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Hundreds of Balochistan militants surrender, say 'we were used'
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2017-12-11

Hundreds of Balochistan militants surrender, say 'we were used'

Former militants say their leaders misled them and used them as pawns of war for personal gains.

Pakistani forces find militant hideouts, recover arms cache in FATA
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2017-12-07

Pakistani forces find militant hideouts, recover arms cache in FATA

The operation is a major achievement in the war on terror, observers and officials say.

Pakistani-Saudi military exercises show strong united front against terrorism
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2017-12-05

Pakistani-Saudi military exercises show strong united front against terrorism

The 2-week special forces exercise in Riyadh will run November 25-December 10.

Bajwa praises troops, ulema for efforts securing peace
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2017-11-30

Bajwa praises troops, ulema for efforts securing peace

The strategy of securing the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and engaging religious scholars is paying off, analysts say.

Wounded KP police officers praised for their commitment to duty
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2017-11-29

Wounded KP police officers praised for their commitment to duty

KP Inspector General of Police Salahuddin Khan Mehsud visited those wounded in a deadly suicide bombing on November 24.

Pakistan witnesses visible decline in terrorism, including sectarian attacks
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2017-11-20

Pakistan witnesses visible decline in terrorism, including sectarian attacks

Effective implementation of the NAP and NACTA is contributing to improved security and fewer terrorist attacks, say officials.

Russia caught spreading 'barrage of lies' on social media
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2017-11-16

Russia caught spreading 'barrage of lies' on social media

The Russian Ministry of Defence attempted to pass off images from a video game as 'proof' the US military was aiding militants. Social media users debunked Moscow's claims.

Counselling initiatives aim to rehabilitate militants, prevent new ones
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2017-11-03

Counselling initiatives aim to rehabilitate militants, prevent new ones

'The counselling process helped me to understand the truth,' one former militant told Pakistan Forward. 'It has changed my life.'

Pakistan Motor Rally celebrates country's 70th year of independence
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2017-11-01

Pakistan Motor Rally celebrates country's 70th year of independence

The rally, which involved a 3,000km-long drive across Pakistan, was a clear message of hope and peace, participants and officials say.

Pakistan celebrates return of international cricket
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2017-10-30

Pakistan celebrates return of international cricket

The Sri Lankan team's return to Pakistan for the first time since March 2009 symbolises defiance of terrorism, observers say.