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In photos: securing the Pakistan-Afghanistan border
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2017-10-20

In photos: securing the Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Every inch of the international border will be fenced and monitored to crack down on militancy, a Pakistani official said.

Frontier Constabulary recruits vow to defeat terrorists at all costs
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2017-10-19

Frontier Constabulary recruits vow to defeat terrorists at all costs

Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and FC Commandant Liaqat Ali Khan laud the force for its sacrifices in the war on terror.

Pakistan mulls expansion of police duties in FATA
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2017-10-18

Pakistan mulls expansion of police duties in FATA

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police are ready to provide training as part of the mainstreaming of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, officials say.

Pakistan army frees North American family kidnapped by Afghan Taliban
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2017-10-12

Pakistan army frees North American family kidnapped by Afghan Taliban

Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle were kidnapped by the Taliban while backpacking in Afghanistan in 2012, and they appeared in a hostage video in December last year pleading for their release.

Authorities register 60,000 NCP vehicles in Malakand security drive
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2017-10-11

Authorities register 60,000 NCP vehicles in Malakand security drive

No duties or taxes are levied during the registration process, authorities confirm.

Commandos to deploy at all police stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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2017-10-06

Commandos to deploy at all police stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Currently commandos of the Elite Force are used only in extraordinary situations -- that is about to change.

Pakistan observes peaceful Ashura amid tight security
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2017-10-02

Pakistan observes peaceful Ashura amid tight security

Enhanced security measures and effective co-operation ensured a peaceful first 10 days of Muharram, despite terrorist threats, officials say.

Pakistani pilgrims are being recruited into Iran's mercenary groups
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2017-09-26

Pakistani pilgrims are being recruited into Iran's mercenary groups

Many Pakistani Shia pilgrims are not coming back from Iran, an intelligence report says, raising concerns they have been recruited to fight in Syria for the Zainebiyoun Brigade.

Pakistani provinces co-ordinate to track down most wanted terrorists
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2017-09-25

Pakistani provinces co-ordinate to track down most wanted terrorists

Punjab provincial officials recently shared a list of 109 wanted terrorists in order to expand the search in Pakistan's tribal areas.

KP police build 31 security posts on boundary with FATA
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2017-09-18

KP police build 31 security posts on boundary with FATA

The step is meant to protect police and stop militants from reaching Peshawar and other cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, authorities say.