IED

IED event in Sindh, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi District area, Pakistan on Fri 23rd October 2026

23rd October 2026

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On October 23, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three suspected terrorists linked to the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during separate operations in Gulistan-e-Jauhar and near Gulbai Chowk in Karachi District of Sindh, reports Frontier Files. Additionally, Authorities claim to have recovered an improvised explosive device (IED), a hand grenade, and a 30-bore pistol with rounds, alleging the suspects planned attacks on security installations (allegations pending independent verification).

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Sindh ( Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Karachi District area )

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