A security alert has been issued for Peshawar and Quetta, with the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) in Islamabad saying that banned militant outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is planning terrorist activities in the two cities.
A statement by the authority says that the TTP aims to target religious and political parties in bomb attacks and suicide bombings.
It said that acting on such reports, on October 21, a terror plot for Balochistan was foiled. He said that during the operation, conducted in Qamar Din Karez, eight explosive devices were recovered.
"This material was to be used for attacks in Quetta and Peshawar," NACTA said.
The authority has recommended strict security measures in Quetta and Peshawar to avoid any untoward incident.
ISPR says top Turkish general discusses matters of mutual interest with Gen Munir, Gen Shamshad
More flooding is expected in low-lying areas during the forecast period, particularly in southern western Balochistan
Development comes amid FBR's reported plans to block 0.5 million SIMs of non-filers
Police say unidentified assailants targeted Customs officials on Sago Road in Daraban tehsil
"Such statements being made to serve condemned political motives and to spread anarchy so that no investment comes...
President addresses joint sitting to mark beginning of parliamentary year after Feb 8 elections