Pakistan Forward

2019-10-23

| Society

'Peace Dove' to set off on countrywide journey

The dove-shaped motorcycle already completed one journey in January to spread the message that Pakistan is no longer a country of terrorism.

Tirah tribes rejoice in reopening of Maidan mosque

2019-10-22

| Security

Tirah tribes rejoice in reopening of Maidan mosque

Friday prayers at the area's main mosque symbolise the return to normality after security forces drove out militants.

Karachi school attacked 3 times by Taliban militants reopens

2019-10-21

| Education

Karachi school attacked 3 times by Taliban militants reopens

Six years after the Taliban forced the school to shutdown, a now safe environment in the city is allowing parents to send their children back.

KP to establish 1st Rescue 1122 emergency training academy

2019-10-18

| Health

KP to establish 1st Rescue 1122 emergency training academy

Terrorism in the past spurred the demand for trained personnel in emergency rescue and life-saving operations.

UN Security Council warns of 'dispersion' risk of insurgents in Syria

2019-10-17

| Terrorism

UN Security Council warns of 'dispersion' risk of insurgents in Syria

The unanimous resolution shows the international unity supporting the need to secure ISIS detainees in Syria.

Pakistan readies for entry of Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev's birthday

2019-10-17

| Religion

Pakistan readies for entry of Sikh pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev's birthday

Initiatives include the visa-free entry of 5,000 Sikh pilgrims daily from India through the Kartarpur Corridor.

Pakistani parents reject hardline anti-polio vaccine narrative

2019-10-16

| Health

Pakistani parents reject hardline anti-polio vaccine narrative

Increased public awareness about the safety and efficacy of the oral polio vaccine has resulted in a major drop in refusals, according to health officials.

British royals Prince William and Kate Middleton kick off tour of Pakistan

2019-10-15

| Diplomacy

British royals Prince William and Kate Middleton kick off tour of Pakistan

The return of peace and improvements in security enabled the five-day visit, which marks the first time a royal family member has set foot in Pakistan in 13 years.

Uncertain future awaits foreign ISIS orphans in Syrian camp

2019-10-14

| Terrorism

Uncertain future awaits foreign ISIS orphans in Syrian camp

International and Kurdish authorities have repeatedly called for the foreigners they hold -- including orphans -- to be repatriated, a request that largely has encountered resistance.