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Crime & Justice

2016-10-31

Punjab Police keep vigilant eye on criminals, militants

Police trumpet the potential of an integrated command, control and communication centre to protect Lahore.

Education

2016-10-28

FATA students gain new educational opportunities

The improved security situation enabled authorities to re-open a college in FATA that had been closed for 7 years because of militancy.

Diplomacy

2016-10-28

Pakistan welcomes Afghan peace deal with Hezb-e-Islami

The agreement is beneficial for both Afghanistan and Pakistan and may bring more peace deals to the table, analysts say.

Entertainment

2016-10-27

Crackdown on militants revives KP cinema

Cultural activities and entertainment facilities are essential to uniting the public against extremism, analysts say.

Terrorism

2016-10-26

Pakistani psychiatrists blame Taliban for driving up mental illness rate

A steep rise in mental illness has occurred in KP and FATA during the Taliban's years of brutality.

Terrorism

2016-10-25

Quetta attack death toll reaches 65

ISIL claimed responsibility.

Security

2016-10-24

Zarb-e-Azb saps terrorists' ability to recruit suicide bombers

Security operations have severely weakened militant groups' ability to recruit new members and carry out massive attacks, the Pakistan Biannual Security Report indicates.

Terrorism

2016-10-21

Pakistan supporting global war on terrorism

To improve its image and protect national interests, Pakistan must highlight its long history of supporting peace and security in the world, analysts say.

Security

2016-10-20

KP Special Combat Unit boosted by modern equipment

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police opened a new special combat unit office outfitted with the latest technological equipment.

Human Rights

2016-10-20

Taliban kidnap children for suicide bombing: intelligence report

The government is taking steps to protect children in remote tribal areas from militant groups aiming to brainwash them and exploit their vulnerability, officials say.

Security

2016-10-19

Pakistan eliminates terrorist attacks against NATO interests

Military Operation Zarb-e-Azb and intelligence based operations have destroyed militants' networks and their ability to attack supplies headed for Afghanistan, experts say.

Terrorism

2016-10-18

Sindh Police issue guidelines to identify, stop suicide bombers

Police are urging the public to support counter-terrorism efforts by reporting suspicious activities and elements to the authorities.

Human Rights

2016-10-17

International community honours Pakistani peace activist

Mossarat Qadeem was nominated for an international award recognising her efforts against violent extremism.

Health

2016-10-14

Pakistan strengthens health care in KP, FATA

The government has appointed over 2,000 doctors, including 700 women, to improve health care in areas hurt by militancy.

Crime & Justice

2016-10-14

KP police reforms curb militancy

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police registered the data of 128,000 non-resident occupants in Peshawar, a key element to fighting crime and militancy, police say.

Terrorism

2016-10-11

Operation Zarb-e-Azb, National Action Plan curtail terrorism

Pakistan is making strides in its efforts to counter ISIL, the Taliban and other militant groups, observers say.

Security

2016-10-10

Punjab combing operation achieves targets

Authorities arrested 4 suspected ISIL terrorists in September.

Security

2016-10-10

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expands Rescue 1122 operations

After success in Peshawar and Mardan, the emergency service has been extended to other districts.

Economy

2016-10-07

Swat Motorway to revive economy of militancy-ravaged areas

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is undertaking the project to boost development and trade.

Security

2016-10-06

Pakistan, Afghanistan must enhance border security: report

Stronger border security will curb illegal border-crossing and militancy, and improve bilateral relations, analysts say.

Security

2016-10-06

KP Police accelerate operations against target killers

An alleged ISIL member who is accused of killing at least 32 people was arrested in Qazi Kelay, police say.

Crime & Justice

2016-10-05

Pakistani minorities praise security forces

Minorities were relieved to see the swift arrest of suspected attackers of Peshawar's Christian community.

Security

2016-10-04

Pakistan tightens security for Muharram

The holy month of Muharram started October 3 in Pakistan.

Terrorism

2016-10-03

Pakistan clamps down on terror financing

More than 3,000 frozen bank accounts belong to banned terrorist organisations and facilitators, authorities say.