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Crime & Justice

2016-12-30

Punjab police digitise data on criminals, terrorists

Details on 260,000 criminals are now part of the provincial Criminal Record Management System.

Security

2016-12-29

Terror networks nearly eradicated in Pakistan: officials

Troops have wiped out more than 60 terror groups over the past 15 years, leaving no safe havens for their supporters, security analysts say.

Entertainment

2016-12-28

Rabab academy becomes symbol of peace in Peshawar

The opening of the music academy portends the return of peace and normality to the militancy-hit region.

Terrorism

2016-12-27

ISIL not a threat to Pakistan, officials say

But leaders needs to improve governance and ensure social justice to win people's support in the war against extremism, observers say.

Terrorism

2016-12-26

Survivors reflect 7 years after terrorist attack in Peshawar

Long after the blasts that changed their lives forever, victims of terrorist attacks and their families continue to suffer from the after-effects of trauma.

Terrorism

2016-12-23

Tehran has links with Taliban, Iranian ambassador admits

Iran is playing a treacherous double game: proclaiming to be fighting terrorism in Iraq and Syria while at the same time supporting atrocities across Afghanistan.

Tolerance

2016-12-23

Pakistani Christians celebrate peace ahead of Christmas

Christians staged rallies to promote inter-faith tolerance, while the government launched a Christmas Peace Train to spread the message of love and harmony.

Security

2016-12-22

Peshawar counter-terrorism unit praised for 'remarkable' successes

The Counter-Terrorism Department's new headquarters will help officers continue to crack down on militancy in the provincial capital, observers say.

Youth

2016-12-21

Pakistan de-radicalises hundreds of young former militants

The army and civil society are co-operating to rehabilitate and reintegrate youth brainwashed by the Taliban and other militant groups.

Terrorism

2016-12-20

Pakistan resolved to defeat terror two years after APS massacre

The country still grieves for the 150 teachers and children slain in 2014 in Peshawar.

Security

2016-12-19

US Navy in Gulf boosts regional stability: experts

US Naval forces deployed in regional waters have assisted mariners, including fishermen from Iran, on more than 30 occasions since 2012, officials say.

Terrorism

2016-12-19

Police crackdown in Karachi builds on success against militants

Over the past month security forces have killed or arrested several key members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Terrorism

2016-12-16

Afghan militants continue to murder Muslims inside mosques

Militants have damaged 50 mosques, over 300 schools and more than 40 health centres in the past two months.

Youth

2016-12-16

Islamabad Leo Club steers youth away from drugs, violence

The club aims to involve youth in healthy activities to discourage militancy and encourage tolerance in society.

Terrorism

2016-12-15

Solar panels defy militant efforts to sabotage vaccination in FATA

Taliban regularly blow up infrastructure in health facilities, making it difficult to maintain the cold chain for vaccination.

Youth

2016-12-14

KP aims to empower, develop youth with new policy

The new youth policy is encouraging young people to participate in healthy recreational activities, while providing the means for education.

Security

2016-12-13

Woman hailed for joining Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bomb squad

Rafia Qaseem Baig received a master's degree in international relations and economics, yet still wanted to risk life in service to Pakistan.

Terrorism

2016-12-12

Balochistan braces for expected terror plots

Security agencies say six suicide bombers who may try to disguise themselves as law enforcement are planning an attack.

Terrorism

2016-12-09

Hundreds of militants in Balochistan to surrender

Successful operations by the army and internal fueding have propelled the militants to give up.

Terrorism

2016-12-08

Pakistani children undeterred by Taliban attacks on schools

Children vow to obtain an education despite the fact that almost 500 schools have been destroyed by the Taliban over the past 7 years.

Terrorism

2016-12-07

Terrorism has cost Pakistan economy US $118 billion: report

In addition to the huge economic impact of terrorist operations nationwide, about 60,000 people have lost their lives.

Security

2016-12-06

Punjab, Sindh show security improvements; other provinces slide: report

Punjab province did not report a single major terrorist act in the third quarter of 2016, but Balochistan witnessed a spike in violence.

Terrorism

2016-12-05

Militant-destroyed schools reopen in FATA

So far workers in FATA have rebuilt 472 schools and another 374 are in process.

Terrorism

2016-12-02

New Pakistani army chief committed to war on terror

Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa visited North Waziristan on his first field visit, sending a message that he will continue the successes of his predecessor.

Entertainment

2016-12-01

Karachi theatre prompts spectators to shun extremism

The Thespianz Theatre's management is staging a city-wide puppet festival to urge the rejection of extremism and violence.