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2020-02-21

| Terrorism

Religious leader hints at Tehran's role in Quetta bombing

Religious leader hints at Tehran's role in Quetta bombing

Maulana Muhammad Ahmad Ludhianvi, chief of ASWJ, said the Iranian regime is part of a conspiracy to sow sectarian discord in Pakistan.

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Crackdown on Shia militants nets accused Zainabiyoun Brigade member

2020-02-21

| Security
Crackdown on Shia militants nets accused Zainabiyoun Brigade member

The Iranian-backed group sends Pakistani Shia to fight alongside the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Recent killings of TTP leaders in Afghanistan leave group crippled

2020-02-20

| Security
Recent killings of TTP leaders in Afghanistan leave group crippled

Following a crackdown across Pakistan, the group shifted its hideouts to neighbouring provinces of Afghanistan. Three key leaders have been killed in the past month.
Polio victim raises awareness about vaccine effectiveness in Bajaur

2020-02-20

| Health
Polio victim raises awareness about vaccine effectiveness in Bajaur

Hazrat Wali Shah, who contracted polio as a child, recently accompanied polio vaccination workers to help convince parents to vaccinate their children despite what militant propaganda says.

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Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'

The Iranian regime actively attempts to portray itself as an ally to Pakistan but continues to back militant groups, defence and intelligence officials say.
Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'
Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'

2020-02-19

| Security
Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'

The Iranian regime actively attempts to portray itself as an ally to Pakistan but continues to back militant groups, defence and intelligence officials say.
Security forces make arrests after deadly suicide bombing in Quetta

2020-02-18

| Terrorism
Security forces make arrests after deadly suicide bombing in Quetta

Police stopped the suicide bomber from entering a religious rally, preventing greater casualties.
UN recognises Pakistan's 40 years of hospitality to Afghan refugees

2020-02-18

| Refugees
UN recognises Pakistan's 40 years of hospitality to Afghan refugees

'The story of Pakistan and Afghan refugees is a story of compassion to be celebrated for many reasons,' said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
New commander of Iran's Quds Force faces major obstacles to success

2020-02-17

| Security
New commander of Iran's Quds Force faces major obstacles to success

Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani has large shoes to fill and is unlikely to be able to contain the growing challenges that the IRGC and its proxies face in regional conflicts, analysts say.
Government boosts college admissions for tribal students

2020-02-14

| Education
Government boosts college admissions for tribal students

The government doubled the quota for medical students from tribal areas from 175 to 350, engineering from 108 to 216, and other disciplines from 1,719 to 3,192.
Blast kills another TTP leader in Afghanistan

2020-02-13

| Terrorism
Blast kills another TTP leader in Afghanistan

Shehryar Mehsud, a TTP faction leader, was killed by a remote-controlled bomb in Afghanistan. Sheikh Khalid Haqqani, a member of the TTP's consultative council, was killed in late January.
Malam Jabba ski gala highlights return of peace, sporting events

2020-02-13

| Society
Malam Jabba ski gala highlights return of peace, sporting events

The presence of foreign teams in Swat sends a very clear message to the world that Pakistan is on the path of progress and peace, said one official.
Court convicts Mumbai attack planner Hafiz Saeed on terror charges

2020-02-12

| Crime & Justice
Court convicts Mumbai attack planner Hafiz Saeed on terror charges

The cleric has been declared a global terrorist by the United States and United Nations, and is wanted in India for his part in the 2008 Mumbai massacre.
Glum public mood marks 41st anniversary of Iran's Islamic Republic

2020-02-11

| Economy
Glum public mood marks 41st anniversary of Iran's Islamic Republic

Increasingly violent crackdowns on protests, little hope for economic opportunity, and shame in the country's security forces are just a few factors dampening Iranians' mood.
Pakistan's 'Zindagi' app raises awareness of illegal drug scourge

2020-02-11

| Society
Pakistan's 'Zindagi' app raises awareness of illegal drug scourge

The new app provides information on the dangers of illegal drugs as well as the location of rehabilitation centres.
Death of key TTP leader in Afghanistan further cripples militant network

2020-02-10

| Security
Death of key TTP leader in Afghanistan further cripples militant network

Sheikh Khalid Haqqani was killed during a mysterious 'mission' in Kabul. He was revered by his followers, and his death further weakens the unravelling group.
Iran makes dubious claims of missile advancement as satellite launch fails

2020-02-10

| Security
Iran makes dubious claims of missile advancement as satellite launch fails

News of Tehran's military squandering vast sums on new missile technology is not likely to go down well with the country's impoverished population.
Pakistan recognised as top travel destination amid improved security

2020-02-07

| Security
Pakistan recognised as top travel destination amid improved security

One publication calls Pakistan 'the ultimate adventure travel destination.'
KP students defy militants by continuing education after bombings

2020-02-06

| Education
KP students defy militants by continuing education after bombings

The bombing of schools has left students studying in tents and making other makeshift arrangements. But the setbacks haven't stopped their will to achieve an education.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tightens security for polio workers after deadly attack

2020-02-05

| Health
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tightens security for polio workers after deadly attack

Unidentified gunmen killed two female health workers in Swabi District on January 29.
Sindh residents observe 5th anniversary of ISIS-K mosque bombing

2020-02-04

| Terrorism
Sindh residents observe 5th anniversary of ISIS-K mosque bombing

The killing of the militant leaders behind the blast has weakened the insurgent outfit and bolstered residents' hopes for peace in Sindh.
Officials condemn Afghan militants for deadly mortar attack in Bajaur

2020-02-03

| Security
Officials condemn Afghan militants for deadly mortar attack in Bajaur

A mortar shell from Afghanistan on Sunday killed at least seven Pakistanis, including children.
Khasadar, Levies forces set to merge with KP Police

2020-02-03

| Security
Khasadar, Levies forces set to merge with KP Police

The move aims to help improve law and order and proper policing in the newly merged districts.
Religious delegation draws contempt for visit to Iran under false pretenses

2020-01-31

| Diplomacy
Religious delegation draws contempt for visit to Iran under false pretenses

A delegation purporting to represent Pakistan's Milli Yakjehti Council offered condolences to Tehran for the killing of commander Soleimani, a man responsible for bloodshed across the region.
Details emerge on identity of new ISIS leader

2020-01-31

| Terrorism
Details emerge on identity of new ISIS leader

Previously named as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, the terrorist leader is now said to be an Iraqi Turkmen named Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi.
Peace opens door for HIV/AIDS awareness in tribal districts

2020-01-30

| Health
Peace opens door for HIV/AIDS awareness in tribal districts

Militancy contributed to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the tribal districts. Now health authorities are working to raise awareness and provide testing and treatment for local residents.

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Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'

Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'

The Iranian regime actively attempts to portray itself as an ally to Pakistan but continues to back militant groups, defence and intelligence officials say.

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Will the death of IRGC commander Qasem Soleimani reduce sectarianism in Pakistan?

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