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Rescue 1122 steps up to help COVID-19 patients

2020-05-29

| Health
Rescue 1122 steps up to help COVID-19 patients

Citizens appreciate the efforts of the service in saving human lives from all kind of emergencies, including the coronavirus.
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.
Pakistan bans new ISIS chief amid increased anti-terrorism efforts

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.
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.
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.
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.
Pakistan bans 3 Sindhi militant groups for involvement in terrorism

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.
Security forces arrest 19 suspects following IED attack in Balochistan

2020-05-11

| Security
Security forces arrest 19 suspects following IED attack in Balochistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the explosion, which killed six Frontier Corps personnel.
Hospitals shut general services to focus on COVID-19 patients

2020-05-08

| Health
Hospitals shut general services to focus on COVID-19 patients

The outbreak is limiting medical treatment for general ailments as health workers focus on the growing demand of treating coronavirus victims.
Polio eradication teams shift focus to COVID-19 prevention

2020-05-07

| Health
Polio eradication teams shift focus to COVID-19 prevention

Members are tapping their experience in communicating with the general public to create awareness about the coronavirus.
Authorities maintain focus on crime despite challenges posed by COVID-19

2020-05-06

| Crime & Justice
Authorities maintain focus on crime despite challenges posed by COVID-19

The spread of the coronavirus has posed a number of challenges to Pakistani authorities combatting terror financing, online crime and street crimes.
Calls to further develop online education capabilities in Pakistan

2020-05-05

| Education
Calls to further develop online education capabilities in Pakistan

Online education involves youngsters in healthy activities and reduces negativity as the country works to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Authorities express alarm over rise of Chinese criminal networks

2020-05-04

| Crime & Justice
Authorities express alarm over rise of Chinese criminal networks

Police are cracking down on Chinese criminal gangs that have defrauded, scammed and stolen from Pakistani citizens over the past few years.
Bejing deliberately destroyed evidence of coronavirus outbreak, report alleges

2020-05-04

| Health
Bejing deliberately destroyed evidence of coronavirus outbreak, report alleges

The Chinese regime silenced doctors who spoke out, destroyed evidence, and refused to give samples of the virus to those working on a vaccine, say intelligence agencies.
Pakistani doctors blame Chinese-made PPE for deaths of healthcare workers

2020-05-01

| Health
Pakistani doctors blame Chinese-made PPE for deaths of healthcare workers

Doctors, paramedics and nurses in Pakistan are testing positive for COVID-19, unprotected by shoddy personal protective equipment made in China.