Security

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  Security

  2020-03-06

  US-Taliban deal raises hopes of regional prosperity, but risks remain

  This historic deal has given many in Pakistan hope for peace in the region, but the Afghan Taliban have already breached the deal and continue to attack Afghan forces.

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  2020-03-05

  US vows more retaliatory action if Taliban continues to upend peace deal

  The US military carried out an airstrike against Taliban fighters in defense of Afghan forces, the first in 11 days. US officials warned more would come if the Taliban continue the violence.

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  2020-02-28

  KP Police's open court initiative speeds police-civilian communication

  The police will be holding the social media court weekly to learn more about citizens' issues and address them in a timely manner.

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  Security

  2020-02-24

  Pakistanis across political spectrum express hope for peace in Afghanistan

  Political leaders welcomed the announcement of a potential peace deal between the United States and the Taliban that is expected to lead to intra-Afghan talks.

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  2020-02-21

  Crackdown on Shia militants nets accused Zainabiyoun Brigade member

  The Iranian-backed group sends Pakistani Shia to fight alongside the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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  2020-02-20

  Recent killings of TTP leaders in Afghanistan leave group crippled

  Following a crackdown across Pakistan, the group shifted its hideouts to neighbouring provinces of Afghanistan. Three key leaders have been killed in the past month.

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  2020-02-19

  Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'

  The Iranian regime actively attempts to portray itself as an ally to Pakistan but continues to back militant groups, defence and intelligence officials say.

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  2020-02-17

  New commander of Iran's Quds Force faces major obstacles to success

  Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani has large shoes to fill and is unlikely to be able to contain the growing challenges that the IRGC and its proxies face in regional conflicts, analysts say.

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  2020-02-10

  Iran makes dubious claims of missile advancement as satellite launch fails

  News of Tehran's military squandering vast sums on new missile technology is not likely to go down well with the country's impoverished population.

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  2020-02-10

  Death of key TTP leader in Afghanistan further cripples militant network

  Sheikh Khalid Haqqani was killed during a mysterious 'mission' in Kabul. He was revered by his followers, and his death further weakens the unravelling group.