversight of the ISI will be possible if the committee’s recommendations are included in a proposed Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (Functions, Powers and Regulation) Bill and if approved by Parliament. Although on paper the ISI operates under the administrative control of the Prime Minister, civilian Governments have in the past struggled to bring the Agency under their control, but without success.Keeping in view the ISI’s role as a secret agency, the Senate committee has suggested that the Prime Minister, in consultation with the committee, may exclude from the report any matter prejudicial to national security. The committee will not go into the intelligence sources of the agency, but through policy decisions will guide it in carrying out its work. Going one step forward, the committee has proposed the option of appointment of a retired civil servant of BS22 or equivalent rank in the armed forces by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The ISI Director General (DG), according to the recommendations, will hold office for four years, extendable by another year, unless he resigns or is removed during his term on grounds of inefficiency, misconduct or physical or mental disability. If approved by Parliament, no DG would be able to get a full-term extension.
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November - 4 
The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Timo Pakkala during a meeting on November 4 assured the Balochistan Government of its continued assistance for relief and rehabilitation efforts in the areas affected by recent earthquakes in t
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The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Timo Pakkala during a meeting on November 4 assured the Balochistan Government of its continued assistance for relief and rehabilitation efforts in the areas affected by recent earthquakes in the province, reports Dawn.Pakkala, who is also the humanitarian coordinator for the country team comprising representatives of the UN Agencies, briefed the Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai about the firm commitment of the United Nations to work with the Provincial Government in line with the 18th amendment and in the context of ‘UN One-Programme’. The delegation shared an update on the main areas of intervention that United Nations agencies planned to focus on in the next five years, including Governance, food security, agriculture, health services and education.
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November - 4 
the US Secretary of State John Kerry on November 4 defended the drone strike but added that Washington was sensitive to any Pakistani concerns, after Islamabad denounced the attack as a blow to peace talks, reports Daily Times. Kerry said that while
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the US Secretary of State John Kerry on November 4 defended the drone strike but added that Washington was sensitive to any Pakistani concerns, after Islamabad denounced the attack as a blow to peace talks, reports Daily Times. Kerry said that while he welcomed any discussions “we are sensitive to the concerns of the country and we look forward to working very closely with the government of Pakistan.” “We intend to continue to work together with them (Pakistanis) through the strategic dialogue that we have established in order to work through these kinds of challenges.” He added of Mehsud: “This is a man who absolutely is known to have targeted and killed many Americans, many Afghans and many Pakistanis. A huge number of Pakistanis have died at the hands of Mehsud and his terrorist organisation.”
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November - 4 
Two people, including a tailor from the Shia community, identified as Nadeem Raza, was shot dead along with his friend, Shoaib, while three others were injured in an attack in the FC Area of Liaquatabad Town of Karachi District, the provincial capita
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Two people, including a tailor from the Shia community, identified as Nadeem Raza, was shot dead along with his friend, Shoaib, while three others were injured in an attack in the FC Area of Liaquatabad Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 4, reports Daily Times. The victims were present inside Nadeem’s shop when at least four unidentified armed militants opened fire on them and escaped.
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November - 5 
a student of Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Zia-ur-Rehman, was shot dead outside the Quaid mausoleum near Numaish.
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a student of Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Zia-ur-Rehman, was shot dead outside the Quaid mausoleum near Numaish.
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November - 5 
a cadre of the ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Riaz (32), and a party supporter, identified as Muhammad Ramzan, were shot dead near the Driving Licence Branch Korangi Town.
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a cadre of the ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Riaz (32), and a party supporter, identified as Muhammad Ramzan, were shot dead near the Driving Licence Branch Korangi Town.
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November - 5 
a man, identified as Sohail Ali Hasan (40), who was wounded in the gun attack at a tailor shop in Liaquatabad, succumbed to his injuries at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. The victim had suffered bullet wounds after three attackers had opened fire at th
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a man, identified as Sohail Ali Hasan (40), who was wounded in the gun attack at a tailor shop in Liaquatabad, succumbed to his injuries at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. The victim had suffered bullet wounds after three attackers had opened fire at the tailor shop near Zeenat Square and killed three men.
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November - 5 
A Police constable, identified as Sher Nawaz Khan, was killed when a group of militants attacked Suripull Police checkpost in Lakki Marwat District on November 5, reports Daily Times. However, the attackers escaped from the scene by taking advantage
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A Police constable, identified as Sher Nawaz Khan, was killed when a group of militants attacked Suripull Police checkpost in Lakki Marwat District on November 5, reports Daily Times. However, the attackers escaped from the scene by taking advantage of darkness. Police rushed to the spot and started a search operation. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 5 
a supporter of ASWJ was shot dead near Ali Mosque.
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a supporter of ASWJ was shot dead near Ali Mosque.
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November - 5 
an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Nadeem Jameel alias Sunny (22), was shot dead while his friend, Farhan, was injured in Peerabad area of Qasba Colony.
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an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Nadeem Jameel alias Sunny (22), was shot dead while his friend, Farhan, was injured in Peerabad area of Qasba Colony.
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November - 5 
another activist of ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Jan (24), was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Defence Phase 1 near Gold Mark Mall. The victim was a seminary teacher and taught Quran at a mosque and at homes, said the Defence Police.
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another activist of ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Jan (24), was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Defence Phase 1 near Gold Mark Mall. The victim was a seminary teacher and taught Quran at a mosque and at homes, said the Defence Police.
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November - 5 
another student of the Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Misbahullah (25), had been shot and injured near Mazar-e-Quaid by two unidentified assailants.
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another student of the Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Misbahullah (25), had been shot and injured near Mazar-e-Quaid by two unidentified assailants.
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November - 5 
Four cadres and two supporters of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) were shot dead on November 5 in tit-for-tat killings a day after four Shia community members were shot dead on November 4, 2013, in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, report
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Four cadres and two supporters of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) were shot dead on November 5 in tit-for-tat killings a day after four Shia community members were shot dead on November 4, 2013, in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported The News. Two cadres belonging to ASWJ, identified as Mufti Tariq Shah (30), and Yar Muhammad (34), were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Akhtar Colony of Mehmoodabad.
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November - 5 
In another attack, a van driver and an ASWJ cadre, identified as Abdur Razzaq, in Korangi Town. A passerby, identified as Noor Hashim, was also injured in the attack. ASWJ Karachi chief Aurangzeb Farooqi said the ASWJ activists were killed due to the
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In another attack, a van driver and an ASWJ cadre, identified as Abdur Razzaq, in Korangi Town. A passerby, identified as Noor Hashim, was also injured in the attack. ASWJ Karachi chief Aurangzeb Farooqi said the ASWJ activists were killed due to their affiliation with the religious party. He strongly condemned the ongoing killings in Karachi and warned that the violence could lead to a bigger security issue.
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November - 5 
in Madina Colony, unidentified armed assailants shot dead an electrician, identified as Mohammed Faizan, at Al-Irfan electronics shop in 24 Market on November 5, reported The News. Investigators said that Faizan was a supporter of a religious group.
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in Madina Colony, unidentified armed assailants shot dead an electrician, identified as Mohammed Faizan, at Al-Irfan electronics shop in 24 Market on November 5, reported The News. Investigators said that Faizan was a supporter of a religious group.
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November - 5 
In Orangi Town, an unidentified tortured dead body was found near the MBR graveyard, Qasba Morr. The body had been cut in three pieces and stuffed in a gunny bag, said Orangi Town Station House Officer (SHO) Saleem Sheikh.
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In Orangi Town, an unidentified tortured dead body was found near the MBR graveyard, Qasba Morr. The body had been cut in three pieces and stuffed in a gunny bag, said Orangi Town Station House Officer (SHO) Saleem Sheikh.
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November - 5 
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Masood Khan on November 5 in the UN General Assembly said that “the struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be characterised as terrorism,” reports The Express Tribu
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Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Masood Khan on November 5 in the UN General Assembly said that “the struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be characterised as terrorism,” reports The Express Tribune. He also claimed that ‘epicentre of terrorism’ cannot be wrongly located by India to Pakistan, simply because it raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the United Nations.
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November - 5 
taking notice of the spike in target killings ahead of Muharram, the Sindh Police Chief sought a detailed report from the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) on case to case basis. A Police statement stated that Shahid Nadeem Baloch had direct
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taking notice of the spike in target killings ahead of Muharram, the Sindh Police Chief sought a detailed report from the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) on case to case basis. A Police statement stated that Shahid Nadeem Baloch had directed the authorities to investigate every aspect of the murder cases. The IGP called for extraordinary security measures during of Muharram for the protection of processions, congregations and Imambargahs and mosques.
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November - 5 
Twin explosions blew up two railway tracks in Hyderabad and Khairpur Districts on November 5, reported Dawn. However, no casualty was reported. A locally-made bomb damaged upcountry track between Karachi and Hyderabad minutes before the arrival of a
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Twin explosions blew up two railway tracks in Hyderabad and Khairpur Districts on November 5, reported Dawn. However, no casualty was reported. A locally-made bomb damaged upcountry track between Karachi and Hyderabad minutes before the arrival of a Lahore-bound Business Express in Hyderabad District near Hussainabad subway. The train was about to reach Hyderabad railway station after leaving the Kotri Station when the track was damaged. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) officials arrived at the site to collect evidence. According to BDS official Saleem Vistro, the locally-made bomb weighed two to three pounds. “We only found a shopping bag in which the miscreants had brought explosives that was fitted with a fuse”, he said. Another bomb exploded on the track a kilometre from the Gambat Railway Station in the Khairpur District. Police and eyewitnesses said that about two-foot-long railway track was destroyed when the locally-made bomb exploded some time after the departure of the Shalimar Express to Karachi via Gambat Railway Station.
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November - 5 
two gang-war accused, identified as Sana Baloch and Yousuf Lasi, were killed in exchange of fire with Police and Rangers in Lyari Town on November 5, reported The News. Police said on the information about the presence of outlaws in the area, the par
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two gang-war accused, identified as Sana Baloch and Yousuf Lasi, were killed in exchange of fire with Police and Rangers in Lyari Town on November 5, reported The News. Police said on the information about the presence of outlaws in the area, the para-military force and Police launched an action at Shah Alam Bukhari Road. Exchange of fire took place between the criminals and Law Enforcement Agencies. Police said the accused, having links with gang-war, were involved in more than 100 murders.
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November - 6 
a close aide of Baba Ladla, Basit alias Basit Mout, was found dead from Baghdadi locality of Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police in an initial investigation said the deceased was abducted by rival group and later they shot him to de
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a close aide of Baba Ladla, Basit alias Basit Mout, was found dead from Baghdadi locality of Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police in an initial investigation said the deceased was abducted by rival group and later they shot him to death.
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November - 6 
a hotel owner was shot dead near Old Maripur Truck Stand within the limits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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a hotel owner was shot dead near Old Maripur Truck Stand within the limits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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November - 6 
an alleged member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was shot dead in Hill area in Islamia Colony within the precincts of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police suspected that he was killed apparently by
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an alleged member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was shot dead in Hill area in Islamia Colony within the precincts of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police suspected that he was killed apparently by his rival group members.
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November - 6 
an elderly man belonging to Shia community was killed in a firing incident in Malir locality within the limits of Khokhrapar Police Station in Malir Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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an elderly man belonging to Shia community was killed in a firing incident in Malir locality within the limits of Khokhrapar Police Station in Malir Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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November - 6 
Balochistan Home Secretary Asad Gilani on November 6 said that groups from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi are involved in sectarian violence, bomb blasts, targeted killings and other terrorist and criminal activities in Balochistan, particularly Quet
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Balochistan Home Secretary Asad Gilani on November 6 said that groups from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi are involved in sectarian violence, bomb blasts, targeted killings and other terrorist and criminal activities in Balochistan, particularly Quetta, reported Dawn. “Although some local groups were involved in sabotage acts in Balochistan, we have intelligence information that some gangs of miscreants groups have shifted to Quetta from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi and they are also involved in sectarian violence, bomb blasts and targeted killings here,” said the Home Secretary.The official said that the entry of 69 firebrand religious scholars into Quetta has been banned for Muharram. Both Sunni and Shia speakers were on the list, he added, adding, that Quetta, Bolan, Jaffarabad and Khuzdar Districts had been declared highly sensitive and Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, Zhob and Lasbela sensitive.
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November - 6 
Former President General Pervez Musharraf was formally released on November 6 from his sub-jail. Pervez Musharraf was imprisoned in his Chak Shehzad farmhouse near Islamabad which was declared a sub-jail, reports Daily Times. He was released from the
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Former President General Pervez Musharraf was formally released on November 6 from his sub-jail. Pervez Musharraf was imprisoned in his Chak Shehzad farmhouse near Islamabad which was declared a sub-jail, reports Daily Times. He was released from the sub-jail after he submitted two surety bonds of Rs 100,000 two days after being granted bail in the murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rasheed Ghazi. Ahmed Raza Kasuri, counsel for the former military dictator, said that Musharraf’s release was not part of any deal and the ex-president would address a “historic press conference” after his release from the sub-jail. He claimed that fake cases were instituted against his client.Though an additional session’s judge on November 6 passed a written order approving bail for former president Pervez Musharraf in the murder case of cleric Ghazi Abdul Rasheed and his mother during the Lal Masjid operation in 2007, his freedom is yet to come into effect, The Express Tribune reported.
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November - 6 
law enforcers on November 6 claimed to have killed two alleged gangsters of Lyari during encounter while arrested around 55 suspects in separate targeted raids and operation across the city, reports Daily Times. An encounter took place when Rangers a
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law enforcers on November 6 claimed to have killed two alleged gangsters of Lyari during encounter while arrested around 55 suspects in separate targeted raids and operation across the city, reports Daily Times. An encounter took place when Rangers and Police jointly conducted a targeted raid at Dubai Chowk area of Lyari Town. As the law enforcers reached a criminal hideout, the gangsters opened fired, and retaliation ensued. As a result, two gangsters sustained bullets wounds and they succumbed to their injuries shortly after the incident. The deceased were later identified as Sana Baloch and Yousuf Lasi. According to police officials, the deceased criminals were associated with the Jabbar Jhengu group of Lyari gangsters and wanted to Police in number of cases of crime including target killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion and other heinous cases of crime. A huge cache of weapons were also recovered from their possession.
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November - 6 
Quoting from Pakistan's former envoy to the United States (U.S) Husain Haqqani’s book 'Magnificent Delusions', The Indian Express on November 6 (today) reports that soon after the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the US had warned Pakistan
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Quoting from Pakistan's former envoy to the United States (U.S) Husain Haqqani’s book 'Magnificent Delusions', The Indian Express on November 6 (today) reports that soon after the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the US had warned Pakistan of declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism and making public the findings obtained from al Qaeda chief's hideout in Abbottabad linking Islamabad with the terrorist networks. In his book, he claims that such a threat was made by the then National Security Council's Co-coordinator for Afghanistan and Pakistan Lieutenant General (retired) Douglas Lute when he was asked to meet him at the White House on May 12, 2011.
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November - 6 
Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 6 said that as many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis (gathering) and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangement
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Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 6 said that as many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis (gathering) and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangements had been finalised for Majalis and Muharram processions in the city.The CPO said under the security plan formulated for Muharram, leaves of all police personnel had been cancelled between the first and 10th Muharram. It was decided in the meeting that all departments concerned would make concerted efforts for the safety of the mourners.The entry of 157 ulema into the Rawalpindi District has been banned while 92 religious scholars of different sects were taken onboard to promote harmony. The CPO said an additional force of Special Branch, Elite Force, Punjab Constabulary, Lady Police and Rangers along with District Police would be deployed to ensure security during Muharram.
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November - 6 
Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi District on November 6, reports Daily Times. In the first incident, a brother-in-law of the Lyari gangster Noor Mohammad alias Baba Ladla was found dead from Tenary Road within the
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Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi District on November 6, reports Daily Times. In the first incident, a brother-in-law of the Lyari gangster Noor Mohammad alias Baba Ladla was found dead from Tenary Road within the jurisdiction of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. The deceased, identified as 32-year-old Gul Hassan, was killed after allegedly been kidnapped by a gangster, Faisal Pathan, associated with the Peoples Amn Committee chief Uzair Baloch.
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November - 7 
a division bench of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) comprising of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Muhammad Kamran Mulakhel on November 7 directed the provincial Home Secretary to submit a detailed report about the December 13, 2011 abduction
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a division bench of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) comprising of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Muhammad Kamran Mulakhel on November 7 directed the provincial Home Secretary to submit a detailed report about the December 13, 2011 abduction of four employees of the Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) who were abducted from Barshor area of Pishin District and released after payment of ransom, reports Dawn. The bench was hearing a petition filed by one Muhammad Din against the Provincial Government. “In case the Government fails to submit the report, then the Home Secretary should appear before the bench in person on the next date of hearing,” said the court directive. The case would come for hearing on November 20, 2013.
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November - 7 
a gangster, identified as Nadir Qadir (18), was shot dead outside his house in a drive-by shooting in Bihar Colony of Chakiwara. Police said Qadir was targeted by the Lyari gangsters.
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a gangster, identified as Nadir Qadir (18), was shot dead outside his house in a drive-by shooting in Bihar Colony of Chakiwara. Police said Qadir was targeted by the Lyari gangsters.
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November - 7 
a train coming from Karachi was halted at the Jacobabad Railways Station due to rumours about a bomb in the train. Jacobabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zafar Iqbal Malik along with heavy Police force and BDS reached the Railway Station. Af
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a train coming from Karachi was halted at the Jacobabad Railways Station due to rumours about a bomb in the train. Jacobabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zafar Iqbal Malik along with heavy Police force and BDS reached the Railway Station. After a three-hour-long search, the train and station was cleared by the authorities.
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November - 7 
According to a threat-alert sent by the Federal Interior Ministry to the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Government on November 5, at least three terrorists, identified as Liaquat and his accomplices have made their way into the region via the Karakoram Highw
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According to a threat-alert sent by the Federal Interior Ministry to the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Government on November 5, at least three terrorists, identified as Liaquat and his accomplices have made their way into the region via the Karakoram Highway, reported The Express Tribune on November 7. The letter, addressed to the Home Secretary, has called for strict security measures along procession routes in the region to foil any terrorist attempts. “The month of Muharram is very important for Gilgit Town and we have completed our homework with regards to organising security,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Ali Zia on November 7. “The threat in Gilgit cannot be ruled out, given the whole country, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is in the grip of terrorism.”
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November - 7 
An alleged al Qaeda suspect, identified as Saifullah, who is nominated in the abduction of United States (US) Citizen Warren Weinstein was re-arrested from Multan District on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Weinstein was abducted from his h
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An alleged al Qaeda suspect, identified as Saifullah, who is nominated in the abduction of United States (US) Citizen Warren Weinstein was re-arrested from Multan District on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Weinstein was abducted from his house in Lahore’s Model Town on August 13, 2011. The arrested suspect Saifullah was nominated in the case along with two others, Imran and Afzaal. The other two suspects are still at large.Saifullah was arrested soon after the kidnapping and was interrogated by security officers about his involvement in the case. The accused was release due to lack of evidence. However, Police recently gathered new evidence and Saifullah was again declared wanted. He was arrested today on the basis of new evidence that points at his possible involvement in the kidnapping.
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November - 7 
an unidentified dead body of a man was found near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Chakiwara. Police said the killers had first kidnapped the victim and threw away his body after killing him.
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an unidentified dead body of a man was found near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Chakiwara. Police said the killers had first kidnapped the victim and threw away his body after killing him.
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November - 7 
An unidentified man was killed and another injured when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at Pasni Bazaar in Gwadar District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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An unidentified man was killed and another injured when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at Pasni Bazaar in Gwadar District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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November - 7 
Another close aide of Baba Ladla, Nasir Khan, was killed in Lyari on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Khan is the third of Baba’s aides killed since November 6, 2013. According to initial investigation by the Police, they were killed as a
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Another close aide of Baba Ladla, Nasir Khan, was killed in Lyari on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Khan is the third of Baba’s aides killed since November 6, 2013. According to initial investigation by the Police, they were killed as a result of the ongoing gang war between Baba Ladla’s gang and the Peoples Amn Committee (PAC), led by Uzair Baloch. The recent differences between Uzair and Baba began over the issue of Uzair’s escape from Lyari, according to a source who is close to both of them. “Baba directed Uzair not to leave his men as the entire neighbourhood considered him to be the sardar [leader]. But Uzair left without taking Baba into confidence,” the source said.
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November - 7 
another person was killed in a firing incident at Panjgur bazaar in Panjgur District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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another person was killed in a firing incident at Panjgur bazaar in Panjgur District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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November - 7 
Anti-terrorism Court-II (ATC-II) in Karachi on November 7 awarded 10 years imprisonment and a fine of PKR 100,000 to Abdul Razaq alias Qari Umer for abducting six children and taking them to tribal areas for training as suicide bombers, reports Daily
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Anti-terrorism Court-II (ATC-II) in Karachi on November 7 awarded 10 years imprisonment and a fine of PKR 100,000 to Abdul Razaq alias Qari Umer for abducting six children and taking them to tribal areas for training as suicide bombers, reports Daily Times. If the accused failed to pay the fine, he would have to undergo an additional six-month imprisonment. According to Investigation Officer (IO) Waqar Ali out of the six children four were killed in a drone attack and two others were injured. after receiving specific information Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested accused on June 12, 2011 from Metroville area of SITE Town. He said that his accomplice Arshad Iqbal was also arrested; however, the court released him due to lack of evidence.
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November - 7 
As many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, said Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 7, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangements had been final
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As many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, said Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 7, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangements had been finalised for Majalis and Muharram processions in the city. The security plan formulated for Muharram leaves of all police personnel had been cancelled between the first and 10th Muharram. The security plan for Muharram had been finalised in a special meeting held Rawalpindi on November 7. It was decided in the meeting that all departments concerned would make concerted efforts for the safety of the mourners. The Majalis and Muharram processions of Rawalpindi have been divided into three categories. The entry of 157 ulema into the Rawalpindi district has been banned while 92 religious scholars of different sects were taken onboard to promote harmony. The CPO said an additional force of Special Branch, Elite Force, Punjab Constabulary, Lady Police and Rangers along with district police would be deployed to ensure security during Muharram. He said strict checking of vehicles was being made at the entry points of the city. There would be strict monitoring of all processions while Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras had been installed to ensure the security, he added. He said no vehicle would be allowed to park within 200 yards of Imambargahs.
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November - 7 
Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, who was appointed interim chief of the TTP, ruled out the possibility of any peace talks, accusing the Pakistan Government of ‘wielding no authority as it is under the US yoke’, reports The Express Tribune. Bhittani told
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Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, who was appointed interim chief of the TTP, ruled out the possibility of any peace talks, accusing the Pakistan Government of ‘wielding no authority as it is under the US yoke’, reports The Express Tribune. Bhittani told journalists that TTP would continue their struggle for implementation of Shariah, adding that negotiations with the Government would only be possible if it is freed of US slavery and has its own authority. Bhittani said that TTP is not a political organisation. “The government had struck a deal with the United States and, under the garb of peace talks, it is selling out our fighters,” he said, adding, “The talks were merely a political stunt.” TTP spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid also spoke to reporters from an undisclosed location and discounting the possibility of negotiations, said, “Pakistan government is playing a double-game with us.”
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November - 7 
At least 98 suspects, including five Afghan nationals, were detained during joint search operations conducted by Police and Security Forces’ personnel in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 7, reports Dawn. According
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At least 98 suspects, including five Afghan nationals, were detained during joint search operations conducted by Police and Security Forces’ personnel in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 7, reports Dawn. According to Police, operations were carried out in civilian areas of the city, namely Gulberg and Nauthia. During the raids, 98 suspects, including five Afghan nationals, were taken into custody. A huge quantity of arms was recovered from the suspects’ possession during the raids, Police said. In order to maintain peace and tranquillity in the city during the month of Muharram, operations would be carried out on a regular basis, Police added.
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November - 7 
At least eight persons, including six gangsters, were shot dead in Lyari Town on November 7, reported The News. Gang war in Lyari Town was intensified as seven people were shot dead on November 6, 2013 after an aide and brother-in-law of gangster Bab
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At least eight persons, including six gangsters, were shot dead in Lyari Town on November 7, reported The News. Gang war in Lyari Town was intensified as seven people were shot dead on November 6, 2013 after an aide and brother-in-law of gangster Baba Ladla, Gul Hassan, was found dead in Lyari Town.
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November - 7 
Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 informed the Senate that the first phase of the targeted operation in Karachi had been completed during which 9,000 criminals were arrested, reports The News. In reply to a question
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Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 informed the Senate that the first phase of the targeted operation in Karachi had been completed during which 9,000 criminals were arrested, reports The News. In reply to a question, the Minister said a time frame for the operation could not be disclosed, adding that several objectives had been met and this was evident with the decrease in target killings and extortion. “The second phase of the operation is underway and the third phase will be severe,” he added.
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November - 7 
In an act of avenging the killing of Gul Hassan, at least three suspected gangsters, identified as Shahrukh (15), Nazar Mohammad (28) and Farid (18), were shot dead in Chakiwara area of Bihar Colony in Lyari Town by unidentified assailants, who had f
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In an act of avenging the killing of Gul Hassan, at least three suspected gangsters, identified as Shahrukh (15), Nazar Mohammad (28) and Farid (18), were shot dead in Chakiwara area of Bihar Colony in Lyari Town by unidentified assailants, who had first kidnapped the victims.
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November - 7 
in Chakiwara, an unidentified suspect was shot dead near Tughlaq Road in Rangiwara.
