KARACHI: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for a brazen terrorist assault on Karachi airport’s old terminal.
At least 28 people, including 12 terrorists, were reported dead in what is the first large-scale terrorist attack at the country’s largest airport in years.
According to reports, eight ASF personnel, two Rangers officials, one police officer and three PIA officials are among the deceased. Twenty-four people have been injured in the attack so far as well.
The military had announced that the attack had come to an end early Monday morning, five hours after militants took siege of the airport. However, firing and blasts were heard from inside the airport hours after the announcement.
Large plumes of smoke were seen rising from the runway area of the old airport (also known as the Hajj Terminal), as the airport shut down, passengers were evacuated and the flight schedule was suspended.
Pakistan Army troops have been called in to take control of the situation.
“A precautionary search operation will take place after daylight and the airport will be cleared for operations, handed back to the Civil Aviation Authority/ Airport Security by mid day,” said DG ISPR Asim Bajwa.
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June 10, 4:08pm
The search operation is now complete and security forces have ended the cordon around Pehlwan Goth, Express News reports.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
June 10, 2:50pm
Senior police and Rangers officials say that the media has created panic. The police also say that there are reports of firing but no one has been injured – not members of the ASF or the police.
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June 10, 2:43pm
Khorasani has now confirmed that the TTP have claimed responsibility.
We have claimed the responsibility of the attack on the Karachi ASF camp and headquarter. TTP central spokesman Shahidullah Shahid.
— omar khorasani (@omarkhorasani1) June 10, 2014
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June 10, 2:34pm
Speaking about the attackers from the assault on Sunday night, the Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar says that their features were not Pakistani nor that of a neighboring country. They were fair, tall and had thin facial hair.
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June 10, 2:30pm
After his initial tweets claiming that a TTP faction had carried out the attacks, Khorasani backtracked on Twitter.
Claiming responsibility of a attack is the responsibility of main ttp spokesman,media do not take my tweeets as responsibility of the attack
— omar khorasani (@omarkhorasani1) June 10, 2014
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June 10, 2:17pm
It was not a major incident, terrorists only opened aerial fire: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon.
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June 10, 2:05pm
According to ASF spokesperson Colonel Tahir Ali, the attackers that managed to flee were on motorcycles.
He adds that they started firing at an ASF ladies hostel first, after which they proceeded to the ASF camp.
The spokesperson also says that police and Rangers reached the site soon after they were informed.
Ali also reveals that the attackers were carrying small weapons but the exact kind could not be ascertained as yet.
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June 10, 1:57pm
There have been contradictory reports coming in about the number of attackers.
According to ASF spokesperson Colonel Tahir Ali, there were two attackers who managed to get away.
#Kci Airport:Latest update;3 to 4 terrorists fired near ASF Camp,ran away.No breach of fence,no Entry.Chase is on,situation under control
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 10, 2014
Earlier reports had suggested that the total number of attackers is nine.
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June 10, 1:55pm
No casualties were reported in the attack, CAA spokesperson says.
Security has been beefed up at Islamabad and Peshawar airport. and a shoot-on-sight order has been issued at Islamabad airport against suspicious individuals.
Chaudhry Nisar contacts DG Rangers to inquire about the situation.
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June 10, 1:50pm
According to Express News, DG Rangers says the terrorists have managed to flee. The area has been surrounded by security forces and a search operation is underway.
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June 10, 1:46pm
DG Rangers says situation is under control and the operation is complete.
ASF personnel take position on runway, say CAA sources.
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June 10, 1:41pm
Express News now reports that flight operations have resumed.
Because of the security situation, routes to the airport have also been sealed.
Gulistan-e-johar and Shahrah-e-faisal routes towards airport has been sealed. #KarachiAirportAttack (via @MrFahadKhan)
— Karachi Traffic Upd (@KhiTraffic) June 10, 2014
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June 10, 1:38pm
There are nine attackers, according to military sources.
DG Rangers is leading to the operation.
Anti-terrorism commandoes are participating in the operation as well, according to IG Sindh.
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June 10, 1:32pm
According to ISPR, security forces have surrounded the attackers.
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June 10, 1:30pm
The Rawalpindi airport has been put on red alert following the attack on the ASF camp.
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June 10, 1:28pm
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction claim they have launched another attack on the Airport Security Force Academy in Karachi.
