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Terrorism

2017-10-31

As defeat looms, ISIS calls on women to fight

The group has appealed to women to fight in Syria and Iraq in a last ditch effort that signals its imminent collapse, observers say.

Security

2017-10-30

Pakistan celebrates return of international cricket

The Sri Lankan team's return to Pakistan for the first time since March 2009 symbolises defiance of terrorism, observers say.

Health

2017-10-27

E-Ilaj to provide health care in remote parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Residents of rural areas can now be connected with specialist doctors in urban hospitals via the internet.

Terrorism

2017-10-26

Russia expands support for Taliban as violence escalates across Afghanistan

The Taliban have been using advanced weapons available only to the Russian military, according to a security source in western Afghanistan.

Transportation

2017-10-25

Bus Rapid Transit project meant to alleviate Peshawar's traffic woes

The BRT project was inaugurated October 19 and is expected to take six to nine months to complete.

Crime & Justice

2017-10-24

KP tracks illegal weapons through computerised licenses

Developing a database of legal arms owners will discourage misuse of weapons in crime and terrorism, authorities say.

Religion

2017-10-23

Sikh music classes signal religious tolerance in Peshawar

The classes are a religious obligation for Sikhs, but also promote peace and religious harmony, observers say.

Security

2017-10-20

In photos: securing the Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Every inch of the international border will be fenced and monitored to crack down on militancy, a Pakistani official said.

Security

2017-10-19

Frontier Constabulary recruits vow to defeat terrorists at all costs

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and FC Commandant Liaqat Ali Khan laud the force for its sacrifices in the war on terror.

Security

2017-10-18

Pakistan mulls expansion of police duties in FATA

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police are ready to provide training as part of the mainstreaming of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, officials say.

Education

2017-10-17

Pakistani universities battle on-campus extremism

Extremism at universities is a complex threat, says an Institute of Strategic Studies report.

Terrorism

2017-10-16

Freed Canadian hostage says Haqqani Network killed his baby, raped wife

The Taliban have denied the allegations.

Human Rights

2017-10-13

Pashtun peace activist receives prestigious rights award

Among her accomplishments, Gulalai Ismail heads an organisation seeking to challenge the culture of violence against and harassment of women in Pakistan.

Security

2017-10-12

Pakistan army frees North American family kidnapped by Afghan Taliban

Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle were kidnapped by the Taliban while backpacking in Afghanistan in 2012, and they appeared in a hostage video in December last year pleading for their release.

Education

2017-10-12

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expands provision of basic education to inmates

The programme is currently running at jails in Peshawar and Mardan. Authorities are looking to expand the programme even further.

Security

2017-10-11

Authorities register 60,000 NCP vehicles in Malakand security drive

No duties or taxes are levied during the registration process, authorities confirm.

Terrorism

2017-10-10

Assassination attempt against Taliban leader highlights infighting, divide

Mullah Manan Niazi, deputy leader of a splinter Taliban group under Mullah Rasool, said individuals loyal to Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada sent three suicide bombers to assassinate him.

Protests

2017-10-10

FATA residents demand abolition of British-era regulations

Up to 2,000 tribesmen shouted slogans such as Go FCR Go and We demand merger of FATA in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Security

2017-10-06

Commandos to deploy at all police stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Currently commandos of the Elite Force are used only in extraordinary situations -- that is about to change.

Terrorism

2017-10-05

Suicide bomber strikes Sufi shrine in Balochistan during annual celebration

Among the more than dozen dead, two policemen sacrificed their lives when they stopped the bomber from penetrating the inside of the shrine.

Economy

2017-10-05

In photos: the construction of Nahakki Tunnel in Mohmand Agency

Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa inaugurated the tunnel September 27.

Youth

2017-10-04

Sindh province takes steps to tackle drug epidemic in schools

One measure that authorities are taking is administering blood tests on all students in the province on an annual basis.

Youth

2017-10-03

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa youth take charge in promoting peace, security

'Investing in youth will ensure a bright future for Pakistan,' said Shafeeq Gigyani, a youth activist from Peshawar.

Diplomacy

2017-10-02

Pakistani army chief, Afghan president boost bilateral co-operation

Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul to discuss regional security and counter-terrorism co-operation.

Security

2017-10-02

Pakistan observes peaceful Ashura amid tight security

Enhanced security measures and effective co-operation ensured a peaceful first 10 days of Muharram, despite terrorist threats, officials say.