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Terrorism

2019-05-31

Perils abound 2 months after collapse of ISIS in Syria

The elimination of the physical territory ruled by the terror group closed a long chapter in the conflict, but the fight is far from over.

Terrorism

2019-05-30

Increased security aims to quell sectarian onslaught against Quetta's Hazaras

Day traders and market vendors are given armed escorts when they leave their neighbourhoods, while on-going military operations are targeting militants in the province.

Ramadan

2019-05-29

In photos: Peshawari chappal go on sale ahead of Eid ul Fitr

Customers buy the traditional shoes before the celebration of the festival that marks the end of Ramadan.

Tolerance

2019-05-28

Sikh grocer promotes interfaith harmony by cutting prices for Ramadan

Nirinjin Singh, the owner of a grocery store in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, wants to help Muslims during their month of fasting.

Religion

2019-05-27

Taliban targets cherished shrines on both sides of Pak-Afghan border

The militant group continues to show its disrespect to the cultural heritage of both Pakistan and Afghanistan by destroying old and cherished shrines.

Health

2019-05-24

KP eyes shift in polio vaccination strategy after attacks, misinformation

The moves comes as several polio vaccination officials have been targets of violence.

Human Rights

2019-05-23

Pakistan cracks down on 'bride trafficking' by Chinese gangs

Chinese gangs are preying on impoverished women and their families with false promises of a more prosperous life across the border.

Security

2019-05-22

Resurgent Taliban-ISIS clashes near Afghan border force thousands to flee

Skirmishes between the two rival insurgent groups continue in Afghanistan while in Pakistan authorities are on alert after ISIS declared the country a new province last week.

Health

2019-05-21

HIV outbreak in Sindh sparks crackdown on unqualified doctors

About 337 patients, including 270 children, have tested positive for HIV in the town of Ratodero.

Security

2019-05-20

Authorities on alert as ISIS declares Pakistan a new 'province'

ISIS recently has claimed a number of attacks in the country, as its propaganda efforts are focusing more and more on South Asia.

Education

2019-05-17

Pakistan launches reform of seminaries to control spread of extremism

The country is planning to mainstream more than 30,000 madrassas, putting their management under the Education Ministry, officials say.

Education

2019-05-16

KP offers free technical education to 4,000 youths

The free training should help create more jobs for youth in merged tribal districts, authorities say.

Youth

2019-05-15

Orphanage in Swat gives young victims of terrorism a new lease on life

The majority of the beneficiaries of the Parwarish orphanage are war victims who lost their parents in terrorist attacks by the Taliban.

Terrorism

2019-05-14

Video game chatrooms providing new avenues of communications for ISIS

Online video-gaming systems are now a key source of ISIS communications after a crackdown on social media and other digital platforms.

Technology

2019-05-13

KP expands tech incubator project to boost digital transformation

Durshal aims to establish a network of community spaces to provide youth opportunities to collaborate, innovate, receive training and launch new businesses.

Ramadan

2019-05-10

Pakistan cracks down on donations to banned groups during Ramadan

The federal government has ordered all provinces to prevent donations from reaching banned groups that use the money to fund terrorist activity.

Religion

2019-05-09

Activists journey 2,000km across country to promote religious tolerance

The 'Humanity March' sought to bring members of different faiths, ethnicities and cultures from across the country together in favour of peace, pluralism and interfaith harmony.

Terrorism

2019-05-08

TTP claims responsibility for deadly suicide blast at Lahore shrine

A boy set off an explosive belt near the entrance, killing at least 10 people, police say.

Terrorism

2019-05-07

Worry grows as ISIS recruiting focuses on educated youth

The recent terror attacks in Sri Lanka underscore how militants are tapping social media and campus discussion groups to prey on students.

Ramadan

2019-05-06

Pakistani officials ramp up security, tackle price gouging ahead of Ramadan

The government has set up special bazaars across the country to provide food at subsidised rates during the holy month.

Society

2019-05-03

Pakistanis laud new government programme seeking to eradicate poverty

The initiative is a welcome move that will help make Pakistan a more prosperous, just, and safer place, say observers.

Terrorism

2019-05-02

UN puts Masood Azhar on global terror list after China folds to pressure

The JeM leader faces an asset freeze, a global travel ban and an arms embargo after the move.

Crime & Justice

2019-05-01

KP eyes harsher penalties for 'ice' use

New legislation is needed to reduce crystal meth abuse among youth, officials say.