2019-09-18

Security forces launch operation in Buner after Taliban threaten locals

A TTP commander sent a number of officials and local leaders threatening letters demanding loyalty to the group. The government is hunting down the perpetrators.

2019-09-11

US designates TTP chief Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud as global terrorist

Mehsud, in a book titled Inqilab-e-Mehsud released in December 2017, detailed the TTP's extortion, kidnappings for ransom and assassinations.

2019-09-10

Afghan Taliban leaders find themselves in weakened position after talks called off

Instead of choosing a peace deal finally within sight after 18 years, the Taliban decided to use Afghan lives as bargaining chips. Now Taliban leaders are paying for their thirst for violence.

2019-09-06

In photos: Pakistan marks Defence and Martyrs Day

Defense and Martyrs Day was observed Friday in Pakistan.

2019-09-06

Pakistan works to leave terror financing 'grey list'

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is set to review Pakistan's efforts over the past year in mid October.

2019-09-05

Pakistan ramps up security arrangements for Muharram

Police have orders to ensure the security of worship places and religious gatherings during the holy month.

2019-09-04

Murder spree exposes Afghan Taliban's cynical 'peace' negotiation tactics

The tactic being employed by the Taliban -- setting off car bombs, invading cities, etc -- exposes how the militant group values power over the well being of common Afghan it claims to represent.

2019-09-03

Upcoming National Games in KP to highlight revival of peace

While the provincial government is working to promote the image of KP as a region of peace, it has also revamped the tourism sector of the province.

2019-08-26

Militant youth in Sindh renounce violence, vow to work with government

The youth said they would leave their proscribed groups and pledged to work for the development of the country.

2019-08-21

Rifts widen within Afghan Taliban as faction claims killing of leader's brother

The surge in infighting comes at an inconvenient time for Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada. He attempts to portray himself as an all powerful leader, but this killing proves otherwise.