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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
9 Pakistani Police Killed as Militants Storm Security Checkpoint in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 7: At least nine Pakistani police personnel were killed after heavily armed militants launched a deadly overnight assault on a security checkpoint in the country's r...
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Al Arabiya English
· Jun 29, 2026
Aftermath of Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan
Aftermath footage shows people gathered near a house heavily damaged in Pakistani strikes on what Pakistan says were “militant targets” in three eastern provinces of Afghanistan. The Taliban government says the strikes killed 36 civilians and wounded 163 others. #Pakistan #Afghanistan
UrduPoint
· Jul 11, 2026
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Times of India
· Jul 8, 2026
9 policemen killed in terrorist attack in Balochistan
9 policemen killed in terrorist attack in Balochistan
Hindustan Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Pakistan vows to 'hunt and kill' militants after 42 killed in Balochistan in four days
The recent spate of attacks began on the night of July 4 and 5 when terrorists attacked the civilian population in Balochistan, Pakistan army said.
Latestly.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Why Pakistan Attacked Afghanistan, Reportedly Killing 29 Including Women and Kids
Pakistan launched a ground operation and cross-border strikes targeting alleged Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts after a wave of militant attacks, including the Karachi Rangers headquarters assault. Islamabad said 29 militants were killed, while Afghanistan claimed dozens of civilians, including women and children, died or were injured, further escalating tensions between the two neighbours.
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
Security forces kill 8 terrorists in SW Pakistan ops.
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Related coverage for "9 Pakistani Police Killed as Militants Storm Security Checkpoint in Balochistan": Al Arabiya English — Aftermath of Pakistani Strikes in Afghanistan. UrduPoint — Nine more militants killed in Balochistan joint security operation. Times of India — 9 policemen killed in terrorist attack in Balochistan. Hindustan Times — Pakistan vows to 'hunt and kill' militants after 42 killed in Balochistan in four days. Latestly.com — Why Pakistan Attacked Afghanistan, Reportedly Killing 29 Including Women and Kids. Mehr News Agency — Security forces kill 8 terrorists in SW Pakistan ops.