Archive for January February March April May June July August September October November 2016 2017 2018 2019 Submit 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. 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. 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. 2019-11-18 | Health Pakistan to launch new WHO-approved typhoid vaccine Vaccinators will face off against militants and others pushing misinformation about immunisation. 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. 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. 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. 2019-11-12 | Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa hosts National Games amid tight security The games were last held in Peshawar in 2010, and the return is a sign of improved law and order in the region. 2019-11-11 | Education Newly trained refugee teachers open more avenues for Afghan children Improved security and stability in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are opening the doors to a modern curriculum for all schoolchildren. 2019-11-08 | Crime & Justice Extortion, targeted killings raise spectre of terrorism in Bajaur Over the past three months, targeted killings, bombings, extortion and threatening calls have victimised politicians and business owners, locals say. 2019-11-07 | Refugees Afghans, UN laud Pakistan for hosting refugees for 4 decades The Soviet invasion in 1979, along with more recent violence from the Taliban and ISIS, have forced millions to flee over the border into Pakistan. 2019-11-06 | Religion Thai Buddhist monk rings peace bell in Peshawar 'I am confident that Buddhists from across the world will visit Pakistan as it is safe for foreign tourists,' a top monk told gatherings in Peshawar and Taxila. 2019-11-05 | Media Al-Baghdadi's death reveals major mishaps in ISIS-K messaging efforts ISIS-K posts on Telegram show that the terror group's Khorasan branch was apparently in the dark over Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's recent death. 2019-11-05 | Society In photos: sand-roasted corn brings tasty warmth during winter The sale of corn has increased with the revival of peace in the province after a decade-long wave of militancy and terrorism. 2019-11-04 | Security Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production The news is the latest publicly admitted violation of Iran's commitments to a 2015 international accord. 2019-11-04 | Terrorism KP shop owners praise compensation for losses during Operation Zarb-e-Azb The KP government approved a total of Rs. 2.92 billion ($18.6 million) to compensate traders and rebuild shops damaged in the counter-terrorism campaign. 2019-11-01 | Terrorism Disputes on Telegram over 'apostates' reveal growing rifts within ISIS-K A split in opinion on Telegram and other social media platforms over the Islamic credentials of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has exposed disunity within the terrorist group. 2019-11-01 | Terrorism ISIS confirms al-Baghdadi's death, names new successor Little is known about new ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, except that he is the group's leading judge and heads the Sharia committee. Newsbrief Pakistani forces kill 3 suspected terrorists in Quetta
