The operations were launched following a recent increase in militant attacks targeting police and other law enforcement agencies in Banu

A weather advisory says a westerly weather system is likely to enter the upper parts of the country on June 30

District Police Officer (DPO) Yasir Afridi says a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) exploded as a passenger van was passing through the area, killing five people on board

Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar says the operations were launched in response to a series of recent terrorist incidents

Flour prices have increased across Pakistan, with Karachi recording the highest rate as a 20kg flour bag reaches Rs2,800, according to official statistics.

PTI Waqas Akram Sheikh says discussion remained strictly focused on law and order issues and counterterrorism measures

An intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces in Bannu District on reported presence of khwarij