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Terrorism

2019-07-31

Lead UN investigator likens ISIS to Nazi war criminals, calls for trials

Only trials where evidence and testimony are accessible to everyone can turn the page on ISIS, said UN investigator Karim Khan.

Business

2019-07-31

In photos: Islamabad's tandoori tea seduces patrons with distinct taste

The drink has become so popular that tandoori chai cafes are expanding to different locations.

Refugees

2019-07-30

Female Afghan refugees in Pakistan learn skills to become self-reliant

The women's handmade jewellery was highlighted at a fashion show in Karachi.

Security

2019-07-29

Pakistan condemns 'cowardly attacks' in North Waziristan, Balochistan

Ten Pakistan army personnel were killed in two separate militant attacks on July 27.

Health

2019-07-26

Red Cross launches campaign to protect healthcare staff from assaults

The campaign aims to educate the public not to interfere with healthcare personnel, who often are overwhelmed treating victims of terrorism.

Society

2019-07-25

Kurram's 1st-ever music academy brings joy to tribal residents

The establishment of the music academy would have been impossible under militant rule, say students.

Diplomacy

2019-07-24

Khan vows to help bring Afghan Taliban to peace talks

Pakistan will no longer follow the 'strategic depth' policy with Afghanistan, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said in Washington.

Terrorism

2019-07-24

ISIS claims responsibility for Quetta bombing targeting Taliban

The militant group has been trying to portray itself as a force against the Taliban as a means to insinuate into Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Diplomacy

2019-07-23

US hails Pakistan's role in Afghan peace process

The warm words and smiles between US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan signalled a renewed relationship.

Diplomacy

2019-07-22

Imran Khan addresses Pakistani-American community in Washington

Khan focused his speech on creating a merit system and ending corruption in Pakistan.

Terrorism

2019-07-22

Female suicide bomber strikes hospital in Dera Ismail Khan

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the bombing in Kotlan Saidan village, which killed 6.

Elections

2019-07-19

Tribal districts see inclusion in KP elections as curb on extremism

The election on July 20 will give representation to the former tribal areas for the first time in the KP Assembly.

Security

2019-07-19

Gulf tensions rise as Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize oil tanker

The US military also shot down an Iranian drone after it threatened an American naval vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business

2019-07-18

In photos: Chitral residents beat summer heat with glacier ice

Frequent and long power outages in the region make refrigerators ineffective.

Refugees

2019-07-17

Afghan refugees in Pakistan rejoice over new bank accounts

A move by Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier this year to allow Afghan refugees to open bank accounts in Pakistan will help stop illegal money transactions.

Security

2019-07-17

Pakistani authorities arrest Hafiz Saeed in connection with terror financing cases

The LeT chief has been arrested in connection with 23 different cases of terror financing.

Refugees

2019-07-16

UNHCR honors Peshawar, Gaziantep with 'sister city' status for sheltering refugees

Pakistan serves as a model to other countries on how to welcome refugees from war and terrorism.

Diplomacy

2019-07-16

Pakistan eyes renewed ties ahead of Imran Khan's US visit

Khan is expected to confer with the US president July 22.

Society

2019-07-15

In photos: Khewra Salt Mine draws throngs of tourists

About 270,000 tourists visit the mine each year.

Security

2019-07-12

Karachi police set sights on militants targeting officers

Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) are among the groups targeting Karachi police officers.

Transportation

2019-07-11

Pakistan's faster, low-fare trains facilitate recreational, business travel

With extremists being reined in, Pakistan is improving its infrastructure.

Security

2019-07-11

Iranian attack boats attempt to seize British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The alarming incident comes amid heightened tensions after Iranian forces shot down a US drone over international waters and attacked several other oil tankers.

Security

2019-07-10

Tehran backing militancy in Balochistan, think-tank says

Even Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says the Balochistan Republican Army is receiving support from inside Iran.

Health

2019-07-09

KP government, WHO tackle leishmaniasis outbreak

The outbreak of the disfiguring disease has affected more than 25,000 patients.

Security

2019-07-08

Tehran admits to breaching nuclear deal amid international unease

The Iranian regime is getting closer to the enrichment level needed to build a nuclear bomb -- crossing a red line for almost all nations.

Security

2019-07-08

Pakistan welcomes US designation of BLA as terrorist group

The designation will improve Pakistan-US ties and solidifies Pakistan's stance against militancy, officials say.

Terrorism

2019-07-05

Karachi religious scholars, activists unite to curb sectarian discord

A new initiative seeks to bring members of all sects and ethnicities, civil society and media together to combat sectarianism.

Economy

2019-07-04

Construction of Mohmand Dam project brings hope to local residents

The project will bring 6,000 jobs to one of Pakistan's least developed areas.

Society

2019-07-03

Sahiban Trust's free marriages help heal wounds from decade of terrorism

The welfare organisation arranges collective weddings, feasts and dowries at no cost to families in need in Kurram District.

Terrorism

2019-07-03

US declares Balochistan Liberation Army a terrorist organisation

The BLA claimed responsibility for recent attacks on civilians and infrastructure projects in Balochistan Province.

Security

2019-07-03

Tehran ignores world calls to stop uranium enrichment

Russia, China, France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States are just a few of the nations calling for the regime to cease its troubling activity.

Youth

2019-07-02

KP launches interest-free loan plan aimed at helping tribal youth

Under the 'Insaf Rozgar Scheme', Rs. 1 billion will be distributed as interest free loans among 5,500 deserving youth of the tribal districts.

Crime & Justice

2019-07-01

Peshawar police recertify renters amid terrorist hideout concerns

The drive comes after a group of suspected terrorists was found using a rented house in Hayatabad in April.