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in Chakiwara, an unidentified suspect was shot dead near Tughlaq Road in Rangiwara.
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November - 7 
Law enforcers on November 7 arrested 110 suspects during targeted raids and operations conducted in various parts of Karachi. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Landhi No 5, Tariq bin Ziyad Society - Malir, Khuda Ki Ba
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Law enforcers on November 7 arrested 110 suspects during targeted raids and operations conducted in various parts of Karachi. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Landhi No 5, Tariq bin Ziyad Society - Malir, Khuda Ki Basti, Landhi 51/C, Islam Chowk - Orangi, Old Sabzi Mandi, Bangali Para, Zia Colony, Lines Area and Chanesar Goth. While snap checking was also carried out in Latti Office - Quaidabad, Sabeel Goth - Manghopir, Ahsanabad, Abul Hassan Ispahani Road and Show Market. During these raids at least 28 criminals including target killers and extortionists affiliated with a political party were arrested. Weapons were also recovered from the possession of the suspects.
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November - 7 
Police arrested at least four alleged suspects including two absconders from Mehmoodabad locality of Jamshed Town. The officials also recovered four pistols, snatched motorcycle and drugs from their possession. Karachi Police arrested around 77 suspe
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Police arrested at least four alleged suspects including two absconders from Mehmoodabad locality of Jamshed Town. The officials also recovered four pistols, snatched motorcycle and drugs from their possession. Karachi Police arrested around 77 suspects including 23 absconders and two target killers during 77 raids and seven encounters in various parts of the District and also recovered explosive material, hand grenades and weapons of 59 different calibres.
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November - 7 
The driver of a NATO supply vehicle got injured when unidentified militants opened fire on it at bypass road of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 7, reports Daily Times. The source
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The driver of a NATO supply vehicle got injured when unidentified militants opened fire on it at bypass road of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 7, reports Daily Times. The sources said an Afghanistan-bound trailer bearing registration no. GLT-4086 loaded with NATO supply assignments was on its way to its destination in Afghanistan, as it was intercepted by unidentified militants who opened indiscriminate fire on it. Resultantly, the driver of the truck identified as Wali Mohammad, resident of Landi Kotal got injured.
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November - 7 
The Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 told the Senate that he stood by the figures given by him on the terror-related deaths in the country while the Opposition members continued with their parallel session outside fo
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The Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 told the Senate that he stood by the figures given by him on the terror-related deaths in the country while the Opposition members continued with their parallel session outside for the second day, reports The Hindu. In an unprecedented move, the Opposition members led by Aitzaz Ahsan of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) decided to hold a parallel session after boycotting the Senate for over a week due to Mr. Khan’s Statement on terror-related deaths on October 30. Mr. Ahsan and others said the figures were wrong and the Minister should retract his statement. However, the Interior Minister said that he had offered to recheck the figures and they had been given to him by the provincial Governments. He said he had reconfirmed that the number of deaths were correct. The Opposition had issues with only one small portion of his answer which concerned the number of deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he pointed out. In 136 incidents of terrorism reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between June and October 120 people were killed, the Minister had said. However, Mr. Ahsan and others said the figure was 187 or so. According to Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar’s statement, 12,404 people were killed in terror acts since 2002 and 26,881 injured. The Minister’s reply to the number of terror incidents between June and October 2103 was 636 with 498 civilians and 281 law enforcing personnel being killed. The figures are much more says the Opposition.
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November - 7 
the People’s Party of Pakistan (PPP) leader Raza Rabbani presented on November 7 an 11-point plan to the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Government for steering the nation out of the current complicated situation relating to talks with the TTP
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the People’s Party of Pakistan (PPP) leader Raza Rabbani presented on November 7 an 11-point plan to the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Government for steering the nation out of the current complicated situation relating to talks with the TTP, reports Dawn. He came up with the plan as opposition continued their protest and held a parallel Senate session outside the Parliament House. The session presided over by PPP Senator Ahmed Hassan continued for more than 90 minutes despite rain. Asking the government to end the “state of flux hurting national security interests”, he said that the TTP must be told to come up with a “formal yes or no on the dialogue”. He said “judging from the TTP’s statement they are not ready for dialogue, and the Government should check through its contact, if any, all possibilities of the dialogue.” He asked the Government to make its position clear on pre-conditions set by the TTP for talks. The pre-conditions, he said, included release of prisoners and enforcement of Shariah in the country and withdrawal of troops from FATA.
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November - 7 
The Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 7 ruled out reviewing all aspects of Pakistan’s relations with U.S. after Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan’s outburst on November 2 blaming the U.S. for sabotaging peace talks by ta
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The Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 7 ruled out reviewing all aspects of Pakistan’s relations with U.S. after Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan’s outburst on November 2 blaming the U.S. for sabotaging peace talks by targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Hakimullah Mehsud, reports The Hindu. Reacting to Mehsud’s death Mr. Khan said that the entire perspective of Pakistan-U.S. relations are going to be reviewed and also the level of cooperation in a meeting of the Cabinet committee on national security. Every aspect of U.S.-Pakistan cooperation will be discussed and reviewed, he said. The meeting of this committee has not taken place either.
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November - 7 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ruled out the possibility of peace talks with Pakistan as Mullah Fazlullah, the leader of the Swat Taliban, was named the new chief on November 7, reports The Express Tribune. Fazlullah was elected by the supreme
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ruled out the possibility of peace talks with Pakistan as Mullah Fazlullah, the leader of the Swat Taliban, was named the new chief on November 7, reports The Express Tribune. Fazlullah was elected by the supreme shura (supreme council) a week after Hakimullah Mehsud was killed in a US drone strike on November 1. Sheikh Khalid Haqqani was chosen as his deputy. The TTP leaders from as far afield as Kurram Agency, Orakzai Agency, Bajaur Agency, Tank and South Waziristan participated in the meeting. Fazlullah is the first TTP chief who is not from Waziristan. His deputy, Khalid Haqqani, hails from Swabi. It is for the first time that the TTP leadership comprises men from urban areas and not from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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November - 8 
a child, identified as Yaseen (7) was killed in a crossfire between two armed gagsters in Koila Godown area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on November 8, reports Daily Times.
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a child, identified as Yaseen (7) was killed in a crossfire between two armed gagsters in Koila Godown area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on November 8, reports Daily Times.
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November - 8 
a man was killed and another was injured when militants opened fire at a shop in Khuzdar Bazaar on November 8, reports Dawn. Police official Muhammad Riaz said that armed motorcyclists opened fire at the shop speeding away after the incident.
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a man was killed and another was injured when militants opened fire at a shop in Khuzdar Bazaar on November 8, reports Dawn. Police official Muhammad Riaz said that armed motorcyclists opened fire at the shop speeding away after the incident.
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November - 8 
A man, identified as Riaz (35), was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him near Metro cinema within the jurisdiction of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial; capital of Sindh on November 8, rep
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A man, identified as Riaz (35), was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him near Metro cinema within the jurisdiction of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial; capital of Sindh on November 8, reported The News.
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November - 8 
A suspected militant was apprehended while trying to plant a bomb outside the house of a colonel in Cantonment Colony of Bannu town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 8, reports The Express Tribune. Police official Iftikhar Ahmad
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A suspected militant was apprehended while trying to plant a bomb outside the house of a colonel in Cantonment Colony of Bannu town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 8, reports The Express Tribune. Police official Iftikhar Ahmad said the alleged militant was held by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel as he was trying to plant the explosive device outside the gate of Colonel Abdullah’s house at around 6am. Initial investigation revealed the alleged militant hails from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), but his identity was not disclosed due to security reasons.
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November - 8 
an unidentified man was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Yousuf Goth, Bhains Colony within the remit of Shah Latif Police Station in Gadap Town on November 8, reported The News.
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an unidentified man was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Yousuf Goth, Bhains Colony within the remit of Shah Latif Police Station in Gadap Town on November 8, reported The News.
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November - 8 
At least three armed militants and a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a clash in Kech District on November 8, reported Dawn. Khan Wasey, the spokesman FC said that armed militants attacked the FC convoy in Mand tehsil (revenue unit) of Ke
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At least three armed militants and a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a clash in Kech District on November 8, reported Dawn. Khan Wasey, the spokesman FC said that armed militants attacked the FC convoy in Mand tehsil (revenue unit) of Kech. He said one personnel was killed in the attack. "FC launched a quick search operation in the aftermath of the attack, killing three militants during an exchange of fire," Wasey said. Two FC personnel also sustained bullet wounds. FC personnel recovered a large quantity of ammunition from the house where the clash took place.
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November - 8 
Elsewhere in the Town, an alleged gangster, identified as Mohammad Hussain (32), was killed and another was injured during an encounter with law enforcers in Koila Godown area on November 8, reported Daily Times. Three gangsters were arrested while o
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Elsewhere in the Town, an alleged gangster, identified as Mohammad Hussain (32), was killed and another was injured during an encounter with law enforcers in Koila Godown area on November 8, reported Daily Times. Three gangsters were arrested while others managed to escape from the scene.
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November - 8 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 136 suspects across Karachi on November 8, reported Daily Times. As per details, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) took three extortionists, including a ringleader into custody. The officials said that the
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 136 suspects across Karachi on November 8, reported Daily Times. As per details, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) took three extortionists, including a ringleader into custody. The officials said that they conducted a raid on a tip-off at the hideout in Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Gulshan Town. The suspects were identified as ringleader, Faraz alias Tipu while the identity of his accomplices was not disclosed. SIU Chief SP Farooq Awan said that the suspects were involved in cases of demanding and collecting extortion from doctors and businessmen.
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November - 8 
on November 8 unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on two people in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta killing them on the spot, reports Dawn.
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on November 8 unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on two people in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta killing them on the spot, reports Dawn.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the Government wanted to resolve issues with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through talks, reports The News. Speaking to traders at the Governor House, he said a Government delegation was
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the Government wanted to resolve issues with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through talks, reports The News. Speaking to traders at the Governor House, he said a Government delegation was to hold talks with the TTP but now there was a hurdle, an apparent reference to the killing of TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike on November 1. He said, “We don’t want further bloodshed and killing of our brothers and sisters. This matter should have been resolved earlier but now it is incumbent upon us to address this issue”.Further, PM Nawaz Sharif said that action would be taken against criminal elements in Karachi without any discrimination. He said that the ongoing operation was not politically motivated and Government would not be blackmailed on this issue.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 appealed to Baloch separatists to renounce violence, join the national mainstream and play their role in putting the country on the road to peace and prosperity, reports The Express tribune. “I appeal to the
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 appealed to Baloch separatists to renounce violence, join the national mainstream and play their role in putting the country on the road to peace and prosperity, reports The Express tribune. “I appeal to the people who opted for the wrong path, please leave this path. Lay down your weapons because fighting leads to nowhere. Help the Government eliminate terrorism and bring development and economic stability,” he said referring to the Baloch separatists. The Prime Minister announced that his Government would rebuild the quake-ravaged Awaran District and turn it into a ‘model town’ and provide all basic facilities.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the operation to purge Karachi of criminals will continue ‘indefinitely’, reports The Express Tribune. “We will neither call off the operation nor reduce its intensity…the action will continue until
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the operation to purge Karachi of criminals will continue ‘indefinitely’, reports The Express Tribune. “We will neither call off the operation nor reduce its intensity…the action will continue until the last criminal is netted,” he said. He dispelled impressions that the ongoing operation is aimed at any political party. He added that high-profile suspects detained by Police and Rangers would be moved to other Provinces so that they could be tried without any fear. “These high-profile cases will be prosecuted under newly promulgated laws to ensure speedy trials,” he said, stressing his desire to restore peace to Karachi.While crediting the improvement to the targeted operation by law enforcers The Express Tribune referring to the Human Right Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) report stated that criminal activities in Karachi in September dropped by 40 per cent and in October by 34 per cent. The data has been compiled in comparison with August when the operation hadn’t been launched. The targeted operation was launched on September 5, 2013 when the Federal Cabinet gave the go-ahead to the Rangers and Police to cleanse the city of the targeted killings, kidnappings, extortion and other crimes. The first phase of the operation, according to Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, has already been completed.In the ongoing year, figures reveal that September and October have been the overall least violent months for Karachi. Since January, 2,789 people have lost their lives in violence-related incidents. In August alone, 334 people were killed. In comparison, 199 lives were lost in September and 219 in October.
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November - 8 
Rangers conducted targeted raids in Zaman Town, Marvi Goth, Moinabad, Landhi, Cattle Colony, Malir City, Sikandar Goth, Pak Colony, Lyari, Sindhi Muslim Society, Old Sabzi Mandi, Nazimabad, Fareed Colony, Frontier Morr, Gulbahar, Azizabad, Khudadad C
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Rangers conducted targeted raids in Zaman Town, Marvi Goth, Moinabad, Landhi, Cattle Colony, Malir City, Sikandar Goth, Pak Colony, Lyari, Sindhi Muslim Society, Old Sabzi Mandi, Nazimabad, Fareed Colony, Frontier Morr, Gulbahar, Azizabad, Khudadad Colony, Chanesor Goth, Azeem plaza in City town, Shah Faisal Colony and Macchar Colony areas.
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November - 8 
rockets fired from an unknown location by unidentified militants landed on Dera Ismail Khan-Bannu Road at around 1am, said a police official. He added no loss was reported in the incident. “If the rockets would have been fired in the daytime, they wo
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rockets fired from an unknown location by unidentified militants landed on Dera Ismail Khan-Bannu Road at around 1am, said a police official. He added no loss was reported in the incident. “If the rockets would have been fired in the daytime, they would have caused havoc and destruction.”
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November - 8 
Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 8 transferred the murder case of TV reporter Wali Khan Babar from Karachi to Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) Kashmore-Kandhkot District, reported Daily Times. Babar was killed on January 13, 2011. At the request of Provi
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Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 8 transferred the murder case of TV reporter Wali Khan Babar from Karachi to Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) Kashmore-Kandhkot District, reported Daily Times. Babar was killed on January 13, 2011. At the request of Provincial Government to transfer the trial from Karachi in view of threats to the lives of investigators, witnesses and prosecution lawyers, SHC Chief Justice Maqbool Baqar ordered the transfer of case. Provincial Government in the application to SHC stated that four Policemen and Advocate Naimat Ali Randhawa representing complainant linked to investigation into Babar’s murder case had been targeted.
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November - 8 
Suspected terrorist, Hammad Adil, detained at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District, admitted to his involvement in various plots, including the June 2008 suicide attacks at the Danish Embassy and March 2008 attack on a western restaurant, Luna Capr
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Suspected terrorist, Hammad Adil, detained at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District, admitted to his involvement in various plots, including the June 2008 suicide attacks at the Danish Embassy and March 2008 attack on a western restaurant, Luna Caprese, in Islamabad, during questioning, reported The Express Tribune. In his confession he also revealed that he had collaborated with a terrorist named Tanveer for the attack on the Danish embassy and that they also ‘used’ Saudi citizen Abu Ghraib in the plot.
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November - 8 
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), a partner of the ruling coalition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 8 staged a sit-in on Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital, against the US drone strikes in tribal areas and threatened to block NATO supplies in t
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The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), a partner of the ruling coalition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 8 staged a sit-in on Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital, against the US drone strikes in tribal areas and threatened to block NATO supplies in the province after November 20 over attacks by the unmanned aircraft, reports Dawn. JI’s provincial Secretary General Shabbir Ahmad Khan, deputy chief Mushtaq Ahmad, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) chief Haroonur Rasheed, Peshawar chief Bahrullah Khan and provincial Information Secretary Israrullah Khan led the sit-in amid tight security. JI Central Secretary General Liaquat Baloch and provincial Senior Minister Sirajul Haq were scheduled to speak to protesters but they didn’t show up.
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November - 8 
the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan accused the United States on November 8 of deliberately destroying any chance of meaningful peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) by killing its ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone
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the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan accused the United States on November 8 of deliberately destroying any chance of meaningful peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) by killing its ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike on November 1. Imran told Reuters in an interview that the United States had scuppered negotiations at a time when the militants seemed to have become more open to them. “If there was a chance of peace talks, we should have grabbed it,” he said at his sprawling estate outside Islamabad. “The Americans basically could have taken out Hakimullah whenever they wanted. I think the timing was to sabotage the peace process. “The Americans think that if there is fighting going on here …in our tribal belt, there is less chance of insurgents going over to the other side (Afghanistan) to fight the Americans at a time when they are withdrawing.”
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November - 8 
the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a conglomerate of organizations of Braveli school of thought, came down hard on elements those who declared former TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud as a Shaheed, The News reported on November 9. In a statement issued on
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the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a conglomerate of organizations of Braveli school of thought, came down hard on elements those who declared former TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud as a Shaheed, The News reported on November 9. In a statement issued on November 8 in Lahore, it said that branding the killing of Mehsud as Shahadat was against teachings of the Quran and an Sunnah. It noted that the former TTP ‘amir’ was a murderer and a criminal. The statement also termed the US drone attacks in country’s north-western tribal region as illegal, immoral, inhuman and atrocity. It termed “innocent people including children man and women” as martyrs. SIC Chairman Hamid Raza Rizvi announced that the collective opinion from all Muftis said calling a man responsible for the loss of so many lives, a ‘martyr’ went against the teachings of Quran and Sunnah.
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November - 8 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced on November 8 that they would orchestrate a wave of revenge attacks against the Government, reports Daily Times. “We will target security forces, government installations, political leaders and police,”
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced on November 8 that they would orchestrate a wave of revenge attacks against the Government, reports Daily Times. “We will target security forces, government installations, political leaders and police,” said Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, the interim chief of the TTP. He said the TTP’s main target included army and government installations in Punjab. “We have a plan. But I want to make one thing clear. We will not target civilians, bazaars or public places. People do not need to be afraid,” Shaheen added. “Pakistan has full information about drone attacks,” said Shaheen. “Pakistan is a slave of America. It is an American colony.”
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November - 8 
two people were killed in Chaman town of Qillla Abdullah District on November 8, reported Dawn. A levies official, who did not want to be named, said that armed men opened fire and killed the two people in Guldara, Baghicha area of Chaman.
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two people were killed in Chaman town of Qillla Abdullah District on November 8, reported Dawn. A levies official, who did not want to be named, said that armed men opened fire and killed the two people in Guldara, Baghicha area of Chaman.
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November - 9 
a man was shot dead in Islamia Colony area of Pirabad. Police said that the deceased, 30-year-old Raaz Muhammad, was sitting near his home when armed men on a motorcycle shot and killed him.
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a man was shot dead in Islamia Colony area of Pirabad. Police said that the deceased, 30-year-old Raaz Muhammad, was sitting near his home when armed men on a motorcycle shot and killed him.
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November - 9 
A short while later, gunmen entered the Qasr-i-Zainabiya Imambargah in Shahrukh Colony located a short distance from the first mosque and opened indiscriminate firing, killing worshiper Syed Javed on the spot. According to initial investigation repor
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A short while later, gunmen entered the Qasr-i-Zainabiya Imambargah in Shahrukh Colony located a short distance from the first mosque and opened indiscriminate firing, killing worshiper Syed Javed on the spot. According to initial investigation reports by police, the attackers had come on motorcycles and managed to escape. A police officer said the attacks appeared to be sectarian in nature.
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November - 9 
a young man was found dead from Northern Bypass area, within the limits of Surjani Police Station. Police said the deceased was killed after being abducted and several marks of torture were also found on his body.
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a young man was found dead from Northern Bypass area, within the limits of Surjani Police Station. Police said the deceased was killed after being abducted and several marks of torture were also found on his body.
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November - 9 
An alleged gangster was shot dead near Garam Chashma in Manghopir locality. Police said the deceased was identified as Jahangir aka Baba, the son of Khan Muhammad. Police said the deceased was associated with the Sheraz Comrade group of Lyari gangste
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An alleged gangster was shot dead near Garam Chashma in Manghopir locality. Police said the deceased was identified as Jahangir aka Baba, the son of Khan Muhammad. Police said the deceased was associated with the Sheraz Comrade group of Lyari gangsters, adding that he was recently shifted to Manghopir locality from Lyari.
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November - 9 
an elderly man was found dead at his home in Baldia locality. Police said the deceased, Taj Muhammad, was hit and killed by a “sharp weapon” in his head by unidentified persons.
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an elderly man was found dead at his home in Baldia locality. Police said the deceased, Taj Muhammad, was hit and killed by a “sharp weapon” in his head by unidentified persons.
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November - 9 
At least three people were killed early on November 9 when gunmen opened fire on two Imambargahs in Gujranwala, sparking protests from mourners and enraged members of the Shia community, reports Daily Times. According to Police reports, the first inc
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At least three people were killed early on November 9 when gunmen opened fire on two Imambargahs in Gujranwala, sparking protests from mourners and enraged members of the Shia community, reports Daily Times. According to Police reports, the first incident took place close to dawn when unidentified gunmen opened fire as Muhammad Yousuf, the prayer leader of the Qasr-i-Abu Talib Imambargah in Mominpura area, had just finished leading Fajr prayers. Yousuf and another person present at the mosque died on the spot.
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November - 9 
Four dead bodies of alleged gangsters found separately in Lyari Town of Karachi on November 9, 2013, were identified as, Nisar alias Captain Nisari, his brother Riaz Niazi, and two of their aides, Abdullah alias Pathan and Waseem, reports The Express
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Four dead bodies of alleged gangsters found separately in Lyari Town of Karachi on November 9, 2013, were identified as, Nisar alias Captain Nisari, his brother Riaz Niazi, and two of their aides, Abdullah alias Pathan and Waseem, reports The Express Tribune. According to Police officials, the deceased gangsters were associated with the Uzair Baloch group. Nisar was the operational ‘commander’ for Baloch in Baldia Town, they added. The criminals had been summoned by Baloch in Lyari to fight against his rival, but Ladla and his accomplices kidnapped them and after killing them dumped their bodies.
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November - 9 
Quoting Police record, The Express Tribune on November 10 reported that 50 people have lost their lives in Karachi in the first 10 days of violence in November, calling it the Dark November. Members of political and religious organisations as well as
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Quoting Police record, The Express Tribune on November 10 reported that 50 people have lost their lives in Karachi in the first 10 days of violence in November, calling it the Dark November. Members of political and religious organisations as well as police officers are among the people who died. “Twenty of those who died lost their lives in Lyari,” a Police Officer said. Police and Rangers, however have arrested 80 alleged criminals from various areas of Karachi in the ongoing targeted operation.
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November - 9 
Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence across the city on November 9, reports Daily Times.A sub-inspector was shot dead in Orangi Town’s Faqir Colony within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station. Police said the deceased, M
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Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence across the city on November 9, reports Daily Times.A sub-inspector was shot dead in Orangi Town’s Faqir Colony within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station. Police said the deceased, Muhammad Ameen Baloch, was posted to the Security Zone and lived in the same area. Police said that Baloch was returning home after buying fruits when at least two armed men, riding a motorcycle, opened fire on him. Resultantly, the police officer died on the spot.
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November - 9 
The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on November 9 arrested four suspects and recovered Improvised Explosives Device concealed in a car at Balili Checkpost on outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reported The News. A spokesman for
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The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on November 9 arrested four suspects and recovered Improvised Explosives Device concealed in a car at Balili Checkpost on outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reported The News. A spokesman for FC said that on a tip off FC personnel deployed on the check post searched a car coming from Kuchlak town to Quetta and recovered IEDs and other material concealed beneath the seat of the vehicle.
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November - 9 
The Police on November 9 detained over 100 suspects during the search operation in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. According to Police sources raids were conducted in the limits of Paharipura and Faqirabad Po
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The Police on November 9 detained over 100 suspects during the search operation in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. According to Police sources raids were conducted in the limits of Paharipura and Faqirabad Police Stations and over 100 suspects were taken into custody. Police said that operations are ongoing in Peshawar on a daily basis in order to maintain peace and stability during the month of Muharram.
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November - 9 
two people were shot dead in Tanga Stand, Mirza Adama Khan Road within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed men opened indiscriminate fire, injuring the two people. They were rushed to Civil Hospital where docto
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two people were shot dead in Tanga Stand, Mirza Adama Khan Road within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed men opened indiscriminate fire, injuring the two people. They were rushed to Civil Hospital where doctor pronounced them dead. The identity of the victims could not to be ascertained.
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November - 9 
Unidentified militants opened fire on November 9 on two trucks carrying NATO vehicles in Jamrud area of Khyber Agency near the Afghan border in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), wounding two drivers, reports Daily Times. “The two trailers w
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Unidentified militants opened fire on November 9 on two trucks carrying NATO vehicles in Jamrud area of Khyber Agency near the Afghan border in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), wounding two drivers, reports Daily Times. “The two trailers were on their way to Karachi when gunmen attacked them at different locations in Jamrud and opened fire on them, wounding their drivers,” a local intelligence official told AFP. A senior local administration official, Jehangir Azam Wazir, confirmed the incident and said the attackers had fled. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 10 
two people were in injured in a grenade explosion in Gulshan Colony.
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two people were in injured in a grenade explosion in Gulshan Colony.
