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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2018-12-24

Taliban arms cache points to Iran's efforts to expand Afghan war

Iran's financial and military support for the Taliban across Afghanistan is meant to prolong and expand the Afghan war, officials say.