“We again came to the Karachi ASF’s academy. God is Great. God is Great. God is Great.” spokeperson for a TTP faction, Omar Khorasani writes on his Twitter page.
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June 10, 1:24pm
CAA has asked people to remain calm, assuring that the airport is not under attack.
Flight operations at #Jinnah International Airport are SUSPENDED.
— CAA Pakistan (@AirportPakistan) June 10, 2014
#Jinnah Airport is safe, #ASF academy is under attack. Please remain calm and patient, will be updating you accordingly.
— CAA Pakistan (@AirportPakistan) June 10, 2014
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June 10, 1:23pm
Paramilitary vehicles and ambulances racing to the scene of the latest attack @BBCUrdu http://t.co/3FkjzLJH5f
— Haroon Rashid (@TheHaroonRashid) June 10, 2014
I am in the plane to fly to dub for meeting with my co chairman.our plane has been stopped to fly b/o the attack on ASF camp /next Ap
— Rehman Malik (@SenRehmanMalik) June 10, 2014
Army troops moved to reinforce security forces to counter terrorists attack on ASF
— Haroon Rashid (@TheHaroonRashid) June 10, 2014
Lets appreciate courage of ASF boys as what seem from tv footage,they are confident2fight back terrorists.They are not cowards like RULERS
— Rauf Klasra (@KlasraRauf) June 10, 2014
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June 10, 1:18pm
Three police officers have been injured, Express News reports.
A search operation has started as police officers and Rangers personnel enter Pehlwan Goth. A helicopters is also being used for surveillance.
Flights to Karachi have been diverted to Nawabshah according to Express News.
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June 10, 1:15pm
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is being constantly updated about the situation in Karachi and the fresh attack near the airport.
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June 10, 1:10pm
Express News now reports that the attackers have fled the scene.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has ordered that they be eliminated.
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June 10, 1:08pm
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar was informed about the incident while he was briefing the National Assembly about the previous attack.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi rose from his seat in the middle of the interior minister’s briefing, as did some other parliamentarians, to point out that there was an attack going on.
The interior minister was a little taken aback about the new attack – after hesitating a little, he says that the country was faced with an extremely difficult situation over the last 13 years.
Ch Nisar was briefing NA on efficient response to KHI airport attack when Shah Mehmood rose to tell him there ws another attack taking place
— Gibran Peshimam (@gibranp) June 10, 2014
The security forces are trying to find the place where the militants are hiding, they are reportedly hiding in the houses near the camp.
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June 10, 1:01pm
There were earlier reports that ASF personnel brought the situation under control, however, firing is still going on.
The security forces are trying to find the place where the militants are hiding.
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12:56pm
ASF personnel have brought the situation under control.
The attackers reportedly tried to destroy planes and flee towards Gulistan-e-Johar.
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12:54pm
An exchange of fire is going on between the assailants and the ASF personnel. Gunshots could be heard as Express News correspondent reported the encounter between the attackers and the security forces.
There are at least five militants, according to ASF sources.
Security has been enhanced at the airport as well as nearby areas and flights were diverted to other cities, according to sources in the CAA.
A high contingent of Rangers personnel has also reached the site of the attack.
IG Sindh Iqbal Mehmood says that 1000 police officers have been sent to the site.
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12:52pm
An exchange of fire is going on between the assailants and the ASF personnel
Security has been enhanced at the airport as well as nearby areas.
The number of militants is five, according to ASF sources.
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June 9, 12:44pm
The militants attacked the camp from the Pehlwan Goth side. An exchange of fire is going on between the assailants and the ASF personnel.
Express News screengrab of the side from where the militants mounted a fresh attack near Karachi airport.
According to sources, the flight schedule has been suspended.
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June 9, 12:41pm
Rangers and the police have been summoned to the location.
ASF sources say the attackers arrived at the scene in a car.
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June 9, 12:36pm
Express News is now reporting that militants have attacked the ASF camp, which is located half a kilometer away from the first attack site.
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June 9, 12:24pm
Director General of Civil Aviation Authority tells Express News that eight bodies were found from the cargo office of a private company.
He confirms that they were not found from the cold storage.
He also states that seven of them were workers of the company while one of them was an ASF official.
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June 9, 12:21pm
Speaking to Express News about the seven people who suffocated to death, PTI leader Dr Shireen Mazari demands that those responsible for the negligence be removed from their posts and cases should be registered against them.
Mazari refers to the incident as “criminal neglect and murder” and says that CM Sindh and DG CAA should resign and a second degree murder case should be registered against them.
