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TTP fissures on display in new strategy document
Security

2018-10-24

TTP fissures on display in new strategy document

Shattered by military operations and public rejection, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan outlined a new strategy for militants that inadvertently highlights its leaders' frustrations and fears.

Iran ratchets up pressure on Pakistan over kidnapped Iranian soldiers
Security

2018-10-23

Iran ratchets up pressure on Pakistan over kidnapped Iranian soldiers

Iranian officials have slammed Pakistan for its alleged bad faith, saying it hasn't lived up to its promises to clean up the bordering province, which is a safe haven for terrorist groups.

Pakistani army transfers power to civilian authorities in Swat after 11 years
Security

2018-10-22

Pakistani army transfers power to civilian authorities in Swat after 11 years

The historic move has led to hopes for a new era of peace and development in the region, which was once wracked by militancy.

Iran declares Pakistan 'responsible' for soldier kidnappings
Security

2018-10-16

Iran declares Pakistan 'responsible' for soldier kidnappings

Iran vowed to take action after at least 11 Iranian security personnel were abducted near the border, but Pakistani officials say the incident highlights Iran's 'incompetence'.

Restoration of peace ends misery of more than 1 million tribal IDPs
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2018-10-11

Restoration of peace ends misery of more than 1 million tribal IDPs

The government has started many developmental projects in the area after years of Taliban militancy.

Iran, Russia block peace in Afghanistan, says former Taliban commander
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2018-10-08

Iran, Russia block peace in Afghanistan, says former Taliban commander

Determined to entangle the United States and its partners in Afghanistan, Russia and Iran have engaged in subversion, including backing the Taliban.

Iran's Zainabiyoun Brigade steps up recruiting in Pakistan
Security

2018-10-05

Iran's Zainabiyoun Brigade steps up recruiting in Pakistan

The Iranian IRGC has recruited more than 1,600 Pakistani Shia youth in the past six months for its Zainabiyoun Brigade to fight on behalf of Iranian interests in Syria.

Punjab Police to undergo reforms, taking cues from successes in KP
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2018-10-02

Punjab Police to undergo reforms, taking cues from successes in KP

Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed to seek advice from the man responsible for cleaning up the KP Police.

Pakistani police refute ISIS casualty claims in Quetta shooting
Security

2018-10-01

Pakistani police refute ISIS casualty claims in Quetta shooting

ISIS often makes spurious claims of responsibility or exaggerates casualties after attacks it does carry out to overstate the group's importance.

Iran fails to persuade Pakistan to back anti-US agenda: officials
Security

2018-09-19

Iran fails to persuade Pakistan to back anti-US agenda: officials

Iran's attempts to cozy up to Pakistan are a calculated tactic to win Pakistani support for Tehran's anti-US agenda. It's not in Islamabad's interest, say analysts.