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What is the difference between law enforcement and lawlessness?
In this Raftar documentary, we expose the dark reality of CCD encounters in Pakistan. From the heartbreaking story of Zubaida Bibi’s family to shocking data showing hundreds of alleged fake police encounters, this is a deep investigation into how justice may be replaced by fear. Are these encounters really about fighting crime or something else? With reports of over 600 encounters and 900+ deaths in just months, serious questions are being raised about accountability, due process, and misuse of power. We also examine the role of key officials, political influence, and whether this system is targeting criminals or putting ordinary citizens at risk. Watch the full documentary to understand the truth behind CCD encounters in Pakistan.
 
Remarkable insights, however, the narration states the video is 11 years old (1 year post-APS massacre).

I would hope the counter-terror fight has evolved hugely beyond this, which is basically ill equipped "on the beat bobbies/CID" hopelessly risking their lives to deal with a brutal terrorist threat. Surely these sorts of operations look drastically different now, as what I was seeing there was simply not fit for purpose, (even back in 2015!).
 
Seems like an old video. But one thing hasn’t changed since then. It’s abundantly clear that there is no negotiating or talking sense into hardcore khwarij, they will try to kill you and your only course of action is to fight them wherever you find them.
 
Starlord said:
Saying Pakistan has turned into a Mini Gaza, is insult to the 70-80k Gazan's who were murdered in Air strikes, and 18k children. Pakistan ki Chutiya Awam will cling to any/every tragic events to justify their criticism of Govt if their support base is not in Power. If Pakistan used Israel Tactic in just Tribal Area after their constant support for TTP it would've been justified as we lost 80-100k civilians because that war, while Israel only did what they did in Gaza after losing 1200 people.
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He is a poet too, and they do exaggerate (mubalgah). I shared the news and don't agree with the caption as such.

Lastly, a tragedy measure is not just its scale. Did you bother to consider that both were Pakistanis here (police and civilian)?

Anyway, just concentrate on the news. These voices should be heard.
 

Punjab CTD arrests 36 suspected terrorists in a month, including 2 of TTP​

Imran Gabol
March 28, 2026

LAHORE: The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have arrested 36 suspected terrorists belonging to various banned organisations in province-wide operations over the past month.

Those arrested included two dangerous suspected terrorists of Fitna-al-Khawarij from Faisalabad and Jhelum, recovering heavy explosives and weapons, according to a press release issued by the CTD.

Fitna-al-Khawarij is a term the state uses for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The press release said that in a month-long campaign, CTD Punjab arrested a total of 36 terrorists from various banned organisations and foiled a major terrorist plan during operations across Punjab.

According to the spokesperson, CTD conducted 366 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in different districts, questioning 338 suspects and seizing weapons, explosives, and other prohibited materials.

It said that the arrested suspects belong to the TTP and other banned groups, hailing from Lahore, Sahiwal, Chakwal, Okara, Khanewal, Chiniot, Attock, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, and Jhelum.

The press release said that recovered items include 6,262 grams of explosives, 34 detonators, 34 feet of safety fuse wire, five improvised explosive devices (IEDs), pamphlets of banned organisations, magazines, a prima card, mobile phones, and cash.
 
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CTD kills two terrorists on Peshawar outskirts​

APP
April 16, 2026

PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department in a late-night intelligence-based operation killed two wanted terrorists near the Regi Northern Bypass here, the police said on Wednesday.

The CTD conducted the operation on a tip-off and set up an ambush point in the area.

During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between the law enforcers and the terrorists, in which two terrorists, identified as Abbas and Usman, were killed.

Officials said the terrorists were involved in the killing of CTD constable Sanaullah. Abbas, in particular, was wanted in 11 terrorism cases, including the incidents that resulted in the deaths of five police personnel and injuries to more than a dozen others. The CTD also recovered the mobile phone of constable Sanaullah from Abbas’s possession.

Meanwhile, other accomplices of the terrorists managed to escape under the cover of darkness.

Following the encounter, heavy contingents of police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the fleeing suspects.

The CTD reaffirmed its commitment to continuing operations against terrorists to ensure peace and security in the region.
 

Wanted terrorist killed in CTD operation in DI Khan​


Terrorist was wanted in 17 terrorism cases, had a bounty of four million rupees on his head

Ramzan Seemab
May 03, 2026

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A wanted and notorious terrorist is killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Daraban area of the Dera Ismail Khan district on Sunday, CTD Superintendent of Police Iftikhar Shah said.

According to security sources, the operation was carried out within the limits of Daraban police station, during which the terrorist, identified as Qari Sohail, was killed. He was wanted in multiple cases of targeted killings.

Security sources said Qari Sohail was involved in the killing of police personnel, including constables Javed Cheema and Fahim, as well as driver Zahoor. He was also linked to attacks on police mobiles and assaults on Daraban and Chodhwan police stations.

According to CTD SP Shah, "The terrorist was wanted in 17 terrorism cases and had a bounty of four million rupees on his head. He added that the terrorist had long been on the wanted list of law enforcement agencies".

On April 20, one police officer was martyred and four terrorists, including two highly wanted commanders, were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations in K-P.
 
Lakki Marwat

In a separate operation by the CTD, two terrorists were killed, including a highly wanted commander, and a police constable was martyred in the Akhundan forest civil camp area near the Bannu border, a CTD spokesperson said.

K-P has been battling terrorism since the United States' ouster from Afghanistan, with terrorists often crossing the border to target police convoys and vehicles, resulting in the deaths of several officials and personnel.

The province has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks, accounting for the highest number of incidents in the country. Out of a total of 5,397 reported incidents last year, K-P recorded 3,811, followed by Balochistan with 1,557 incidents. Only 29 incidents were reported from the rest of the country. A total of 2,597 terrorists were killed during the year.
 

CTD official killed by unidentified assailants in Turbat: police​

Behram Baloch
May 19, 2026

A Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) official was killed in an attack by unidentified armed men in Turbat, according to police.

According to reports, the incident took place in the Dashti Bazar area of Turbat.

Following the incident, police and other law enforcement agencies cordoned off the site and initiated an investigation. A search operation was also launched in the general area.

According to police, the body was shifted to the Teaching Hospital Turbat for legal formalities.

On Saturday, police constable Shakeelah was gunned down in Turbat. She was on a motorcycle along with her husband and child when armed men targeted her near Apsar Research Farm. She was on her way to perform court duty.
 
Is Pakistan prepared for war with Iran? Once characterized as "unthinkable" by Pakistan's military leadership, the deployment of 8,000 Pakistani troops to KSA, in apparent anticipation of renewed hostilities with Iran, compels me to ask the question.

Iran striking at Pakistan through its proxies in Afghanistan is one possibility. However, the possibility of a more direct conflict also exists: through missile attacks, naval conflict, or activation of Iranian-controlled proxies that may exist within Pakistan itself.
 
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