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Car crash claims four lives, two injured in Dera Ismail Khan

Car crash claims four lives, two injured in Dera Ismail Khan

Dera Ismail Khan: A tragic car accident has claimed the lives of four individuals, including two brothers and a child. Their vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ravine while traveling from Al-Markalan village. Police reports confirm that four occupants died at the scene, and two others sustained injuries in the devastating crash. … Read more

11 employees of private company abducted from D.I. Khan

11 employees of private company abducted from D.I. Khan

Dera Ismail Khan: At least 11employees of a private company were abducted near Domanda Bridge, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), the employees were traveling in three vehicles from Islamabad to Quetta when they were intercepted and kidnapped near the Domanda Bridge area. Police reported that a swift pursuit led to … Read more

Two more polio cases reported in Pakistan  

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) has reported two more poliovirus cases in Pakistan, bringing the total number of cases this year to 52.

The National Reference Lab confirmed the cases, which were detected in Dera Ismail Khan’s Tehsil Darazinda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The new cases include a three-year-old boy and a one-and-a-half-year-old girl, both of whom tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type 1.

Sources revealed that the genetic analysis of the virus is currently underway.

So far this year,  24 polio cases were registered in Balochistan, 13 in Sindh,13 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and one each in Punjab and Islamabad.

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Two more polio cases surface in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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ISLAMABAD: The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of two more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan, bringing the number of total cases in the country this year to 45.

The lab confirmed the cases from Lakki Marwat, where a girl child is affected, and from Dera Ismail Khan, where a male child is affected.

Genetic sequencing of the samples collected from the children is underway.

These are the second polio cases reported from Dera Ismail Khan and Lakki Marwat this year, where environmental samples have tested positive in recent months.

So far, 22 polio cases have been reported from Balochistan,12 from Sindh, nine from KP and one each from Punjab and Islamabad.

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Security forces kill 8 terrorists in DI Khan operation

Security forces killed seven terrorists in KP IBOs

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed eight terrorists in an intelligence base operation(IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Dera Ismail Khan District on reported presence of terrorists.

During the conduct of operation, after an intense fire exchange, eight Terrorists were sent to hell.

The terrorists remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces and target killing of innocent civilians. Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from killed terrorists.

The locals of the area appreciated the operation. Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area as the security forces are determined to wipeout the menace of terrorism from the country.

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Four terrorists killed in DI Khan: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI: As many as four terrorists were killed during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intense exchange of fire took place between the forces and the insurgents, whereas the killed terrorists were identified as Terrorist Mustafa, Terrorist Qismat Ullah and Terrorist Islam Ud Din.

The killed terrorists remained actively involved in numerous subversive activities against the security forces and killing of innocent civilians.

Weapons, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists. The locals of the area appreciated the operation.

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Two soldiers martyred in suicide attack in DI Khan

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RAWALPINDI: At least two soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom on Friday after a vehicle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a security forces’ convoy in Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the two brave sons of soil were identified as 38-years old Naib Subedar Yasir Shakeel resident of District Kohat and 34-years old Sepoy Tahir Naveed, resident of District Kohat who embraced martyrdom.

“Security forces of Pakistan remain determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism and such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve.

Moreover, the perpetrators of this cowardly attack will be brought to Justice,” the ISPR said.

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Ali Amin Gandapur’s brother to contest NA-44 by-election

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PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur to let his brother Faisal Amin Gandapur contest on the National Assembly seat from Dera Ismail Khan.

In a video statement, Ali Amin Gandapur said his brother will contest by-elections from the NA-44 constituency which he vacated following his win on the PK-113 Dera Ismail Khan-III seat.

Ali Amin Gandapur said he has conveyed the decision to party founder Imran Khan as well after he inquired Gandapur where he plans to adjust his brother in the provincial cabinet.

“He did not know that my brother was yet to contest the elections,” he said.

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Five policemen killed in terrorist attack in DI Khan

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PESHAWAR: At least four policemen were martyred and two others injured in a terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The blast occurred near a police vehicle in the Kulachi area of ​​Dera Ismail Khan, as a result of which five policemen were killed and two injured. The militants attacked the police vehicle with a grenade in the Kulachi Tehsil.

This terrorist incident took place in the Garah Aslam area of ​​Kulachi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where an explosion took place near a police vehicle.

Police said that martyred and injured personnel are being transferred to Dera Ismail Khan by helicopter.

It should be noted that polling is going on today in connection with the general elections across the country. This morning there was an incident of firing on the polling staff in Tank in which a security official was martyred while 29 people were martyred and dozens were injured in two blasts in Pishin and Qila Saifullah Balochistan.

