2019-11-04

Iran announces sharp rise in enriched uranium production

The news is the latest publicly admitted violation of Iran's commitments to a 2015 international accord.

2019-10-30

KP Police bolster anti-riot training ahead of planned 'Azadi' protests

Thousands of protesters are expected to reach Islamabad October 31.

2019-10-22

Tirah tribes rejoice in reopening of Maidan mosque

Friday prayers at the area's main mosque symbolise the return to normality after security forces drove out militants.

2019-10-10

Success of Peshawar's City Patrol Force may spawn similar projects elsewhere

The main purpose of the force is to ensure that police are visible in urban areas and can quickly respond to any emergencies.

2019-10-09

Killing of al-Qaeda offshoot leader deemed major blow against terrorism

Officials in Afghanistan have confirmed that Asim Umar, the head of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), was killed in an operation on September 23.

2019-10-07

Afghan Taliban infighting in Pakistan seen linked with illegal drug trade

The assassinations of the Taliban supreme leader's brother and other top Taliban leaders have been linked to the money supply chain of the group's illicit drug trade.

2019-09-24

European leaders say Iran behind attack on Saudi oil installations

'It is clear for us that Iran bears responsibility for this attack. There is no other explanation,' the leaders of France, Germany and Britain said.

2019-09-20

Afghan Taliban leaders speak out over growing internal rifts

Discontent and divisions among the Afghan Taliban leaders are growing, and combined with the group's increasing unpopularity among Afghans, the group is steadily weakening.

2019-09-19

Pakistan urges Afghan action against TTP along border

Following a crackdown on various factions of the TTP across the country, the militants have shifted their hideouts to provinces in neighbouring Afghanistan.

2019-09-18

Security forces launch operation in Buner after Taliban threaten locals

A TTP commander sent a number of officials and local leaders threatening letters demanding loyalty to the group. The government is hunting down the perpetrators.