2018-09-07

Russia and Iran 'ordered' Taliban to destroy schools, mosques

A former Taliban commander says foreign powers would not send his group of 50 fighters supplies or money unless they 'caused destruction to the highest extent possible'.

2018-09-04

Haqqani Network founder dead after long illness: Afghan Taliban

The Afghan Taliban announced Jalaluddin Haqqani's death, but analysts say the news is not likely to have a lasting impact on the terrorist group's operations.

2018-08-31

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi admits group in retreat as losses mount worldwide

The jihadist leader warned his deputies -- one of whom was killed days later -- of an approaching rebellion by group members.

2018-08-29

Imran Khan's new government promises 4 'E's' policy to fight terrorism

The 2018 manifesto of Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf pledges to Expose, Enforce, Eliminate and Educate in order to counter terrorism and militancy.

2018-08-16

New era of peace in Waziristan highlighted during Gomal University visit

Acquainting youth from Pakistan's tribal and settled areas with each other will help prevent extremist tendencies and promote peace, say officials and locals.

2018-08-13

'Iran is our enemy', says Afghan general

Iran's support for the Taliban is aimed at hindering key infrastructure projects and antagonising the United States, local officials say.

2018-08-06

Security forces hunt for militants behind arson of Gilgit-Baltistan schools

More than 12 police units in the Darail, Chilas and Tangir areas are searching for the militants behind the burning of 12 schools last week.

2018-07-20

Elite Taliban fighters undergo unprecedented special forces training in Iran

Iranian special forces are facilitating a six-month training programme for the 'brightest and most able' Taliban fighters in exchange for carrying out the bidding of Tehran.

2018-07-20

Pakistani forces kill ISIS mastermind of Mastung bombing

The blast killed at least 149 people at an election rally last week.

2018-07-12

National Action Plan's 'zero tolerance' approach yielding results

The National Action Plan has made strides in bringing peace to Pakistan, according to a recent study.