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Section 144 imposed in Upper, Lower South Waziristan over security concerns
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The district administrations of Lower and Upper South Waziristan imposed Section 144 restrictions for Saturday, restricting movement in several areas and closing markets and major routes amid security concerns and the movement of logistical supplies for security forces.
What’s the situation across KP on Day 1 of governor’s rule?
All entry and exit points to Peshawar Cantt remain closed, with police deployed in the surrounding area. Entry is not allowed on Khyber Road, with traffic diverted towards Khyber Bazar, Ramdas and Bhana Marhi Chungi. Roads leading to Saddar from Warsak and Shami Road are also blocked with containers. University Road is blocked near Tehkal, close to the Cantt limits. The GT Road entrance at Pir Zakori is closed. The blockage at Firdous Chowk also remains in place.
Peace committee member killed, 8 injured in IED blast in Upper South Waziristan market
UPPER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: One peace committee member was killed while eight others were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in Makeen Bazaar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Upper South Waziristan district on Friday, police said. Dera Ismail Khan Regional Police Officer (RPO) Ghulam Mubashir Makin told Dawn that the IED had been attached to a motorcycle by unidentified people. He said the device exploded at around 10:45am, injuring nine people in the busy market.
Former aide to Taliban commander Mullah Nazir group killed in Lower South Waziristan
PESHAWAR: A former aide to the late Taliban commander Mullah Nazir’s group was killed and another person injured by unidentified gunmen in the Doag area of Wana tehsil in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lower South Waziristan, police and rescue officials said on Sunday.
Movement restricted under Section 144 in some areas of South Waziristan, Tank on Monday
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The administrations of Lower South Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan and Tank have imposed Section 144 in several areas of the three districts for August 10 (Monday), citing security concerns and directing residents to avoid unnecessary movement during the specified hours. Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is a legal provision that empowers district administrations to prohibit an assembly of four or more people in an area for a limited period.
2 tribal elders shot dead in KP's Lower South Waziristan
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Two tribal elders were shot dead by unidentified armed men in the Zarmilan area of Toi Khulla tehsil of Lower South Waziristan on Sunday, police said. Lower South Waziristan District Police Officer (DPO) Shah Hassan told Dawn that the victims were travelling in a car from the Gul Kach area towards the Zarmilan area when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle at Darozanda.
Cleric killed after explosion at supermarket in South Waziristan's Wana
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A cleric was killed following an explosion, suspected to have been caused by a pressure bomb, at a supermarket in Lower South Waziristan’s Wana on Monday, police said. Wana Circle Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Asghar Ali Shah told Dawn that the explosion occurred on the ground floor of a supermarket located in Rustam Bazaar.
Rain-related fatalities during ongoing monsoon spell rise to 18 in KP
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The death toll from rain-related incidents during the ongoing monsoon spell and flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has risen to 18. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the current rain spell, which began on July 19, is expected to last till July 23 in KP.
3 girls killed, 4 injured in suspected quadcopter attack in South Waziristan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Three girls were killed and four other members of the same family were injured in a suspected quadcopter attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s lower South Waziristan early on Sunday morning, according to local sources. Munitions were suspected to have been dropped by a quadcopter drone on the house in the Nargasi area of Birmal tehsil, the sources said. The incident reportedly occurred at the residence of a member of the Dinor subtribe.
Gomal Zam hydropower station restored to full capacity after eight years
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN LOWER: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has restored the affected generating units of the Gomal Zam Hydropower Station after eight years and successfully synchronised it with the national grid, bringing the facility back to its full generation capacity of 17.4 megawatts (MW). Officials said that both of the station’s generating units had ceased operations in October 2016 due to a major technical fault.
SHO among 8 cops kidnapped by armed men in Upper South Waziristan: police
UPPER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Eight police personnel, including a station house officer (SHO), were allegedly kidnapped by unidentified armed men in Upper South Waziristan on Wednesday, officials said. District Police Officer (DPO) Arshad Khan confirmed the incident to Dawn, stating that those allegedly abducted included Sararogha SHO Ahmad Shah and two members of the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU).
Girls' primary school blown up by unidentified miscreants in KP's Lower South Waziristan
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Unidentified miscreants blew up a government girls’ primary school using explosive material late on Tuesday night in Sara Ghowara area of Birmal tehsil, police said. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Tahir Shah, the school building was destroyed in the explosion, which occurred late at night. DPO Shah told Dawn that police had registered an initial report in the daily log and launched an investigation into the incident.
