On Friday, Pakistani counter-terrorism officials said that a "large-scale terrorism project" in the nation had been thwarted with the arrest of Amin ul Haq, a top Al-Qaeda leader and close aide to the assassinated terrorist Osama bin Laden, from Punjab province.

Usman Akram Gonadal, DIG, Counter-Terrorism Department said, "The terrorist was apprehended during an intelligence-based operation." Haq was arrested from Sarai Alamgir, a town in the Gujrat district of Punjab province, after being classified as a global terrorist by the United Nations.

<h2>Significant breakthrough in Pakistan’s fight against terrorism: Police</h2>

A spokesperson for the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police called Haq's detention a major advance in the battle against terrorism.

The police representative stated that Haq had been a close ally of Al-Qaeda's founder, bin Laden, since 1996. Haq was reportedly involved in planning destructive activities throughout the province and aimed to attack significant facilities and individuals.

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“The capture of Amin ul Haq marks a key progress in the continuous struggle against terrorism in Pakistan and globally,” said the CTD.

It has been reported that Haq was allegedly plotting a “large-scale terrorism project” in Pakistan.

The CTD has filed charges against the detained terrorist and moved him to a secure location for questioning.

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Bin Laden was killed in 2011 during a&nbsp;raid by the United States&nbsp;on his hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

A senior officer from the Pakistani CTD mentioned that a case against Haq has been filed, and an investigation will determine the reason&nbsp;for his presence in Pakistan.

"He was last seen in Afghanistan in 2021. He also holds a Pakistani ID Card with addresses in Lahore and Haripur," Geo News cited the CTD officer.

According to the United Nations Security Council’s website, Haq, born in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan in 1960, was designated a global terrorist in 2001.

(With inputs from agencies)

On Friday, Pakistani counter-terrorism officials said that a "large-scale terrorism project" in the nation had been thwarted with the arrest of Amin ul Haq, a top Al-Qaeda leader and close aide to the assassinated terrorist Osama bin Laden, from Punjab province.

On Friday, Pakistani counter-terrorism officials said that a "large-scale terrorism project" in the nation had been thwarted with the arrest of Amin ul Haq, a top Al-Qaeda leader and close aide to the assassinated terrorist Osama bin Laden, from Punjab province. Usman Akram Gonadal, DIG, Counter-Terrorism Department said, "The terrorist was apprehended during an intelligence-based operation." Haq was arrested from Sarai Alamgir, a town in the Gujrat district of Punjab province, after being classified as a global terrorist by the United Nations. Significant breakthrough in Pakistan’s fight against terrorism: Police A spokesperson for the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police called Haq's detention a major advance in the battle against terrorism. The police representative stated that Haq had been a close ally of Al-Qaeda's founder, bin Laden, since 1996. Haq was reportedly involved in planning destructive activities throughout the province and aimed to attack significant facilities and individuals. Watch | Pakistan government to move case to ban Imran Khan's PTI × “The capture of Amin ul Haq marks a key progress in the continuous struggle against terrorism in Pakistan and globally,” said the CTD. It has been reported that Haq was allegedly plotting a “large-scale terrorism project” in Pakistan. The CTD has filed charges against the detained terrorist and moved him to a secure location for questioning. Also read: Pakistan: Several killed as terrorists target hospital, army site near Afghan border Bin Laden was killed in 2011 during a raid by the United States on his hideout in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A senior officer from the Pakistani CTD mentioned that a case against Haq has been filed, and an investigation will determine the reason for his presence in Pakistan. "He was last seen in Afghanistan in 2021. He also holds a Pakistani ID Card with addresses in Lahore and Haripur," Geo News cited the CTD officer. According to the United Nations Security Council’s website, Haq, born in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan in 1960, was designated a global terrorist in 2001. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan foils terror plot with arrest of top Al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden's close aide Amin ul Haq

Pakistani authorities on Monday opened an investigation into the police killing of four people, including a woman and a child, in an encounter with a suspected militant leader that has drawn accusations from the public of police brutality.

Counter-terrorism officers said an Islamic State leader in Punjab province, Zeeshan Javed, was killed when police fired on a car he was travelling in on Saturday, in the town of Sahiwal.

Three passengers - grocery store owner Muhammad Khalil, his wife and their 12-year-old daughter -- were also killed, police said.

Police said Javed fired on officers first and weapons were found in the car. That account has been disputed by witnesses, including Khalil's other three children who survived with minor wounds.

