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Business

2018-05-31

In photos: Marble quarrying in Mohmand Agency

The various colours of Mohmand's marble are famous both in Pakistan and internationally.

Energy

2018-05-30

Iran launches more attempts to sabotage TAPI pipeline

Regional officials remain committed to the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline despite Iran's numerous attempts to derail the project, either politically or violently.

Elections

2018-05-29

Pakistan appoints caretaker administration, finalises date for general elections

Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Nasir ul Mulk will serve as caretaker prime minister until a new government is formed after general elections on July 25.

Terrorism

2018-05-28

Weakened ISIS stoops to brainwashing children to carry out attacks

Ravaged by air strikes and declining morale, ISIS in Afghanistan has responded to its increasingly desperate situation by manipulating society's most vulnerable members -- children.

Religion

2018-05-25

Pakistan promotes religious tourism with preservation of ancient Buddhist monastery

Authorities accelerated conservation and excavation work at Takht-i-Bahi this month with the goal of highlighting the archaeological significance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Diplomacy

2018-05-24

Afghan-Pakistani engagement framework paves way for mutual trust, co-operation

The Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) sets the framework to strengthen relations, particularly on mutual security and economic issues, observers say.

Politics

2018-05-24

Pakistan set to enable FATA-KP merger

If enacted, a new constitutional amendment would mainstream the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and merge it with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Security

2018-05-23

Pakistan beefs up security arrangements for Ramadan

Security measures are in place to protect citizens, especially during iftar and prayer times, officials say.

Energy

2018-05-22

Solar powered wells bring clean water to Bajaur Agency

The tube wells, now powered by solar energy, have solved a major problem in the area, and the highly reliable system can function smoothly for up to eight hours uninterrupted.

Health

2018-05-21

KP Food Authority cracks down on unhygienic, unsafe food producers

The newly established Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has shuttered and fined offenders in raids across the city, officials say.

Religion

2018-05-18

Ulema conference in Jakarta undermines Taliban in public's eyes

The Taliban urged a boycott of the conference, but many clerics and scholars ignored the militants and issued a declaration saying that 'terrorism contravenes Islamic law'.

Security

2018-05-18

Frontier Corps foils major terrorist attack on headquarters in Quetta

An explosive laden vehicle carrying five would-be suicide bombers tried to enter the FC headquarters, but soldiers stopped them dead, ISPR said.

Security

2018-05-17

Death of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Balochistan head 'big blow' to militancy

Salman Badeni was wanted for killing police officers and more than 100 members of the Hazara community. He also was affiliated with ISIS, officials say.

Security

2018-05-16

Taliban shadow chief justice calls for peace in latest sign of fracture

The Taliban has a responsibility to honour Afghans' yearning for peace, according to a letter purportedly by Taliban shadow chief justice Mawlawi Abdul Hakim.

Health

2018-05-15

FATA polio free for 21 months as nationwide eradication efforts continue

Improved security has allowed health teams to administer vaccines and work towards stamping out the virus throughout Pakistan.

Environment

2018-05-14

Mangrove planting campaigns shore up Pakistan's coastal ecosystems

Sindh Forest Department officials planted more than 1.1 million mangroves in less than 13 hours last month, breaking the department's own earlier Guinness World Record.

Ramadan

2018-05-11

Pakistan on alert for militant groups posing as charities during Ramadan

Militants dupe or strong-arm the faithful into giving zakat and fitrana to phony charities -- funds that then go towards purchasing arms and bombs, not towards helping the needy, authorities warn.

Society

2018-05-10

New KP sports policy seeks to encourage healthy, active lifestyles for youth

The policy requires all public and private schools to provide sports activities and facilities for students.

Security

2018-05-09

Bajwa breaks ground on Pakistani-Afghan border fence in Balochistan

The fence will curtail cross-border militant movements and pave the way for better relations, officials say.

Security

2018-05-08

De-radicalised Pakistani youth become 'useful' members of society

The latest group of 135 former militants, many of them teenagers, completed de-radicalisation training in South Waziristan last month and plan to open businesses or join the army.

Security

2018-05-07

Investigation under way in assassination attempt on Pakistan's interior minister

The attacker, allegedly linked to Tehreek-e-Labaik Yah Rasool Allah Pakistan, was arrested after wounding Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal.

Security

2018-05-04

Burgeoning Russia-Iran alliance inflames sectarian tensions across Muslim world

The Kremlin is backing Tehran's sectarian agenda in an attempt to claw its way back into relevancy in the Middle East, Afghanistan, Central Asia and beyond.

Crime & Justice

2018-05-03

In photos: Mohmand Agency authorities wipe out poppy crops

Authorities say they have cleared about 95% of the poppy crops in the area as part of an ongoing counter-narcotics operation.

Security

2018-05-02

Quetta's Noor Foundation charity linked to subversive Iranian activity

Pakistani security forces raided the foundation's compound twice and arrested at least four members on suspicion of links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Tehran's ongoing recruitment of Pakistani Shia to fight in Syria.

Media

2018-05-01

Pakistani journalists join chorus condemning ISIS attack against Afghan media

Pakistani media workers and organisations have denounced a deadly pair of bombings in Kabul that killed nine Afghan journalists and wounded six others.