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November - 10 
A delegation of the High Peace Council (HPC) will soon visit Pakistan to meet Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, The News reported on November 11. According to the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP), the spokesman for the Afghan Foreign Minist
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A delegation of the High Peace Council (HPC) will soon visit Pakistan to meet Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, The News reported on November 11. According to the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP), the spokesman for the Afghan Foreign Ministry Janan Musazai told a press conference in Kabul on Sundaythat Mullah Baradar, the former Afghan Taliban-era Foreign Minister could play a vital role to the peace process in Afghanistan. He said there should be an address of contact for Mullah Baradar, and that it was important that he (Baradar) served the peace process. “We hope the visit of High Peace Council to Pakistan would yield positive results. Afghanistan and Pakistan have an environment of close and good cooperation. We hope Pakistan would extend its assistance to the High Peace Council,” he added. He said it was important to have an address of contact for Mullah Baradar so that he could play his role in the peace process. “It’s important that Mullah Baradar works in favour of the peace process,” he added.
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November - 10 
A potential terror bid was averted with the arrest of three suspected militants, identified as Zaman, Ali Haider and Shahzad Hussain, and seizure of a huge quantity of explosives during a covert operation by law enforcers in a house in Sector I10/2 o
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A potential terror bid was averted with the arrest of three suspected militants, identified as Zaman, Ali Haider and Shahzad Hussain, and seizure of a huge quantity of explosives during a covert operation by law enforcers in a house in Sector I10/2 of Islamabad on the night of November 10, reported Daily Times. A Police official familiar with the details of the raid said on the condition of anonymity that the arrested suspects were linked to Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). The official said that the arrested suspects –– had been shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. The official said that the suspects were planning to carry out attacks on Imambargahs in Islamabad.
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November - 10 
four people were killed as gun battles between two gangster groups continued for the fourth consecutive day despite continuous operations by the law enforcers in Lyari Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 10, reports
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four people were killed as gun battles between two gangster groups continued for the fourth consecutive day despite continuous operations by the law enforcers in Lyari Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 10, reports The News. According to details, one unidentified man was killed and four others were injured in clashes between Faisal Pathan and Baba Ladla gangs in Chakiwara area of Lyari Town. The atmosphere was tense in Gulistan Colony, Bihar Colony, Mirza Adam Khan Road and Al-Falah Road, where the rival gangsters used sophisticated weapons against each other.
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November - 10 
In a targeted raid in Zia Colony, seven suspects were detained, including members of banned outfits and extortionists. The Rangers spokesman said that 18 alleged criminals were arrested and weapons, including submachine guns and pistols, and a large
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In a targeted raid in Zia Colony, seven suspects were detained, including members of banned outfits and extortionists. The Rangers spokesman said that 18 alleged criminals were arrested and weapons, including submachine guns and pistols, and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered.
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November - 10 
In an encounter in Bihar Colony, the law enforcers killed two alleged gangsters associated with the Baba Ladla and Faisal Pathan groups. Their identities could not be ascertained.
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In an encounter in Bihar Colony, the law enforcers killed two alleged gangsters associated with the Baba Ladla and Faisal Pathan groups. Their identities could not be ascertained.
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November - 10 
In another encounter in Musharraf Colony, the Mochko Police killed another suspected Lyari gangster. During the raid in a hideout in 500 Quarters, Musharraf Colony the suspects opened fire at the law enforcers. The police retaliated and injured two g
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In another encounter in Musharraf Colony, the Mochko Police killed another suspected Lyari gangster. During the raid in a hideout in 500 Quarters, Musharraf Colony the suspects opened fire at the law enforcers. The police retaliated and injured two gangsters who were later arrested while their accomplices fled. Two pistols were seized from them.
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November - 10 
Malala Yusufzai’s book, I am Malala, has been banned in Pakistan's private schools after the teenage activist was accused of becoming a tool of the West for writing "highly controversial" contents in her memoir, reports The Times of India on November
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Malala Yusufzai’s book, I am Malala, has been banned in Pakistan's private schools after the teenage activist was accused of becoming a tool of the West for writing "highly controversial" contents in her memoir, reports The Times of India on November 11 (today). The All Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) issued a statement, saying it has been decided that Malala's book, 'I am Malala', would never be made part of the libraries or the curriculum in private schools. The APPSF unanimously approved banning the book after it "found the contents regarding Holy Prophet highly controversial and written at the behest of Western forces" who it claims have used Malala for ulterior motives.
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November - 10 
Over 100 Muftis, Mashaikh and Ulema associated with Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) issued a statement in Lahore on November 10 urging Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar to order the Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to stop their terrorist activities and
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Over 100 Muftis, Mashaikh and Ulema associated with Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) issued a statement in Lahore on November 10 urging Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar to order the Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to stop their terrorist activities and woo them to accept the Islamic Constitution of the Islamic state, reports The News. According to a SIC statement, the Government of Pakistan and its people had recognized the Taliban rule in Afghanistan in the past. Therefore, it is now Mullah Omar’s duty to play his role towards bringing peace in Pakistan, they added. They said that Mullah Omar should also force the Pakistani Taliban to lay down arms, adopt a path to peace and accept the government’s authority.
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November - 10 
Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Sartaj Aziz told Hurriyat that Pakistan would continue to support the separatist cause in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) during his meeting with the hardliners led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on November 10, reported Th
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Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Sartaj Aziz told Hurriyat that Pakistan would continue to support the separatist cause in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) during his meeting with the hardliners led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on November 10, reported The Times of India on November 15. Aziz's response was in reaction to Geelani conveying to the Pakistan NSA that the Musharraf formula on Kashmir was unacceptable to Kashmiris and that Pakistan should instead stress on the UN resolution "pending since 1947" over the issue. Musharraf's four points included demilitarization, maximum autonomy, making border irrelevant and joint management of the area.
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November - 10 
President of APPSF Mirza Kashif Ali said the federation represents all the private schools of the country no matter how big or small and that the decision to ban Malala's book was taken with consensus because the academics know that Malala was playin
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President of APPSF Mirza Kashif Ali said the federation represents all the private schools of the country no matter how big or small and that the decision to ban Malala's book was taken with consensus because the academics know that Malala was playing in the hands of the West. "We run private schools in which more than 50 per cent enrolment is of girls and an equal percentage of teachers is also female and we are striving for women empowerment and we stand by the movements and drive to give the denied rights to women" Ali said, adding, "That doesn't mean that we will allow our children to toe Malala's line with severe attacks on our basic beliefs."
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November - 10 
Rangers arrested 18 more suspected criminals and seized 27 weapons as the operations continued across Karachi. The paramilitary force carried out raids in Gulshan-e-Buner, Quaidabad, Cattle Colony, Natha Khan Goth, Salman Farsi Colony, Millat Colony,
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Rangers arrested 18 more suspected criminals and seized 27 weapons as the operations continued across Karachi. The paramilitary force carried out raids in Gulshan-e-Buner, Quaidabad, Cattle Colony, Natha Khan Goth, Salman Farsi Colony, Millat Colony, Shah Nawaz Chowk, Model Colony, Ahsanabad, Chanesar Goth and Kharadar.
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November - 10 
Rangers carried out another raid at the hideout of Faisal Pathan in Koyla Godown, Chakiwara. After a brief encounter, nine associates of Faisal Pathan were arrested with weapons, including rockets and one 7mm rifle. Two abducted people were also resc
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Rangers carried out another raid at the hideout of Faisal Pathan in Koyla Godown, Chakiwara. After a brief encounter, nine associates of Faisal Pathan were arrested with weapons, including rockets and one 7mm rifle. Two abducted people were also rescued in the operation.
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November - 10 
Rangers raided the hideouts of Pathan in Gulistan Colony and Bihar Colony. After a brief encounter with the gangsters, a man, identified as Nasrullah who had been abducted on November 9, 2013 by unidentified suspects, was rescued.
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Rangers raided the hideouts of Pathan in Gulistan Colony and Bihar Colony. After a brief encounter with the gangsters, a man, identified as Nasrullah who had been abducted on November 9, 2013 by unidentified suspects, was rescued.
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November - 10 
the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on November 10 expressed concern over the non-recovery of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi and directed the Police and the Frontier Corps (FC) to ensure his quick return, reports Dawn. The BHC heari
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the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on November 10 expressed concern over the non-recovery of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi and directed the Police and the Frontier Corps (FC) to ensure his quick return, reports Dawn. The BHC hearing was presided over by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Muhammad Kamran Mulakhel. The court ordered the Police to launch an investigation into vehicles with tinted glasses, as well as unregistered vehicles. On October 23, 2013, Kasi was abducted from Patel Road in Quetta.
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November - 10 
the leaders of different political parties in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have demanded of the Government to give them representation in talks with TTP for restoration of peace in FATA. They also demanded provincial status for FATA, ho
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the leaders of different political parties in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have demanded of the Government to give them representation in talks with TTP for restoration of peace in FATA. They also demanded provincial status for FATA, holding of local bodies’ elections in tribal areas and scrapping of Frontier Crimes Regulation. Addressing a jirga (Tribal Council) held in Peshawar on November 10, the tribal leaders said that they supported the option of holding talks with TTP for restoration of peace in FATA. They also demanded immediate end to drone attacks and killing of innocent people in tribal areas.
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November - 10 
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on November 10 urged Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif to stay in the country and lead peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. “Pakistan is burning while Nawaz
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The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on November 10 urged Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif to stay in the country and lead peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. “Pakistan is burning while Nawaz Sharif is making foreign trips one after another,” he told the media, adding, “Nawaz Sharif, tell us how much foreign investment came to Pakistan due to your visits?” Imran criticised the United States for sabotaging peace talks with the TTP when Washington itself was seeking to engage the militants in talks in Afghanistan.
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November - 10 
the security in Peshawar and rest of the province has been increased as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani has hinted that there is threat of terrorist attacks, report The News. Officials said security has been ti
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the security in Peshawar and rest of the province has been increased as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani has hinted that there is threat of terrorist attacks, report The News. Officials said security has been tightened all over Peshawar, particularly in and around the Peshawar Central Prison. According to the IGP, the Police have completed arrangements to thwart any untoward incident. He said foolproof security arrangements have been made for 454 Muharram processions and the participants will be searched at three points before joining the activity. “All the 93 entry routes to the provincial capital have been sealed. The Army and Quick Response Force will remain alert during the Ashura Muharram while aerial surveillance will also be carried out in Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu and Dera Ismail Khan on the 9th and 10th of Muharram,” said the IGP.
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November - 10 
The Slaughter House was primarily a residential area for minorities, which included 90 per cent Christians and 10 per cent Hindus. There are seven sacred worship places – four churches and three temples. “It is almost empty now,” disclosed an affecte
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The Slaughter House was primarily a residential area for minorities, which included 90 per cent Christians and 10 per cent Hindus. There are seven sacred worship places – four churches and three temples. “It is almost empty now,” disclosed an affected elder of the Christian family. “We all are separated now. We won’t be reunited again,” he feared.
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November - 10 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on November 10 that the release of former Vice-Chancellor Islamia College University (ICU) Peshawar, Professor Ajmal Khan, was linked to the release of arrested head of Tehrik Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Muhammadi (TNS
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on November 10 that the release of former Vice-Chancellor Islamia College University (ICU) Peshawar, Professor Ajmal Khan, was linked to the release of arrested head of Tehrik Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Muhammadi (TNSM), Maulana Sufi Muhammad, reports Dawn. Prof. Ajmal Khan is in TTP captivity since September 7, 2010 when he was abducted along with his driver at gunpoint from Professor Colony in University of Peshawar. His driver was released two years later.However, the TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid denied the report of demanding the release of TNSM ‘chief’ Sufi Muhammad against the release of Islamia College University Vice Chancellor Professor Ajmal Khan, reports Daily Times. Talking to a private TV channel, TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said the TTP have never made any demand for the release of Sufi Muhammad, father-in-law of new TTP ‘chief' Maulana Fazlullah. He said Sufi Muhammad was respectable for the TTP but news regarding such demands were “baseless”. The TTP spokesman also warned the media to refrain from spreading baseless news about the TTP
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November - 10 
the unabated violence in Karachi’s volatile Lyari neighbourhood has forced its entire Christian community to move to safer areas, reported The Express Tribune. Threats, killings, interferences in personal matters, drugs, extortion and rape of young g
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the unabated violence in Karachi’s volatile Lyari neighbourhood has forced its entire Christian community to move to safer areas, reported The Express Tribune. Threats, killings, interferences in personal matters, drugs, extortion and rape of young girls were some of the reasons that compelled the out-migration from one of the oldest parts of Lyari, called Slaughter House.
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November - 11 
A Pakistani native living in the United States (U.S), identified as Basit Javed Sheikh, alias Abdul Basit (29), from Cary is facing federal charges that he sought to join an al Qaeda-linked militant group fighting the regime of Syrian President Basha
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A Pakistani native living in the United States (U.S), identified as Basit Javed Sheikh, alias Abdul Basit (29), from Cary is facing federal charges that he sought to join an al Qaeda-linked militant group fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, reports The News on November 12 (today). Sheikh is charged in a federal criminal indictment with attempting to provide material support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization. He was arrested on November 2, 2013 before boarding the first of a series of flights that would take him to Lebanon. Sheikh told Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informant that he was going to join the group called the Nusrah Front in Syria, an FBI agent said in a sworn affidavit obtained by The Associated Press.For five months this year, Sheikh posted messages and videos on Facebook expressing support for jihadi militants fighting Assad's forces, said the affidavit signed by FBI Special Agent Jason Maslow. In August 2013, Sheikh began an online relationship with an FBI undercover employee on a Facebook page promoting Islamic extremism, the affidavit said. Sheikh told the covert FBI employee in early September that he'd bought a one-way ticket to travel to Turkey in hopes of making contact with people who would get him to Syria. Sheikh said he backed out because “he could not muster the strength to leave his parents,'' the affidavit further stated. If convicted, Sheikh could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and fined USD 250,000.
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November - 11 
a red alert has been issued for the federal capital, Islamabad, following reports of potential terrorist attacks on Imambargahs (shia place of worship) during Muharram. Islamabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) asked the police to prevent entry
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a red alert has been issued for the federal capital, Islamabad, following reports of potential terrorist attacks on Imambargahs (shia place of worship) during Muharram. Islamabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) asked the police to prevent entry of irrelevant persons, cars or motorbikes within the 200-yard radius of Muharram gatherings. He also directed the Police to keep a vigilant eye on the movement of 23 religious clerics of the federal capital who are listed in Schedule 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Among the 23 clerics, 19 belonged to banned groups likes Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and Tehrik-e-Jafaria. They have been required to report their presence in the city to the police every week. It has been learned that 909 majalis and 177 Muharram processions – 159 on the traditional and 18 on newly ‘licensed’ routes – are planned during the month.
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November - 11 
addressing the National Assembly on November 11, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan invited all the political forces to join him to block NATO supplies on November 20 as a mark of protest against drone strikes. “We are not waging a war by
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addressing the National Assembly on November 11, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan invited all the political forces to join him to block NATO supplies on November 20 as a mark of protest against drone strikes. “We are not waging a war by blocking the NATO supplies but only exercising our right as a mark of protest against these strikes,” Imran said. He expressed disappointment over the public reaction on the drone strike that killed Hakimullah Mehsud, saying that he was hoping the entire nation, including the media and opposition, would be on the same page and that we would show a stern reaction to America. However, he noted that this did not happen. Imran did receive support of Jamaat-e-Islami and Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed.
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November - 11 
At least nine people, including a Policeman, were injured in a grenade attack on the office of a returning officer, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Pasni, in Pasni area of Gwadar District on November 11, reported Dawn. “The returning officer rema
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At least nine people, including a Policeman, were injured in a grenade attack on the office of a returning officer, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Pasni, in Pasni area of Gwadar District on November 11, reported Dawn. “The returning officer remained unhurt,” Police sources said. The banned Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for the attack. Calling from an unspecified place, BLF ‘spokesman’ Gohram Baloch said that his organisation had carried out the attack and warned of more attacks. According to official sources the returning officer was busy in scrutiny of nomination papers of intending candidates in Pasni when a grenade was hurled into his office. It exploded in the courtyard and injured some people, including candidates and their supporters.
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November - 11 
Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on November 11 paid surprise visits to different parts of the city for beefing up security measures to maintain the sanctity of Muhrram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala), re
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Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on November 11 paid surprise visits to different parts of the city for beefing up security measures to maintain the sanctity of Muhrram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala), reports Daily Times. He warned police officers that no security lapse would be tolerated at any cost.
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November - 11 
law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 28 suspects during separate targeted raids and operations across Karachi on November 11, reports Daily Times. Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Mehran Town, Memon Goth, Dawood Goth, Model
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law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 28 suspects during separate targeted raids and operations across Karachi on November 11, reports Daily Times. Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Mehran Town, Memon Goth, Dawood Goth, Model Colony, Paposh Nagar, Liaquatabad and Landhi. Snap checking was carried out at Bengali Morr, Abdullah Shah Ghazi Goth, Jammat Khana-Kharadar and Toll Plaza. Rangers arrested 19 criminals, including Lyari gangsters. Weapons including SMGs and mixed ammo were also recovered. Separately, Police arrested nine suspects from various parts of the city and recovered two 9mm pistols, snatched motorcycle and drugs from their possession.
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November - 11 
The ‘chief fundraiser’ of the Haqqani Network, Nasiruddin Haqqani, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Islamabad, the Afghan Taliban said on November 11, reports Daily Times. “I can confirm that Nasiruddin Haqqani, 36, was shot dead in Islamab
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The ‘chief fundraiser’ of the Haqqani Network, Nasiruddin Haqqani, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Islamabad, the Afghan Taliban said on November 11, reports Daily Times. “I can confirm that Nasiruddin Haqqani, 36, was shot dead in Islamabad’s Bhara Kahu area on Sunday night. At least four gunmen opened fire on him,” an unnamed senior Afghan Taliban source from the Haqqani Network said.Further, Shahidullah Shahid, the main spokesman for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed, “Nasiruddin Haqqani has been martyred by ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)]. He was killed because he bravely supported Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud.” National Directorate of Security (NDS), a spy agency of Afghanistan also confirmed Haqqani’s death but blamed it on an “internal conflict”. It did not give further details.Nasiruddin Haqqani was the eldest son of the founder of the Network, Jalaluddin Haqqani.
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November - 11 
The Government told the National Assembly on November 11 that the dialogue process with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cannot move forward if drones attacks continued unabatedly, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan
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The Government told the National Assembly on November 11 that the dialogue process with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cannot move forward if drones attacks continued unabatedly, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan stated: “If drone attacks continue, the talk of dialogue would merely be an illusion.” Nisar also said that the dialogue can also not be pursued if the Government works for it vigorously and the other side, an apparent reference to TTP, keeps on refusing to it. “This cannot happen if we devote ourselves to talks and the other side escapes from it,” Nisar said. He claimed that there still are elements in the TTP that are in favour of talks with the Government despite the fact that United States’ killing of Hakimullah Mehsud has severely damaged the dialogue process. However, he remained silent on the issue of blocking the NATO supplies if drone attacks continued.
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November - 11 
The News on November 12 (today) reported that while the Pakistani Government routinely denounces United States (US) drone strikes, locals say that a sizeable number of people in the country's tribal areas support them -- but the threat of Taliban rep
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The News on November 12 (today) reported that while the Pakistani Government routinely denounces United States (US) drone strikes, locals say that a sizeable number of people in the country's tribal areas support them -- but the threat of Taliban reprisals makes them too terrified to speak out. Pakistan's lawless tribal areas along the Afghan border have borne the brunt of the US drone campaign since 2004, with hundreds of missile strikes targeting suspected al Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. Anyone who does speak out in favour of the drones in the tribal areas runs the risk of being kidnapped tortured and murdered by militants – their agonising last moments captured on camera. "Anybody who supports drone strikes, they will try to kill him. They will say that person is pro-American, a friend of the Jews," Gul Wali Wazir (name changed) from South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) said. "They will cut his throat or shoot him, they will film his false confession, kill him and leave the body on the road with a DVD and a note saying that anybody who supports America and drones will face the same fate. I have seen a dozen such dead bodies, he added. "US spies" are targeted by a special militant unit, the Ittehad-e-Mujahideen Khorasan, and grisly DVDs of their last moments distributed. A survey by the New America Foundation in 2010 found that a sizeable proportion of people, that is, more than one in five in the tribal areas backed drone strikes. Safdar Hayat Khan Dawar, former head of the Tribal Union of Journalists, from North Waziristan Agecy, the area most affected by drone strikes, said the missiles were the preferred solution to the problem of militancy. "There are two options in FATA: a military operation or the drone strikes," he said in an interview in Peshawar. "The military option, people hate it because the army don't kill militants but civilians. So if you ask people to choose, they will choose drone attacks."
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November - 11 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has transported ‘blue bombs’ in different cities of Punjab to conduct terrorist activities during Ashura (Shia festival of mourning), according to a report intelligence agencies have sent to the Federal Government
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has transported ‘blue bombs’ in different cities of Punjab to conduct terrorist activities during Ashura (Shia festival of mourning), according to a report intelligence agencies have sent to the Federal Government, reports Daily Times on November 12. The days chosen for the terrorist activities are 9th and 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala). The report, which narrates in detail the ‘sabotage plan’ of the TTP, has also been shared with the Punjab Government. It says that a group of five terrorists has transported more than dozen small-sized blue cylinders of explosive material to target different cities of Punjab, particularly Lahore on or before the 10th of Muharram. Intelligence agencies told the Interior Ministry in their report that a group of TTP terrorists had left Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal areas (FATA), and Mir Ali in North Waziristan Agency on November 7 – in the guise of pilgrims of Tablighi Ijtima in Raiwind. The TTP plans to target Islamabad and Rawalpindi after Lahore, the report said.
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November - 11 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency [Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)] leader Umer Khalid Kharasani on November 11 said that political parties and Pakistan Army have “always deceived the Taliban” and latest fiddle was in for
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency [Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)] leader Umer Khalid Kharasani on November 11 said that political parties and Pakistan Army have “always deceived the Taliban” and latest fiddle was in form of a drone attack which killed their chief Hakimullah Mehsud, reports Daily Times. Holding political parties and Pakistan Army responsible for the death of Hakimullah Mehsud he vowed to take revenge for the killing. He also said the US and India are enemies of Taliban but the “Pakistani government has always followed the dictation of America and inflicted damages on TTP”.Regarding peace talks issue, he said that the formal standpoint of TTP would be issued after meeting of its Majlis-e-Shura to be presided over by new TTP chief Maulvi Fazalullah. Some of the political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), are in favour of restoration of peace through talks but government was using various tactics aimed at not letting their efforts to be fruitful, Kharasani added. To a question regarding contour of the TTP Shura, he said it consisted of 15 to 17 members from every tribal agency. He said that gorilla action of Taliban was underway in Mohmand Agency (FATA), Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Bajaur Agency (FATA) and other tribal agencies.
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November - 11 
Two men, identified as Sajidullah and Inamullah Khan, were injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire at them while they were working in their fields in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Are
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Two men, identified as Sajidullah and Inamullah Khan, were injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire at them while they were working in their fields in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 11, reported Dawn. Authorities imposed a curfew in order to provide protection to a military convoy. Helicopter gunships kept flying over the convoy. In addition, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the road at Karamkot in Mir Ali tehsil was defused. A large number of people were stranded in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu because of curfew. According to details given by the locals, earlier, on the night of November 10 SFs had resorted to heavy shelling following an attack by the militants on Amin checkpost in Miranshah. Officials said SFs took the retaliatory action after militants fired at checkpost. Heavy exchange of fire continued for over an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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November - 11 
Two political workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead and another injured in an act of target killing in Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 11, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed riders intercepte
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Two political workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead and another injured in an act of target killing in Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 11, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed riders intercepted and targeted them in the New Mianwali Colony area of SITE Town.
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November - 12 
A Khasadar force official was injured when a roadside bomb went off on the Pak-Afghan highway in Landikotal area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 12, reports Daily Times. Sources said that unidentified milita
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A Khasadar force official was injured when a roadside bomb went off on the Pak-Afghan highway in Landikotal area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 12, reports Daily Times. Sources said that unidentified militants had planted two remote-controlled explosive devices on the highway to target NATO supply vehicles. One of the planted bombs, the sources added, went off when the convoy of NATO trucks passed by. As a result, a Khasadar man, who was deployed to guard the highway, was seriously injured. The injured official is identified as Hussain Ahmad
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November - 12 
A renowned doctor, identified as Doctor Ehsanullah, who had come from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for an interview for a vacant post of dermatologist, was abducted from the premises of Pakistan Institute of M
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A renowned doctor, identified as Doctor Ehsanullah, who had come from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for an interview for a vacant post of dermatologist, was abducted from the premises of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad by unidentified masked men, who were riding in two vehicles, in broad daylight on November 12, reported The News.
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November - 12 
an alleged terror bid was foiled when Police raided an empty house in Shah Faisal Colony area of Shah Faisal Town and recovered huge cache of arms, including four Kalashnikovs, four 9mm pistols, three TT pistols and hundreds of bullets, on November 1
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an alleged terror bid was foiled when Police raided an empty house in Shah Faisal Colony area of Shah Faisal Town and recovered huge cache of arms, including four Kalashnikovs, four 9mm pistols, three TT pistols and hundreds of bullets, on November 12, reported The News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Pir Muhammad Shah claimed that the accused were planning to target a Muharram-ul-Haram procession in Shah Faisal Colony on November 13 (today).
