Security

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  Security

  2020-02-21

  Crackdown on Shia militants nets accused Zainabiyoun Brigade member

  The Iranian-backed group sends Pakistani Shia to fight alongside the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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  Security

  2020-02-20

  Recent killings of TTP leaders in Afghanistan leave group crippled

  Following a crackdown across Pakistan, the group shifted its hideouts to neighbouring provinces of Afghanistan. Three key leaders have been killed in the past month.

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  Security

  2020-02-19

  Baloch militants kill 5 Pakistani soldiers in attack 'co-ordinated from Iran'

  The Iranian regime actively attempts to portray itself as an ally to Pakistan but continues to back militant groups, defence and intelligence officials say.

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  2020-02-17

  New commander of Iran's Quds Force faces major obstacles to success

  Brig. Gen. Esmail Qaani has large shoes to fill and is unlikely to be able to contain the growing challenges that the IRGC and its proxies face in regional conflicts, analysts say.

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  2020-02-10

  Death of key TTP leader in Afghanistan further cripples militant network

  Sheikh Khalid Haqqani was killed during a mysterious 'mission' in Kabul. He was revered by his followers, and his death further weakens the unravelling group.

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  2020-02-10

  Iran makes dubious claims of missile advancement as satellite launch fails

  News of Tehran's military squandering vast sums on new missile technology is not likely to go down well with the country's impoverished population.

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  2020-02-07

  Pakistan recognised as top travel destination amid improved security

  One publication calls Pakistan 'the ultimate adventure travel destination.'

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  2020-02-03

  Officials condemn Afghan militants for deadly mortar attack in Bajaur

  A mortar shell from Afghanistan on Sunday killed at least seven Pakistanis, including children.

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  Security

  2020-02-03

  Khasadar, Levies forces set to merge with KP Police

  The move aims to help improve law and order and proper policing in the newly merged districts.

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  Security

  2020-01-17

  Tehran's timid response to Soleimani killing underscores regime's fragility

  The need for Iranian leaders to go to such lengths to exaggerate the regime's capabilities and the timidity of the military's 'terrible vengeance' have exposed major cracks in the facade.