Dera Ismail Khan
Coverage of Dera Ismail Khan in the Nexus archive.
- Two law enforcers martyred in DI Khan ambush: police
Two policemen were killed in an ambush by unidentified armed men in Dera Ismail Khan district, following a protest where a civilian was shot. The attack occurred near Shah Alam Mor after the police patrol returned from the protest site. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased officers.
- KP Governor Kundi says over 1,300kg of explosives used in Tank checkpost attack
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi stated that over 1,300kg of explosives were used in an attack on a Tank checkpost, killing 15 people including 14 security personnel. He called for a unified national response to terrorism and highlighted India's role in destabilizing Pakistan through Afghan territory and abandoned weapons.
- Outsourcing security
Maulana Fazlur Rehman criticized Pakistan's use of private militias for local security, sparking debate. The article examines historical state-backed militia policies in KP and Balochistan, noting their failure in most cases. Examples include 'amn committees' and 'lashkars' formed to counter groups like the TTP, with mixed outcomes and growing local distrust.
- Five terrorists killed in KP operations
Security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed five terrorists during operations in Bannu, Lower South Waziristan, and Dera Ismail Khan. A major terrorist plot involving an explosives-laden vehicle was foiled in Wana, while a wanted terrorist linked to a targeted killing was eliminated in Dera Ismail Khan.
- Wanted terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan: CTD
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed a wanted terrorist, Khalid alias Commander, during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The terrorist, linked to TTP’s Zakir Kochi Karwan group, was involved in the targeted killing of a CTD constable in March 2025 and was armed with a pistol, grenade, and smartphone.
- South Air's inaugural flights from Karachi depart for Quetta, Islamabad: PAA
South Air launched inaugural flights from Karachi to Quetta via Turbat and Islamabad via Bahawalpur, enhancing Pakistan's domestic air connectivity. The airline plans to expand services to Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Gwadar, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and regional travel convenience.