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November - 12 
Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on November 12 asked the Sindh High Court (SHC) to let him leave the country to visit his sick mother in Dubai, reported Daily Times. Musharraf is facing four major criminal cases dating back to his
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on November 12 asked the Sindh High Court (SHC) to let him leave the country to visit his sick mother in Dubai, reported Daily Times. Musharraf is facing four major criminal cases dating back to his 1999-2008 rule, including one related to the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007. Currently, he is on bail in all four cases, though he remains under guard at his Islamabad farmhouse because of threats from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. He is unable to leave Pakistan as his name appears on the Government’s Exit Control List (ECL).Musharraf’s lawyer AQ Hallipota filed an application with the SHC in Karachi to have his name removed from the list, court sources said. “Since he has been bailed in all the cases against him, keeping his name on the Exit Control List is unjust,” Asiya Ishaq, spokesperson for Musharraf’s political party, the All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) said, adding, “This is his legal right to travel anywhere as a free citizen of this country. He also wants to see his ailing mother in Dubai.” The court is expected to rule on the application on November 18, 2013.
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November - 12 
Police would carry out targeted operations against terrorists across the province and a counter terrorism department would also be set up soon, said Inspector General of Police Nasir Durrani at Mingora on November 12, reports Dawn. Talking to journal
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Police would carry out targeted operations against terrorists across the province and a counter terrorism department would also be set up soon, said Inspector General of Police Nasir Durrani at Mingora on November 12, reports Dawn. Talking to journalists at the Police lines in Kabal, he said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in general and Peshawar and Malakand divisions in particular were affected by terrorism. The province was a soft target for terrorists, he added. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdullah Khan, District Police Officer (DPO) Sher Akbar Khan and other Police high ups were also present on the occasion. “This is our collective fight against terrorism and we can defeat terrorists by collective efforts,” Mr Durrani said, adding that he would prepare police for discharging their responsibilities in a better professional way. To a question, he said that Army had performed its role successfully and established peace in Malakand division.
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November - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant and arrested seven others in Barshore area of Pishin District on November 12, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, on condition of anonymity said that SFs conducted the operation against the militants upon
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant and arrested seven others in Barshore area of Pishin District on November 12, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, on condition of anonymity said that SFs conducted the operation against the militants upon intelligence of their presence in the area. He said a militant was killed during exchange of fire that did not last for too long. “The forces effectively conducted operation and arrested seven terrorists alive,” he said. All detained militants were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. “They belong to a banned religious organisation,” he said, without disclosing the name of the outfit. “The militants were preparing to carry out subversive activities in Balochistan,” he added.
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November - 12 
The Police on November 12 apprehended 45 suspected persons in a search operation that was launched in the wake of recent bomb explosions in Swabi Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. This was stated by Swabi District Police Officer (
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The Police on November 12 apprehended 45 suspected persons in a search operation that was launched in the wake of recent bomb explosions in Swabi Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. This was stated by Swabi District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan while addressing a meeting of Police officers. The suspects include Afghan refugees, residents of Mohmand and Bajaur agencies, Buner, Peshawar, Charsadda and Muzaffargarh.
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November - 12 
the Rangers claimed to have arrested 28 alleged criminals during the ongoing targeted operations in different parts of Karachi.
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the Rangers claimed to have arrested 28 alleged criminals during the ongoing targeted operations in different parts of Karachi.
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November - 12 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) local militants had allegedly been assigned the task of kidnapping members of Shia and Ahmadi communities for ransom for fundraising, Dawn reported on November 13. The plan, according to sources, was revealed by
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) local militants had allegedly been assigned the task of kidnapping members of Shia and Ahmadi communities for ransom for fundraising, Dawn reported on November 13. The plan, according to sources, was revealed by five militants during their interrogation by intelligence agencies. The five alleged TTP terrorists - Usman Ghani alias Talha of Jameel Town, Ghulam Mohammadabad, Ali Azam alias Farooq of Razabad, Mubashar Nadeem alias Bao of Chak Jhumra, Usman of Lahore and Shahzad Ali of Gurunanakpura – had been produced before the media by the Police at a press conference on November 5. The sources said the plan to kidnap members of two communities was approved after an ‘edict’ in favour of such kidnappings for ransom issued by an unidentified cleric.According to the sources, the militants told their investigators that they would raise funds for terrorist activities by looting houses of Shia community members and stealing PTCL cables. They also confessed that they would send a part of their ill-gotten money to their group leader, Qari Imran, in Miranshah (North Waziristan Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas). The alleged terrorists said a car laden with explosives and weapons that was seized by Faisalabad Police on May 24 and was later remained in illegal use of an SHO, Rana Asif, was to be sent to an address in F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, for kidnapping some Chinese nationals.
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November - 12 
The West Range Police on November 12 arrested two militants belonging to a splinter group of the Afghan Taliban, alleged to be involved in the murders of 16 Policemen in Karachi alone, reported The News. West Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jaw
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The West Range Police on November 12 arrested two militants belonging to a splinter group of the Afghan Taliban, alleged to be involved in the murders of 16 Policemen in Karachi alone, reported The News. West Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jawed Alam Odho said that the breakthrough was made through one of the teams formed under his supervision as a result of the large number of attacks on policemen in District West this year. He said that an informant tipped the police off late on the night of November 11, 2013 about the presence of militants in Metroville, SITE. The police conducted a raid at the location and after an ensuing gun battle, arrested Abdullah alias Mukhtiar and Hamid alias Pehlwan and recovered two 9mm pistols, two hand grenades, a repeater, shotgun and ammunition. The accused were moved to the investigation unit for interrogation, where they confessed to their affiliation with a splinter group of the Afghan Taliban and divulged details of their training in Afghanistan and orders upon dispatch to Pakistan, which included killing law enforcers because they ‘are allies of the United States army’. The militants had also been involved in sectarian killings.
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November - 12 
two alleged criminals, identified as Mohammad Ali and Ahmed Ali, were arrested during a Police encounter in Zaman Town area of Korangi Town on November 12, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials said the arrested men had been involved in numbe
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two alleged criminals, identified as Mohammad Ali and Ahmed Ali, were arrested during a Police encounter in Zaman Town area of Korangi Town on November 12, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials said the arrested men had been involved in number of cases of street crime.
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November - 12 
two extortionists and land grabbers, identified as Niaz Gul and Pathan Khan, were shot dead in Muslim Town area of New Karachi Town on November 12, reported The News. Manghopir Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shaukat Ali Shahani said a third person, Ak
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two extortionists and land grabbers, identified as Niaz Gul and Pathan Khan, were shot dead in Muslim Town area of New Karachi Town on November 12, reported The News. Manghopir Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shaukat Ali Shahani said a third person, Akhtar Khan suffered injuries, adding, “They were wanted by the Gulshan-e-Maymar Police in many extortion and land grabbing cases.” He said Taliban could be responsible for the attack.
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November - 13 
An exchange of gunfire took place between Police and militants in Roshan Bagh area of Al-Noor Society near Federal B Area in Gulberg Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn. Police sealed the area while the suspects managed to escape under the cove
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An exchange of gunfire took place between Police and militants in Roshan Bagh area of Al-Noor Society near Federal B Area in Gulberg Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn. Police sealed the area while the suspects managed to escape under the cover of gunfire.
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November - 13 
an unidentified man died of gunshot wounds near Five Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town on November 13 (today), reported Dawn.
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an unidentified man died of gunshot wounds near Five Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town on November 13 (today), reported Dawn.
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November - 13 
an unidentified man was killed and another was injured in gun firing incident in Kalapul area of Saddar Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn.
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an unidentified man was killed and another was injured in gun firing incident in Kalapul area of Saddar Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn.
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November - 13 
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and one Rangers person were killed when a shootout occurred during a targeted operation conducted by the paramilitary force in Gulshan-i-Buner area of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of
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Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and one Rangers person were killed when a shootout occurred during a targeted operation conducted by the paramilitary force in Gulshan-i-Buner area of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 13 (today), reported Dawn. The report quoted Rangers spokesperson as saying that the suspected militants were plotting terrorist activities to be carried out during Muharram and opened fire when the Rangers team arrived in their vicinity to conduct a targeted operation. He further said that the three suspects were killed in retaliatory fire by the raiding team. The spokesperson confirmed that one of the Rangers personnel was killed during the clash and added that a huge quantity of weapons, including hand grenades, were also recovered from their possession.
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November - 14 
An Afghan man said to be on a suicide mission was arrested after a brief encounter with security personnel in Tarnol area, a suburbs of Islamabad, on November 14, reports Dawn. According to sources, Matiullah had arrived from Afghanistan via Torkham
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An Afghan man said to be on a suicide mission was arrested after a brief encounter with security personnel in Tarnol area, a suburbs of Islamabad, on November 14, reports Dawn. According to sources, Matiullah had arrived from Afghanistan via Torkham a few days ago and stayed at a house in Tarnol area. He was reported to be wearing jacket stuffed with about five kilograms of explosives and was planning to attack a 9th Muharram procession near Asna Ashari Imambargah at G-6/2. The sources said the bomber had been arrested on information provided by an alleged Afghan agent detained by a team of security forces and capital police. Syed Mohammad Abdullah told interrogators that he had brought the bomber from Torkham for attacking the procession. The sources said Abdullah used to work for an Afghan intelligence agency. He had also spied for the French Embassy in Islamabad from 1996 to 2010. He had been arrested by Khasadars in Khyber Agency in December 2010 when his movement in Wazir Dhand aroused suspicion. Abdullah was handed over to a joint investigation team comprising officials of the ISI, Intelligence Bureau and police. The report submitted by the team said that he had been involved in spying against Pakistan. The report said that two cases, one relating to a murder attempt, had been registered against him in the Margalla Police Station in 2010.
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November - 14 
At least three persons were injured in an explosion in Shah Ghazai area of Awaran District in Balochistan on November 14, reports Daily Times.
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At least three persons were injured in an explosion in Shah Ghazai area of Awaran District in Balochistan on November 14, reports Daily Times.
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November - 14 
The hujra (guest house) of a tribesman, identified as Shah, was damaged in Ghundi area in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 14, reports The News. The gate and portion of the bo
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The hujra (guest house) of a tribesman, identified as Shah, was damaged in Ghundi area in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 14, reports The News. The gate and portion of the boundary-wall of the structure were damaged in the explosion. However, no human loss was reported in the blast.
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November - 14 
The law enforcement agencies have apprehended more than half a dozen suspects for their alleged involvement in carrying out attacks outside imambargahs in the North Nazimabad and North Karachi area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capita
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The law enforcement agencies have apprehended more than half a dozen suspects for their alleged involvement in carrying out attacks outside imambargahs in the North Nazimabad and North Karachi area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 14, reports Daily Times.
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November - 14 
the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two alleged terrorists and recovered arms and explosives from their possession in Khuna Gandao area of Shahidano Dhand in Kurram Agency on November 14, reports The News. 55 land-mines, six hand-grenades, mortar shel
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the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two alleged terrorists and recovered arms and explosives from their possession in Khuna Gandao area of Shahidano Dhand in Kurram Agency on November 14, reports The News. 55 land-mines, six hand-grenades, mortar shells, eight chemical masks, four kilogram explosives, binocular, compass, cameras and thousands of rounds were recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorists. The identity of the arrested persons was not disclosed to the media.
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November - 15 
At least eight persons were killed and over 80 injured after sectarian clashes erupted at a 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on Nov
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At least eight persons were killed and over 80 injured after sectarian clashes erupted at a 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on November 15, reports The Express Tribune. The tragedy occurred as mob turned against the Police in the procession passing through Raja Bazaar. A group of miscreants at 3:00pm reportedly snatched guns from Police personnel installed in the area for security, and opened fire. As panic spread, unknown people set a portion of the cloth market in Raja Bazaar on fire. The situation soon got out of hand and the Army was called in to control the situation. Authorities have imposed a curfew for 24 hours in the limits of 19 Rawalpindi Police Stations. The curfew will also extend to Rawal Town and Potohar Town.
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November - 15 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 15 ordered a probe into the killing of the eldest son of Haqqani network ‘chief’ Jalaluddin Haqqani, reports The News. Nasiruddin Haqqani, the chief money man for one of the most feared
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 15 ordered a probe into the killing of the eldest son of Haqqani network ‘chief’ Jalaluddin Haqqani, reports The News. Nasiruddin Haqqani, the chief money man for one of the most feared factions fighting US-led forces in Afghanistan, died in a hail of bullets outside a bakery on the edge of Islamabad on November 10. After his death it has emerged that he had been living since 2010 in the suburb, Bhara Kahu, a respected local figure known as "Doctor Sahib". According to sources, Chaudhry Nisar has directed the Police to launch a comprehensive investigation into Nasiruddin Haqqani's murder without leaving any aspect un-probed and report in the least possible time.
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November - 15 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Pakistan seeking details about alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists Amjad Ali and Zeeshan Johar, killed in Ahmadabad encounter on June 15, 2004, New Indian Express repor
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Pakistan seeking details about alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists Amjad Ali and Zeeshan Johar, killed in Ahmadabad encounter on June 15, 2004, New Indian Express reported on November 16. The CBI had also published advertisements with photographs of Johar and Ali in local newspapers, announcing rewards for information. Johar and Ali were killed along with Ishrat Jahan and Pranesh Pillai alias Javed Sheikh near Ahmadabad by the Gujarat Police. According to sources, the agency had carried out a detailed enquiry in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to ascertain the identity of the alleged LeT militants.
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November - 16 
A passerby, identified as Abdul Razzaq (32), was shot dead during a shootout between the criminal gangs in Bihar Colony.
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A passerby, identified as Abdul Razzaq (32), was shot dead during a shootout between the criminal gangs in Bihar Colony.
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November - 16 
A person, identified as Haji Bashir Baloch, was killed as armed gangsters clashed behind the Lyari Girls College in Chakiwari.
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A person, identified as Haji Bashir Baloch, was killed as armed gangsters clashed behind the Lyari Girls College in Chakiwari.
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November - 16 
A suspected suicide bombing wounded four paramilitary Frontier Corps personnel and two passersby in Bannu District. Official sources said the suspected suicide-bomber rammed his motorbike into a Security Forces (SFs) vehicle, injuring the six men and
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A suspected suicide bombing wounded four paramilitary Frontier Corps personnel and two passersby in Bannu District. Official sources said the suspected suicide-bomber rammed his motorbike into a Security Forces (SFs) vehicle, injuring the six men and damaging the vehicle. Police also confirmed that the suicide bomber was killed. Security personnel cordoned off the area and started a search operation.
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November - 16 
At least two persons including a Policeman were killed and at least dozen persons were injured in multiple bomb explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 16, reports Dawn. According to Police officials, a Police van was hit by a blast in Mandi are
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At least two persons including a Policeman were killed and at least dozen persons were injured in multiple bomb explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 16, reports Dawn. According to Police officials, a Police van was hit by a blast in Mandi area as it was travelling from D I Khan to Hangu District. At least one policeman was killed and two were injured from what officials described as a roadside bomb explosion.
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November - 16 
On Ahmed Shah Bukhari Road, two Policemen were injured when the gangsters attacked a patrol mobile of the Baghdadi Police Station. The injured Police constables, Essa (35) and Asad (40), were shifted to the civil hospital, where Asad succumbed to his
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On Ahmed Shah Bukhari Road, two Policemen were injured when the gangsters attacked a patrol mobile of the Baghdadi Police Station. The injured Police constables, Essa (35) and Asad (40), were shifted to the civil hospital, where Asad succumbed to his injuries.
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November - 16 
Three persons were injured in another bomb blast in provincial capital Peshawar. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel said approximately five kilograms of explosive material concealed in a cylinder blew up near a police van on Kohat road in Budhber ar
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Three persons were injured in another bomb blast in provincial capital Peshawar. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel said approximately five kilograms of explosive material concealed in a cylinder blew up near a police van on Kohat road in Budhber area on Peshawar’s outskirts.
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November - 17 
A woman was killed and another four persons, including three women, sustained injuries in a hand grenade attack at a house in the Kashkol Banda area of Swabi District on November 17, reports Daily Times.
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A woman was killed and another four persons, including three women, sustained injuries in a hand grenade attack at a house in the Kashkol Banda area of Swabi District on November 17, reports Daily Times.
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November - 17 
At least five persons, including a gangster and a Policeman, were killed in violent clashes in Lyari town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 17, reports The News. An alleged gangster, identified as Karim Baloch
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At least five persons, including a gangster and a Policeman, were killed in violent clashes in Lyari town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 17, reports The News. An alleged gangster, identified as Karim Baloch, a close aide of notorious gangster Baba Ladla, was killed while another suspect, Jamshed Dada, was critically injured in an armed clash near Dubai Chowk. Both the victims were taken away by their accomplices.
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November - 17 
Government ordered an inquiry into sectarian violence in Rawalpindi on November 17, reports Daily Times. Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial constituted a one-member judicial commission to probe the sectarian violence, as authoriti
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Government ordered an inquiry into sectarian violence in Rawalpindi on November 17, reports Daily Times. Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial constituted a one-member judicial commission to probe the sectarian violence, as authorities lifted the curfew that was imposed following the unrest.
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November - 17 
The death toll in the sectarian clashes that erupted during a Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on November 15 climbed to 10 on November 17,
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The death toll in the sectarian clashes that erupted during a Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on November 15 climbed to 10 on November 17, reports Times of India.
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November - 17 
The Government announced on November 17 that it would put former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason, punishable by death or life imprisonment, for imposing emergency rule in 2007, reports Daily Times. “Following the jud
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The Government announced on November 17 that it would put former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason, punishable by death or life imprisonment, for imposing emergency rule in 2007, reports Daily Times. “Following the judgement of the Supreme Court and a report submitted by an inquiry committee, it has been decided to start proceedings against General Pervez Musharraf (for treason) under Article 6 of the Constitution,” Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said. “It is happening for the first time in the history of Pakistan and the decision has been taken in the national interest,” Nisar said. The Minister said Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry would on November receive a letter from the Government requesting the setting-up of a tribunal of three high court judges to start proceedings against Musharraf. The Government would also announce a special prosecutor.
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November - 17 
The house of one Shehzad Khan was blown up by unidentified militants in the Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on November 17, reports The News. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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The house of one Shehzad Khan was blown up by unidentified militants in the Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on November 17, reports The News. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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November - 17 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on November 17 postponed for three days a scheduled blockade of NATO supply lines meant to protest US drone strikes, citing recent sectarian clashes, reports Daily Times. PTI Chairman Imran Khan called for a blockad
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on November 17 postponed for three days a scheduled blockade of NATO supply lines meant to protest US drone strikes, citing recent sectarian clashes, reports Daily Times. PTI Chairman Imran Khan called for a blockade of NATO convoys to Afghanistan to force the US to abandon its drone programme. He had set a November 20 deadline for the halting of drone strikes and threatened to block supply trucks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, he announced via Twitter on November 17 the protest would now be held on November 23. “This is not a cancellation but a postponement in response to the sensitivities of our people and the acute security situation prevailing in the country,” the PTI Media Cell quoted Khan as saying.
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November - 17 
Two Policemen were killed when two motorcycle riding militants targeted the Darand Police check post under Barmola Police Station in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 17, reports Daily Times. The militants also set the check post a
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Two Policemen were killed when two motorcycle riding militants targeted the Darand Police check post under Barmola Police Station in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 17, reports Daily Times. The militants also set the check post ablaze. The slain Policemen were identified as Nadir and Sajjad.
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November - 17 
Two soldiers were injured when a convoy of the Security Forces’ (SFs) came under a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack near Karam Kot area in the Mir Ali subdivision of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal A
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Two soldiers were injured when a convoy of the Security Forces’ (SFs) came under a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack near Karam Kot area in the Mir Ali subdivision of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 17, reports Daily Times.
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November - 18 
Police foiled a terror bid and defused a bomb planted at a girl’s college on the Bannu-Dera Ismail Khan road in Bannu town of same District on November 18, reports The News. The sources said that militants had planted 15-kilogram explosives to the Go
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Police foiled a terror bid and defused a bomb planted at a girl’s college on the Bannu-Dera Ismail Khan road in Bannu town of same District on November 18, reports The News. The sources said that militants had planted 15-kilogram explosives to the Government Girls’ Degree College on the Bannu-Dera Ismail Khan road. However, local people spotted the explosives and informed the Police. The Police along with bomb disposal unit (BDU) reached the college and defused the bomb. BDU official said that a mortar shell was also placed near the explosive.
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November - 18 
The Anti-Terrorism Court-II, Karachi, on November 18 remanded two accused, Mohammad Asim and Azhar Mahmmood, to jail custody till November 26, 2013 in the murder case of Station House Officer (SHO) Syed Irfan Haider, reports Daily Times. The Police b
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The Anti-Terrorism Court-II, Karachi, on November 18 remanded two accused, Mohammad Asim and Azhar Mahmmood, to jail custody till November 26, 2013 in the murder case of Station House Officer (SHO) Syed Irfan Haider, reports Daily Times. The Police brought the accused in an armoured personnel carrier (APC) to court and produced them before ATC-II Judge under tight security. According to details, SHO of Sir Syed Police Station Irfan Haider and Station Investigation Officer (SIO) of New Karachi Police Station Sub-Inspector Shahbaz Ali were targeted near Anda Morr in North Karachi area.
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November - 18 
The Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants kidnapped and killed three construction workers and dumped their bodies in Josak area of Mekran in Turbat District of Balochistan in the night of November 18, reports Dawn. Another man kidnapped along with t
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The Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants kidnapped and killed three construction workers and dumped their bodies in Josak area of Mekran in Turbat District of Balochistan in the night of November 18, reports Dawn. Another man kidnapped along with them is still missing. A ‘spokesman’ for the BRA claimed responsibility for kidnapping and killing of the workers, who were identified as Mulazim Hussain, his son Abdullah and Mustafa. The missing worker is named Mohammad Hanif. Turbat Assistant Commissioner said that four of the five labourers building the house of a local resident were attacked by eight gunmen and kidnapped four of them. All victims belonged to Dera Ghazi Khan and were brought to Turbat by a local resident for construction of his house in Josak area.
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November - 18 
The Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif on November 18 said that ‘yesterday’s Jihadis (holy warrior) have become today’s terrorists’, reports The News. Addressing participants of the Security and War course at the National Defence University (N
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The Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif on November 18 said that ‘yesterday’s Jihadis (holy warrior) have become today’s terrorists’, reports The News. Addressing participants of the Security and War course at the National Defence University (NDU), Shahbaz vowed to take action against the elements responsible for the Rawalpindi violence, adding that the incident was a ‘stigma’. He said the dream of Pakistan’s prosperity could not materialise without the elimination of terrorism.
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November - 18 
Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed when fire reported outside an Imambargah in Kohat town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on November 18, reports Daily Times. The Rawalpindi sectarian violence of 10th of Muharram (the mournin
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Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed when fire reported outside an Imambargah in Kohat town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on November 18, reports Daily Times. The Rawalpindi sectarian violence of 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala), spread to KP. Authorities imposed curfew in Kohat to keep situation under control while neighbouring Hangu District was also reported tense after a brief curfew. Both Kohat and Hangu Districts have a long history of sectarian violence and reaction to what happened in Rawalpindi was expected, and local authorities were warned to stay alert. “Army has been called out in aid of civil authorities in both Kohat and Hangu Districts,” a military source in Peshawar said.
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November - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a revenue officer, identified as Liaquat Jan, in Kharan District on November 18, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a revenue officer, identified as Liaquat Jan, in Kharan District on November 18, reports Dawn.
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November - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead the driver of one truck carrying NATO equipment out of Afghanistan before setting the vehicle on fire near Naseerabad town of same District in Balochistan on November 18, reports Daily Times. Hafiz Hidayatullah, a Po
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Unidentified assailants shot dead the driver of one truck carrying NATO equipment out of Afghanistan before setting the vehicle on fire near Naseerabad town of same District in Balochistan on November 18, reports Daily Times. Hafiz Hidayatullah, a Police official in the area, said four assailants on motorbikes opened fire at two trucks, killing the driver of one vehicle. “The attackers then sprinkled petrol on (that) truck and set it on fire,” Hidayatullah added.
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November - 18 
Unidentified militants on November 18 abducted five security personnel and seized their vehicle and weapons in the Gerdina area of Kharan District, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants on November 18 abducted five security personnel and seized their vehicle and weapons in the Gerdina area of Kharan District, reports Dawn.
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November - 19 
Karachi Police nabbed around 123 suspects including, 15 absconders, 2 target killers, 4 kidnappers, 1 extortionist, 17 for illicit weapons, 5 drug peddlers, 7 street criminals and 72 others involved in other heinous crimes. The arrests were made duri
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Karachi Police nabbed around 123 suspects including, 15 absconders, 2 target killers, 4 kidnappers, 1 extortionist, 17 for illicit weapons, 5 drug peddlers, 7 street criminals and 72 others involved in other heinous crimes. The arrests were made during 75 raids and 8 encounters; the officials also recovered weapons from the suspect's possession.
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November - 19 
Mobina Town Police nabbed an accused along with his two accomplices during a raid at their hideout at Abul Hassan Ispahani Road. District East SSP Pir Mohammad Shah while addressing a press conference said that the accused Ghulam Qasim aka Abba and h
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Mobina Town Police nabbed an accused along with his two accomplices during a raid at their hideout at Abul Hassan Ispahani Road. District East SSP Pir Mohammad Shah while addressing a press conference said that the accused Ghulam Qasim aka Abba and his two aides, Kallu Bengali and Adil Ali were serial target killers, involved in more than 100 cases of target killings. The officer also said that weapons were recovered from their possession.
