A devastating terrorist attack has left one civilian dead and 18 injured in the Takti Khel region of Laki Marwat district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The police operation that followed resulted in the killing of six militants. According to the police officials, one police officer was martyred, and two others were injured in the operation. Regional Police Officer (RPO) revealed that the militants used a drone to launch the attack and started firing at civilians.
In a separate development, the federal government has imposed a ban on Adil Farooq Rajah under the Anti-Terrorism Act. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that the Customs Enforcement Quetta has seized smuggled goods worth Rs 31.70 crore. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a warning regarding the heavy rains and snowfall in the province.
In other news, the Islamabad Police have recovered a 14-year-old boy who was abducted from Tawain for ransom. Punjab Minister for Information, Azma Bukhari, has announced that only three-day permission will be given to celebrate Basant in Lahore. Federal Minister for Water Resources, Asad Umar, has highlighted the importance of water security for Pakistan’s economic and climatic stability.
According to the ISPR, the security forces have effectively targeted the hideouts of the fleeing militants. To ensure the security of the participants of the Benazir Bhutto’s Urs, the authorities have set up a 20-acre central pandal in Gari Khuda Bakhsh and deployed over 8,000 police personnel. Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Shamshad Akhtar, has passed away. Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Shamshad Akhtar, passed away.
In other news, a recent study by the Cambridge University has found that staying indoors can lead to a decrease in serotonin levels and an increase in aggressive behavior. Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has praised Salman Khan, calling him a ‘tiger’ and a ‘superhuman.’ Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has revealed that he rejected a Rs 40 crore offer.
