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2020-01-21

| Health

Terrorist propaganda continues to put children at risk of polio

Terrorist propaganda continues to put children at risk of polio

Pakistan and Afghanistan combined for 164 cases of polio in 2019.

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UNESCO project brings seminaries, schools together to promote tolerance

2020-01-20

| Education
UNESCO project brings seminaries, schools together to promote tolerance

The initiative will enable students and teachers to become agents of change for peace, officials say.
Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

2020-01-17

| Security
Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

The need for Iranian leaders to go to such lengths to exaggerate the regime's capabilities and the timidity of the military's 'terrible vengeance' have exposed major cracks in the facade.
Sindh government cracks down on illegal drugs as dealers target students

2020-01-16

| Crime & Justice
Sindh government cracks down on illegal drugs as dealers target students

Militants often use income derived from the sale of narcotics to fund their violent campaigns.

SPOTLIGHT

Terror incidents in Pakistan dropped 13% in 2019 as security operations continue

Terror attacks, launched by different militant, insurgent and violent sectarian groups, claimed 357 lives last year, a decline of 40% from a year earlier.
Terror incidents in Pakistan dropped 13% in 2019 as security operations continue
Rescue 1122 continues expansion into tribal districts

2020-01-15

| Society
Rescue 1122 continues expansion into tribal districts

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government plans to set up 20 new stations of the emergency service, which responds to incidents including bombings, suicide attacks and medical emergencies.
Revival of Pakistan-US military training represents boon to relations

2020-01-14

| Security
Revival of Pakistan-US military training represents boon to relations

Pakistan's participation in the International Military Education and Training Programme (IMET) will strengthen working relations between the military leaders of both countries, say observers.
Despite ISIS claim, Afghan Taliban seen behind Quetta madrassa bombing

2020-01-13

| Terrorism
Despite ISIS claim, Afghan Taliban seen behind Quetta madrassa bombing

Members of the Afghan Taliban were among those killed in the suicide attack at a madrassa, and the bombing looks to be the result of infighting.
'Death to the dictator': angry protesters in Iran demand end to the regime

2020-01-13

| Human Rights
'Death to the dictator': angry protesters in Iran demand end to the regime

Videos posted on social media showed thousands of demonstrators calling for the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military leaders to step down.
Tehran stonewalls amid mounting evidence it shot down Ukrainian airliner

2020-01-10

| Security
Tehran stonewalls amid mounting evidence it shot down Ukrainian airliner

Videos, photos and circumstantial evidence clearly suggest the plane was struck by a surface-to-air missile, but Iranian officials continue to deny the possibility.
Dispute Resolution Councils bring system of arbitration to tribal districts

2020-01-10

| Crime & Justice
Dispute Resolution Councils bring system of arbitration to tribal districts

The councils have been helpful in ending blood feuds and stopping murders in rural areas, and have removed the need in some cases to rely on militant groups to decide matters.
Terror incidents in Pakistan dropped 13% in 2019 as security operations continue

2020-01-09

| Terrorism
Terror incidents in Pakistan dropped 13% in 2019 as security operations continue

Terror attacks, launched by different militant, insurgent and violent sectarian groups, claimed 357 lives last year, a decline of 40% from a year earlier.
Tensions ease after Iran’s retaliation on US military fails to inflict casualties

2020-01-08

| Security
Tensions ease after Iran’s retaliation on US military fails to inflict casualties

Leaders described Tehran's missile attacks as dangerous and urged dialogue to prevent further escalation.
In photos: musical instrument artisans stay resilient in Peshawar

2020-01-08

| Society
In photos: musical instrument artisans stay resilient in Peshawar

A decade-long wave of militancy and economic woes has failed to deter artisans in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from making musical instruments.
Russia, China refuse to condemn Iranian attack on US embassy in Baghdad

2020-01-07

| Security
Russia, China refuse to condemn Iranian attack on US embassy in Baghdad

All member nations had repeated their long-standing concerns about Iran's destabilising activities in the Middle East, said NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.
New mineral policy in Balochistan highlights lopsided Chinese agreements

2020-01-07

| Economy
New mineral policy in Balochistan highlights lopsided Chinese agreements

Contracts awarded to foreign companies, including Chinese-owned ones, previously sent little of the profits to the province or to local residents.
Iran abandons nuclear commitments as European powers back United States

2020-01-06

| Security
Iran abandons nuclear commitments as European powers back United States

Britain, France and Germany are backing the United States in its growing confrontation with Tehran, as new details have emerged about Gen. Qasem Soleimani's plots to kill Americans.
Killing of top militant commander sends stark warning to Tehran

2020-01-03

| Security
Killing of top militant commander sends stark warning to Tehran

Despite repeated warnings, Iran and its proxies have launched numerous attacks against US personnel and its allies for nearly a year. The attack on the US embassy was the last straw.
China's Belt and Road Initiative sparks protests in Thar

2020-01-03

| Economy
China's Belt and Road Initiative sparks protests in Thar

The Chinese projects are not benefitting local residents and are instead destroying the area's climate and traditional economy, say protesters.
Peshawar's Peace Promoters encourages interfaith harmony among youth

2020-01-02

| Religion
Peshawar's Peace Promoters encourages interfaith harmony among youth

The group aims to build a safe platform for youth -- regardless of gender, colour, creed, caste or religious beliefs -- to celebrate their diversity.
New ISIS leader remains shrouded in mystery

2020-01-01

| Analysis
New ISIS leader remains shrouded in mystery

If Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's successor is to avoid an internal leadership challenge, he will be forced to step out of the shadows, say analysts.
ISIS scrambles to recoup key funding streams following series of defeats

2019-12-31

| Economy
ISIS scrambles to recoup key funding streams following series of defeats

Deprived of its previous sources of revenue, including oil smuggling, ISIS is struggling to find alternative means to raise money.
Christian lawmaker brings representation, empowerment to tribal minorities

2019-12-30

| Politics
Christian lawmaker brings representation, empowerment to tribal minorities

Wilson Wazir is the first minority member of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly from the merged tribal districts.
Pakistani youth welcome nationwide employment initiative

2019-12-27

| Economy
Pakistani youth welcome nationwide employment initiative

Prime Minister Imran Khan's Kamyab Jawan Programme is offering loans to youth seeking to start their own businesses.
Pakistan to rejoin US military training programme

2019-12-26

| Security
Pakistan to rejoin US military training programme

The decision to unfreeze security aid is a sign of thawing relations between Washington and Islamabad.
Nangarhar residents return home to rebuild their lives after ISIS defeat

2019-12-25

| Security
Nangarhar residents return home to rebuild their lives after ISIS defeat

Nangarhar residents are enjoying a return to peace in the region after ISIS was ousted through a joint effort of public uprising forces and government troops.

SPOTLIGHT

Terror incidents in Pakistan dropped 13% in 2019 as security operations continue

Terror incidents in Pakistan dropped 13% in 2019 as security operations continue

Terror attacks, launched by different militant, insurgent and violent sectarian groups, claimed 357 lives last year, a decline of 40% from a year earlier.

Poll

What is the primary reason for increased US-Iranian tensions?

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