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Security forces kill 5 terrorists in overnight raid in Hayatabad
Security

2019-04-16

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in overnight raid in Hayatabad

One police officer was also killed and two security personnel were wounded in the 16-hour-long operation, according to officials.

Taliban suicide blast at Quetta fruit market kills at least 20
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2019-04-12

Taliban suicide blast at Quetta fruit market kills at least 20

Body parts littered the scene, and injured survivors screamed for help as black smoke cloaked the market after the explosion.

Wives and children of defeated ISIS fighters face future of statelessness
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2019-04-02

Wives and children of defeated ISIS fighters face future of statelessness

Following the collapse of the group's so-called 'caliphate' in Syria last month, thousands of fighters, women, and children have been confined in a number of camps, awaiting their fate.

Coalition hunts down remaining ISIS fighters in Syria
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2019-04-02

Coalition hunts down remaining ISIS fighters in Syria

The US-led coalition is conducting 'precision strike support' to help flush out the remaining militants.

Already routed in Syria, ISIS loses ground in Pak-Afghan region
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2019-03-29

Already routed in Syria, ISIS loses ground in Pak-Afghan region

The terrorist group faces financial crackdowns, military operations and a lack of local support in both countries, yet it still remains a threat.

Pakistani officials eye fence as solution to Iran-based militants
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2019-03-28

Pakistani officials eye fence as solution to Iran-based militants

More fencing will control illegal border crossings and terrorism, officials say.

Pakistan streamlines laws to crack down on terrorism financing, money laundering
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2019-03-27

Pakistan streamlines laws to crack down on terrorism financing, money laundering

The move against money laundering is expected to increase jail terms and fines for the 'nation's enemies.'

Abandoned Iranian soldiers put into question Tehran's current mindset
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2019-03-22

Abandoned Iranian soldiers put into question Tehran's current mindset

Five months after 12 Iranian soldiers were kidnapped, Tehran has still yet to prove its accusations against Pakistan.

Basking in peace, Bajaur District rolls back checkpoints, military administration
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2019-03-14

Basking in peace, Bajaur District rolls back checkpoints, military administration

Security forces in Bajaur District are returning institutions to civilian control and reducing the number of security checkpoints.

Dying ISIS territory in Syria empties itself of last survivors
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2019-03-08

Dying ISIS territory in Syria empties itself of last survivors

Tens of thousands of civilians have been trucked out in recent weeks from the jihadists' ever-shrinking territory in Baghouz, near Syria's border with Iraq.