South Waziristan tribal elders decry hardship as Wana-Gomal Zam Road remains in ruins
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Residents on Tuesday decried the deteriorated condition of the Wana-Gomal Zam Road — one of the most important trade and communication routes in the region — as it has reached the point of near collapse. The road not only serves as a vital link between Wana and Gomal Zam but also connects Pakistan with Afghanistan through the Angoor Adda border crossing.
Five killed in Waziristan clash over land dispute
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least five people were killed and two others injured in an exchange of fire between two sub-clans of the Sulemankhel tribe over a land dispute in Gul Kach area of Toi Khulla tehsil in Lower South Waziristan on Saturday, police said. According to Lower South Waziristan DPO Muhammad Tahir Shah Wazir, the armed clash erupted between members of Khatiankhel and Kamrani sub-clans over a long-standing dispute concerning a piece of land and an approved road project in the area.
Tribal chief among 3 killed in IED blast in KP's Wana
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least three people, including prominent tribal elder and chief of the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe Malik Tariq Wazir, were killed while four others sustained injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that struck the busy Rustam Bazaar area of Wana on Monday morning, officials said. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Tahir Shah Wazir, the explosion occurred near Gulshan Plaza when a vehicle with Tariq on board was passing through the market.
Suicide attack foiled on army check post in South Waziristan; civilian martyred, 15 injured
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: An attempted suicide attack on a security forces’ post near Azam Warsak Bazaar, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan area, was foiled on Monday evening, officials said. According to security sources, the attacker attempted to target the army post using an explosives-laden coach; however, due to timely action by Pakistan Army personnel, the vehicle was destroyed before reaching its target.
Firing from across Afghan border injures 5 in KP's South Waziristan: security sources
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN LOWER: Mortar shells fired from across the Pak-Afghan border injured five people — four children and a woman — in the Angoor Adda village of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district on Wednesday, according to security sources. The sources said that the shells struck the homes of two residents of the village and that the injured children were between the ages of three and 13. All the injured were take to the district headquarters hospital in Wana, they added.
Waziristan residents resent prolonged mobile, internet disruptions
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN LOWER: Mobile network disruptions and prolonged internet outages across several areas of Lower South Waziristan severely affected daily life, leaving residents grappling with mounting difficulties over the past two months. Users of major telecom operators have reported persistent signal issues and frequent internet shutdowns, disrupting communication and access to essential online services.
Cultural festival in Waziristan village draws huge crowd
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A vibrant three-day traditional Attan festival in Spin area of Wana, South Waziristan Lower, concluded on Monday, marking a colourful highlight of Eidul Fitr celebrations in the region by attracting huge crowd. The event, arranged by locals, brought together a large number of people including tribal elders, youth and children. The event served not only as a source of entertainment but also as a platform to revive and preserve centuries-old traditions of the area.
2 policemen martyred in IED blast in Wana
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Two cops were martyred while 22 people, including four policemen and 18 civilians, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Wana’s Rustam Bazaar area on Saturday. According to police officials, the explosion occurred when policemen on routine patrol were present in the area around 5pm. They said that explosive material was planted near the main gate of a supermarket, which caused casualties among policemen and civilians present at the scene.
Fighting along Angoor Adda border stops as armed forces capture Afghan checkposts after overnight exchange of fire
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s security forces carried out a robust retaliatory response following unprovoked aggression by Afghan Taliban in the border areas of South Waziristan Lower, security sources said on Friday. According to officials, an intense exchange of fire continued throughout the night along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. However, the situation has since calmed after the firing subsided by morning.
Local administration imposes Section 144, 12-hour daily curfew in South Waziristan
The district administration on Thursday imposed Section 144 in the districts of South Waziristan Upper and South Waziristan Lower due to rising security concerns and to facilitate the movement of logistics for security forces. The move aims to ensure public safety, maintain law and order, and facilitate the uninterrupted operational movement of security personnel.
Police constable martyred as unidentified assailants open fire in Wana
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A police constable was martyred after unidentified armed men opened fire in the Wana tehsil of Lower South Waziristan district, officials said on Tuesday. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Tahir, the attackers carried out a sudden assault in Mughal Khel village, leaving a constable, identified as Attaullah, critically wounded. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
Unidentified attackers blow up school in South Waziristan, no casualties reported
PESHAWAR: Unidentified attackers blew up a school in the Birmal tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan in the late hours of Monday, the police said on Tuesday. According to District Police Officer (DPO) South Waziristan Lower Muhammad Tahir Shah Wazir, the explosion destroyed parts of the Government Middle School (GMS) Boys’ Sharif Khan Kot, including two classrooms, bathrooms, the main gate, and one side of the boundary wall. Initial reports confirmed no casualties were reported.
