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Negotiate with Kabul or face the consequences, world powers tell Taliban

2018-03-30

| Diplomacy
Negotiate with Kabul or face the consequences, world powers tell Taliban

By skipping a Tashkent summit on Afghanistan, the Taliban might have hurt their own cause, observers and participants say.
Tehran uses Taliban to target Afghan infrastructure projects, weaken Kabul

2018-03-29

| Security
Tehran uses Taliban to target Afghan infrastructure projects, weaken Kabul

Following the orders of Tehran, the Taliban have set their sights on disrupting key infrastructure projects in Afghanistan in an effort to keep the country weakened, officials and former Taliban members say.
Multi-media awards highlight Pakistan's narrative against terrorism

2018-03-28

| Media
Multi-media awards highlight Pakistan's narrative against terrorism

The themes of the PurAzm multi-media competition included Peace over Violence, Inter-Faith Harmony, Resilience against Extremism and Stop Supporting Terrorism.
Russia uses 'shadow army' as cover for Putin's military thuggery

2018-03-27

| Security
Russia uses 'shadow army' as cover for Putin's military thuggery

Independent investigations have dismissed the Kremlin's assertion that Wagner Group mercenaries are volunteers not affiliated with the Russian military.
Pakistan Super League final hailed as 'victory of peace'

2018-03-26

| Security
Pakistan Super League final hailed as 'victory of peace'

More than 8,000 security personnel protected players and spectators.
Pink Taxi empowers women in Pakistan with safe rides

2018-03-23

| Transportation
Pink Taxi empowers women in Pakistan with safe rides

The women-only taxi service, launched in Karachi last March, began operations in Peshawar in January.
KP authorities seize assets of terror-linked group, charity

2018-03-22

| Crime & Justice
KP authorities seize assets of terror-linked group, charity

The move aims to stop the operations of the proscribed Jamaat-ud-Dawa, led by Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, and its charity wing, Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation.
Taliban faces internal debate over Ghani's peace plan

2018-03-21

| Security
Taliban faces internal debate over Ghani's peace plan

Silence over Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's peace plan announced late last month indicates the Taliban is pondering its next move, say observers.
KP Police combat corruption with outreach, disciplinary measures

2018-03-20

| Crime & Justice
KP Police combat corruption with outreach, disciplinary measures

Thousands of officers have faced punitive actions over corruption allegations over the past few years, significantly improving performance and reducing misconduct, officials say.
Pakistani officials issue warning over Iran's latest aggression on border

2018-03-19

| Security
Pakistani officials issue warning over Iran's latest aggression on border

The Iranian military's unprovoked shelling of Pakistani soil over the weekend comes days after Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif's widely dismissed visit to Pakistan.
Upcoming Pakistan Super League matches speak to security successes

2018-03-19

| Security
Upcoming Pakistan Super League matches speak to security successes

The improved security situation is bearing fruit as Pakistan has scheduled three PSL matches this year: two play-offs in Lahore and the final in Karachi.
Certain death awaits ISIS militants migrating to Afghanistan

2018-03-16

| Terrorism
Certain death awaits ISIS militants migrating to Afghanistan

Militants coming to Afghanistan on behalf of ISIS will find only death at the hands of Afghan and coalition forces, popular uprisings against militants, and resistance even from the Taliban.
Re-opened border crossing in N. Waziristan to boost Pakistan-Afghanistan trade

2018-03-15

| Economy
Re-opened border crossing in N. Waziristan to boost Pakistan-Afghanistan trade

Business leaders on both sides of the border are looking forward to the opportunities that the re-opening of the checkpoint will bring.
Punjab police on high alert after suicide bombing in Lahore

2018-03-15

| Security
Punjab police on high alert after suicide bombing in Lahore

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the bombing, which killed at least 10 Pakistanis, including six police officers.
Iran's outreach to Pakistan marred by 'double standards'

2018-03-14

| Diplomacy
Iran's outreach to Pakistan marred by 'double standards'