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10 policemen martyred in terrorist attack in DI Khan

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Dera Ismail Khan: At least 10 police personnel were martyred while six others were injured in a late night attack on a police station by the terrorists.

According to the police, unknown terrorists attacked on police station in Dera Ismail Khan’s Tehsil Daraban late at night.

10 police personnel on duty were martyred and six injured in the terrorist attack.

The terrorists managed to escape after the incident, the police and security forces have started a search operation to find the terrorists.

The funeral prayers of the police personnel who were martyred in the attack will be offered at the Ijaz Shaheed Police Line.

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Police nabs mastermind of D.I. Khan attack on security forces

D.I. Khan attack

Peshawar: Nine terrorist including the mastermind of the attack on the security compound in Dera Ismail Khan a week ago have been arrested by the security forces. The police said that the mastermind involved in the terrorist attack belongs to Daraban area, while 7 facilitators involved in the attack have also been arrested. The police … Read more

Federal Govt steadfast in eliminating terrorism: PM

Federal Govt
  • PM strongly condemned terrorist attack at police station.
  • He paid tribute to martyrs who sacrificed their lives.
  • He directed best medical treatment to injured of attack.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the government was steadfast in eliminating terrorism and extremism from the country.

The prime minister strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a police station in the Daraban area of district Dera Ismail Khan, which claimed the lives of three policemen.

He paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the security of the homeland. He said such acts could not deter the resolve of the security forces to fight terrorism.

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Cop killed, 12 injured in terror attack on gas company convoy in DI Khan

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A police officer was martyred, while 12 others were injured in a terrorist attack on a gas drilling company convoy in Darazinda village of Dera Ismail Khan. The rescue officials and 1122 medical teams rushed at the site and shifted the injured to the hospital. Two of the injured are in critical condition, the rescue … Read more

Terrorist killed during exchange of fire with security forces

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  • Security Forces conducted IBO in D.I Khan.
  • A terrorist was killed while one got injured.
  • The locals of area appreciated operation.

RAWALPINDI: Security Forces conducted an intelligence based operation(IBO) in general area Kulachi, Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

During conduct of the operation, intense fire exchange took place between troops and terrorists, resultantly one terrorist was sent to hell while one got injured.

Security Forces recovered weapons and ammunition from the killed terrorist, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and killing of innocent civilians.

The locals of the area appreciated the operation.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area.

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Three soldiers martyred, three terrorists killed in DI Khan

Army attack in DI Khan

RAWALPINDI: Three terrorists were killed in Khutti area of Dera Ismail Khan on Monday night (March 17) in an exchange of fire with the security forces. However, during the exchange of fire, three soldiers including Havaldar Muhammad Azhar Iqbal, Naik Muhammad Asad and Sepoy Muhammad Essa embraced martyrdom. According to the ISPR, terrorists opened fire … Read more

Terrorists bombed police van in Kulachi, ISPR claims to kill 2 in retaliation by QRF

ISPR claims to kill 2
  • In the vicinity of Kulachi, terrorists attacked a police van with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb, where Pakistan Army’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) immediately reached the spot and cordoned off the area
  • The Army media house claims that two terrorists were killed on the spot. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the terrorists.
  • On August 9, in a suicide attack in North Waziristan, four soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In the vicinity of Kulachi, terrorists attacked a police van with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb, where Pakistan Army’s Quick Reaction Force (QRF) immediately reached the spot and cordoned off the area, Inter-Services Public Relations released a statement on Wednesday.

The Army media house claims that two terrorists were killed on the spot. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the terrorists. According to ISPR, the locals of Kulachi appreciated the operations of the Pakistan Army, and the residents also expressed their full support for the elimination of terrorism from the area.

Earlier, on August 9, in a suicide attack in North Waziristan, four soldiers of the Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom. The Pakistan Army’s media wing said that a Pakistan Army convoy was targeted in North Waziristan’s Mir Ali as a result, four personnel, namely Lance Naik, Shahzaib, Lance Naik, Sajjad, Sepoy, Umair, and Sepoy Khurram, embraced martyrdom. The ISPR further said the Pakistan Army is committed to eliminating the menace of terrorism from the country.

The prime minister expressed heartfelt sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of four soldiers as a result of the attack. PM Sharif said the evil designs of terrorists would be futile. He paid tribute to the martyred troops for sacrificing their lives for the homeland.