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Residents of Lower South Waziristan have been facing severe communication difficulties for the past 10 days as mobile network signals and internet services in the region continue to deteriorate, significantly disrupting daily life, business activities and education. Mobile signals and internet services are virtually non-existent, particularly in the Wana Tehsil areas of Spin, Tanai, Azam Warsak, Kalotai and Ghowa Khowa, among several other localities.
Policeman martyred, father, brother injured in South Waziristan firing incident
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A policeman was shot dead, while two of his family members were injured on Sunday after unidentified armed men opened fire on them in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, officials said. According to the police, the incident took place in the Boya area of Upper South Waziristan. The policeman, identified as Constable Zahidullah Wazir, was martyred on the spot, while his father, Ghulam Nabi, and brother, Waheed, sustained serious injuries.
Westerly wave to persist until tomorrow, says NWFC; northern areas experience below-freezing temperatures
The country remained in the grip of a cold wave as a westerly system affected the upper parts, with temperatures dipping below freezing in many northern areas. The National Weather Forecasting Centre (NWFC) in its daily forecast said that “a westerly wave is affecting the upper parts of the country and likely to persist in northern parts till tomorrow”.
Wana’s major bazaar closed due to security threats
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The district administration and police on Thursday temporarily closed and evacuated Wana’s major Rustam Bazaar here due to security threats. Police officials told Dawn that the move came as authorities received reports of security threats from reliable sources. They said all shopkeepers and civilians present in Wana Rustam Bazaar were asked to immediately leave the area, while business activities were completely halted.
Rustam Bazaar in KP’s Wana temporarily closed due to security threats: police
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The district administration and police on Thursday temporarily closed and evacuated Wana’s Rustam Bazaar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan, suspending commercial activities in the area as a precautionary measure after receiving credible information related to security threats.
JUI-F leader succumbs to injuries following blast in KP’s South Waziristan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A senior Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning after being critically wounded in a bomb blast near a madressah in the Wana bazaar area. Police said on Friday that a remote controlled improvised explosive device (IED) was planted in Konra Cheena area near a religious seminary to target Maulana Sultan Muhammad Wazir, who was also the district president of Wafaqul Madaris al Arabia.
Former lawmaker seeks separate medical college seats for Waziristan districts
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Former MPA Nasirullah Khan Wazir has moved the Peshawar High Court against the “discriminatory and unjust” allocation of medical college seats for students from Upper and Lower South Waziristan districts. In the petition, Mr Wazir contended that the provincial government had failed to ensure a fair distribution of MBBS and BDS seats in colleges for the two districts, depriving deserving students of their constitutional and legal rights.
Hundreds of Afghans return from Lower South Waziristan
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The repatriation of Afghan refugees through the Angoor Adda border here is continuing smoothly, say the local officials. They told Dawn that the exercise was being carried out under the supervision of the district administration with the collaboration of the Frontier Corps KP (South), police and other relevant departments.
Kidnapping of school principal sparks protest in Wana
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Armed men shot and injured two men before abducting the principal of a private educational institution in Wana, Lower South Waziristan, on Monday. According to DSP Imranullah, the armed assailants intercepted principal Rahmatullah Wazir outside the school, forced him into a car and took him away. Sources confirmed that two bystanders were injured when the abductors opened fire during the incident.
Hundreds take to streets as Wana shuts down over ‘poor’ law, order
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A shutter-down strike was observed with hundreds of people taking to the streets in Wana, the administrative headquarters of Lower South Waziristan district, on Friday against the deteriorating law and order situation, rising incidents of abductions for ransom, extortion, and bomb blasts.
South Waziristan district headquarters relocated to Ladha from Tank
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The Upper South Waziristan district headquarters has officially been relocated from Tank to Ladha, marking a historic administrative shift after 130 years. The formal inauguration ceremony took place on Saturday at the Ladha Tehsil Building, attended by MNA Zubair Mehsud, MPA Asif Khan, former senator Saleh Shah, tehsil mayors, and senior district administration officials.
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