“The government does not value the life of the common man,” she states, adding that if the media had not covered the incident, the CAA would not have known about this.
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12:17pm
Rangers spokesperson says that the search operation is complete. The airport has been cleared and declared as safe.
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12:07pm
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says the Karachi airport will be made operational soon. Necessary arrangements will be made to facilitate the passengers, he adds.
No flight has arrived at the airport for the last 13 hours.
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12:03pm
Express News reports that the terrorists entered the airport in two groups wearing ASF uniforms.
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11:59am
The attack, which started over 12 hours ago, has claimed around 28 lives but the exact death toll has not been confirmed.
Travel agent tells me all flights to Karachi now cancelled for the day
— Rob Crilly (@robcrilly) June 9, 2014
Salute to ASF, police, rangers and army for their commendable operation against terrorists at Khi airport.
— Sharmila faruqi (@sharmilafaruqi) June 9, 2014
Awaiting DNA results but according to security official, the militants appeared to be IMU-trained Uzbeks from North Waziristan. #Karachi
— Ali Kamran Chishti (@akchishti) June 9, 2014
#Karachiairport All terrorists killed look foreigners, most likely Uzbeks,carried foreign auto arms and items intended for long siege.
— tariq azim khan (@tariq_azim) June 9, 2014
Peshawer Airport Attack 15 December 2012, Mehran Naval Base May 22, 2011; Kamra Air Base Aug 16, 2012 & 8th June, 2014 #KarachiAirport
— Ali Kamran Chishti (@akchishti) June 9, 2014
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11:45am
A senior intelligence official says it appears militants had aimed to hijack a plane that passengers were boarding at the main terminal, but that when they were repelled they went on the rampage.
“The passenger plane at Jinnah terminal was their target and when they failed to reach there they destroyed two private terminals in frustration,” he says.
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11:38am
The attackers used factor VIII injections, which aid blood clotting and reduce bleeding, Express News reports.
These injections are a medication used in hospitals to control bleeding in people with low levels of factor VIII (hemophilia A).
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11: 29am
TTP spokesperson evades comments when asked about Sindh Rangers DG Major General Rizwan Akhtar claim that the attackers looked like Uzbek militants.
“We do not make a distinction in Muslims whether they are Pakistanis, Uzbeks, Arabs or Chechans. They all are Mujahideen,” Shahidullah Shahid told The Express Tribune by phone.
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11:21am
Umar Media, the official media wing of the TTP, claims on their Facebook page that just six militants had attacked the airport.
“The biggest reason for attacking Karachi airport is because it serves as the biggest air logistics centre supplying goods for the Crusaders’ war in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” a statement on their Facebook page claims.
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11:18am
Security forces continue to sweep the airport as a security measure while sources say that all attackers have been killed.
The airport is expected to be cleared and handed back to the Civil Aviation Authority by 12pm today.
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11:07am
TTP spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid promises more attacks in the future.
“It’s just the beginning, we have taken revenge for one (Hakimullah Mehsud), we have to take revenge for hundreds,” he says.
“We have yet to take revenge for the deaths of hundreds of innocent tribal women and children in Pakistani air strikes,” the spokesperson states.
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10:56am
Rangers spokesperson says Karachi airport has been cleared of militants.
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10:49am
Exchange of fire comes to a stop at the airport, Express News reports. Meanwhile, aerial firing from security forces still continues.
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June 9, 10:44am
TTP spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid says “this attack was the revenge of martyrdom our leader Shaheed Hakimullah Mehsud and brutal killings of the TTP’s prisoners in jails.”
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June 9, 10:35am
Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, while speaking to Express News, says attacks like the one at Karachi airport are carried out to destroy the image of the country.
“This country is facing an internal threat and we need to save this country,” he adds.
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June 9, 10:18am
Politicians on twitter express their viewpoints on the airport attack:
Khi airport terrorist attack shocking. Continuing security & intel lapses reflect a failure of the govt's National Counter Terrorism Policy.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 9, 2014
Fr anti-defence politics, govt rushed 2 Karachi. Where were u when thousands were stranded at airport? Get out of deep sleep, democrazy!
— Babar Awan (@DrBabarAwan) June 9, 2014
Strategic depth comes home to roost. #Karachiairport
— Alizeh Iqbal Haider (@AlizehIHaider) June 9, 2014
The role of interior ministry remained embarrassing and regretful showing complete incompetency of rulers #KarachiAirport #Pakistan
— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) June 9, 2014
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June 9, 10:14am
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility for the Karachi airport attack, reports AFP.
