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3rd May, 2013
Polling stations security: outdated criteria
Polling stations that are considered sensitive have been identified, but no one seems to have raised concern about the outdated criteria used as the basis of such categorisation.
Polling stations that are considered sensitive have been identified, but no one seems to have raised concern about the outdated criteria used as the basis of such categorisation.
2nd May, 2013
Swat — a region healing
Targeted relentlessly by the TTP, the ANP and PPP draw comfort from bad weather that will hinder other parties' campaigns.
Targeted relentlessly by the TTP, the ANP and PPP draw comfort from bad weather that will hinder other parties' campaigns.
26th April, 2013
Military grooms new officers for war in cyberspace
Students at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies are taking more courses and participating in elaborate cyber-warfare exercises
Students at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies are taking more courses and participating in elaborate cyber-warfare exercises
18th April, 2013
Earthquake relief operations continue in Balochistan
Rescue and relief operations continue in the earthquake affected areas of Balochistan conducted by Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps personnel.
Rescue and relief operations continue in the earthquake affected areas of Balochistan conducted by Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps personnel.
18th April, 2013
Search operation resumed in Gayari sector: ISPR
The ISPR statement said that the search operation resumed after it was suspendsion in November last year due to winters season.
The ISPR statement said that the search operation resumed after it was suspendsion in November last year due to winters season.
14th April, 2013
ECP denotifies 11 fake-degree holders; new code of conduct issued
Army troops were deployed in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad to take over security responsibilities during the printing of ballot papers.
Army troops were deployed in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad to take over security responsibilities during the printing of ballot papers.
12th April, 2013
Taliban attack kills 13 Afghan soldiers
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
18th February, 2013
Bringing the army in would not resolve issue: Khurshid Shah
Federal minister Syed Khurshid Shah on Monday said the bombing in Quetta that claimed at least 84 lives was a failure of the intelligence agencies, DawnNews reported.
Federal minister Syed Khurshid Shah on Monday said the bombing in Quetta that claimed at least 84 lives was a failure of the intelligence agencies, DawnNews reported.
15th February, 2013
Indian troops killed soldier after questioning: Pakistan Army
The Pakistani military condemned the "brutal killing", saying the soldier had become lost and crossed the LoC “inadvertently”.
The Pakistani military condemned the "brutal killing", saying the soldier had become lost and crossed the LoC “inadvertently”.
2nd February, 2013
French president greeted by jubilant crowds in Mali
His visit follows six days after French forces parachuted in to liberate Timbuktu from the rule of Al Qaeda -linked militants.
His visit follows six days after French forces parachuted in to liberate Timbuktu from the rule of Al Qaeda -linked militants.
31st January, 2013
Hostage talks follow halt to Yemen army assault
In order to ensure tribal mediators can ensure the release of hostages kidnapped by Al Qaeda linked militants, the army has halted a deadly offensive.
In order to ensure tribal mediators can ensure the release of hostages kidnapped by Al Qaeda linked militants, the army has halted a deadly offensive.
30th January, 2013
French foreign minister: Troops to leave Mali soon
Announcement follows French troops taking over control of the airport in Kidal, a key position in the last remaining urban stronghold of extremists in northern Mali.
Announcement follows French troops taking over control of the airport in Kidal, a key position in the last remaining urban stronghold of extremists in northern Mali.
9th January, 2013
Army told to prepare for full spectrum of threat
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani emphasised the need for the army to remain fully prepared to respond to the full spectrum of threat — be it direct or indirect, and overt or covert.
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani emphasised the need for the army to remain fully prepared to respond to the full spectrum of threat — be it direct or indirect, and overt or covert.
10th December, 2012
TTP claims responsibility for attack on Bannu police station
Pakistani Taliban accepted responsibility for the attack which killed eight people and injured six others, adding that the attack was carried out in retaliation to the recent killing of Baitullah Mehsud's nephew.
Pakistani Taliban accepted responsibility for the attack which killed eight people and injured six others, adding that the attack was carried out in retaliation to the recent killing of Baitullah Mehsud's nephew.
1st December, 2012
WikiLeaks suspect turned bed sheet into a noose
The American soldier is accused of the biggest leak of official secrets in US history.
The American soldier is accused of the biggest leak of official secrets in US history.
28th November, 2012
WikiLeaks suspect may speak at pre-trial hearing
At issue is the treatment he received while he was detained at the military prison in Quantico, Virginia shortly after his arrest in May 2010.
At issue is the treatment he received while he was detained at the military prison in Quantico, Virginia shortly after his arrest in May 2010.
20th November, 2012
Railways land scam Ex-generals to face NAB reference
The National Accountability Bureau is preparing a reference against three ex-generals for their alleged involvement in the fraudulent Railways land deal.
The National Accountability Bureau is preparing a reference against three ex-generals for their alleged involvement in the fraudulent Railways land deal.
3rd November, 2012
US jury awards troops $85 million over Iraq chemical exposure
Each Guard soldier was awarded $850,000 in non-economic damages and another $6.25 million in punitive damages.
Each Guard soldier was awarded $850,000 in non-economic damages and another $6.25 million in punitive damages.
30th October, 2012
18 militants killed in Khyber, Orakzai
Helicopter gunships destroyed three militant hideouts in Nala Malikdinkhel area where a large number of militants were holed up, official sources said.
Helicopter gunships destroyed three militant hideouts in Nala Malikdinkhel area where a large number of militants were holed up, official sources said.
28th October, 2012
Karachi factory fire intensifies
CPLC chief Ahmed Chinoy said that it was difficult to immediately bring the fire under control as there was a lack of equipment and resources to deal with a fire of chemical nature.
CPLC chief Ahmed Chinoy said that it was difficult to immediately bring the fire under control as there was a lack of equipment and resources to deal with a fire of chemical nature.
