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2020-02-27

| Health

Pakistan accelerates efforts to prevent spread of coronavirus

Pakistan accelerates efforts to prevent spread of coronavirus

The two confirmed cases are linked to the outbreak in Iran, where authorities appear to be spreading false information about the severity of the crisis there.

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Tehran's truthfulness questioned as coronavirus outbreak spreads

2020-02-26

| Health
Tehran's truthfulness questioned as coronavirus outbreak spreads

The numbers of infected that the regime are publicising do not add up, and the lack of transparency is putting the world at greater risk.
Gunmen in Swat District kill journalist whose relatives were anti-TTP

2020-02-26

| Terrorism
Gunmen in Swat District kill journalist whose relatives were anti-TTP

Many of Javedullah Khan's relatives, including a brother, uncles and cousins, were killed due to their involvement in anti-TTP peace committees.
KP Police initiative aims to support women and children in tribal areas

2020-02-25

| Society
KP Police initiative aims to support women and children in tribal areas

The area until recently suffered under militant and extremist activities for more than three decades, leaving behind hundreds of women and children as widows and orphans.

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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'
Russia spreads disinformation about coronavirus as fears grow worldwide

2020-02-24

| Health
Russia spreads disinformation about coronavirus as fears grow worldwide

Russian state media started pushing conspiracy theories about the cause of the virus, then operators of thousands of social media accounts began to spread the message the following day.
Pakistanis across political spectrum express hope for peace in Afghanistan

2020-02-24

| Security
Pakistanis across political spectrum express hope for peace in Afghanistan

Political leaders welcomed the announcement of a potential peace deal between the United States and the Taliban that is expected to lead to intra-Afghan talks.
Religious leader hints at Tehran's role in Quetta bombing

2020-02-21

| Terrorism
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.
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.
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.

SPOTLIGHT

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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