Pakistan Forward

2019-11-11

| Education

Newly trained refugee teachers open more avenues for Afghan children

Improved security and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are opening the doors to a modern curriculum for all schoolchildren.

Poll

How much do you think the death of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi will affect the terrorist group?

Extortion, targeted killings raise spectre of terrorism in Bajaur

2019-11-08

| Crime & Justice

Extortion, targeted killings raise spectre of terrorism in Bajaur

Over the past three months, targeted killings, bombings, extortion and threatening calls have victimised politicians and business owners, locals say.

2019-11-07

| Refugees

Afghans, UN laud Pakistan for hosting refugees for 4 decades

The Soviet invasion in 1979, along with more recent violence from the Taliban and ISIS, have forced millions to flee over the border into Pakistan.

Thai Buddhist monk rings peace bell in Peshawar

2019-11-06

| Religion

Thai Buddhist monk rings peace bell in Peshawar

'I am confident that Buddhists from across the world will visit Pakistan as it is safe for foreign tourists,' a top monk told gatherings in Peshawar and Taxila.

Al-Baghdadi's death reveals major mishaps in ISIS-K messaging efforts

2019-11-05

| Media

Al-Baghdadi's death reveals major mishaps in ISIS-K messaging efforts

ISIS-K posts on Telegram show that the terror group's Khorasan branch was apparently in the dark over Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's recent death.

In photos: sand-roasted corn brings tasty warmth during winter

2019-11-05

| Society

In photos: sand-roasted corn brings tasty warmth during winter

The sale of corn has increased with the revival of peace in the province after a decade-long wave of militancy and terrorism.

KP shop owners praise compensation for losses during Operation Zarb-e-Azb

2019-11-04

| Terrorism

KP shop owners praise compensation for losses during Operation Zarb-e-Azb

The KP government approved a total of Rs. 2.92 billion ($18.6 million) to compensate traders and rebuild shops damaged in the counter-terrorism campaign.

Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production

2019-11-04

| Security

Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production

The news is the latest publicly admitted violation of Iran's commitments to a 2015 international accord.

Disputes on Telegram over 'apostates' reveal growing rifts within ISIS-K

2019-11-01

| Terrorism

Disputes on Telegram over 'apostates' reveal growing rifts within ISIS-K

A split in opinion on Telegram and other social media platforms over the Islamic credentials of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has exposed disunity within the terrorist group.

ISIS confirms al-Baghdadi's death, names new successor

2019-11-01

| Terrorism

ISIS confirms al-Baghdadi's death, names new successor

Little is known about new ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, except that he is the group's leading judge and heads the Sharia committee.

Al-Baghdadi raid imagery released as informant set to receive up to $25 million

2019-10-31

| Terrorism

Al-Baghdadi raid imagery released as informant set to receive up to $25 million

A well-placed ISIS operative who facilitated al-Baghdadi's movements around Syria is likely to scoop up some or all of a $25 million reward. ISIS had killed his close relative.