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2020-03-27

| Terrorism

Coronavirus pandemic exposes Taliban hypocrisies on health care

Coronavirus pandemic exposes Taliban hypocrisies on health care

The militant group is attempting during the deadly COVID-19 outbreak to paint itself as an organisation that care about public health. Decades of evidence suggests otherwise.

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G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

2020-03-26

| Media
G7 members slam China over coronavirus disinformation campaign

Beijing continues to spread conspiracy theories on social media and is now attempting to appear to the world as a benevolent power with no responsibility for the COVID-19 outbreak.
KP officers maimed in terrorist attacks return with renewed determination

2020-03-26

| Security
KP officers maimed in terrorist attacks return with renewed determination

After recovering from severe injuries suffered during terrorist attacks, KP police officers have returned with a reinvigorated sense to serve and protect the public.
Pakistan blames Iran for 80% of coronavirus infections

2020-03-25

| Health
Pakistan blames Iran for 80% of coronavirus infections

The untold number of pilgrims who returned from Iran unscreened two months ago are another significant threat to the country.

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

2020-03-24

| Health
Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.
Pakistani cities go into lockdown as fight to stop coronavirus ramps up

2020-03-23

| Health
Pakistani cities go into lockdown as fight to stop coronavirus ramps up

Provincial governments have ordered the closure of non-essential services and banned large gatherings.
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

2020-03-23

| Health
Iran rejects US help to fight coronavirus as number of infections soar

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected vital help even as Iran becomes a greater threat to world health with its increasing number of infected and its ill-advised policies.
Coronavirus threat spikes after Iran deports infected pilgrims, refugees

2020-03-20

| Health
Coronavirus threat spikes after Iran deports infected pilgrims, refugees

The forced deportation by the Iranian regime of infected individuals and those suspected of having COVID-19 exponentially increases the risk of a major outbreak in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Terrorism survivor spearheads efforts to help the disabled in tribal areas

2020-03-19

| Terrorism
Terrorism survivor spearheads efforts to help the disabled in tribal areas

The FATA Disabled Welfare Organisation began helping residents of tribal districts in 2015, offering physical and moral assistance to tribal residents disabled by terrorist attacks.
Pakistan adds 3 global ISIS affiliates to terror watch list

2020-03-18

| Terrorism
Pakistan adds 3 global ISIS affiliates to terror watch list

The 3 entities include Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD), ISIS-Libya and ISIS-Yemen.
Pakistan ramps up coronavirus fight as deaths mount in neighbouring Iran

2020-03-17

| Health
Pakistan ramps up coronavirus fight as deaths mount in neighbouring Iran

Authorities have closed the land border with Iran where the daily death toll from the virus is growing steadily.
China spreads conspiracies in effort to conceal its role in coronavirus pandemic

2020-03-16

| Health
China spreads conspiracies in effort to conceal its role in coronavirus pandemic

China is seeking to deflect criticism for its role in starting a global pandemic by spreading dangerous disinformation.
3 years on, Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad still decreasing violence in Punjab

2020-03-16

| Security
3 years on, Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad still decreasing violence in Punjab

Security agencies have conducted about 5,000 operations in Punjab since 2017 when the operation began.
Driving empowerment: KP initiative scouts women for drivers' jobs

2020-03-13

| Women's Rights
Driving empowerment: KP initiative scouts women for drivers' jobs

The programme is another milestone toward empowering females and ensuring gender equality, say rights activists.
Anti-radicalism apps piggyback on utility bills to raise awareness

2020-03-12

| Security
Anti-radicalism apps piggyback on utility bills to raise awareness

Millions of consumers receive utility bills every month, making them an effective way of communication, officials say.
Iran finally agrees to hand over black boxes of downed Ukrainian plane

2020-03-12

| Crime & Justice
Iran finally agrees to hand over black boxes of downed Ukrainian plane

The decision comes more than two months after the Iranian military shot down a Ukrainian passenger airliner -- and then lied about it for days.
As peace returns, so do women to Friday prayer at KP's Sunehri Masjid

2020-03-11

| Religion
As peace returns, so do women to Friday prayer at KP's Sunehri Masjid

The historic mosque had been closed to women for almost two decades because of terrorist activity.
Holi celebrations in Pakistan send message of peace, inter-faith harmony

2020-03-11

| Religion
Holi celebrations in Pakistan send message of peace, inter-faith harmony

Minorities in Pakistan have been attacked by militants in the past.
Under-21 Games in Peshawar highlight return of peace

2020-03-10

| Society
Under-21 Games in Peshawar highlight return of peace

'The province is now turning from terrorism to tourism and sports,' said Ajmal Wazir, a spokesman for the KP government.
Workaround facility in Peshawar provides jobs to KP youth

2020-03-10

| Science & Technology
Workaround facility in Peshawar provides jobs to KP youth

The business process outsourcing (BPO) facility provides jobs that encourage youth to avoid radicalism, say officials.
Pakistani women defy violence to celebrate International Women's Day

2020-03-09

| Human Rights
Pakistani women defy violence to celebrate International Women's Day

Islamist counter-protesters hurled sticks and stones at the women's rights demonstrators.
US-Taliban deal raises hopes of regional prosperity, but risks remain

2020-03-06

| Security
US-Taliban deal raises hopes of regional prosperity, but risks remain

This historic deal has given many in Pakistan hope for peace in the region, but the Afghan Taliban have already breached the deal and continue to attack Afghan forces.
US vows more retaliatory action if Taliban continues to upend peace deal

2020-03-05

| Security
US vows more retaliatory action if Taliban continues to upend peace deal

The US military carried out an airstrike against Taliban fighters in defense of Afghan forces, the first in 11 days. US officials warned more would come if the Taliban continue the violence.
In photos: traditional rabab music revives as security improves in KP

2020-03-04

| Society
In photos: traditional rabab music revives as security improves in KP

'Music is the spice of life... it has been a part of our culture from time immemorial,' said Farman Ali Shah, a Pashtu poet and village elder.
Obscure figures take helm of TTP as leadership crisis intensifies

2020-03-03

| Terrorism
Obscure figures take helm of TTP as leadership crisis intensifies

The TTP is being forced to choose increasingly obscure leaders as Pakistani, Afghan and US forces keep killing off their commanders -- and as the public no longer supports their 'jihad'.

SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Spotlight shines on coronavirus lies spread by China, Russia and Iran

Despite overwhelming evidence, leaders in China, Russia and Iran are spreading disinformation about the origin of COVID-19, each for their own malign reasons.

Poll

How would you describe your government’s efforts to battle the coronavirus pandemic?

View Results