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Security

2018-01-31

Security forces unearth massive militant arms caches across Pakistan

Information from arrested militants has helped point security forces to arms caches hidden by fleeing terrorists.

Terrorism

2018-01-30

Abducted Afghan children 'now ready' to carry out ISIS terror acts

The terrorist group kidnapped an estimated 300 Afghan children from their families to train them to carry out terrorist attacks. Nearly half have reportedly completed their training.

Security

2018-01-29

Former militant leader Sufi Muhammad blasts TTP, denounces violence

TTP chief Mullah Fazlullah 'is worse than Khawarij' and has done more harm to Islam than non-Muslims have, TNSM chief Sufi Muhammad said in an interview after his recent release from jail.

Health

2018-01-26

Public-private partnership brings specialised medical services to FATA

The initiative is aimed at bringing medical specialists to hospitals in the region, many of which militants previously targeted.

Health

2018-01-25

Lady Reading Hospital staff learn new emergency life-saving techniques

Doctors, nurses, paramedics and other hospital staff, who are already well versed in treating the victims of terrorist attacks, have updated their knowledge of life-saving emergency techniques.

Security

2018-01-24

KP restaurant industry thrives after return of peace

The local government is encouraging investors with discounts on electricity, land acquisition and other incentives.

Business

2018-01-23

Peace in Swat Valley means good business for Islampur shawl makers

The shawl industry, which was nearly wiped out by militancy, is associated with 80% of the population of the Swat Valley village.

Health

2018-01-22

KP health officials prevent spread of hepatitis B with vaccines

The provincial government has started vaccinating infants at birth, knocking down infection rates.

Religion

2018-01-19

KP authorities approve honourarium for qualified imams

The initiative will raise the status of prayer leaders among society and reduce their vulnerability to extremist recruiters or others seeking to influence them, authorities say.

Youth

2018-01-18

KP Police officers raise youth drug awareness

Police officials are visiting colleges and universities across the province to educate students about the negative effects of drugs on health and society.

Security

2018-01-17

Pakistan aids displaced families returning to North Waziristan

Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the area in early January and expressed satisfaction over the security situation and development efforts.

Religion

2018-01-16

More than 1,800 Pakistani scholars declare suicide bombing haram

Suicide bombers, as well as those who support and train them, are traitors against the state and Islam, according to a newly issued fatwa.

Youth

2018-01-15

Afghan, Pakistani youth ambassadors work towards convergence, harmony

Extremism, terrorism and war are detrimental to both Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the two must fight together, say Pakistani and Afghan youth.

Society

2018-01-12

Peshawar Writers Club promoting literary heritage, training

Writers welcome the initiative, which seeks to provide training, a platform and an online network for writers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Terrorism

2018-01-11

Pakistanis welcome ban on donations to charities with terrorist ties

Authorities are urging the public to avoid donating to such groups and to report any suspicious activity to authorities.

Security

2018-01-10

KP police data show highly educated people involved in terrorism

Of 473 militants arrested in KP in 2017, 58 had at least two years of university education.

Economy

2018-01-08

FATA authorities encourage saffron as alternative to growing illegal drugs

Farmers can make much more money growing saffron than illegal drugs, and doing so has the added benefit of undermining terrorist groups.

Education

2018-01-05

KP schools institute new ethics, morality curriculum

Teachers are welcoming the subject matter, which is aimed at helping the younger generation act socially responsible.

Women's Rights

2018-01-04

New Swat organisation aims to encourage female entrepreneurship

The business community has welcomed the step and says it will bring more women into the mainstream.

Security

2018-01-02

KP police to bulletproof vehicles

'These secure vehicles will enhance the operational capability of the police force,' an official said.

Security

2018-01-01

2017: a year of continued success against terrorism in Pakistan

With an improved security situation, economic growth in county is speeding up, say observers.