Pakistan Forward

2020-06-02

| Religion

Desecration of caliph's tomb by Iran-backed militias sparks outrage

Iranian-backed militias reportedly exhumed the body of Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, and ransacked the tomb.

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ISI uses militant-tracking technology to trace COVID-19 patients

2020-05-28

| Health

ISI uses militant-tracking technology to trace COVID-19 patients

The country's top intelligence agency is helping control the spread by deploying secretive surveillance technology, including geo-fencing and phone-monitoring systems.

2020-05-28

| Terrorism

Pakistan bans new ISIS chief amid increased anti-terrorism efforts

Al-Mawla helped drive the abduction, slaughter, and trafficking of Yazidi, Christian, and religious minorities in northwest Iraq, among other crimes.

Residents of tribal districts laud creation of literacy centres

2020-05-27

| Education

Residents of tribal districts laud creation of literacy centres

The main reason for militancy and instability in the tribal districts is that the majority of inhabitants are illiterate, say educators.

Work kicks off on revival of more than 100 militancy-hit schools in Kurram, Orakzai

2020-05-26

| Education

Work kicks off on revival of more than 100 militancy-hit schools in Kurram, Orakzai

The project is expected to improve access to education for about 14,000 students.

How the Taliban's never-ending war has crippled Afghanistan's economic potential

2020-05-25

| Economy

How the Taliban's never-ending war has crippled Afghanistan's economic potential

Despite the government's economic achievements in the past few years, persistent war and insecurity caused by the group have nearly destroyed all growth in the country.

Hospitals shun Chinese-made PPE amid virus infections, deaths among staff

2020-05-22

| Health

Hospitals shun Chinese-made PPE amid virus infections, deaths among staff

In one part of the country, 830 medical professionals have been infected by COVID-19. Officials say most of those infections are due to faulty equipment made in China.

Relatives of victims hail death sentences for ISIS militants responsible for Sindh bombing

2020-05-21

| Crime & Justice

Relatives of victims hail death sentences for ISIS militants responsible for Sindh bombing

The blast hit a Sufi shrine in the town of Sehwan, killing more than 70 worshippers in 2017.

Iranian regime gives militants free rein to cross into Pakistan, officials say

2020-05-20

| Terrorism

Iranian regime gives militants free rein to cross into Pakistan, officials say

Pakistani officials say Tehran is 'showing criminal negligence' in not acting upon intelligence that a number of militant hideouts exist on the Iranian side of the border.

KP Police set up first reporting room for women in tribal areas

2020-05-19

| Crime & Justice

KP Police set up first reporting room for women in tribal areas

Such rooms allow women to report their complaints without hesitation, preventing security problems from escaping authorities' notice.

Militant attack in Balochistan leaves 7 security personnel dead

2020-05-19

| Terrorism

Militant attack in Balochistan leaves 7 security personnel dead

'Militants have our enemies' patronage, which is widely visible in neighbouring countries' media and their military officers' statements,' Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal said.

Dar-ul-Afta offers virtual support, answers during pandemic

2020-05-18

| Religion

Dar-ul-Afta offers virtual support, answers during pandemic

The Markazi Ulema Council launched the initiative to provide impartial Sharia-based guidance while Pakistanis are unable to approach ulema in mosques.

Deadly naval accident highlights lack of professionalism of Iranian military

2020-05-15

| Security

Deadly naval accident highlights lack of professionalism of Iranian military

The accidental killing of 19 Iranian sailors is the latest in a series of mishaps, blunders and dubious claims by the Iranian military that stem from the systematic misplaced priorities of Tehran.

Chinese hackers caught trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research

2020-05-14

| Science & Technology

Chinese hackers caught trying to steal COVID-19 vaccine research

Agencies are raising the alarm over government-backed hackers from China trying to steal intellectual property amid ongoing disinformation efforts by Beijing to shape the virus outbreak.

Afghans in Pakistan condemn drownings of migrants by Iranian forces

2020-05-14

| Refugees

Afghans in Pakistan condemn drownings of migrants by Iranian forces

Based on the accounts of survivors, the migrants were first lashed with wire cables by the Iranian border guards and then forced at gunpoint to jump into the river.

2020-05-13

| Terrorism

Pakistan bans 3 Sindhi militant groups for involvement in terrorism

Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz- Arisar (JSQM-A), the Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA) and the Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) have been named as proscribed outfits.

Pakistani forces maintain careful watch over militant groups amid pandemic

2020-05-12

| Crime & Justice

Pakistani forces maintain careful watch over militant groups amid pandemic

Militant outfits are seeking to exploit the coronavirus crisis, assuming that law enforcement agencies are distracted, security analysts and officials say.

China, Russia step up co-operation on spreading coronavirus disinformation

2020-05-11

| Media

China, Russia step up co-operation on spreading coronavirus disinformation

A convergence of interests between the two regimes with the goal of shaping public understanding of the COVID-19 pandemic for their own purposes has become evident.