Renewed firing at #KarachiAirport kills one technician. Media reports TTP has claimed responsibility.
— Arsla Jawaid (@arslajawaid) June 9, 2014
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June 9, 10:10am
Sources say that the militants who blew themselves up this morning were between 18 and 19 years of age.
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June 9, 10:07am
Search operation by security forces continues.
The two militants that blew themselves up earlier this morning detonated the explosives when they were cornered by the security officials at the Isphani Hanger.
Sources tell Express News that more suicide jackets, petrol bombs and other ammunition were recovered from the airport this morning.
Policemen show seized weapons after militants attacked Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on June 9, 2014. PHOTO: AFP
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June 9, 10:03am
People including journalists said on twitter:
The terrorists likely planned in some stateless hole in #Karachi. no-go areas. Most Police corrupt, inefficient or coopted out of fear
— Mahim Maher (@Mahim_Maher) June 9, 2014
So if the attackers were Uzbek how would they have known that the side they stormed the airport from is the weakest in terms of security
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) June 9, 2014
When you allow Ungoverned spaces, they will eventually visit your Governed spaces and harmonize hell.
— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) June 9, 2014
Their moms had packed their lunches. Terrorists brought in food with them. They were here for a long haul but now in hell.
— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) June 9, 2014
13 yrs after 9/11 US homeland security has only gotten stricter.. how can we allow security lapses when we know we r under threat 24/7?
— Nida F (@nidaFsameer) June 9, 2014
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June 9, 9:45am
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has asked for a report on the attack.
An airport official tells Express News that militants had entered the airport from the ICG gate and killed four ASF officials at the spot.
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June 9, 9:36am
Three blasts heard at Karachi airport at the old terminal.
According to sources, two of the militants blew themselves up.
Politician Ijazul Haq tweeted:
Two more blasts at #KarachiAirport. Operation still not over.
— Ijaz Ul Haq (@ijazulhaq) June 9, 2014
Express News screengrab of the explosions.
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June 9, 9:25am
Blasts also heard at the airport, Express News reports.
Express News screengrab.
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June 9, 9:16am
At least 28 people have been killed so far in the attack. Ten militants, eight ASF personnel, two Rangers officials, one police officer and three PIA officials are among the deceased.
It is reported that 24 people have been injured in the attack so far.
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June 9, 9:13am
6 to 7 tanks have proceeded to Isphani Hangar after the firing.
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June 9, 8:49am
Sources say three militants are present at Karachi airport.
A high contingent of the Pak Army has reached the site of the firing.
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June 9, 8:40am
Express News reports that some militants are still present at the airport. The number of militants is not known as of yet.
Express News screengrab of security officials at Karachi airport.
Emergency has been declared once again.
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June 9, 8:28am
Firing heard at Karachi airport near Isphani Hangar, which is the aircraft overhaul facility of the airport, Express News reports.
Gunfire at Karachi airport. security forces say they are resuming operation
— Rob Crilly (@robcrilly) June 9, 2014
One person injured in the firing.
A technician has been injured in renewed firing at Karachi airport
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) June 9, 2014
The injured, identified as a technician, is taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Express News screengrab of Karachi airport.
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June 9, 8:20am
Islamabad and Lahore airports have been put on high alert.
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June 9, 4:35
ISPR claims that all terrorist have been killed.
#Kci Update:Remaining 4 terrorists also killed in gunfight, bringing the total killed to 10,Alhamdulillah- at 0435.
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 8, 2014
DG ISPR claimed that remaining 4 terrorists have also been killed, bringing the total number of terrorists killed to 10.
#Kci Update:Terrorists were confined to 2 areas,and eliminated.Weapons, live ammo including RPGs,rockets recovered. Were wearing big packs
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 8, 2014
He further claimed that terrorists were confined to two areas. Weapons including rockets and RPGs were recovered from the terrorists.
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June 9, 4:20am
SSG commandos have reached Karachi to take part in the ongoing operation.
#Kci Update:Army&Rangers men at front line busy hunting.ASF at positions,police in outer cordon.DG rangers&Corps Comd with troops on ground
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 8, 2014
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June 9, 3:55am
Six terrorists have been killed so far during the army operation at the airport, said ISPR. The death toll has now risen to 18.
