Pak army launches offensive against militants in Khyber
The area is notorious for its treacherous hilly passes and forested valleys, providing militants a natural location for hiding, training and attacking security forces.
Aug 16, 2016, 15:27 PM ISTPakistan, Afghanistan agree to peacefully resolve Torkham border issue
Pakistan insists that militants would take advantage of the loose border control and cross the border for terrorist activities.
Jun 20, 2016, 19:47 PM IST10 killed in 3 separate incidents in northwest Pakistan
In the ensuing clashes, three people were killed and 10 others injured.
May 12, 2016, 01:33 AM IST20 militants killed in airstrikes in Pakistan
At least 20 militants were killed in airstrikes in two separate areas of Khyber Agency in Pakistan's northwest tribal regions on Saturday, defence officials said.
Nov 08, 2015, 06:09 AM ISTUS drone kills 16 ‘Islamic State militants’ near Pakistan-Afghan border
At least 16 suspected militants were killed in two separate US drone strikes in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, on the zero line bordering Khyber Agency.
Oct 23, 2015, 23:38 PM IST