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Security forces kill three terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan

RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed three terrorists during an intelligence based operation in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan. The media wing of armed forces, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday said weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists. “These terrorists were involved in terrorist activities against security forces,” said the … Read more

Disqualification of Umar Amin Gandapur: Fawad says ECP decision to be challenged in SC

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said that the Election Commission’s decision regarding disqualification of Umar Amin Gandapur from his participation in the local government elections will be challenged in the Supreme Court.  عمر امین گنڈاپور کا فیصلہ سپریم کورٹ میں چیلنج کریںنگے، واضع طور پرDIKمیں مولانا فضل الرحمن کو شکست کا … Read more

ECP orders expulsion of Gandapur from DI Khan for violating code of conduct

ECP orders expulsion of Gandapur from DI Khan for violating code of conduct

PESHAWAR: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ordered the forcible ‘ouster’ of federal minister for Kashmir affairs Ali Amin Gandapur from Dera Ismail Khan district during the second phase of local body elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ECP deputy director (law) Saima Tariq Janjua sent a letter to the chief secretary, IGP, DI Khan district returning officer, … Read more

Two soldiers martyred, two terrorists killed in KP operations

Two army personnel have been martyred whereas two terrorists killed and three others arrested in two different operations conducted by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Read more: Reports of deal with former PM Nawaz Sharif ‘baseless’: DG ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar According to a statement issued by ISPR on Wednesday, … Read more

ANP’s mayoral candidate gunned down in Dera Ismail Khan

PESHAWAR: A candidate of the Awami National Party (ANP) for the post of tehsil mayor in Dera Ismail Khan was shot dead on Friday night near his house. Read more: Jhang assistant commissioner shot dead in Chiniot ANP DI Khan President Omar Khitab Sherani was murdered when he was running an election campaign, said the … Read more

The young Pakistani broke India’s world record

The young Pakistani broke India's world record

Noman Mehsud, 13, a martial artist from ‘Dera Ismail Khan’, broke the record set by India and entered his name in the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’.

Noman breaks Indian ‘Aman Chatria’s’ cap-ups record.

Aman made 47 caps in one minute, however, Noman successfully made a record by making 52 caps in one minute.

The Guinness Book of World Records confirmed it by sending an email.

Noman said that he is proud of breaking India’s record and wants to show the world the positive face of Pakistan and Waziristan.

Even before this, he has broken various records and entered his name in the Guinness Book.

Earlier, Irfan Mehsood breaks the Record for most push-ups in one minute carrying a 100lb pack.

He said in an interview, “I have been practicing wushu since 2005 and has now earned his third dan as a black belt. Through seeing videos of record holders and reading several editions of the Guinness World Records book, I started to get inspired and worked towards record titles of his own”.

Before this, a nine-year-old girl has made Pakistan proud for setting a new Guinness World Record for the country. The girl has set up a new record in arranging the chemical elements of the periodic table in the fastest way possible.

The new Guinness World Record holder is identified as Natalia Najam who resides in Lahore. According to details, the nine-year-old girl on July 18, 2020, had arranged all the chemical elements of the periodic chart in a time span of 2 minutes and 42 seconds.

It is a proud moment for the country as Natalia had broken the previous record of an Indian professor by just 7 seconds.

The former record-holder was an Indian economics professor Meenakshi Agrawal. She had arranged the periodic table’s elements in 2 minutes and 49 seconds.

 

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PM, president pay tribute to colonel Mujeeb, martyred in anti-terror operation in Tank

PM, president pay tribute to colonel Mujeeb, martyred in anti-terror operation in Tank

Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi paid homage to the martyred colonel and said Colonel Mujeebur Rehman had sacrificed his life during the operation to foil the nefarious designs of the terrorists. In his message the Prime Minister said “Whole of the nation recognizes the sacrifices rendered by the Pakistan Army and the … Read more

Officers like Col Mujib ur Rehman are nation’s pride: FM

Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that brave and fearless soldiers like Colonel Mujibur Rahman Shaheed are proud of the nation. According to the details, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi praised the role of Pakistan Army in combating the intentions of terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan. He further said that combining the intentions of terrorists … Read more

Bus, Van Collision kills five in DI Khan

Dera Ismail Khan

A bus and van collision kills five in Dera Ismail Khan on Friday, injuring others. According to details, a traffic accident has occurred due to the speeding in DI Khan. The collision between the bus and the van killed five people on the spot while one passenger was trapped in the bus, the injured included … Read more

We were offered high positions in government: Maulana Fazlur Rehman

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Chief of Jamiat Ulmae e Islam-F Maulana Fazl ur Rehman revealed, we were offered all positions but we despised them. According to the details, while talking to media in Dera Ismail Khan said, The Rehbar committee decided to end the highway closure, I am thankful to workers who closed the roads for 1 week. Maulana … Read more