Environment 2019-09-30 China's Belt and Road Initiative cited as environmental disaster for Pakistan The Chinese are getting rid of their dirtiest industries and installing them in countries like Pakistan where people are most vulnerable to pollution and climate change, observers say.
Society 2019-09-27 International cricket continues return to Pakistan amid improved security The Sri Lankan team arrived in Karachi on September 24 ahead of three One-Day Internationals scheduled for September 27 and 29 and October 2.
Terrorism 2019-09-26 Peshawar church observes 6th anniversary of deadly terrorist attack An attack on September 22, 2013, against All Saints Church in Peshawar claimed the lives of 104 people.
Society 2019-09-25 Pakistani troops, rescuers work to reach survivors of deadly earthquake The 5.2 magnitude quake has killed at least 37 people and severely damaged roads and other infrastructure.
Security 2019-09-24 European leaders say Iran behind attack on Saudi oil installations 'It is clear for us that Iran bears responsibility for this attack. There is no other explanation,' the leaders of France, Germany and Britain said.
Economy 2019-09-24 Terrorism-hit KP tribal districts to be focus of economic revival efforts The efforts are aimed at 'providing sustainable livelihood and income opportunities for long-term economic growth' in the region.
Society 2019-09-23 Rescue 1122 inaugurates 1st station in former FATA The KP government has approved 20 future stations in the newly merged districts.
Security 2019-09-20 Afghan Taliban leaders speak out over growing internal rifts Discontent and divisions among the Afghan Taliban leaders are growing, and combined with the group's increasing unpopularity among Afghans, the group is steadily weakening.
Security 2019-09-19 Pakistan urges Afghan action against TTP along border Following a crackdown on various factions of the TTP across the country, the militants have shifted their hideouts to provinces in neighbouring Afghanistan.
Diplomacy 2019-09-18 Khan inaugurates 24/7 opening of Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan The move will increase trade between the two countries and the well being of citizens on both sides of the border, say observers.
Security 2019-09-18 Security forces launch operation in Buner after Taliban threaten locals A TTP commander sent a number of officials and local leaders threatening letters demanding loyalty to the group. The government is hunting down the perpetrators.
Crime & Justice 2019-09-17 Sindh police set sights on dacoits after crackdown on militants Dacoits have conducted a range of activities for many years, including smuggling, gun-running, kidnapping for ransom and highway robberies. Authorities aim to wipe them out entirely.
Religion 2019-09-17 Pakistani Muslims stand with Hindus after temple attack in Sindh Religious scholars have made it clear that those who attacked the temple had nothing to do with Islam.
Diplomacy 2019-09-16 Questions swirl as weakened Afghan Taliban turns to Russia after talks falter Afghans are wondering what the weakened militant group and its military backer are discussing after the group undermined the peace process by its own actions.
Crime & Justice 2019-09-13 New legislation in KP enacts harsh sentences to stamp out illegal drugs The KP Control of Narcotics Substances Bill 2019 outlines the punishment -- sometimes capital punishment -- for trafficking, processing and transporting illegal drugs.
Crime & Justice 2019-09-12 Authorities cite major successes in recent crackdown on smuggling Smuggling, often used by extremists to finance their violent campaigns, is a serious threat to the economy and security, according to authorities.
Security 2019-09-11 US designates TTP chief Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud as global terrorist Mehsud, in a book titled Inqilab-e-Mehsud released in December 2017, detailed the TTP's extortion, kidnappings for ransom and assassinations.
Terrorism 2019-09-11 US expands powers to target terrorist groups and their financial backers The new powers to act against financial institutions come as the Iranian regime flouts international sanctions via a large petroleum shipping network.
Crime & Justice 2019-09-10 Modern forensic lab in Karachi to help improve criminal, terror investigations Sindh police and other law enforcement agencies previously used to rely on conventional investigation techniques, which often yielded inferior or compromised results.
Security 2019-09-10 Afghan Taliban leaders find themselves in weakened position after talks called off Instead of choosing a peace deal finally within sight after 18 years, the Taliban decided to use Afghan lives as bargaining chips. Now Taliban leaders are paying for their thirst for violence.
Diplomacy 2019-09-09 Afghan Taliban to blame for cancellation of peace summit, analysts say The Afghan Taliban dashed hopes of peace as they continued talks with the United States while carrying out bombings in Afghanistan simultaneously.
Security 2019-09-06 In photos: Pakistan marks Defence and Martyrs Day Defense and Martyrs Day was observed Friday in Pakistan.
Security 2019-09-06 Pakistan works to leave terror financing 'grey list' The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is set to review Pakistan's efforts over the past year in mid October.
Security 2019-09-05 Pakistan ramps up security arrangements for Muharram Police have orders to ensure the security of worship places and religious gatherings during the holy month.
Security 2019-09-04 Murder spree exposes Afghan Taliban's cynical 'peace' negotiation tactics The tactic being employed by the Taliban -- setting off car bombs, invading cities, etc. -- exposes how the militant group values power over the well being of common Afghans it claims to represent.
Education 2019-09-04 Officials push reforms to widen scope of education at madrassas The reforms aim to limit hate speech in madrassas and create new opportunities for students.
Security 2019-09-03 Upcoming National Games in KP to highlight revival of peace While the provincial government is working to promote the image of KP as a region of peace, it has also revamped the tourism sector of the province.
Media 2019-09-02 ISIS media machine showing major signs of breakdown The group's propaganda effort has stalled amid a shortage of resources and attacks on its communications equipment.
