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Iran-backed Shia militant groups under continuing government scrutiny

2019-12-17

Iran-backed Shia militant groups under continuing government scrutiny

Officials say Tehran backs Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan, Zainabiyoun Brigade and other Shia groups in a bid to extend Iranian influence in the region.
Court indicts Hafiz Saeed on terror-financing charges

2019-12-11

Court indicts Hafiz Saeed on terror-financing charges

The move is part of the government's efforts to meet requirements to stamp out terror financing and money laundering.
ISIS attempts to raise profile in Pakistan with false claims of responsibility

2019-11-18

ISIS attempts to raise profile in Pakistan with false claims of responsibility

ISIS-K, which refers to its Khorasan branch, has claimed a number of attacks in Pakistan via its propaganda outlet Amaq but nearly every one was later disproved.
Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production

2019-11-04

Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production

The news is the latest publicly admitted violation of Iran's commitments to a 2015 international accord.
KP Police bolster anti-riot training ahead of planned 'Azadi' protests

2019-10-30

KP Police bolster anti-riot training ahead of planned 'Azadi' protests

Thousands of protesters are expected to reach Islamabad October 31.
Tirah tribes rejoice in reopening of Maidan mosque

2019-10-22

Tirah tribes rejoice in reopening of Maidan mosque

Friday prayers at the area's main mosque symbolise the return to normality after security forces drove out militants.
Success of Peshawar's City Patrol Force may spawn similar projects elsewhere

2019-10-10

Success of Peshawar's City Patrol Force may spawn similar projects elsewhere

The main purpose of the force is to ensure that police are visible in urban areas and can quickly respond to any emergencies.
Killing of al-Qaeda offshoot leader deemed major blow against terrorism

2019-10-09

Killing of al-Qaeda offshoot leader deemed major blow against terrorism

Officials in Afghanistan have confirmed that Asim Umar, the head of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), was killed in an operation on September 23.
Afghan Taliban infighting in Pakistan seen linked with illegal drug trade

2019-10-07

Afghan Taliban infighting in Pakistan seen linked with illegal drug trade

The assassinations of the Taliban supreme leader's brother and other top Taliban leaders have been linked to the money supply chain of the group's illicit drug trade.
European leaders say Iran behind attack on Saudi oil installations

2019-09-24

European leaders say Iran behind attack on Saudi oil installations

'It is clear for us that Iran bears responsibility for this attack. There is no other explanation,' the leaders of France, Germany and Britain said.