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Peshawar FC Headquarters Assault Thwarted As Punjab By-Elections Proceed Under Tight Security

Top officials promise decisive action against externally backed militants following the deadly attack.

Overview

  • Security forces killed all three attackers at the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar, while three FC personnel were killed and several people were wounded, according to officials.
  • Police said one bomber detonated at the main gate and two intruders were shot inside the compound, with nearby roads sealed during the response.
  • President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the assault and ordered those responsible to be identified and eliminated, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor requested a full briefing.
  • Punjab Police reported deploying more than 20,000 officers for by-election security, using CCTV coverage and coordination with Rangers and the Army under a zero-tolerance plan for violations.
  • Government figures highlighted strong PML-N showings as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz intensified governance oversight, while dense fog led to the closure of the M-1 between Peshawar and Rashakai.