#Kci Update:6 terrorists killed so far,hunt for remaining 3 to 4 holed up terrorists on.No aircraft hijacked.No passenger hurt-at 0340
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 8, 2014
Nine ASF men, one Rangers official and two PIA officials were also killed in the incident.
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June 9, 3:30am
Security forces have cleared the cargo terminal, Express News is reporting.
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June 9, 3:25am
According to Express News the bomb disposal squad has defused two suicide vests and 20 bombs recovered from slain terrorists thus far.
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June 9, 3:10am
Express News is reporting that two more loud blasts were heard.
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June 9, 2:52am
There’s another update on the death toll – which has gone up drastically.
Now being reported: Some 7 ASF, 2 Rangers personnel as well as 1 policeman and one airline employee have lost their lives.
Three terrorists are reported dead.
Four hours have lapsed since the attack, and about half a dozen terrorists remain active, but contained.
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June 9, 2:42am
Express News is reporting that the death toll has increased to nine now.
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June 9, 2:33am
ISPR says that all passengers in the airport have been successfully evacuated.
#Kci Update:All passengers in planes evacuated to safer places. Hunt for terrorists on.3 terrorist bodies lying,ident in progress.at 0212
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 8, 2014
Says that the operation is in its “final stages” and Jinnah Terminal has been completely secured.
#Kci Update:Just spoke to Operational commander.Terrorists contained in one area,localized.JINNAH terminal secure,no plane in flames-at 0210
— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) June 8, 2014
The terrorists are still active, but contained to a specific area.
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June 9, 2:20am
Firing erupts once again following more loud explosions around the Airport.
50 years ago today the Beatles were thronged by ecstatic fans at the Karachi airport. I'll let the irony speak for itself #KarachiAirport
— Saim Saeed (@saimsaeed847) June 8, 2014
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June 9, 2:15am
Express News is reporting that terrorists are holed up in one place.
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June 9, 2:10am
The flames inside the airport premises have increased in magnitude.
People are also still stuck inside Jinnah Terminal.
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June 9, 2:06am
Express News is now reporting that three terrorists have been killed.
Seven terrorists are still alive and at the airport and surrounded by security forces.
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June 9, 1:28am
More shots heard.
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June 9, 1:21am
Rangers’ officials are claiming that four terrorists have been surrounded. Two have already been killed.
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June 9, 1.10am
Express News is reporting that DG Rangers has arrived at the site to monitor the operation.
The chief minister of Sindh is also reported to be in the vicinity.
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June 9, 12: 54am
The spokesperson of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed that the Army has taken over the operation.
Exclusive images from #KarachiAirport pic.twitter.com/XLQcrxesC3
— Umer Mukhtar (@umerspeaks) June 8, 2014
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June 9, 12: 52am
The chief minister of Sindh is in touch with the Karachi Corps Commander and the Director-General of Sindh Rangers over the operation to clear the airport.
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June 9, 12: 50am
Express News is reporting that two terrorists have been reported killed along with five security officials.
Some of the injured and dead have been taken to Jinnah Hospital.
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June 9, 12: 45am
Officials are telling The Express Tribune that the terrorists entered the airport from the Isphani Hangar, the aircraft overhaul facility of the airport.
The hangar is located right in front of the PIA head office. It is improbable that there were too many employees there when attack occurred.
The intensity of the gunfight and bomb explosions shook the entire neighbourhood around the old terminal. The terminal is considered as high security zone as VIPs including the prime minister and president frequently use it.
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June 9, 12: 35am
CAA spokesperson Abid Qaimkhani has said he is not able to confirm the extent of the damage to the airport facilities or how many people have been injured or killed in the attack.
“All I can say is that a few ASF and CAA officials have been injured.”
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June 9, 12: 25am
The Sindh government has declared red alert in the city and emergency has also been imposed in the hospitals of the city.
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June 9, 12: 20am
Flights to Karachi have been diverted to other airports of the country.
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June 9, 12: 10am
The Army has been called in to back up security officials.
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June 8, 11: 45pm
According to details at least four ASF personnel were killed when terrorist hurled crackers and opened firing near Haj Terminal of Karachi Airport.
Terrorist were trying to enter the runway area.
Back-up contingents of security forces have been called in.
Police and Rangers have cordoned off the area and flight schedule have also been put on hold.
This is a developing story and will be updated as details come in.
