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  Security

  2021-02-26

  US strikes on Iran-backed militias in Syria send 'unambiguous message'

  US President Joe Biden authorised the strikes near the Iraq-Syria border following attacks against US and coalition personnel in Iraq, as the US vows to hold Iran responsible for its Iraqi militias.

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  2021-02-25

  Evidence suggests Haqqani Network, ISIS co-ordinating terror attacks

  Officials say the Haqqani Network takes care of planning and providing resources, while ISIS launches the attacks and takes responsibility, providing a smokescreen from accusations.

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  Security

  2021-02-19

  'Successful' AMAN-21 drills deemed to bring greater stability in region

  Pakistan's maritime diplomacy is a key example of the country's ability to bring 45 diverse countries and navies on a common platform of peace in the Indian Ocean region.

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  2021-02-18

  Growing intra-Taliban feud threatens to unravel peace process

  The Taliban's political wing has decided to do something about its military colleagues' intransigence on a number of issues, and some fear an even greater escalation of violence across the country.

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  Security

  2021-02-16

  AMAN-21 drills exhibit collective international will to pursue peace, security

  'The exercise is a reflection that nations can play a constructive role in building new ties, establishing innovative relationships while strengthening existing ones,' said a top commander.

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  2021-02-15

  Indebted ISIS fighters in Syria forced into banditry

  In addition to organised robbery, surviving ISIS members have even stooped to fraud via social media by misrepresenting their accounts as belonging to widows and needy people.

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  2021-02-09

  AMAN-21 puts Pakistan at center of major international push for security

  Forty-five countries are participating in the biennial drills that aim to improve peace and stability in the region and beyond.

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  2021-02-08

  Arrest of Zainabiyoun recruiter highlights Iran's posture toward Pakistan

  The recent arrest of a militant working on behalf of Iran's Revolutionary Guards puts the spotlight once again on Tehran's policies that undermine the security of Pakistan and the region.

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  Security

  2021-01-28

  New Iran-backed militia with Zainabiyoun link surfaces in eastern Syria

  Sayyida Zainab Brigade has established a presence around the Deir Ezzor city of al-Mayadeen, where it is seeking to expand Iran's influence.

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  2021-01-26

  Balochistan residents reiterate calls to stop Gwadar port fencing

  Plans to fence off a large area around Gwadar have outraged residents who say the government is prioritising Chinese interests at the expense of locals' livelihoods.