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November - 19 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 19 approved a panel of three judges for the establishment of a special court for the trial of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for high treason under article 6 of the Constitution, reports The N
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 19 approved a panel of three judges for the establishment of a special court for the trial of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for high treason under article 6 of the Constitution, reports The News. The criterion for selection of the three judges was strictly based on merit and seniority. The special court will be headed by Justice Faisal Arab from the Sindh High Court (SHC), while Justice Syeda Tahira Safdar of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) and Justice Yawar Ali of the Lahore High Court (LHC) will be its members. The notification of the tribunal has been issued by the Government. Earlier, the Supreme Court received the names of five judges from the superior judiciary to initiate the treason case against Pervez Musharraf for subverting the Constitution while imposing emergency and the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) on November 3, 2007. In compliance with the directions issued by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the chief justices of the five high courts — the Islamabad High Court, Peshawar High Court, Balochistan High Court, Sindh High Court and Lahore High Court — sent names of the judges to the Chief Justice.
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November - 19 
Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations while putting forward an investigation report on the June 22, 2013 Nanga Parbat massacre disclosed on November 19 that the assassins who killed 11 foreign tourists wanted to kidnap them for ransom, rep
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Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations while putting forward an investigation report on the June 22, 2013 Nanga Parbat massacre disclosed on November 19 that the assassins who killed 11 foreign tourists wanted to kidnap them for ransom, reports The Express Tribune. Home Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Doctor Attaur Rehman said that the militants had not planned to kill the tourists but, instead, wanted to kidnap the group to demand ransom. However, one of the militants fired at them, killing ten of them and their cook. The Home Secretary further revealed that the incident was not sectarian in nature and aimed exclusively at terrorising. “Most of the culprits of these gruesome incidents have direct or indirect links with the militants in the tribal areas and some of them even have been part of militant activities in Afghanistan,” he added. Rehman also informed the Committee that a significant number of youngsters from Gilgit Baltistan were now moving toward the tribal areas. He dubbed their move as ‘suspicious’ and added that the administration had prepared a list of such youth and was keeping a watchful eye on them. “We have warned them and their parents a number of times about the suspicious activities,” said the home Secretary. “Action against them will be taken once concrete evidence is available,” he added. He stated that four out of 11 militants who massacred the foreign tourists had been arrested. Six others were arrested in connection with the killing of Senior Superintendent Police, Diamer, one Army Colonel and one Army Major who were investigating the shooting of the tourists. He informed the committee that the arrested persons were being tried under the Anti-Terrorist Act and a complete challan will be submitted within days.
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November - 19 
Seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a local commander, were killed when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle carrying TTP militants in the Mir Ali area, some 35 kilometres east of Miranshah, the main
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Seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a local commander, were killed when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle carrying TTP militants in the Mir Ali area, some 35 kilometres east of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 19, reports Daily Times. There was no immediate claim of responsibility and the motive of the attack was not clear but militant groups in the past have carried out suicide attacks against each other. Qari Saifuddin, a local TTP ‘commander’, was travelling in a pick-up truck along with his associates when a suicide bomber smashed his explosive filled car into their vehicle. “Taliban commander Qari Saifuddin and his six associates were killed on the spot,” a local security official said.
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November - 19 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants on November 19 killed a senior Shia university director, Syed Shabir Hussain Shah, along with his driver in an apparent sectarian attack in Gujrat town of same District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. Syed
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants on November 19 killed a senior Shia university director, Syed Shabir Hussain Shah, along with his driver in an apparent sectarian attack in Gujrat town of same District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. Syed Shabir Hussain Shah, director of student affairs at Gujrat University, was killed while on his way to the campus. “Gunmen riding a motorbike sprayed bullets on his vehicle when he was about to reach the university in (the) morning. His driver was also killed in the attack,” District Police Chief Ali Nasir Rizvi said. “He had barely turned the corner of his house when he was attacked,” said Policeman Amir Malik. “We found a note at the scene of Shah’s death which read: ‘This is retaliation for Rawalpindi’,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Manzoor Malik said, referring to the clashes in Rawalpindi over the weekend in which eight people were killed. “The note was signed, ‘Lashkar-e-Jhangvi’.”
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November - 19 
The dead body of a man was found from Korangi coast guard's intercept within the limits of Zaman Town Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. The victim, identified as Ahsan Raza, son of Khalid Sheikh, resident of Korangi locality, had l
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The dead body of a man was found from Korangi coast guard's intercept within the limits of Zaman Town Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. The victim, identified as Ahsan Raza, son of Khalid Sheikh, resident of Korangi locality, had left his house on November 18 for some work. The motive behind the incident is still under investigation.
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November - 19 
The dead body of a young man was found from Ahmed Shah Bukhari road within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per the officials, the victim had been kidnapped before being shot. In a similar case
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The dead body of a young man was found from Ahmed Shah Bukhari road within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per the officials, the victim had been kidnapped before being shot. In a similar case, another body of a young man was found near Afghan Camp within the vicinity of Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. Police said that deceased, identified as Mohammad Fahim, son of Saeed Ahmed, lived in the same area and had been kidnapped by unidentified persons, who later shot him multiple times before dumping his body.
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November - 19 
The law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 147 suspects including members of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and a target killer during separate raids and operations in various parts of Karachi, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per detai
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The law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 147 suspects including members of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and a target killer during separate raids and operations in various parts of Karachi, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per details, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested a terrorist affiliated with outlawed LeJ, who has been identified as Amin alias Munna alias Chingari, from Orangi Town. According to in-charge of the CID's Sectarian Cell Fayyaz Khan, the accused was involved in target killings of more than a dozen police officials, 33 political workers and people belonging to the Shia sect. He belongs to Hafiz Qasim Rasheed group of LeJ. The officials also claimed to have recovered 3 rockets with launchers, 20 kilogrammes of explosives with fuse, detonators, wires, and a 9mm pistol.
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November - 19 
The militants who killed 10 foreign mountaineers and a local helper in Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan) on June 22 belonged to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and had been trained in North Waziristan Agency’s town of Miranshah, said Dr Ata-ur-Rehman, the H
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The militants who killed 10 foreign mountaineers and a local helper in Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan) on June 22 belonged to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and had been trained in North Waziristan Agency’s town of Miranshah, said Dr Ata-ur-Rehman, the Home Secretary of Gilgit Baltistan, to the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee on November 19, reports Dawn. The official placed before the committee a classified report about the incident, which said the attackers were involved in sectarian killings in the country in 2012. Further, the Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations disclosed that the militants who killed 11 foreign tourists in Nanga Parbat wanted to kidnap them for ransom, reports The Express Tribune. Putting forward an investigation report on the incident, Home Secretary Gilgit Baltistan Dr Attaur Rehman said that the militants had not planned to kill the tourists but, instead, wanted to kidnap the group to demand ransom. However, one of the militants fire at them, killing ten of them and their cook. He stated that four out of eleven miscreants who massacred the foreign tourists had been arrested.
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November - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a man, identified as Mohammad Qasim, on Sariab Road area of Quetta on November 19, reports The News.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a man, identified as Mohammad Qasim, on Sariab Road area of Quetta on November 19, reports The News.
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November - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two Policemen and injured another at a check-point in North Nazimabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 19, reports The News.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two Policemen and injured another at a check-point in North Nazimabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 19, reports The News.
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November - 19 
Unidentified militants on November 19 hurled a hand grenade into a shop at the Jannat Bazaar in Gwadar District, injuring five people, including two women and a child, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants on November 19 hurled a hand grenade into a shop at the Jannat Bazaar in Gwadar District, injuring five people, including two women and a child, reports Dawn.
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November - 19 
Unidentified militants shot dead a Police constable deployed at a church in Swati Gate area of Umeedabad in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 19, reports The News. A police official said Constable Attaullah of Landi
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Unidentified militants shot dead a Police constable deployed at a church in Swati Gate area of Umeedabad in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 19, reports The News. A police official said Constable Attaullah of Landi Arbab was deputed to guard the church in Umeedabad when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on him. The Policeman was killed on the spot.
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November - 20 
A dead body of a woman was found from her house in Green Town area of Shah Faisal Colony on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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A dead body of a woman was found from her house in Green Town area of Shah Faisal Colony on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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November - 20 
A person, identified as Mohammad Ashfaq (27) was shot dead at Jigar Murad Abadi Road within the limits of Jamshed Quarters Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Mohammad Ashfaq (27) was shot dead at Jigar Murad Abadi Road within the limits of Jamshed Quarters Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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November - 20 
A Police Constable, identified as Hakim, was shot dead in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) within the precincts of Darakhshan Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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A Police Constable, identified as Hakim, was shot dead in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) within the precincts of Darakhshan Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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November - 20 
Army and Rangers personnel would be deployed in 13 sensitive Districts of Punjab including Rawalpindi on November 22 to maintain law and order situation while imposition of section 144 would also be ensured across the province, The News reported on N
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Army and Rangers personnel would be deployed in 13 sensitive Districts of Punjab including Rawalpindi on November 22 to maintain law and order situation while imposition of section 144 would also be ensured across the province, The News reported on November 21. According to Punjab Government spokesman, indiscriminatory action would be taken against provocative content, hatred speeches and writings. He said that the speeches of preachers in sensitive Imambargahs and mosques would be recorded. The Government also appealed to the nation to remain peaceful.
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November - 20 
At least three persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 20, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Javed Lal (35) was killed and another was inj
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At least three persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 20, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Javed Lal (35) was killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area within the jurisdiction of Mobina Town Police Station.
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November - 20 
At least two security personnel were killed and seven others were injured in an attack on security checkpoint by Tehreek-e -Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants at Shawa area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
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At least two security personnel were killed and seven others were injured in an attack on security checkpoint by Tehreek-e -Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants at Shawa area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 20, reports Daily Times. Police said a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-filled car into a security checkpoint as militants armed with guns stormed a nearby building in Shawa area, killing two personnel. Meanwhile, Abu Baseer, a purported spokesman for a militant group called Ansarul Mujahideen, on November 20 claimed responsibility for the attack, reports The Hindu. He says it was carried out in revenge for the death of former TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud in a U.S. drone strike on November 1, 2013.
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November - 20 
Four militants were killed by Policemen at Natyan Police-post in Swabi District on November 20, reports Daily Times. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police chief Nasir Khan Durrani announced PKR 100,000 cash award and commendation certificates for the Police part
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Four militants were killed by Policemen at Natyan Police-post in Swabi District on November 20, reports Daily Times. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police chief Nasir Khan Durrani announced PKR 100,000 cash award and commendation certificates for the Police party that repulsed the attack. A group of about 20 militants equipped with heavy weapons attacked the Natyan police-post in Swabi District. The Police jawans deputed at the post fought back after getting reinforcements. The fierce fighting between Police and terrorists continued for about two hours, leaving four militants dead. According to Swabi Police, the militants were equipped with rocket launchers and automatic weapons and ambushed the Police checkpost. During the exchange of firing, four attackers were killed, while their accomplices escaped.
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November - 20 
Law enforcers rounded up over 135 suspects during the crackdown against criminal elements across the Karachi on November 20, reports Daily Times. Rangers claimed to have apprehended 64 suspected criminals during ongoing targeted raids and snap checki
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Law enforcers rounded up over 135 suspects during the crackdown against criminal elements across the Karachi on November 20, reports Daily Times. Rangers claimed to have apprehended 64 suspected criminals during ongoing targeted raids and snap checking in various parts of the metropolis including Ghausia Colony, Majeed Colony, Madina Colony, Nusrat Bhutto Colony, Orangi Town, Shah Faisal Colony, Sohrab Goth, Naval Colony, M.A. Jinnah Road, DHA and Old Sabzi Mandi areas. According to Rangers’ spokesperson, a joint operation with Police was also conducted in Nazimabad area, adding that during the raids and snap checking, 64 hardened criminals were arrested and weapons were also recovered from their possession. Moreover, Karachi Police claimed the arrest of around 71 suspects including 23 absconders during 62 raids in various parts of the city. The official also recovered weapons, snatched vehicles and drugs from their possession.
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November - 20 
One person, identified as Shah Jehan, was killed and four others were injured in a blast in a drain on Moti Ram Road area on November 20, reports Dawn.
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One person, identified as Shah Jehan, was killed and four others were injured in a blast in a drain on Moti Ram Road area on November 20, reports Dawn.
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November - 20 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to lead a sit-in in Peshawar to block NATO supplies from November 23 for an indefinite period unless the Unites States (US) comes up with a categorical assurance that there would be no more drone strikes insi
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to lead a sit-in in Peshawar to block NATO supplies from November 23 for an indefinite period unless the Unites States (US) comes up with a categorical assurance that there would be no more drone strikes inside Pakistan reported The News on November 21. Party’s central leader said that NATO route would be blocked, following a protest demonstration and a public meeting to be addressed by PTI leaders, including Imran Khan.
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November - 20 
Prime Minister’s (PM) Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on November 20 said the United States (US) has promised that it will not carry out drone strikes in Pakistan during any peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militants in
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Prime Minister’s (PM) Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on November 20 said the United States (US) has promised that it will not carry out drone strikes in Pakistan during any peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militants in the future, reports Daily Times. Briefing a session of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Aziz said a team of Government negotiators was prepared to hold talks with TTP former chief Hakimullah Mehsud on November 2, 2013 the day after he was killed in a US drone strike. He said Mehsud had been sent a list of negotiators, and that the ex-TTP chief had himself added the names of two clerics to the list. The foreign affairs adviser said the US has now assured that no drone strikes would be carried out during any peace talks. However, he did not clarify when had the US given this assurance. Aziz also told the committee that the drone issue was raised by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his recent visit to US and he called it totally against the sovereignty of Pakistan.
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November - 20 
Three persons were injured when militants hurled a bomb at an official building on Sirki Road area on November 20, reports Dawn. There has been no claim of responsibility for the explosions.
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Three persons were injured when militants hurled a bomb at an official building on Sirki Road area on November 20, reports Dawn. There has been no claim of responsibility for the explosions.
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November - 20 
Unidentified assailants attacked the office of Awami National Party (ANP) in Naurang town of Lakki Marwat District with hand-grenade on November 20, reports The News. However no casualties were reported.
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Unidentified assailants attacked the office of Awami National Party (ANP) in Naurang town of Lakki Marwat District with hand-grenade on November 20, reports The News. However no casualties were reported.
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November - 21 
Armed bikers hurled a hand grenade in Turbat town of Kech District, killing two men who were said to be labourers hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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Armed bikers hurled a hand grenade in Turbat town of Kech District, killing two men who were said to be labourers hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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November - 21 
At least eight suspected militants were killed and five others were injured in US drone strike at seminary in Tal area of Hangu District on November 21, reports Dawn. Some sources claimed that the clerics of the seminary were believed to be affiliate
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At least eight suspected militants were killed and five others were injured in US drone strike at seminary in Tal area of Hangu District on November 21, reports Dawn. Some sources claimed that the clerics of the seminary were believed to be affiliates of the Taliban's Haqqani Network.
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November - 21 
At least five persons were killed and 23 others injured in a bomb blast at Sirki Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Daily Times. One Policeman and a scavenger were among the dead. The injured persons includ
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At least five persons were killed and 23 others injured in a bomb blast at Sirki Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Daily Times. One Policeman and a scavenger were among the dead. The injured persons included three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC), five Policeman, women and children. Police said unidentified people had fitted explosives with a motorbike and parked it at Sirki Road. The bomb exploded soon after a security vehicle passed by.
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November - 21 
At least three persons were killed and 16 others were injured in a blast in Sattelite Town area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Dawn.
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At least three persons were killed and 16 others were injured in a blast in Sattelite Town area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Dawn.
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November - 21 
Haqqani network’s spiritual leader, Maulana Ahmad Jan, was among six persons killed in drone attack on a madrassa (seminary) in Tal area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 21, reports Daily Times. Tal Police official Sher Zaman said
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Haqqani network’s spiritual leader, Maulana Ahmad Jan, was among six persons killed in drone attack on a madrassa (seminary) in Tal area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 21, reports Daily Times. Tal Police official Sher Zaman said six persons were killed in the attack. The six include Kalimullah, Abdul Rehman, Mufti Hamidullah Haqqani, Maulvi Ahmed Jan, Abdullah and Gul Marjan, he said. Two local security officials identified two of the dead as Jan and Mufti Hamidullah and said they were both members of the Haqqani network. Several senior Haqqani sources confirmed the death of Jan, aged in his 60s. “He was the spiritual leader and head teacher of the Haqqani network,” one source told AFP, adding that Jan was a member of the group’s ruling council. “He was receiving people who were coming to condole the death of Nasiruddin Haqqani because followers of were not able to meet any other member of Haqqani family.” Thursday’s strike was the first time a US drone hit a District inside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The only previous strike outside the tribal areas came in Bannu District, a so-called “frontier region”.
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November - 21 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on November 21 strongly condemned the US drone attack in Hangu and said his party would stage a huge protest demonstration in Peshawar on Saturday (November 23) to block NATO supplies forever, report
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on November 21 strongly condemned the US drone attack in Hangu and said his party would stage a huge protest demonstration in Peshawar on Saturday (November 23) to block NATO supplies forever, reports Daily Times. Imran urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take a firm stand against US Predator attacks, saying the time to play on “both sides of the wicket is over”. Speaking at a press conference, he said that after the Hangu attack the US can undertake such attacks in any part of the country, including the federal capital, due to the “cowardice of the Pakistani government”. “All these attacks are happening because the government has no guts to tell the US that it must stop this madness…you never know after Hangu the next target could be a seminary in Islamabad’s posh E7 sector,” he cautioned. About his party’s scheduled plan to block NATO supply route on November 23, the PTI chief said that a huge protest demonstration would be staged in Peshawar on Saturday. He appealed to the nation to participate in the protest if they want to get rid of US hegemony.
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November - 21 
The Government has decided to establish at least five new anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) in Karachi any time to exclusively try target killers, extortionists and kidnappers for ransom arrested during the ongoing targeted operation against the criminals
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The Government has decided to establish at least five new anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) in Karachi any time to exclusively try target killers, extortionists and kidnappers for ransom arrested during the ongoing targeted operation against the criminals, reports The News. “We don’t want to burden the present ATCs, working in Sindh, with a fresh heavy load of cases, which have to be decided at a fast track as provided in the law,” a top official said. He said that the Sindh Government has approached the provincial high court chief justice for setting up new ATCs. “The top judge asked Sindh authorities to make the necessary arrangements like premises, staff etc., for the new courts before appointing the judges for them.”
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November - 21 
The law enforcers claimed to have held around 106 suspected criminals during ongoing-targeted raids and operations across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 21, reports Daily Times. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh apprehende
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The law enforcers claimed to have held around 106 suspected criminals during ongoing-targeted raids and operations across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 21, reports Daily Times. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh apprehended around 27 criminals during different targeted raids across the city. The raids were conducted in various parts of the metropolis, including Lyari, Abul Hassan Ispahani Road area, 100 Quarters, Gulshan-e-Mazdoor, North Karachi, Nazimabad, Frontier Colony, Fawara Chowk, Shah Faisal Colony, Morio Khan Goth and Dak Khana Chowrangi; while snap checking was carried out near Karachi University and Kamran Chowrangi areas. The official also recovered a heavy calibre machine gun, SMGs and huge quantity of mixed ammunitions from the custody of suspects. Meanwhile, Karachi police nabbed around 79 suspected criminals during 71 raids conducted in various parts of the city. The officials also recovered 30 weapons of different calibres and hand grenades from their possession.
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November - 21 
The Punjab Government has separated the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) — the only department in the Punjab that deals with terrorism — from the police, replacing it with a new department, documents available with The News show. According to well-
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The Punjab Government has separated the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) — the only department in the Punjab that deals with terrorism — from the police, replacing it with a new department, documents available with The News show. According to well-placed sources, the new department has been put under the Home Department as a result of bid by the Punjab bureaucrats to adjust a few men. According to sources, the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, who consider Turkish model as the ideal, were misled by the Punjab officials while presenting a vague picture of the organisational structure of the police and counter terrorism department perhaps leading to the official demise of the CTD. A presentation given to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on the establishment of a new department under the Home Department instead of Police states that the PM was told that the structure of new CTD has been ‘decided in view of international practice and value for money’. The presentation also talks of security meeting at Ankara with Turkish counterparts.
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November - 21 
Three dead bodies were found in the Mulagori area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 21, reports The News. The sources said unidentified gunmen killed Abdul Wahab and Abdul Rahim
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Three dead bodies were found in the Mulagori area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 21, reports The News. The sources said unidentified gunmen killed Abdul Wahab and Abdul Rahim, hailing from the Daudzai area in Peshawar (provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and dumped their bodies in the Mulagori area. Meanwhile, the bullet-riddled body of Roohullah, a resident of Tarnab in Peshawar, was found in Wazir Dhand area of the Jamrud.
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November - 21 
Three persons were wounded in a bomb blast at Eidgah Chowk in Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on November 21, reports Daily Times. Chaman Assistant Commissioner Ismail Ibrahim said that the explosives were rigged to a motorbike which was parke
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Three persons were wounded in a bomb blast at Eidgah Chowk in Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on November 21, reports Daily Times. Chaman Assistant Commissioner Ismail Ibrahim said that the explosives were rigged to a motorbike which was parked at Eidgah Chowk. “The explosives were detonated remotely,” Ibrahim said.
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November - 21 
Three women were wounded in a landmine blast in Dera Bugti town of same District on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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Three women were wounded in a landmine blast in Dera Bugti town of same District on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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November - 21 
Two dead bodies were found wrapped in sacks in Regi area on the outskirt of Peshawar on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to police, the deceased were identified as Abdur Rahim and Abdul Wahab and both hailed from a suburb area of Daudzai.
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Two dead bodies were found wrapped in sacks in Regi area on the outskirt of Peshawar on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to police, the deceased were identified as Abdur Rahim and Abdul Wahab and both hailed from a suburb area of Daudzai. They were tortured to death.
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November - 21 
Two dead bodies were recovered from Grog area in Nal tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to a local levies official, two of the victims were abducted by a group of armed assailants from Nal and the
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Two dead bodies were recovered from Grog area in Nal tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to a local levies official, two of the victims were abducted by a group of armed assailants from Nal and their bodies were found. The spokesperson of Balochistan National Party (BNP) said the victims were their activists and had been targeted because of the party’s political views.
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November - 21 
Two dead bodies were recovered from town of Panjgur District. The victims had been shot dead on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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Two dead bodies were recovered from town of Panjgur District. The victims had been shot dead on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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November - 21 
Two security guards were killed by unidentified assailants on Bara Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 21, reports Daily Times. A District police spokesman said that two assailants on a motorbike ambushed the s
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Two security guards were killed by unidentified assailants on Bara Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 21, reports Daily Times. A District police spokesman said that two assailants on a motorbike ambushed the security guards deployed for security of a bank on Bara Road and killed them. The dead include Constable Noor Amin and security guard of the bank, Ahmad Khan.
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November - 22 
A Shia man, identified as Razzaq Ali, was shot dead by two unidentified armed assailants at a grocery shop in front of Imambargah Qasr-e-Abbas near Baraf Khana Chowk in Rawalpindi District on November 22, reported The News.
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A Shia man, identified as Razzaq Ali, was shot dead by two unidentified armed assailants at a grocery shop in front of Imambargah Qasr-e-Abbas near Baraf Khana Chowk in Rawalpindi District on November 22, reported The News.
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November - 22 
Adviser Sartaj Aziz conveyed the Pakistan Government's deep concern to the US Ambassador in Islamabad after the drone strike in Hangu District on November 21, 2013, an official statement said, reports The Hindu. The concern was conveyed on the same
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Adviser Sartaj Aziz conveyed the Pakistan Government's deep concern to the US Ambassador in Islamabad after the drone strike in Hangu District on November 21, 2013, an official statement said, reports The Hindu. The concern was conveyed on the same day, said the statement on November 22 adding that the Government had strongly condemned the US drone strike that took place in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Advisor re-emphasized that the drone strikes are not only a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, they are also had a negative impact on the Government’s efforts to pursue the consensus in the All Parties Conference to explore the dialogue process for peace and stability. The Government of Pakistan would demand immediate cessation of these drone strikes, he said.
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November - 22 
At least seven people were killed and 40 others were injured in twins blasts near a roadside tea stall in Shia dominated Ancholi area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 22, reported The News. The Associate Produce
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At least seven people were killed and 40 others were injured in twins blasts near a roadside tea stall in Shia dominated Ancholi area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 22, reported The News. The Associate Producer of Geo News program “Geo FIR”, Salik Ali Jaffery was also among the victims. “The Improvised Explosive Devices were planted on two motorbikes, which went off with a big bang, killing five people and injuring 18 others,” senior local police official Javed Odho said, adds Daily Times. He said it was difficult to say immediately whether Shias were the target because Sunnis also lived near the blast site. However, Shia Ulema Council and Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) announced three days of mourning and demanded the Government take immediate action against those responsible for the bombings.
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November - 22 
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on November 22 during his farewell visit to the tribal areas of Pakistan said that Pakistan's armed forces had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terror, reports Dawn quoting a state
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Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on November 22 during his farewell visit to the tribal areas of Pakistan said that Pakistan's armed forces had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terror, reports Dawn quoting a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The Army Chief Reviewed the progress of the construction of the central trade corridor in North and South Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He paid tribute to the soldiers and officers who had rendered sacrifices and added that the army's struggle against terrorism was unprecedented. General Kayani is set to retire on November 28, 2013 after leading the army for six years. His successor has not been named yet. The Government has said it will announce the next army chief and chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff committee on the day Gen Kayani retires.