Despite what Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said during his recent visit, Iran's increasing aggression is fostering mistrust between the two neighbouring countries.
In photos: Pakistan keeps alive traditional gur-making process

2018-03-13

| Economy
In photos: Pakistan keeps alive traditional gur-making process

Although making gur has seen some scientific progress, the centuries-old process is still much the same.
Pakistani politicians unite against insulting public assaults

2018-03-12

| Tolerance
Pakistani politicians unite against insulting public assaults

All major political parties have condemned recent shoe and ink throwing attacks against the former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
Iranian foreign minister on defensive as Pakistan visit begins

2018-03-12

| Diplomacy
Iranian foreign minister on defensive as Pakistan visit begins

From co-ordinating Taliban attacks against Pakistani interests to radicalising innocent Pakistani Shia, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has much to explain about Iran's mounting aggression.
Victory in Pakistan's war on terrorism within sight: interior minister

2018-03-09

| Security
Victory in Pakistan's war on terrorism within sight: interior minister

Pakistan's security forces are continuing their drive to eliminate terrorism once and for all, says Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal.
Pakistan, Afghanistan 'must jointly take a stand against Iran'

2018-03-08

| Security
Pakistan, Afghanistan 'must jointly take a stand against Iran'

Only by working together can Pakistan and Afghanistan counter Iran's mounting aggression and nefarious influence in the region, officials and analysts say.
In photos: Girls make history, take centre stage at Mohmand cultural festival

2018-03-07

| Youth
In photos: Girls make history, take centre stage at Mohmand cultural festival

Extracurricular activities help make tribal girls more confident and point them towards a brighter future, say educators.
Militancy-linked deaths drop for 3rd consecutive year in Pakistan

2018-03-07

| Security
Militancy-linked deaths drop for 3rd consecutive year in Pakistan

There was a 21% drop in fatalities caused by militants in 2017 as compared to the previous year, according to the Islamabad-based Centre for Research and Security Studies.
Pakistan-Iran relations under scrutiny amid Tehran's mounting aggression

2018-03-06

| Diplomacy
Pakistan-Iran relations under scrutiny amid Tehran's mounting aggression

Tehran remains silent after allegedly ordering an attack on an event attended by Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in Afghanistan.
Peshawar inmates learn vocational skills to prevent recidivism

2018-03-06

| Crime & Justice
Peshawar inmates learn vocational skills to prevent recidivism

Central Prison Peshawar opened a mobile phone repair workshop to help inmates restart their lives and turn away from crime after their release.
Pakistani religious scholars condemn Iran's 'conspiracies' against Muslim world

2018-03-05

| Security
Pakistani religious scholars condemn Iran's 'conspiracies' against Muslim world

The Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) is raising the alarm against Iran's 'espionage and terror activities' in the region, particularly in regard to the development of Chabahar port.
Scholarship program aims to make recipients 'ambassadors of Pakistan to Afghanistan'

2018-03-01

| Education
Scholarship program aims to make recipients 'ambassadors of Pakistan to Afghanistan'

Educational opportunities in Pakistan for Afghan students are a sign of strong ties between the two nations, officials say.

Newsbrief

Security forces bust alleged TTP network targeting Pakistan Super League Malala Yousafzai makes triumphant return to Pakistan Military parade marks Pakistan Day in Islamabad Egyptian grand mufti backs Pakistani fatwa against suicide bombings Former police officer wanted for extrajudicial killing arrested in Islamabad Security forces free 3 polio workers abducted in Mohmand US vice president asks Pakistan to 'do more' against militants Pakistan happier than its neighbours: UN report Lawmaker from Balochistan sworn in as new Senate chairman US offers $5 million reward for help locating TTP leader Mardan police arrest key suspect in Mashal Khan lynching Security forces arrest ISIS social media operative in Karachi Abbasi says Pakistan committed to South Asian regional bloc Pakistan elects 1st female senator from Hindu Dalit caste Security forces arrest 6 terrorist suspects in Balochistan Pakistan extends support for Kabul's peace process proposal Terrorists kill 6 security personnel in Quetta