ISLAMABAD: Nine militants and two soldiers were killed during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in the North Waziristan district of Pakistan on Saturday night, Pakistan army said in a statement released on Sunday.
“Security forces conducted the IBO on credible information about the presence of terrorists in the Khaisura and Dossali areas of North Waziristan district late [on Saturday] night...an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces,” the statement said, adding that five troops were also injured in the process.
During the IBO, the troops also recovered weapons and ammunition from the area.
North Waziristan is one of seven former semi-autonomous tribal regions in Pakistan and was once dubbed the hub of militancy. However, it’s relatively peaceful now following a series of army operations since 2014 to eliminate terrorists.
Last week, militants attacked a Pakistani army security post in North Waziristan, resulting in the deaths of a soldier and five insurgents.
9 militants killed in clashes with Pakistani troops in North Waziristan
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9 militants killed in clashes with Pakistani troops in North Waziristan
- Follows crackdown against militants in the area
- Five security forces also injured in the attack
Pakistan undertakes preparations to host 2026 OIC ministerial conference on women
- Deputy PM Ishaq Dar directs authorities to finalize arrangements, logistics and thematic sessions for event
- Conference, held every three to four years, unites OIC ministers to review progress on women’s rights
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed authorities to finalize arrangements, logistics and thematic sessions for the ninth Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference on Women scheduled to be held in Pakistan this year, the foreign office said.
The conference, held approximately every three to four years, brings together ministers from OIC member states to review progress on women’s rights, share national policies and adopt new frameworks.
Dar chaired a meeting to review preparations for the OIC conference on women to ensure smooth and close coordination between the relevant ministries and the OIC Secretariat.
“He highlighted that the upcoming conference reflects Pakistan’s commitment to promoting women’s rights and strengthening their role across social, economic, and political spheres,” Pakistan’s foreign office said in a statement.
Previous ministerial meetings have focused on themes such as women’s economic empowerment, combating gender-based violence, and improving access to education and health care.
Pakistan has confirmed it will host the event in early 2026, but the exact dates, venue, and agenda have not yet been announced.
The previous OIC ministerial conference on women was held in Cairo in 2021 and focused on women’s empowerment, protection frameworks, and socio-economic participation.