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November - 22 
Doctor Shakeel Afridi, who helped the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) find al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been charged with murder in a case related to a teenage boy who died after the doctor performed surgery on him for appendicitis in 2006,
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Doctor Shakeel Afridi, who helped the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) find al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been charged with murder in a case related to a teenage boy who died after the doctor performed surgery on him for appendicitis in 2006, his lawyer said on November 22, reports The Times of India. The murder charge stems from a complaint filed by the deceased teenage boy's mother, Nasib Gula, who said Afridi was not authorized to operate on her son because he was a physician, not a surgeon, said the doctor's lawyer, Samiullah Afridi. The boy died from complications following the surgery, which took place in Pakistan's remote Khyber tribal area, the lawyer said, adding, the case had no merit because too much time had passed since the incident. The trial has been scheduled for mid-December, he said. Currently, the doctor is imprisoned. He was convicted of "conspiring against the state'' in May 2012 and sentenced to 33 years in prison. His conviction was related to allegations that he gave money and provided medical treatment to militants in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), not for helping the CIA track down bin Laden. The doctor's family and the militants denied the allegations.
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November - 22 
Law Enforcement Agencies on November 22 arrested a criminal, identified as Dilshad alias Ejaz, wanted in numerous cases of target killing and extortion, during a raid in Afshani Gali of Lyari Town and recovered weapons and ammunition from his possess
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Law Enforcement Agencies on November 22 arrested a criminal, identified as Dilshad alias Ejaz, wanted in numerous cases of target killing and extortion, during a raid in Afshani Gali of Lyari Town and recovered weapons and ammunition from his possession, reports The News.
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November - 22 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on November 22 that his Government did not believe in double standards on drone strikes and he had raised the issue with United States (US) President Barack Obama and asked him to stop them, reports The Hindu. Speaki
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on November 22 that his Government did not believe in double standards on drone strikes and he had raised the issue with United States (US) President Barack Obama and asked him to stop them, reports The Hindu. Speaking at a National Consultation Conference on Pakistan 2025, he said that drone attacks were totally unacceptable and counterproductive. Reiterating that he was determined to uproot terrorism, he also denied he had taken a casual approach in condemning drone strikes. Addressing participants of ‘Vision 2025 - Stakeholders Conference’, he said there must not be any bail for those who were involved in cases of heinous crimes. The Prime Minister regretted that court cases in the country drag on for decades, denying justice and causing suffering for people. He said that judges could wear masks and hold trial of terrorists through video link. “It is my sincere wish to make Pakistan a citadel of peace where its citizens feel secure and there are no threats to life and property.” Nawaz also regretted misuse use of loudspeakers at worship places as it fanned extremism, sectarianism and terrorism. He said that misuse of loudspeakers must be stopped and steps should be taken against hate speech. Meanwhile Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan hit out against the US once again and said that Pakistan could not rely on any assurances from the US as the drone strikes had proved that it was against peace talks. He also referred to a reported statement in the media by the Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz that the US had assured Pakistan that there would be no drone strikes during peace talks. Nisar was quoted as saying in a news report that he failed to understand why Aziz had confidence in the US on its assurances on drone strikes.
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November - 22 
Sindh Rangers and Police personnel arrested 50 criminals alleged to be involved in extortion and target killings during separate raids on November 22, reported The News. According to a spokesperson, Rangers arrested 13 hardened criminals and recovere
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Sindh Rangers and Police personnel arrested 50 criminals alleged to be involved in extortion and target killings during separate raids on November 22, reported The News. According to a spokesperson, Rangers arrested 13 hardened criminals and recovered weapons, including SMGs, and a large quantity of ammunition during targeted raids in Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Mianwali Colony, Manghopir, Salar Compound, Karnal Basti, Old Golimar, Hazara Colony, Chakiwara, Nishtar Road, Gulshan-e-Mazdoor, Furniture Market in Liaquatabad and the Bin Qasim area. The South Range Police arrested up 36 criminals during separate targeted raids across the city.
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November - 22 
The announcement by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan to block NATO supplies in protest against drone attacks is an appreciable step, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid said on November 22, reported The
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The announcement by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan to block NATO supplies in protest against drone attacks is an appreciable step, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid said on November 22, reported The Express Tribune. Imran Khan had given a call to all party workers to attend the rally on the morning of November 23, 2013 in Peshawar to block the supply trucks which pass through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where his party is in power. “Imran Khan has taken a welcome step,” TTP spokesperson said while talking to reporters from an undisclosed location. “No there is no question of ceasefire,” he said responding to a query regarding any chance of respite for peace. “We are being attacked in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where we are fighting a defensive war, so we will continue to hit the area from where we are targeted,” Shahid said, adding, “But one thing is clear we are exacting revenge from Security Forces and not the public.” Here he specified that the public did not include the Awami National Party (ANP), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the three leading secular parties of Pakistan that the Taliban will never pardon. He said there was no question of dialogue with the Government after the killing of Hakimullah Mehsud. “However, peace dialogue is possible if the TTP Shura and Mullah Fazullah decide.” The way Nawaz Sharif is begging the US to stop drone strikes shows the lack of power of the Government, Shahid said adding even a simple tribesman can ask the US to stop drone attacks.
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November - 22 
The protesting families of Balochistan’s missing men reached Karachi Press Club on November 22 after an arduous march of 756 kilometres spread over 25 days, reports Dawn. The marchers stayed for the night at Yusuf Goth in Gadap Town. Initially the
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The protesting families of Balochistan’s missing men reached Karachi Press Club on November 22 after an arduous march of 756 kilometres spread over 25 days, reports Dawn. The marchers stayed for the night at Yusuf Goth in Gadap Town. Initially the long march, which began from Quetta Press Club on October 27, 2013, comprised only the families of the missing men. But on reaching Karachi, a large number of Baloch men, women and children hailing from Hub, Malir, Moach Goth and Lyari joined them at Lyari’s Aath Chowk, raising its strength to over 100 people.
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November - 23 
“We want peace with India,” said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the International Literary and Cultural Conference in Lahore on November 23, reported The Express Tribune. Politics should be treated separately from the economy and anti-t
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“We want peace with India,” said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the International Literary and Cultural Conference in Lahore on November 23, reported The Express Tribune. Politics should be treated separately from the economy and anti-terrorism efforts, he emphasised. “Even politicians should not include politics in these matters,” he added. Nawaz also said that he believes “visa restrictions between the two countries should be removed.” Conflicts along the Line of Control (LoC) are not beneficial for either country, he explained, adding that Pakistan maintains good relations with other neighbouring countries so there is no reason why this cannot be achieved with India as well. Earlier, the Federation of Pakistani Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Zubair Ahmed Malik had said that Pakistan should grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India. While attending an event organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), he had emphasised the need for the two countries to ease visa restrictions. Prime Minister had also urged his Indian counterpart to resume the stalled peace process in order to resolve all outstanding issues including Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). According to the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on November 20 had conveyed Nawaz’s message to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking resolution of all issues with India through dialogue.
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November - 23 
A case has been registered against a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader in Bhakkar District for demanding protection money at gunpoint, Police said on November 23, reports The Express Tribune. Police said the complainant, Deputy Director Muhammad
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A case has been registered against a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader in Bhakkar District for demanding protection money at gunpoint, Police said on November 23, reports The Express Tribune. Police said the complainant, Deputy Director Muhammad Khalid Hanif, an Audit Officer at the Bhakkar Town Municipal Authority had told them that PTI leader Abu Bakar Niazi had threatened him and demanded money at gun point. Hanif said Niazi visited his office on November 22, 2013 and asked that he be allowed to place advertising billboards in the District. Hanif said when he told him that he should get in touch with the District Officer and the Inspection Supervision Department, Niazi demanded that he be paid 20 per cent shares of all amounts he received. “He took out a gun and threatened that this would be our last meeting if I did not follow his instructions,” he said. District Police Officer (DPO) Sarfraz Falki said that First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Niazi with the City Police. He said a Police team has been constituted to arrest the suspect. Nisar Hussain, the PTI District Action Committee Chairman said that the party would look into the case. He said Niazi would be sacked from the party if found guilty.
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November - 23 
A gangster affiliated to People’s Aman Committee (PAC) , Baba Golden, was killed and over a dozen others wounded in armed clashes between two rival groups in Phool Patti Lane and Bihar Colony of Lyari, on November 23, reports Daily Times.
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A gangster affiliated to People’s Aman Committee (PAC) , Baba Golden, was killed and over a dozen others wounded in armed clashes between two rival groups in Phool Patti Lane and Bihar Colony of Lyari, on November 23, reports Daily Times.
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November - 23 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police Department and Citizen-Police Liason Committee in a joint action on November 23 arrested a TTP Karachi Chapter Chief, identified as Abdul Qadir, and two of his henchmen from Gulshan Town, reported Th
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police Department and Citizen-Police Liason Committee in a joint action on November 23 arrested a TTP Karachi Chapter Chief, identified as Abdul Qadir, and two of his henchmen from Gulshan Town, reported The News. “The militants were arrested during a raid on a house in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Colony”, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SIU), Farooq Awaan said. The action was taken following credible intelligence that terrorists were holed up in a building in the said area, said he. Abdul Qadir, and his two comrades are Orakzai tribesmen, the SSP added. “We have recovered Jihadi literature, stack of TTP letterhead pads, and weapons in the raid”, Awan said. He also revealed that these terrorists were involved in extorting millions from various industrialists telling them that this money was going to Osama bin Laden and slain TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud.
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November - 23 
Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants abducted 11 teachers, involved in a polio vaccination campaign for schoolchildren, from the private Hira Public School in the Bara (District) area of the Khyber Agency on November 23, reports Daily Times. Local offic
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Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants abducted 11 teachers, involved in a polio vaccination campaign for schoolchildren, from the private Hira Public School in the Bara (District) area of the Khyber Agency on November 23, reports Daily Times. Local official, Khyali Gul said the armed militants took the teachers to an area controlled by militant leader Mangal Bagh and his Taliban-affiliated Lashkar-e-Islam group.
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November - 23 
The TTP on November 23 claimed responsibility for the twin suicide blasts in Karachi in on November 22, 2013 that killed seven people, reported The Express Tribune. TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid said that these attacks were in reaction to th
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The TTP on November 23 claimed responsibility for the twin suicide blasts in Karachi in on November 22, 2013 that killed seven people, reported The Express Tribune. TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid said that these attacks were in reaction to the November 25, 2013, Ashura violence in Rawalpindi which killed at least 11 people and the drone attack on November 21, 2013 in which six were killed and at least eight others were injured. The TTP threatened that such attacks would continue if those responsible for the violence in Rawalpindi are not brought to justice and the drone strikes do not stop.
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November - 23 
Thousands of people protesting United States (US) drone strikes blocked a road in Peshawar on November 23 used to truck NATO troop supplies and equipment in and out of Afghanistan, reports The News. The protest, Imran Khan, had more symbolic value th
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Thousands of people protesting United States (US) drone strikes blocked a road in Peshawar on November 23 used to truck NATO troop supplies and equipment in and out of Afghanistan, reports The News. The protest, Imran Khan, had more symbolic value than practical impact as there is normally little NATO supply traffic on the road. The blocked route in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province leads to one of two border crossings used to send supplies overland from Pakistan to neighbouring Afghanistan. Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party runs the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government, called on Federal officials to take a firmer stance to force the US to end drone attacks and block NATO supplies across the country. "We will put pressure on America, and our protest will continue if drone attacks are not stopped," Khan told the protesters. Meanwhile, the PTI’s decision to choke NATO supply routes could deprive Pakistan of billions of dollars it receives from the US in financial aid, according to experts and Government officials, reports The Express Tribune. Under the Ground Lines of Communication (GLOC) agreement with the US, Pakistan receives an estimated USD 1,500-1,800 for every truck that carries supplies for NATO forces through the country, Government officials said. The bill amounts to roughly USD one million per day, they added. In addition to depriving Pakistan of the direct payment it receives for allowing NATO supplies to pass through its territory, violating the GLOC agreement may also prompt the US to withhold the USD 1.2 billion Pakistan hopes to receive under the Coalition Support Fund, the officials said. The amount has already been included in the country’s budget for the current fiscal year.
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November - 23 
Three suspected target killers belonging to Mullah Group, identified as Nadeemullah, the leader of the group, Tariq and Faheem, were handed over to the Karachi Crimes Investigation Department (CID) on November 23, four days after they were detained b
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Three suspected target killers belonging to Mullah Group, identified as Nadeemullah, the leader of the group, Tariq and Faheem, were handed over to the Karachi Crimes Investigation Department (CID) on November 23, four days after they were detained by Military Intelligence (MI) officials near Thokar Niaz Beg in Lahore District, reported The Express Tribune. According to details, the militants had come to Lahore with Tablighi Jama’at pilgrims heading for the Raiwind Ijtima (annual congregation), the source said.
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November - 23 
Two escaped Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Abdullah and Wahabullah, were killed in an encounter in Baldia Town on November 23, reports Daily Times. According to details, the militants were arrested by Rangers a week ago and
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Two escaped Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Abdullah and Wahabullah, were killed in an encounter in Baldia Town on November 23, reports Daily Times. According to details, the militants were arrested by Rangers a week ago and were handed over to the Police. The encounter came about after the alleged terrorists, detained in Mochko Police Station lockup managed to escape by breaking the windows. “They went to Baldia Town after escaping from the lockup, but were killed in an encounter a few hours later,” said Station House Officer (SHO)Shafiq Tanoli. The suspects, as per investigators had killed at least 16 police officials and four police informers in SITE and its adjoining areas. While admitting to the killings of several TTP militants, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Odho said, “We have arrested and killed many of them (terrorists), who have killed policemen, and the remaining few will be arrested too.”
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November - 24 
A Hazara Shia man, identified as Arif Hussain, was shot dead in a targeted sectarian attack on Kirani Road in Quetta on November 24, reported, The Express Tribune.
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A Hazara Shia man, identified as Arif Hussain, was shot dead in a targeted sectarian attack on Kirani Road in Quetta on November 24, reported, The Express Tribune.
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November - 24 
A man identified as Abdul Ghafoor was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at his shop in the Sariab Mill area in Quetta on November 24, reports The Express Tribune.
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A man identified as Abdul Ghafoor was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at his shop in the Sariab Mill area in Quetta on November 24, reports The Express Tribune.
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November - 24 
A police constable, who had allegedly been kidnapped by militants on October 22 while on his way to work, was found dead by a road side in Karam Kot on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. An official of Cantonment Police, Iftikhar Ali Shah said
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A police constable, who had allegedly been kidnapped by militants on October 22 while on his way to work, was found dead by a road side in Karam Kot on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. An official of Cantonment Police, Iftikhar Ali Shah said Head Constable Anjum Saeed, a resident of Kot Saadat, was appointed at Officer Colony check post in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Saeed left home for duty on October 22 but never reached his check post, nor did he return home. The Police assumed he had been kidnapped.
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November - 24 
Another police constable was killed by unidentified militants while he was coming back home from duty in Bandar Kalan of Bannu District on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. Township Police Official Afsar Ali Khan said the incident occurred at
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Another police constable was killed by unidentified militants while he was coming back home from duty in Bandar Kalan of Bannu District on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. Township Police Official Afsar Ali Khan said the incident occurred at around 7am. Ashraf Khan was deployed at Khalifa Gul Nawaz Medical Complex. After he had finished his duty at the hospital, he was on his way home when unidentified militants intercepted him in Bandar Kalan. They opened fire at him and killed him on the spot, escaping with his rifle.
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November - 24 
At least three persons, including two students, were killed and one other injured on November 24 in two separate explosions that took place in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. According to the political admin
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At least three persons, including two students, were killed and one other injured on November 24 in two separate explosions that took place in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. According to the political administration of the area, a roadside bomb was detonated near a car in the Shablan area of Upper Kurram Agency. Subsequently, two people were killed whereas one person sustained injuries. The second explosion occurred in the Dal area of Upper Kurram Agency, killing one person.
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November - 24 
Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir on November 24 said that the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) trial was being speeded up by Pakistan, reports The Times of India. "The fact is that the executive
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Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir on November 24 said that the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) trial was being speeded up by Pakistan, reports The Times of India. "The fact is that the executive is doing, the prosecution is doing all that it can. Now this trial is being speeded up. Let me tell you that," Bashir said in a TV interview. He was asked if Pakistan was carrying out a sham trial of the accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.
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November - 24 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 24 warned the Pakistani media to stop praising Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who retired on November 16, 2013 after a 24-year career, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for the militants said Pa
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 24 warned the Pakistani media to stop praising Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who retired on November 16, 2013 after a 24-year career, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for the militants said Pakistanis should get behind their embattled captain Misbahul Haq, even though he was a “substandard and low-level player”. Shahidullah Shahid, the main ‘spokesman’ for the TTP said it was time for Pakistanis to shut up about the “Little Master”. “There is an Indian cricket player called Tendulkar. He has been exceedingly praised by Pakistani media and also praised by a lot of Pakistanis,” Shahid said in a video message, flanked by two masked men with AK-47s. “Now someone should tell Pakistani media and other Pakistanis that no matter how good Tendulkar is, they should not praise him, it is against Pakistani nationalism and against loyalty to the country.” “No matter that Misbahul Haq is a substandard and low-level player, Pakistani media should praise him because he is a Pakistani,” Shahid said in the video published online during the weekend. Shahid on November 28 confirmed the authenticity of the video over telephone from an undisclosed location.
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November - 24 
Traffic constable, Husnain Mubarak, a resident of Dobyan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle bourne assailants while he was on duty at Link Road in Swabi Town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at around 3:25pm on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. T
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Traffic constable, Husnain Mubarak, a resident of Dobyan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle bourne assailants while he was on duty at Link Road in Swabi Town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at around 3:25pm on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. The constable died on the spot and the attackers escaped.
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November - 24 
Two gangsters affiliated with Uzair Jan Group, identified as Ijaz and Dilshad, were killed in an alleged encounter with the Rangers and the Police in Rangi Wara area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provinci
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Two gangsters affiliated with Uzair Jan Group, identified as Ijaz and Dilshad, were killed in an alleged encounter with the Rangers and the Police in Rangi Wara area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 24, reported The News. According to police official, the accused were were involved in heinous crimes and several cases were already registered in various Police Stations of Lyari.
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November - 24 
Two Policemen, identified as Gulzar and Fahim, were injured when unidentified militants hurled a locally made Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a Police mobile on routine patrol in SITE Industrial Area on November 24, reports Daily Times. Accordin
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Two Policemen, identified as Gulzar and Fahim, were injured when unidentified militants hurled a locally made Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a Police mobile on routine patrol in SITE Industrial Area on November 24, reports Daily Times. According to SHO Atiqur Rehman and other Police officials, members of banned militant groups like the banned TTP are behind most attacks. According to a senior police official, the attack could have been a reaction prompted by the killing of two TTP terrorists on November 23, 2013.
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November - 24 
Two soldiers were killed and five others injured on November 24 when a roadside bomb was detonated near a Security Forces' convoy on the road near Karamkot in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal A
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Two soldiers were killed and five others injured on November 24 when a roadside bomb was detonated near a Security Forces' convoy on the road near Karamkot in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. According to sources, a remote-controlled bomb, planted along the road near Karamkot, was detonated when the SFs' convoy was travelling from Miranshah to Mir Ali. Subsequently, two soldiers were killed on the spot whereas five others were injured.
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November - 25 
A contempt of court petition on November 25 has been moved against the incumbent defence secretary, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and others for not complying with the Supreme Court’s order about the recovery of a missing pe
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A contempt of court petition on November 25 has been moved against the incumbent defence secretary, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and others for not complying with the Supreme Court’s order about the recovery of a missing person who was allegedly abducted by an army officer, reports Daily Times. Abida Malik, wife of missing person Tasif Ali, filed the petition under Article 204 of the constitution read with Contempt of Court Ordinance 2003. She has asserted that Defence Secretary Lieutenant General (retired) Asif Yasin, COAS General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Rashid Mehmood, and GHQ Military Secretary Lieutenant General Mazhar Jameel all collectively impeded the process of investigation, which is itself an offence under the Pakistan Army Act. The petitioner said that it was the constitutional obligation of the superior hierarchy of the armed forces to act in aid of the Supreme Court, noting that the matter was sub judice and the court had questioned the conduct of an army officer. Abida Malik has claimed that Major Haider of Military Intelligence (MI) took away her husband in 2012 and since then she has had no information about him. The Defence Ministry had on June 12, 2013 submitted an application on behalf of the MI stating that according to their probe Tasif Ali was neither apprehended nor held in the custody of MI and that Major Haider was never posted at the set-up concerned and has no link with the abduction of Tasif Ali. The complaint has alleged that on December 5, 2012 an FIR was registered about her husband’s disappearance, and on February 1, 2013, the accused officer was posted out from 918 Intelligence Battalion to 61 Punjab. She claims that the entire matter was in the personal knowledge of General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, as the posting orders were issued with his approval.
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November - 25 
A girl was killed and six people were injured when a rocket fired by Iranian border forces hit three houses in Tump town of Kech (also known as Turbat) District on November 25, reports Dawn. Balochistan Home Secretary Asadur Rehman Gilani confirmed t
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A girl was killed and six people were injured when a rocket fired by Iranian border forces hit three houses in Tump town of Kech (also known as Turbat) District on November 25, reports Dawn. Balochistan Home Secretary Asadur Rehman Gilani confirmed the incident and said that the rocket fired from across the border had hit the houses in the town near Pakistan-Iran border. Sources said the three houses were destroyed in the attack. An official of Kech administration said that one of the houses belonged to Mullah Omer, who is a ‘commander’ of an Iran-based religious outfit, Jaish-ul-Adl. The two other houses were of Mullah Omer’s brother Abbas and his close relative Mohammad Arif.
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November - 25 
A number of shops and government offices were damaged in a blast inside Liaquat Market in Swabi District on November 25, reported The Express Tribune. Station House Officer (SHO) Swabi Police Station Izhar Shah said that nine shops sustained partial
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A number of shops and government offices were damaged in a blast inside Liaquat Market in Swabi District on November 25, reported The Express Tribune. Station House Officer (SHO) Swabi Police Station Izhar Shah said that nine shops sustained partial damage in an explosion occurred inside Liaquat Market on hospital road after a bomb had been planted by unidentified militants. The SHO said that the explosion was huge with as much as 10 kilogrammes of explosive material packed in a pressure cooker.
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November - 25 
A special court will start functioning in the first week of December for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on treason charges, reports Daily Times. The Federal Government on November 25 issued a notification regarding a
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A special court will start functioning in the first week of December for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on treason charges, reports Daily Times. The Federal Government on November 25 issued a notification regarding appointment of Akram Sheikh as special prosecutor in the case but the lawyer could not obtain a copy of the notification. Earlier, the Law Ministry on November 18, 2013 sent a one-page letter to the Supreme Court requesting the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to propose the names of judges for the special court. CJP instead of deciding the names himself, asked the chief justices of all the High Courts to nominate a judge of their respective courts. On receiving the names from all the High Courts, the CJP sent them to the Federal Government for selection of three. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Law and Justice sought PKR 3.1 million from the finance division as initial expenses for the special court that is to be set up for the trial of former President Pervez Musharraf for high treason, reports Dawn. The trial relates to imposition of emergency rule by him on November 3, 2007. Sources said that a request for release of the amount had been forwarded to the finance division last week, but a reply was still awaited. According to the sources, the ministry required the money for providing logistical support to judges of the special court and for day-to-day matter of the court. The sources said the law ministry would assign the responsibility of providing logistical support to the three-member court comprising Justice Faisal Arab of the Sindh High Court, Justice Tahira Safdar of Balochistan High Court and Justice Yawar Ali of the Lahore High Court. The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved the names of the judges.
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November - 25 
A woman sustained injuries in firing incident in 100 quarters area of Korangi Town, reported Dawn.
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A woman sustained injuries in firing incident in 100 quarters area of Korangi Town, reported Dawn.
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November - 25 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from a graveyard in Kati Pahari within the remits of Peerabad Police Station in Orangi Town, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from a graveyard in Kati Pahari within the remits of Peerabad Police Station in Orangi Town, reports Daily Times.
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November - 25 
Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on November 25 released all the abducted teachers of a private school after questioning them for four days regarding their involvement in polio vaccination, reports Dawn. Hira Public School Principal Mohammad Qasim, who was among
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Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on November 25 released all the abducted teachers of a private school after questioning them for four days regarding their involvement in polio vaccination, reports Dawn. Hira Public School Principal Mohammad Qasim, who was among the seven abducted teachers said that he along with his colleagues was set free by LI and they reached their homes. He also disputed the media reports about their abduction and insisted that they were only ‘called’ by the council of LI to explain their role in polio vaccination campaign in Bara. Qasim repeatedly said that they were not kidnapped by anyone and but only ‘called’ to explain as to why his institution was used for polio vaccination. However, despite Qasim’s repeated assertions that he along with his ‘missing’ colleagues was back home, the local political administration didn’t confirm their release. “Security Forces (SFs) and khasadars entered my school without permission and without any prior notice about administering polio vaccines to the children in the school,” he said about their role in the vaccination drive. He alleged that SFs herded the teaching staff to a corner of the school and ordered the health workers to administer polio drops to the children under the age of five. Qasim said that he along with the residents of Speen Qabar and adjoining localities in Bara was opposed to polio vaccination and had not allowed polio vaccination in the past. “Parents send their children to my school for learning as it is a school and not a health centre or an army base,” he said and warned that he would permanently close down his school if SFs ever tried to force him to help them in the polio vaccination. Seven teachers of Hira Public School in Sipah area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) went missing on November 21, 2013 after a polio team just vaccinated children in the school. The news about their missing was leaked to media on November 23, 2013 as the political administration was trying to conceal the incident.
