Pakistan Forward

2019-11-22

| Terrorism

ISIS-K 'vulnerable' to security agencies following death of al-Baghdadi

The ISIS leader's death could provide an opening for law enforcement in Pakistan and Afghanistan to further crack down on the group, say analysts.

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US warns Pakistan of risks from Chinese investment

2019-11-22

| Economy

US warns Pakistan of risks from Chinese investment

Pakistan will face long-term economic damage if China goes ahead with its projects, warned a US diplomat.

Taliban ranks as deadliest terror group in the world

2019-11-22

| Terrorism

Taliban ranks as deadliest terror group in the world

Taliban attacks in 2018 killed 7,379 people, according to the 2019 Global Terrorism Index.

Women encourage peace in Lyari with sports, peace initiatives

2019-11-21

| Society

Women encourage peace in Lyari with sports, peace initiatives

The Karachi neighbourhood was once notorious for gang violence.

Peshawar's first Cineplex seeks to revive movie industry

2019-11-20

| Society

Peshawar's first Cineplex seeks to revive movie industry

The re-establishment of security is seen as the key factor to the revival of the once-loved way to spend free time.

Revolutionary Guard vows bloody crackdown on protesters in Iran

2019-11-19

| Protests

Revolutionary Guard vows bloody crackdown on protesters in Iran

The increasingly violent protests reportedly have hit 100 cities, with three security personnel killed by rioters and 'dozens' of Iranian citizens gunned down in the streets.

Al-Huda orphanage in Bajaur provides shelter, education to all

2019-11-19

| Society

Al-Huda orphanage in Bajaur provides shelter, education to all

The centre accommodates orphans from a variety of backgrounds, including the offspring of militants, security personnel and civilians.

2019-11-18

| Security

ISIS attempts to raise profile in Pakistan with false claims of responsibility

ISIS-K, which refers to its Khorasan branch, has claimed a number of attacks in Pakistan via its propaganda outlet Amaq but nearly every one was later disproved.

Pakistan to launch new WHO-approved typhoid vaccine

2019-11-18

| Health

Pakistan to launch new WHO-approved typhoid vaccine

Vaccinators will face off against militants and others pushing misinformation about immunisation.

Government scholarships aim to aid vulnerable youth, curb radicalisation

2019-11-15

| Education

Government scholarships aim to aid vulnerable youth, curb radicalisation

Youth who can't afford a higher education often are the targets of extremist recruiters, analysts say.

Open celebration of Diwali by Pakistani Hindus speaks to growing tolerance

2019-11-14

| Religion

Open celebration of Diwali by Pakistani Hindus speaks to growing tolerance

The celebration of such events will also build the narrative that minorities and those in the majority are united against militancy in the country, observers say.

KP inaugurates 2 more Child Protection Courts as part of legal reforms

2019-11-13

| Society

KP inaugurates 2 more Child Protection Courts as part of legal reforms

Part of the ongoing concern stems from extremists who lure impoverished, neglected children into becoming suicide bombers with promises of a glorious afterlife.