Security

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  2020-09-21

  Swat hotel torched by Taliban reopens at luxury ski resort

  The effort to revive the resort is expected to spur more development in the region as security improves.

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  Security

  2020-09-08

  Overhaul of emergency police response in Karachi yields successes

  The police force this year launched various initiatives to bolster the emergency response force and help residents register complaints and share information on militant activity.

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  Security

  2020-09-02

  China aims to double nuclear arsenal in 10 years, expand military installations

  A key focus for China's military is power projection, which translates to the establishment of military bases around the world.

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  Security

  2020-08-28

  Pakistan tightens security for Muharram processions

  Tens of thousands of security personnel have been deployed to ensure a peaceful and safe Ashura on August 30.

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  Security

  2020-08-27

  Business resumes at Bajaur's Sewai Bazaar, a former lair for TTP militancy

  The bazaar was once the Tehreek-e-Taliban's main centre for conducting militant activities. Now it houses restaurants, a barbershop, a dental clinic, and more.

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  Security

  2020-08-26

  Taliban face pressure from all sides to end violence, start intra-Afghan peace talks

  Pakistan's foreign minister called for a peaceful solution, while Afghan religious scholars urged the parties to the conflict to start peace talks in observance of Muharram.

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  Security

  2020-08-20

  Khasadar, Levies forces begin training as police officers in tribal districts

  The region, which was once considered a hotbed for militants and internationally wanted terrorists, was previously outside the domain of regular police forces.

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  Security

  2020-08-03

  ISIS once again mars Eid celebrations with murder in Afghanistan

  The terrorist outfit has a long history of marking Islamic holidays with car bombings, shootings and carnage. This year is no different.

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  Security

  2020-07-10

  Six years on, analysts credit Operation Zarb-e-Azb with drop in terrorism

  Some 30,000 troops, backed by the air force, took part in the offensive that aimed to wipe out the hideouts of local and transnational militant groups in North Waziristan.

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  2020-07-03

  Unchecked Chinese profiteering blamed for rise of militancy in Balochistan

  China is relentlessly plundering the resources of Balochistan, said one lawmaker, and many locals are turning to violence to air their grievances.