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November - 25 
Lawyers for seven Pakistanis accused of involvement in the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) on November 25 said the case against them “lacks evidence”, reports Daily Times. Pakistan charged seven men in 2009 over the attacks, but has insiste
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Lawyers for seven Pakistanis accused of involvement in the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) on November 25 said the case against them “lacks evidence”, reports Daily Times. Pakistan charged seven men in 2009 over the attacks, but has insisted it needs to gather more evidence in India before proceeding further, infuriating New Delhi. Rizwan Abbasi, a lawyer for the accused said the Indians only had themselves to blame for the slow progress. “This case has many legal flaws and lacks evidence. It is being delayed in Pakistan because India has failed to provide required evidence against the accused,” he said in a news conference. The only gunman to survive the siege, Ajmal Kasab, was tried in Mumbai and hanged on November 21, 2012 for waging war against India, murder and terrorist attacks. “By hanging Kasab, India destroyed the only living evidence of these attacks and created problems for investigations in Pakistan,” Abbasi said. New Delhi has branded Pakistan’s attempts at prosecuting the men a “facade” and has insisted it has already handed over enough evidence to convict the accused. Abbasi claimed the dossiers handed over by India contained only “information and no solid evidence”. “There was also no proof that the attackers had any link with my clients because the phone numbers Indian authorities said were used for the contacts were not of Pakistani companies,” he added.
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November - 25 
Pakistan on November 25 inducted the first fleet of indigenously developed strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), namely Burraq and Shahpar, in the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force, reports Daily Times. The induction of UAVs, which are very
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Pakistan on November 25 inducted the first fleet of indigenously developed strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), namely Burraq and Shahpar, in the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force, reports Daily Times. The induction of UAVs, which are very effective force multipliers to the inventory of armed forces, is a landmark achievement. In the future these UAVs can also be gainfully employed in various socio-economic development projects.
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November - 25 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers continued denying access to heavy vehicles transporting supplies for foreign forces in Afghanistan on November 25, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police registered cases against 35 people for causing disturbances
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers continued denying access to heavy vehicles transporting supplies for foreign forces in Afghanistan on November 25, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police registered cases against 35 people for causing disturbances to public order, reports Daily Times. “Dozens of vehicles were forced to return at a number of points in Peshawar, Nowshera, Dera Ismail Khan and Kohat Districts, while trucks carrying goods under the Afghan Transit Trade were allowed to continue their journey,” a spokesman for the PTI said in a statement. KP Police chief Nasir Khan Durrani ordered Police to file cases against all those who were disturbing public order, after which 35 PTI workers were booked by Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar. They were booked for manhandling truck drivers and obstructing smooth flow of traffic during the protest demonstration against drone strikes on Ring Road near Hayatabad. In addition, the All Pakistan Transporters Owners Association said on November 25 that truck drivers will not carry any NATO supplies as long as the PTI protest continues, reports The Express Tribune. The Association’s President Haji Malk Khwaja Muhammad Khan said truck drivers had been informed if they carry any NATO shipment, they would be personally responsible for the damages as both vehicles and goods could both be affected in such situations. Meanwhile, a top police official in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) directed law enforcement personnel on November 25 to initiate legal action following the lodging of an First Information Report (FIR) against the November 21, 2013, Hangu drone strike in which provincial authorities also want the United States (US) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to be included, reported The Express Tribune. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Durrani issued directives in the wake of an application filed by PTI’s central legal affairs Barrister Suleman Afridi, who is party to the issue. Also, legislators led by KP Finance Minister for Sirajul Haq, Information Minister Shah Farman and Agriculture Minister Shahram Khan Tarakai presented to the US Consulate a document on their demand to end drone strikes in Pakistan. “The people of KP and their Government condemn drone strikes as indisputably unlawful…therefore the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan should convey to the Government and people of the United States and its allies, directly and through the United Nations Security Council, that drone strikes must stop. As a sovereign state, Pakistan shall exercise all options available to it when its people and territory are victims of external aggression,” read the memorandum presented by representatives of the KP Government to the US Consulate. “A protest will also be held outside the Parliament House, the Prime Minister House, as well as UN offices in Islamabad,” stated Haq.
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November - 25 
Police and Rangers arrested 34 suspects during a targeted operation in Frontier Colony and Peerabad areas of Orangi Town on November 25, reports Dawn. In addition, 10 suspects were arrested by the SITE Police.
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Police and Rangers arrested 34 suspects during a targeted operation in Frontier Colony and Peerabad areas of Orangi Town on November 25, reports Dawn. In addition, 10 suspects were arrested by the SITE Police.
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November - 25 
Police on November 25 registered a case against Balochistan National Party–Mengal (BNP-M) chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal in Khuzdar Police Station, reported Dawn. Abdul Qadir Sheikh, a Police Officer in Khuzdar said that First Information Report (FIR) w
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Police on November 25 registered a case against Balochistan National Party–Mengal (BNP-M) chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal in Khuzdar Police Station, reported Dawn. Abdul Qadir Sheikh, a Police Officer in Khuzdar said that First Information Report (FIR) was registered on the application of Deputy Commissioner Khuzdar, Muhammad Ayaz Mandokhail. Mandokhail has alleged in the application that Sardar Akhtar Mengal had threatened him on telephone. "Sardar Mengal has issued serious life threats against me," Police official cited Deputy Commissioner's application. However, sources close to Sardar Akhtar Mengal have strongly contradicted the claims of Deputy Commissioner and termed it an attempt to press Sardar Mengal's voice for Baloch rights and resources. "Sardar Mengal cannot be pressurised through such tactics", the sources said.
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November - 25 
The fact-finding committee constituted to probe the November 15, 2013 Rawalpindi incident that killed eight people in an attack on Ashura procession on November 25 presented its report to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif which held the Police responsibl
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The fact-finding committee constituted to probe the November 15, 2013 Rawalpindi incident that killed eight people in an attack on Ashura procession on November 25 presented its report to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif which held the Police responsible for the tragedy, reported Dawn. According to sources, the report said the Police had failed to take necessary and timely action which could have prevented the tragedy from occurring and that coordination among institutions was almost non-existent. Police did not demonstrate any sense of responsibility as even the city's Police Chief was not present on the spot as the situation went out of hand, the report added.
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November - 25 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 25 referred an application filed by Pervez Musharraf for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL) to the SHC chief justice, reports Daily Times. Musharraf had filed a petition for the removal of his
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 25 referred an application filed by Pervez Musharraf for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL) to the SHC chief justice, reports Daily Times. Musharraf had filed a petition for the removal of his name from the ECL, saying he has to visit his ailing mother. The applicant’s counsel, AQ Halepota, submitted that trial courts had confirmed Musharraf’s bail in all cases and the act of placing his name on ECL was violation of fundamental rights. However, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Muhammad Zahid Khan filed comments on November 22, 2013, on behalf of the Interior Ministry, submitting that Musharraf’s name was put on the ECL by the Ministry after fulfilling all legal requirements. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah has directed its office to place the matter before the SHC Chief Justice.
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November - 25 
Two people, including a Shia man, identified as Munir Hussain (43), and his wife, Razia Hussain (40), were killed near Sanobar Cottage within the jurisdiction of New Karachi Police Station in North Karachi area of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the
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Two people, including a Shia man, identified as Munir Hussain (43), and his wife, Razia Hussain (40), were killed near Sanobar Cottage within the jurisdiction of New Karachi Police Station in North Karachi area of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 25, reported Daily Times.
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November - 26 
A full bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Amir Hani Muslim on November 26 ordered the Defence Secretary to produce until November 28, 2013 the 35 people who are now in
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A full bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Amir Hani Muslim on November 26 ordered the Defence Secretary to produce until November 28, 2013 the 35 people who are now in custody but were earlier called as missing persons, reports Daily Times. Hearing the case of one missing person Yasin Shah, the bench ordered the Minister of Defence (a portfolio currently held by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif) to appear in the court if the defence secretary failed to produce the missing persons. The court had earlier summoned the defence secretary but he did not appear.
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November - 26 
A full bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Amir Hani Muslim on November 26 ordered the Defence Secretary to produce until November 28, 2013 the 35 people who are now in
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A full bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Amir Hani Muslim on November 26 ordered the Defence Secretary to produce until November 28, 2013 the 35 people who are now in custody but were earlier called as missing persons, reports Daily Times. Hearing the case of one missing person Yasin Shah, the bench ordered the Minister of Defence (a portfolio currently held by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif) to appear in the court if the defence secretary failed to produce the missing persons. The court had earlier summoned the defence secretary but he did not appear. A full bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Amir Hani Muslim on November 26 ordered the Defence Secretary to produce until November 28, 2013 the 35 people who are now in custody but were earlier called as missing persons, reports Daily Times. Hearing the case of one missing person Yasin Shah, the bench ordered the Minister of Defence (a portfolio currently held by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif) to appear in the court if the defence secretary failed to produce the missing persons. The court had earlier summoned the defence secretary but he did not appear. Additional Defence Secretary Major General (retired) Arif Nazir told the Court that the Defence Secretary was on medical leave, and requested more time to produce the missing persons. While observing that no document has been produced about the medical leave of the Defence Secretary the court directed the Additional Secretary to produce the leave sanction order. The bench directed the law officer to take up the matter with the Ministry and ensure production of the internees from the custody of the Army. It observed that since sufficient evidence was available to establish the custody of the 35 persons with the army, therefore, the army authorities were bound to produce them before the court, and had no authority to retain their custody unlawfully. The court held that these persons are not missing as their custody has been identified. It observed that they could be prosecuted if found guilty. Later, when the proceedings resumed, Additional Defence Secretary told the Court that the acting charge of the Secretary has been entrusted to him and he again requested some more time to produce these persons. The court turned down his request and directed the Defence Minister and Defence Secretary to produce these persons on November 28, 2013.
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November - 26 
Elsewhere, a Police officer, identified as Ali Ahmed (48), was also shot dead near Hassan Square in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on November 26, reported The Express Tribune.
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Elsewhere, a Police officer, identified as Ali Ahmed (48), was also shot dead near Hassan Square in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on November 26, reported The Express Tribune.
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November - 26 
Further, a large number of Lyari residents on November 26 staged a protest against the People's Aman Committee (PAC) and elected representatives of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) from their locality in Dubai Chowk, a stronghold of gangsters Noor M
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Further, a large number of Lyari residents on November 26 staged a protest against the People's Aman Committee (PAC) and elected representatives of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) from their locality in Dubai Chowk, a stronghold of gangsters Noor Mohammad alias Baba Ladla and Ghaffar Zikri, reports Daily Times. They chanted slogans in favour of Pakistan Army, Rangers and Police, whereas condemned the activities of PAC, its chief Uzair Jan Baloch and the representatives of PPP, Sania Naz and Javed Nagori. "Uzair Baloch should be arrested," the protesters demanded. "The elected PPP representatives should also be disowned by the Government."
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November - 26 
In a separate incident, one Shahzan (40) was killed in Macchar Colony of Kiamari Town on November 26, reported The Express Tribune.
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In a separate incident, one Shahzan (40) was killed in Macchar Colony of Kiamari Town on November 26, reported The Express Tribune.
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November - 26 
In addition, a man, identified as Rasheed Naveed (28), was killed inside his photocopying shop in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on November 26, reports The Express Tribune.
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In addition, a man, identified as Rasheed Naveed (28), was killed inside his photocopying shop in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on November 26, reports The Express Tribune.
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November - 26 
In another incident, a private company security guard, Syed Akhtar Zaidi was shot dead outside a beauty parlour in Latifabad area of Hyderabad District on November 26, reports Dawn. Police officials doubt that he was targeted by the same people who k
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In another incident, a private company security guard, Syed Akhtar Zaidi was shot dead outside a beauty parlour in Latifabad area of Hyderabad District on November 26, reports Dawn. Police officials doubt that he was targeted by the same people who killed the four policemen. “They perhaps mistook him as a Policeman as he was wearing a dark blue colour uniform of the company,” said a Police official.
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November - 26 
In another incident, a suspect was killed and another injured and arrested during an alleged encounter with the Police near Maskan Chowrangi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town on November 26, reported Daily Times. The slain suspect was identifie
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In another incident, a suspect was killed and another injured and arrested during an alleged encounter with the Police near Maskan Chowrangi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town on November 26, reported Daily Times. The slain suspect was identified as Zulfiqar while his accomplice was identified as Sher Ali, according to The Express Tribune.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile the law enforcers claimed to have arrested 29 suspects in separate raids in parts of the city on November 26, reported The Express Tribune. Four suspects allegedly involved in cases of target killings of Policemen and extortion were arreste
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Meanwhile the law enforcers claimed to have arrested 29 suspects in separate raids in parts of the city on November 26, reported The Express Tribune. Four suspects allegedly involved in cases of target killings of Policemen and extortion were arrested in Maripur area of Kiamari Town. Three suspects, identified as Yasir Maqsood, Chaman and Aslam, were arrested during the first Police encounter in Maripur. Fourth suspect, Mohammad Ali, was arrested in another raid in Maripur. He was involved in the target killings of at least three policemen in Maripur and Sher Shah. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Javed Odho said that during initial interrogations, the accused persons confessed to their involvement in five cases of target killings and other crime cases, including extortion. Also, Rangers claimed to have arrested 24 suspects during targeted raids and snap-checking in various parts of the city.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta on November 26 rejected former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s request to not appear in court in the August 26, 2006 Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case, reported The Express Tribune. Former
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Meanwhile, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta on November 26 rejected former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf’s request to not appear in court in the August 26, 2006 Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case, reported The Express Tribune. Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, former Balochistan Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani and former District Coordination Officer (DCO) for Dera Bugti Abdul Samad Lasi were declared as fugitives by the ATC. The hearing of the case was adjourned to December 24, 2013.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 26 directed concerned authorities to immediately implement Protection of Pakistan Ordinance (PPO) to deal with heinous crimes and offenders in the city, reports The News. During a meeting to review
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 26 directed concerned authorities to immediately implement Protection of Pakistan Ordinance (PPO) to deal with heinous crimes and offenders in the city, reports The News. During a meeting to review law and order, Prime Minister Sharif directed law enforcement agencies and the Sindh Government to shift criminals accused of heinous crimes including terrorists to other provinces for trials. “The Karachi operation will continue till fulfilment of its objectives. I stand by Police and Rangers and they should treat criminals as criminals and must not care about the criminals’ affiliations.” The Prime Minister directed that all illegal SIMs be blocked immediately and new SIMs issued after biometric verification.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, the Military Intelligence (MI), one of the premier Intelligence Agencies of the country, reiterated its stand before the Supreme Court on November 26 in the Tasif Ali missing person case that the military personnel involved in any offence
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Meanwhile, the Military Intelligence (MI), one of the premier Intelligence Agencies of the country, reiterated its stand before the Supreme Court on November 26 in the Tasif Ali missing person case that the military personnel involved in any offence should be tried under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, reports Dawn. The MI Directorate had pleaded before the court on June 11, 2013 that an army official and a subject of the Army Act should not be investigated or inquired into by Police or even by the Supreme Court.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, the Military Intelligence (MI), one of the premier Intelligence Agencies of the country, reiterated its stand before the Supreme Court on November 26 in the Tasif Ali missing person case that the military personnel involved in any offence
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Meanwhile, the Military Intelligence (MI), one of the premier Intelligence Agencies of the country, reiterated its stand before the Supreme Court on November 26 in the Tasif Ali missing person case that the military personnel involved in any offence should be tried under the Pakistan Army Act, 1952, reports Dawn. The MI Directorate had pleaded before the court on June 11, 2013 that an army official and a subject of the Army Act should not be investigated or inquired into by Police or even by the Supreme Court. Supporters of PTI and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) were present at the protest camp and checking identification documents to distinguish NATO trucks from regular cargo carriers. Coalition partners in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly had decided to block NATO supply routes in protest against the United States (US) drone campaign in Pakistan. The Chief Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pervez Khattak called for NATO supplies passing through the country to be halted, till such a time the Federal Government can convene a meeting to address the issue of drone strikes. In his letter, titled “Violation of Sovereignty”, to the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Khattak said that the province was “inundated with anger” at the Hangu drone strike on November 21, 2013 which killed six people and injured eight others. He said that as an elected representative of the people, the Government should ensure that the Police don’t harm the people who are protesting against the drone strikes.
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November - 26 
Pakistan has released three more senior Afghan Taliban leaders, official sources said on November 26, reports The Express Tribune. “Yes three more Afghan Taliban leaders have been released,” an official source told The Express Tribune on condition of
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Pakistan has released three more senior Afghan Taliban leaders, official sources said on November 26, reports The Express Tribune. “Yes three more Afghan Taliban leaders have been released,” an official source told The Express Tribune on condition of anonymity. “This is an ongoing process as part of efforts to facilitate reconciliation,” the source added. The leaders were identified as Mullah Abdul Ahad Jahangirwal, a former adviser of Mullah Omar, Mullah Abdul Manan, a former Taliban ‘governor’ in Helmand and Mullah Younus, a former military commander. “These are very important personalities,” a Taliban leader said. Pakistan has also quietly freed ten other low-key Taliban detainees over the past few weeks, the Afghan Taliban claimed. The number of freed Afghan Taliban since November 2013 has now crossed fifty.
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November - 26 
Separately, a Police constable, identified as Muhammad Boota (38), was shot dead in Ittehad Town locality of Baldia Town on November 26, reports The Express Tribune.
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Separately, a Police constable, identified as Muhammad Boota (38), was shot dead in Ittehad Town locality of Baldia Town on November 26, reports The Express Tribune.
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November - 26 
Separately, two Policemen of Sakhi Pir Police Station were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them near a bakery in Liaquat Colony of Hyderabad District on November 26, reported Dawn. “All possible links are being examined,” sa
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Separately, two Policemen of Sakhi Pir Police Station were injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at them near a bakery in Liaquat Colony of Hyderabad District on November 26, reported Dawn. “All possible links are being examined,” said SSP Bahadur.
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November - 26 
The Shastra Seema Bal (SSB) in the night of November 26 held two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, a woman and seven children, at Sonauli on Nepal- Uttar Pradesh Border when they crossed over to the Indian territory and were planning to proceed towa
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The Shastra Seema Bal (SSB) in the night of November 26 held two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, a woman and seven children, at Sonauli on Nepal- Uttar Pradesh Border when they crossed over to the Indian territory and were planning to proceed towards Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. They were coming from Muzaffarabad, the capital city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Abid and Mohammad Rashid Malik, hailing from Kupwara District in J&K, had exfiltrated to PoK in nineties for arms training.
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November - 26 
Two alleged gangsters were killed during an exchange of fire with law enforcers in Ali Mohammad Mohalla of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 26, reports Daily Times,
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Two alleged gangsters were killed during an exchange of fire with law enforcers in Ali Mohammad Mohalla of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 26, reports Daily Times,
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November - 26 
Unidentified armed militants on November 26 opened fire at a local bus and shot dead two persons sitting inside the bus, identified as Lakhmir and Abdul Hadi, on Sariab Road near Gahi Khan Chowk in provincial capital Quetta on November 26, reported T
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Unidentified armed militants on November 26 opened fire at a local bus and shot dead two persons sitting inside the bus, identified as Lakhmir and Abdul Hadi, on Sariab Road near Gahi Khan Chowk in provincial capital Quetta on November 26, reported The News.
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November - 26 
Unidentified militants shot dead four Policemen and injured three others, where they were on mobile duty in Latifabad area Hyderabad District on November 26, reported Dawn. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hyderabad Irfan Ali Bahadur said, “Yes,
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Unidentified militants shot dead four Policemen and injured three others, where they were on mobile duty in Latifabad area Hyderabad District on November 26, reported Dawn. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hyderabad Irfan Ali Bahadur said, “Yes, it was clearly a targeted killing of Police”. The Police mobile was ambushed outside a hotel in unit-8 Latifabad by armed assailants. The assailants fired on three Policemen, who were sitting in the mobile. Their fourth colleague had gone to a nearby cabin to get cigarettes. “He was targeted at the cabin by one of the assailants, who were three in total,” said a witness. Another eyewitness account said there were six assailants riding two motorbikes and not three. The deceased Policemen are police constables. Two injured Policemen are from Sakhi Pir Police Station.
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November - 27 
A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker was arrested on November 27 for allegedly damaging NATO containers during a protest against drone strikes in Peshawar, reported The Express Tribune. Activists from PTI and Jama’at-e-Islami (JEI) had set up a pr
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A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker was arrested on November 27 for allegedly damaging NATO containers during a protest against drone strikes in Peshawar, reported The Express Tribune. Activists from PTI and Jama’at-e-Islami (JEI) had set up a protest camp on November 24, 2013 at Hayatabad Toll Plaza to prevent NATO containers from entering the city. Since then the protesters have stopped trucks passing through the route for verification and returned those carrying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan. Many have been accused of damaging goods and manhandling truck drivers, with Police earlier registering cases against 40 PTI workers.
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November - 27 
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while presiding over a five-member bench of the SC for the hearing of implementation of Supreme Court’s decision in Karachi violence case, at Karachi registry of the Court on November 27 said
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Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while presiding over a five-member bench of the SC for the hearing of implementation of Supreme Court’s decision in Karachi violence case, at Karachi registry of the Court on November 27 said that the Supreme Court (SC) would be satisfied with the performance of authorities concerned only when the culprits arrested during a security operation in Karachi are put on trial, reports Daily Times. “Of the numerous people that you’ve arrested, how many have been provided evidence against and how many of them will be able to stand trial,” CJ Chaudhry questioned the Advocate General (AG) Khalid Javed Khan, adds The Express Tribune. The Chief Justice emphasised that challans need to be submitted against suspects. “This whole exercise [targeted operation] will be futile if the accused don’t stand trial.” The AG gave a vague response on arrangements that need to be made before trials, but CJ Chaudhry pointed out that trials can be started immediately for suspects who are already in jails. During the hearing, Karachi Police chief Shahid Hayat submitted a report in the court on the Karachi operation. The CJP remarked that no court could convict any accused without evidence. “What are the evidences against the detained accused persons?” the court asked, adding that performance of authorities would be ineffective without evidence. “No court can convict any accused without evidence.” The AG told the court that Sindh Government was recruiting 200 investigation officers. The court was told that investigation officers and prosecutors are scared. Prosecutor Abdul Maroof has already been attacked, Khan said. His home was also attacked. All the public prosecutors from Karachi are scared, he added. The Sindh Government, Rangers and Police said in their report that 9,000 persons involved in target killings, terrorism, extortion, kidnappings for ransom and other crimes have been arrested so far during the operation started on September 5, 2013. As many as 2,293 weapons, 115 hand grenades and 222 kilogrammes of explosive materials have been recovered from the accused, the report added. The hearing of the case has been adjourned till November 28, 2013 (today).
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November - 27 
Due to a lawyers strike on November 27, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Tribunal adjourned the hearing of a review petition filed by former Khyber Agency surgeon Doctor Shakil Afridi to December 9, 2013, reports The Express Tribune. Af
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Due to a lawyers strike on November 27, the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Tribunal adjourned the hearing of a review petition filed by former Khyber Agency surgeon Doctor Shakil Afridi to December 9, 2013, reports The Express Tribune. After the last hearing on November 5, 2013 when the tribunal ordered the Khyber Agency political agent to compile a report on the accused and his case, lawyers confirmed Dr Shakil Afridi’s records have been submitted. A special public prosecutor was also directed to appear at the tribunal in the previous hearing. However, no details could be shared or confirmed as the hearing could not be conducted due to the strike. Dr Afridi had filed a review petition through his counsel – Advocates Abdul Latif Afridi, Samiullah Afridi and Qamar Nadeem, seeking a fresh trial and bail. The defence counsel had filed the review petition on October 21, 2013 demanding the tribunal to instruct the Agency’s political agent to conduct a fresh trial and allow the defendant an opportunity to defend his case, and cross examine witnesses if produced by the prosecution. The petition also urged the ban on the defendant’s bail be termed illegal and lifted.
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November - 27 
Elsewhere in the District, a man, identified as Ghulam Hazrat, was abducted by unidentified militants in a car on November 27, reported Dawn.
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Elsewhere in the District, a man, identified as Ghulam Hazrat, was abducted by unidentified militants in a car on November 27, reported Dawn.
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November - 27 
In addition, a lawyer and human rights advocate Haider K. B. was kidnapped by unidentified militants in Kech (also known as Turbat) District on November 27, reports Dawn.
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In addition, a lawyer and human rights advocate Haider K. B. was kidnapped by unidentified militants in Kech (also known as Turbat) District on November 27, reports Dawn.
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November - 27 
In another incident, an oil tanker en route to Karachi (Sindh) from Baghban in Khuzdar District was set on fire on November 27, reports Dawn.
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In another incident, an oil tanker en route to Karachi (Sindh) from Baghban in Khuzdar District was set on fire on November 27, reports Dawn.
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November - 27 
Meanwhile, al Qaeda in message issued by the general command of al Qaeda on November 27 offered its condolences to the TTP over the killing of Hakeemullah Mehsud, reports Dawn, quoting the SITE Intelligence Group. The message said the group “regarded
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Meanwhile, al Qaeda in message issued by the general command of al Qaeda on November 27 offered its condolences to the TTP over the killing of Hakeemullah Mehsud, reports Dawn, quoting the SITE Intelligence Group. The message said the group “regarded Hakeemullah as a martyr and valued his contributions for jihad”. It referred to an attempt to bomb New York’s Times Square and said that he (Hakeemullah) had terrorised the ‘Crusaders’.