The killings triggered protests on Sunday in Lahore, Pakistan's second biggest city, and renewed a debate over extra-judicial killings and police impunity in the South Asian nation where such encounters are not uncommon.

Prime Minister Imran Khan said he was "shocked at seeing the traumatized children who saw their parents shot before their eyes", and promised the state would care for the survivors.

"The grief &amp; anger ... is understandable &amp; justified," Khan tweeted on Monday, referring to the public outrage.

He said anyone found guilty would be handed "exemplary punishment".

"I will review the entire structure of Punjab police &amp; start process of reforming it," he said.

Police investigators were expected to deliver a report on Wednesday, police said.

"The policemen involved in the shooting have not been identified. JIT will identify those involved," said Nabeela Ghanzafar, a police spokeswoman, referring to the investigation team.

Officials said Javed was an Islamic State operative.

Punjab law minister Raja Basharat told reporters on Sunday a "large quantity of explosives" were found at Javed's home and "two suicide vests, eight hand grenades, two pistols and bullets" were recovered from the car.

Basharat said officers from the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) intercepted the car after a tip-off and Javed fired first.

However, videos circulating on social media appear to raise doubts about that.

Khalil's brother, Jalil, told Reuters the Punjab government had offered 20 million rupees ($144,000) compensation for the killings.

"I told the government 'I'm ready to give you back 25 million rupees in return for justice'," he said.

"We don't want money."

Pakistani authorities on Monday opened an investigation into the police killing of four people, including a woman and a child, in an encounter with a suspected militant leader that has drawn accusations from the public of police brutality.

Pakistani authorities on Monday opened an investigation into the police killing of four people, including a woman and a child, in an encounter with a suspected militant leader that has drawn accusations from the public of police brutality. Counter-terrorism officers said an Islamic State leader in Punjab province, Zeeshan Javed, was killed when police fired on a car he was travelling in on Saturday, in the town of Sahiwal. Three passengers - grocery store owner Muhammad Khalil, his wife and their 12-year-old daughter -- were also killed, police said. Police said Javed fired on officers first and weapons were found in the car. That account has been disputed by witnesses, including Khalil's other three children who survived with minor wounds. The killings triggered protests on Sunday in Lahore, Pakistan's second biggest city, and renewed a debate over extra-judicial killings and police impunity in the South Asian nation where such encounters are not uncommon. Prime Minister Imran Khan said he was "shocked at seeing the traumatized children who saw their parents shot before their eyes", and promised the state would care for the survivors. "The grief & anger ... is understandable & justified," Khan tweeted on Monday, referring to the public outrage. He said anyone found guilty would be handed "exemplary punishment". "I will review the entire structure of Punjab police & start process of reforming it," he said. Police investigators were expected to deliver a report on Wednesday, police said. "The policemen involved in the shooting have not been identified. JIT will identify those involved," said Nabeela Ghanzafar, a police spokeswoman, referring to the investigation team. Officials said Javed was an Islamic State operative. Punjab law minister Raja Basharat told reporters on Sunday a "large quantity of explosives" were found at Javed's home and "two suicide vests, eight hand grenades, two pistols and bullets" were recovered from the car. Basharat said officers from the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) intercepted the car after a tip-off and Javed fired first. However, videos circulating on social media appear to raise doubts about that. Khalil's brother, Jalil, told Reuters the Punjab government had offered 20 million rupees ($144,000) compensation for the killings. "I told the government 'I'm ready to give you back 25 million rupees in return for justice'," he said. "We don't want money."

Probe begins into Pakistani police killings that sparked outrage

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Pakistan has seized vast amount of weapons and ammunition during a raid in Quetta.&nbsp;

The raid that was carried out along with the law enforcement agencies has recovered huge stock of explosives, weapons, suicide jackets.

The raid was conducted after the authorities received inputs from arrested terrorists.

The security forces had also evaded a major terrorist attack in Quetta recently by killing five suicide bombers who were aiming to enter&nbsp;into a Frontier Corps on an explosive-laden vehicle.

The raid that was carried out along with the law enforcement agencies has recovered huge stock of explosives, weapons, suicide jackets

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Pakistan has seized vast amount of weapons and ammunition during a raid in Quetta. The raid that was carried out along with the law enforcement agencies has recovered huge stock of explosives, weapons, suicide jackets. The raid was conducted after the authorities received inputs from arrested terrorists. The security forces had also evaded a major terrorist attack in Quetta recently by killing five suicide bombers who were aiming to enter into a Frontier Corps on an explosive-laden vehicle.

Large stock of weapons, ammunition seized in Quetta