Security

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  Security

  2019-02-21

  Police exercises, building audits shore up security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  The exercises and security audits will help police respond more effectively to any terrorist attack, officials say.

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  Security

  2019-02-18

  Clashes between Afghan Taliban, ISIS intensify as both pursue spies

  While the increasingly paranoid Taliban and ISIS try to wipe out spies in their own ranks, Afghan forces are launching robust operations against both groups, military officials say.

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  Security

  2019-02-08

  Ghani fired Mohaqiq to counter Iranian influence in Afghanistan

  President Ashraf Ghani fired Deputy Chief Executive Mohammad Mohaqiq in a move observers say was more than just political and was aimed at protecting Afghanistan's national interests.

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  Security

  2019-01-31

  Peshawar public school first to install CCTV system

  The cameras will improve security and ensure quality of education in compliance with government guidelines, administrators say.

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  Security

  2019-01-30

  US sanctions on Fatemiyoun, Zainabiyoun militias target Iran's export of unrest

  The new sanctions aim to shut down the illicit networks Iran uses to export terrorism and unrest across the globe, the US Treasury said.

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  Security

  2019-01-30

  TLP calls for protests of Asia Bibi acquittal go unheeded

  With Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) leaders in custody and a strong police presence, protests called for by the hardline religious party failed to materialise in significant numbers.

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  2019-01-25

  Pakistani army prepares to protect TAPI pipeline infrastructure

  A groundbreaking ceremony for the 1,814-km-long pipeline is expected to take place in Pakistan in March.

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  Security

  2019-01-02

  More women join ranks of KP Bomb Disposal Unit

  Among the estimated 3,053 police officers who were provided basic bomb disposal training, 86 of them are female.

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  Security

  2019-01-01

  Iran confirms official links with Taliban

  The admission of official talks between Iran and the Taliban by a senior official underscores Iran's continuing malign influence in Afghanistan.

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  Security

  2018-12-28

  Iranian 'cyber terrorism' targets Pakistanis on social media, news websites

  Officials are taking steps to counter a coordinated and long-running Iranian online propaganda and disinformation campaign in Pakistan.