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Meanwhile, the PTI on November 27 named the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Director John Brennan and a man it said was the Agency’s Islamabad chief in Pakistan as murder suspects over November 21, 2013 drone strike, in Hangu District, reports Da
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Meanwhile, the PTI on November 27 named the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Director John Brennan and a man it said was the Agency’s Islamabad chief in Pakistan as murder suspects over November 21, 2013 drone strike, in Hangu District, reports Daily Times. The letter signed by PTI Information Secretary Shireen Mazari asked Hangu Police to name CIA director John Brennan and a man they identified as the Agency’s Islamabad station chief as suspects for murder and “waging war against Pakistan”. The PTI official demanded an interrogation of the CIA’s Islamabad chief and said the names of the drone’s remote pilot and others involved in the attack must be obtained. She also requested in the letter that the Interior Ministry should be asked to put the CIA official on the Exit Control List in order to prevent him from leaving Pakistan.
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November - 27 
Over 40 suspects accused for involvement in the November 21, 2013 Raja Bazaar incident that took place on Ashura (10th day of Muharram) had been identified, while 12 suspects had been arrested so far, reported Daily Times quoting Rawalpindi City Poli
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Over 40 suspects accused for involvement in the November 21, 2013 Raja Bazaar incident that took place on Ashura (10th day of Muharram) had been identified, while 12 suspects had been arrested so far, reported Daily Times quoting Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Akhtar Umar Hayat Lalika. He said the initial investigation of the incident revealed that it was neither a pre-planned incident nor a well thought-out conspiracy. He said the situation was under control as clerics played a vital role in this regard.
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November - 27 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 27 appointed Lieutenant-General Raheel Sharif as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Lieutenant-General Rashad Mahmood as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), reports Daily Times. “On the advice of Prim
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 27 appointed Lieutenant-General Raheel Sharif as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Lieutenant-General Rashad Mahmood as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), reports Daily Times. “On the advice of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and in pursuance of Article 243/4(a) and 243/4(b) of the Constitution of Pakistan, President of Pakistan and Supreme Commander of Armed Forces Mamnoon Hussain has been pleased to promote and appoint General Rashad Mahmood as Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and General Raheel Sharif as Chief of Army Staff,” a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s House said. Both the newly promoted four-star Generals will take charge on November 29, 2013, the day General Ashfaq Kiyani retires.
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November - 27 
Separately, a man was shot dead while his brother sustained injuries after unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them in Wadh area of Khuzdar District on November 27, reported Dawn.
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Separately, a man was shot dead while his brother sustained injuries after unidentified armed assailants opened fire on them in Wadh area of Khuzdar District on November 27, reported Dawn.
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November - 27 
Separately, President Mamnoon Hussain on November 27 approved the appointment of Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as the country’s next chief justice, reported Daily Times. The President approved the appointment on the recommendation of Prime Ministe
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Separately, President Mamnoon Hussain on November 27 approved the appointment of Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as the country’s next chief justice, reported Daily Times. The President approved the appointment on the recommendation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will retire on December 11, 2013 following which the senior most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Jillani, will take up the office on December 12, 2013. Currently, Justice Jillani also holds the office of Chief Election Commissioner.
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November - 27 
The Supreme Court (SC) on November 27 summoned a Frontier Constabulary (FC) officer to explain why the Police are complaining about a lack of cooperation on the issue of missing persons, reports The Express Tribune. While hearing a case seeking recov
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The Supreme Court (SC) on November 27 summoned a Frontier Constabulary (FC) officer to explain why the Police are complaining about a lack of cooperation on the issue of missing persons, reports The Express Tribune. While hearing a case seeking recovery of two missing doctors Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said, “The families of missing persons are compelled to travel from Quetta (Balochistan) to Karachi (Sindh) by foot to seek their rights,” adding, “But the Government has not even bothered to provide them with shelter or meals”. Cardiologist Dr Munaf Tareen was kidnapped by armed men on September 17, 2013 in front of his hospital at the Pishin bus stop in Quetta. Dr Arbab Zahir was kidnapped on October 23, 2013. Additional Inspector General (AIG), Balochistan, Mir Zubair informed the bench that the Police are taking the necessary steps for the recovery of the missing doctors, but that no major breakthrough has been made so far. Zubair complained that FC officials are not cooperating with the Police to trace the whereabouts of missing doctors and other missing persons. “More than 50 per cent of the doctors have migrated from Quetta due to the deteriorating law and order situation,” AIG Zubair said. The apex court took notice of this statement and ordered a responsible officer of the FC to appear in court and explain the FC’s role in recovering missing men.
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November - 27 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is likely to target Government installations and public places in Nowshera District and Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to avenge the killing of its chief Hakimullah Mehsud, who was kil
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is likely to target Government installations and public places in Nowshera District and Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to avenge the killing of its chief Hakimullah Mehsud, who was killed in November 21, 2013 U.S drone attack in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA), reports Dawn, quoting sources on November 27 (today). Quoting a written letter titled ‘Threat Alert 1123’, official sources said that a little known Tariq Geedar group in collaboration with Tauheed-ul-Jihad would try to carry out terrorist acts against unidentified targets in Nowshera and Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency to avenge the killing of TTP chief Hakimullah Mehsud. The secret letter circulated to offices of different Government Departments in Nowshera suggested elaborate security arrangements. The letter said that intelligence agencies got information that five suicide bombers were sent by TTP from NWA to Nala Mandikas area of Khyber Agency. The document said that an explosive-laden white colour corolla motorcar had been dispatched for the said terrorist activity.
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November - 27 
Three unidentified dead bodies bearing torture marks were found near a stream in the Bostan Cross area in Pishin District on November 27, reports Dawn. The dead bodies are reported to be two to three days old and remained unidentified till the filing
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Three unidentified dead bodies bearing torture marks were found near a stream in the Bostan Cross area in Pishin District on November 27, reports Dawn. The dead bodies are reported to be two to three days old and remained unidentified till the filing of this news report.
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November - 27 
With 20 Special Courts already functioning in the city and five in the pipeline, the Home Department has demanded the establishment of another five special courts for expeditious trial of the 2,100 suspects arrested under the Arms Act, reports The Ex
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With 20 Special Courts already functioning in the city and five in the pipeline, the Home Department has demanded the establishment of another five special courts for expeditious trial of the 2,100 suspects arrested under the Arms Act, reports The Express Tribune. The suspects were arrested for possessing illicit arms during the ongoing targeted operations in Karachi. The Additional Secretary (Judicial) for the Home Department, Rasool Bux Samajo, has addressed a letter to the Sindh High Court Chief Justice Maqbool Baqar in this regard. “Around 2,120 accused have so far been held under the Arms Act 2013 on account of possessing illegal weapons during the targeted operation being carried out under the supervision of the Pakistan Rangers,” the secretary informed Justice Baqar. Samajo said that the provincial government was facing difficulty in prosecuting so many suspects as the functioning courts were already preoccupied with a large number of cases. “In order to facilitate the trial in an expeditious manner, it is requested that five special courts, one in each District of Karachi, only for the trial of the accused arrested under the Arms Act 2013 may kindly be established,” he requested. A progress report was submitted at the Supreme Court ahead of its Karachi law and order hearing which starts on November 27, 2013 (today). The report said that the Deputy Commissioners in Karachi have been assigned the task to verify and inspect the five-year record of arms dealers to ensure they are not selling arms and ammunitions to criminals or others. “The licences of 46 arms dealers have been cancelled so far,” the Chief Secretary Sajjad Saleem Hotiana said in the progress report.
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November - 28 
A cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Muhammad Shabbir (40), was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Mehmoodabad area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 28, reports The News.
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A cadre of Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ), identified as Muhammad Shabbir (40), was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Mehmoodabad area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 28, reports The News.
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November - 28 
A United States (US) drone fired two missiles in Miranshah area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 28, targeting a residential compound, reports The News, quoting sources. However, there were casualti
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A United States (US) drone fired two missiles in Miranshah area of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 28, targeting a residential compound, reports The News, quoting sources. However, there were casualties reported. The attack comes amid protest against the US drone attacks by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ruling alliance led by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The protesters have blocked NATO supplies from and to Afghanistan and accused US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director and its Station Chief in Islamabad of murdering people in drone attacks.
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November - 28 
Also, an unidentified dead body was found within Sohrab Goth Police Precincts near the link Road in Bin Qasim Town on November 28, reports The News. The victim had been abducted before being thrown away.
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Also, an unidentified dead body was found within Sohrab Goth Police Precincts near the link Road in Bin Qasim Town on November 28, reports The News. The victim had been abducted before being thrown away.
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November - 28 
Another unidentified dead body of a suspected Baloch was found from the M.M. Alam Road in Malir Town on November 28, reported The News. The Road links the Karachi-Hyderabad highway with the National Highway.
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Another unidentified dead body of a suspected Baloch was found from the M.M. Alam Road in Malir Town on November 28, reported The News. The Road links the Karachi-Hyderabad highway with the National Highway.
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At least three suspected militants were reported killed and several others injured when two missiles were fired by a United States (US) drone on a compound in Angar Kalli area near Miranshah tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan Agency of Federal
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At least three suspected militants were reported killed and several others injured when two missiles were fired by a United States (US) drone on a compound in Angar Kalli area near Miranshah tehsil (revenue unit) in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 28, reported Dawn. The sources said that drones had been hovering over the area for hours. However, earlier on November 29, 2013, no casualties were reported.
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November - 28 
Elsewhere, In Gadap, an unidentified dead body of a man was found near Baqai Medical Centre in Gadap Town on November 28, reports The News. The man was shot dead after being tortured around 10 to 12 days ago.
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Elsewhere, In Gadap, an unidentified dead body of a man was found near Baqai Medical Centre in Gadap Town on November 28, reports The News. The man was shot dead after being tortured around 10 to 12 days ago.
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November - 28 
In a separate incident, one Tariq Siddiqui (40), was shot dead near the Board of Secondary Education Karachi office in North Nazimabad Town on November 28, reported The News.
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In a separate incident, one Tariq Siddiqui (40), was shot dead near the Board of Secondary Education Karachi office in North Nazimabad Town on November 28, reported The News.
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November - 28 
In addition, the headless body of a retired sailor of Pakistan Navy, identified as Saleem alias Fauji (47), was found from a house in Buffer Zone locality of North Nazimabad Town on November 28, reported The News. Of late he had been posing as a spir
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In addition, the headless body of a retired sailor of Pakistan Navy, identified as Saleem alias Fauji (47), was found from a house in Buffer Zone locality of North Nazimabad Town on November 28, reported The News. Of late he had been posing as a spiritual figure in the area, Taimuria Police said. Police suspected that unidentified militants had barged into his house at night, severed his head and took it away with them.
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November - 28 
In another incident, a man, identified as Rafiq (39), was shot dead near Masoom Shah Colony in Mehmoodabad area of Jamshed Town on November 28, reports The News.
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In another incident, a man, identified as Rafiq (39), was shot dead near Masoom Shah Colony in Mehmoodabad area of Jamshed Town on November 28, reports The News.
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November - 28 
Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman asked the Government on November 28 to explain its strategy on talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which would thereby allow a jirga (council) to initiate the peace process, repor
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Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman asked the Government on November 28 to explain its strategy on talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which would thereby allow a jirga (council) to initiate the peace process, reports The Express Tribune. Talking to reporters following a JUI-F backed tribal jirga at the JUI-F’s provincial secretariat Rehman said that the jirga regrets that the Government has still not outlined its policy regarding the peace process. The Jirga elders hope that government will stand by its promise to the people of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of bringing peace in the region, said Fazl to the reporters. He added that the jirga also recorded its protest over drone strikes and that drone attacks were sabotaging the peace process. The Government should take concrete steps to end drone attacks in the tribal areas of the country, he urged. He revealed that the jirga also expressed its concern over the delay in rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from tribal areas, which was affecting the education of thousands of children. According to Fazl, the jirga was formed in 2012 to bring peace in FATA and the national leadership had backed jirga efforts to bring peace in the country. Fazl claimed that the TTP had also expressed its confidence in the jirga’s efforts
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November - 28 
Meanwhile, an unidentified passerby was injured during an exchange of fire between Rangers and Lyari gang war accused in Sangholane area of Lyari Town on November 28, reported The News. According to details the Rangers raided the Sangholane area to
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Meanwhile, an unidentified passerby was injured during an exchange of fire between Rangers and Lyari gang war accused in Sangholane area of Lyari Town on November 28, reported The News. According to details the Rangers raided the Sangholane area to arrest the Lyari gang war criminals, but the armed assailants opened fire on the security personnel. During the exchange of fire, a passerby got injured with a bullet shot.
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November - 28 
Meanwhile, Army Sector Commander North Brigadier Haider while speaking at a ceremony to inaugurate a month-long cleaning drive in Khar town of Bajaur Agency on November 28 said that peace had been restored and writ of the government established in th
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Meanwhile, Army Sector Commander North Brigadier Haider while speaking at a ceremony to inaugurate a month-long cleaning drive in Khar town of Bajaur Agency on November 28 said that peace had been restored and writ of the government established in the whole area after the successful operation by Security Forces against militants in Bajaur Agency, reports Daily Times. He appreciated the tribesmen and personnel of Bajaur levies forces for their outstanding efforts in restoration of peace in the Agency.
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November - 28 
Police on November 28 foiled a major terrorism bid after it recovered and defused two bombs that weighed 18 kilogrammes each in Sarband area of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said that if the bombs had exploded they would have resulted in a ma
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Police on November 28 foiled a major terrorism bid after it recovered and defused two bombs that weighed 18 kilogrammes each in Sarband area of Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said that if the bombs had exploded they would have resulted in a massive loss of life and property. A heavy contingent of Police cordoned off the area and, after the recovery of bombs, launched a search operation.
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November - 28 
Separately, a goods transporter, identified as Raza Muhammad (28), was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Avenue Road near Ghani Chowrangi area in SITE Town on November 28, reported The News.
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Separately, a goods transporter, identified as Raza Muhammad (28), was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Avenue Road near Ghani Chowrangi area in SITE Town on November 28, reported The News.
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November - 28 
The Supreme Court on November 28 directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman to submit a blueprint of measures to stop ‘grey trafficking’ and use of unauthorised SIMs by criminals in Karachi, reports Dawn. While hearing the Karac
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The Supreme Court on November 28 directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman to submit a blueprint of measures to stop ‘grey trafficking’ and use of unauthorised SIMs by criminals in Karachi, reports Dawn. While hearing the Karachi law and order implementation case at the Karachi registry a five-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry observed that mobile phone SIM cards of different telecom companies were being sold in open market in unauthorised way, which facilitated the accused involved in heinous crimes including extortion and kidnapping-for-ransom. The PTA chairman Dr Syed Ismail Shah told the court that one of the cellular companies was going to inaugurate biometric system by which SIMs would be issued only after National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) verification. Additional Inspector General (IG) Police Shahid Hayat informed the bench that about 3,000 activated SIMs were seized by the Police along with China originated smuggled activation machines. He said that unregistered SIMs were being issued which were used mainly in extortion and kidnapping for ransom cases. The bench observed that current registration system was deficient and required to be revised. The Chief Justice remarked that if stringent laws regarding registration of SIMs were followed and issued after verification by NADRA, the crime rate would decline by 50 per cent. The bench also expressed its concern over grey trafficking causing loss to the economy of the country. The PTA chief told the judges that issue of grey trafficking had increased due to duty being charged on international calls.
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November - 29 
Dr Mujahid Bangash and Dr Kamran Khan were kidnapped by unidentified men two months ago. Dr Khan was released on November 29, 2013. According to a doctor who did not wish to be named, Dr Khan had come from England and had been working at Northwest Ge
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Dr Mujahid Bangash and Dr Kamran Khan were kidnapped by unidentified men two months ago. Dr Khan was released on November 29, 2013. According to a doctor who did not wish to be named, Dr Khan had come from England and had been working at Northwest General Hospital when he was kidnapped for ransom in October. He claimed the government had failed to help and the family had contacted a political agent to pay RPK11 million for his release.
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November - 29 
Elsewhere, on November 29 Sindh Rangers arrested 18 criminals, including Lyari gang war accused, in different raids carried out in the city and also recovered weapons from their possession, reports The News.
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Elsewhere, on November 29 Sindh Rangers arrested 18 criminals, including Lyari gang war accused, in different raids carried out in the city and also recovered weapons from their possession, reports The News.
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November - 29 
In a separate incident, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cyber crime circle on November 29 arrested two employees of a cellular company for their involvement in selling illegal SIMs, reported Daily Times. FIA sources said both of the accused
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In a separate incident, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cyber crime circle on November 29 arrested two employees of a cellular company for their involvement in selling illegal SIMs, reported Daily Times. FIA sources said both of the accused were arrested during a raid on a franchise, adding that 1100 unregistered SIMs and a SIM activator were recovered from them.
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November - 29 
In addition, the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association’s (APOTOA) Vice-President Shams Shahwani on November 29 threatened Imran Khan that if the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government did not resume NATO supplies to Afghanistan within 72 hours, the Asso
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In addition, the All Pakistan Oil Tankers Owners Association’s (APOTOA) Vice-President Shams Shahwani on November 29 threatened Imran Khan that if the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government did not resume NATO supplies to Afghanistan within 72 hours, the Association would have no other option but to pursue legal action against him, reported The Express Tribune. Shahwani said the ban on supplies was causing immense financial losses to oil tanker owners. He said the Association was also mulling the idea of organising ‘dharnas’ (protests) in cities all over Pakistan, or cutting off fuel supplies to Khyber-Pukhtunkhwa in reaction.
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November - 29 
In addition, the SSP Hyderabad, Syed Irfan Bahadur on November 29 said that the Police are following two leads in the November 26, 2013 incident of killings of four Policemen in Hyderabad District, reports Dawn. “After the TTP accepted responsibility
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In addition, the SSP Hyderabad, Syed Irfan Bahadur on November 29 said that the Police are following two leads in the November 26, 2013 incident of killings of four Policemen in Hyderabad District, reports Dawn. “After the TTP accepted responsibility of the attacks, a dimension has been added to the investigation,” the SSP said, adding, that 28 suspects were arrested in overnight raids following the killings. However, he declined to disclose identities of the arrested suspects. The SPP confirmed that all the arrested suspects were either from Hyderabad or other parts of Sindh, but none are from Karachi.
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November - 29 
Meanwhile, the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) demanded the Pakistan Government put an end to drone attacks in the country and halt the NATO supply once and for all, at a protest called by them in Peshawar. The US wants to take revenge for its defeat i
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Meanwhile, the Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) demanded the Pakistan Government put an end to drone attacks in the country and halt the NATO supply once and for all, at a protest called by them in Peshawar. The US wants to take revenge for its defeat in Afghanistan by attacking Pakistani land, said Ghazi Inamullah from the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) at the rally. Inamullah suggested Pakistan should distance itself from the US war in Afghanistan, and demanded the expulsion of the US ambassador from the country along with the return of his counterpart.
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November - 29 
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on November 29 ordered that a task force comprising the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, representatives of cellular companies and officials from Police and Intelligence Agencies be set up to control t
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Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on November 29 ordered that a task force comprising the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, representatives of cellular companies and officials from Police and Intelligence Agencies be set up to control the use of unauthorised SIM cards, reports Dawn. The court also ordered the appointment of a commission to ensure 100 per cent recovery of taxes on recommendations submitted by Attorney General Munir A. Malik and Sindh Advocate General Khalid Javed.
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November - 29 
Provincial Election Commissioner Syed Sultan Bayazeed said on November 29 that nine Districts of Kalat and Makran divisions have been declared ‘very sensitive’ for local government elections scheduled to be held on December 7, 2013, reports Dawn. Ba
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Provincial Election Commissioner Syed Sultan Bayazeed said on November 29 that nine Districts of Kalat and Makran divisions have been declared ‘very sensitive’ for local government elections scheduled to be held on December 7, 2013, reports Dawn. Ballot papers to these districts would be dispatched by helicopters, he said, adding that so far ballots had been dispatched to four Districts, including Qila Saifullah, Barkhan, Chagai and Nushki. He said that the decision had been taken after receiving intelligence reports about security threats in these Districts. He said process of dispatching ballot papers to the offices of district election commissioners would be completed by December 1, 2013. He said tight security arrangements would be made for the polling day and army and paramilitary forces would be deployed in and outside polling stations in sensitive areas. No one would be allowed to violate the code of ethics and strict action would be taken if anyone found trying to disturb the polling process, he added.
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November - 29 
Separately, 19 personnel of a law-enforcement agency who had allegedly taken away 35 detainees were directed by the Supreme Court on November 29 to appear before the Balochistan Police authorities investigating their disappearance, reports Dawn. A f
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Separately, 19 personnel of a law-enforcement agency who had allegedly taken away 35 detainees were directed by the Supreme Court on November 29 to appear before the Balochistan Police authorities investigating their disappearance, reports Dawn. A four-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry hearing the cases of the missing persons at the Karachi registry of the court expressed annoyance over the absence of the Inspector General of Frontier Corps Balochistan who had been ordered to appear before the court. Attorney General Munir A. Malik said the FC chief did not appear because he could not be informed about the court order. But the Chief Justice remarked that he had been deliberately avoiding the proceedings because there was credible evidence to establish that the FC personnel were involved in the enforced disappearances. The hearing was adjourned to December 3, 2013.
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November - 29 
Separately, the PTI Member of National Assembly (MNA) Sajid Nawaz on November 29 said that the nation will stand by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif if he reaches a written agreement with the United States (US) stipulating the latter will not disrupt peac
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Separately, the PTI Member of National Assembly (MNA) Sajid Nawaz on November 29 said that the nation will stand by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif if he reaches a written agreement with the United States (US) stipulating the latter will not disrupt peace talks in the future, reports The Express Tribune. Nawaz said the sit-ins are meant to portray a strong message to global powers: do not disrupt the possible peace deal with Taliban. “A jirga is needed to initiate peace talks, but it comes with its own sets of rules. One of them is that any move threatening to derail the process should be thwarted,” Nawaz added.
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November - 29 
Three activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were arrested for their alleged involvement in manhandling truck drivers carrying NATO supplies to Afghanistan near Hayatabad Toll Plaza in Peshawar on November 29, reported Dawn. A private TV channel
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Three activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were arrested for their alleged involvement in manhandling truck drivers carrying NATO supplies to Afghanistan near Hayatabad Toll Plaza in Peshawar on November 29, reported Dawn. A private TV channel reported that PTI’s District General Secretary Younas Zaheer confirmed the arrest and said the workers were arrested after the party’s seventh sit-in in a row blocking NATO supplies in protest against the US drone attacks. He demanded of Police to forthwith release the workers as “they were protesting against the US drone strikes that killed many innocents and sabotaged the peace process in Pakistan.” The Provincial Police Chief Nasir Durrani ordered the Police to prevent protesters from stopping trucks.
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November - 29 
Two students of the University of Karachi, identified as Shadab Hussain (27) and Hamza Naushad (27), were shot dead near Maskan Chowrangi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 29, reported The
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Two students of the University of Karachi, identified as Shadab Hussain (27) and Hamza Naushad (27), were shot dead near Maskan Chowrangi in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 29, reported The News. Hussain, a Shia, was a resident of Ancholi, and was studying mass communication while Naushad, a Sunni, was enrolled in the economics department. “We are probing the possibility of the dual murder being sectarian in nature,” the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Pir Muhammad Shah said. Hussain was the grandson of the pesh imam of the Khair-ul-Amal Imambargah (Shia place of congregation), Ghulam Ali Waziri. The other victim, however, was Sunni. “Therefore, we are investigating other angles too.” The Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen and the Shia Ulema Council condemned the murder of the two students and demanded that the authorities should arrest the killers immediately. “We want the authorities concerned to take concrete steps for bringing the killing of Shia community members to an end, said the spokesperson for the Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen.”
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November - 30 
One Policeman was killed in one incident of violence in Karachi city (Karachi District) on November 30, reports Daily Times. Police said head constable, Mohammad Shah, was shot dead in Safoora Goth.
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One Policeman was killed in one incident of violence in Karachi city (Karachi District) on November 30, reports Daily Times. Police said head constable, Mohammad Shah, was shot dead in Safoora Goth.
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November - 30 
At least three security officials were killed and two injured in a terrorist attack on a security check post in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 30, reports Daily Times. According to sources, unidentified armed
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At least three security officials were killed and two injured in a terrorist attack on a security check post in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 30, reports Daily Times. According to sources, unidentified armed attackers opened fire on the check post in Baizai area of Mohmand Agency near Afghan border. The attackers might have come from other side of the border, sources said.
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November - 30 
Separately, a bomb exploded near the Landhi Police Station in Landhi Town early on November 30 (today), reported The Express Tribune. However, co casualties were reported. SSP Landhi Faisal Noor said that the motorcycle was parked near the gate of th
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Separately, a bomb exploded near the Landhi Police Station in Landhi Town early on November 30 (today), reported The Express Tribune. However, co casualties were reported. SSP Landhi Faisal Noor said that the motorcycle was parked near the gate of the Police Station and damaged the gate and walls of the Police Station.
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November - 30 
Unidentified people opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Peshawar city, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 30, killing a Policeman and injuring another, reports Daily Times. Police officials said the attack took place in Bahadur Kall
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Unidentified people opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Peshawar city, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 30, killing a Policeman and injuring another, reports Daily Times. Police officials said the attack took place in Bahadur Kallay area of Peshawar. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has repeatedly targeted health workers who are vaccinating against polio, accusing them of being spies.
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