10th May, 2013
Army to deploy troops at some polling stations
The army has decided to modify its election security plan and to deploy troops at ‘prioritised polling stations’ among those categorised as ‘most sensitive’.
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    2nd May, 2013
    The military identifies militants as the new enemy
    Bearded men in turbans are the new enemy. And the message came loud and clear from the country’s military high command.
    29th April, 2013
    Armed forces deployed in nine districts of Balochistan
    Moreover provincial lecturers joined the boycott called earlier against election duties in the restive province.
    29th April, 2013
    Troops to be deployed in sensitive areas of Balochistan
    Home Secretary said security arrangements had been finalised to maintain peace in the province during the elections.
    18th April, 2013
    One dead, 20 injured in Miramshah clash
    At least one person was killed and 20 others wounded on Wednesday when the Pakistani army and Taliban militants exchanged fire near the Afghan border, an official said.
    20th March, 2013
    Soldier, MQM man shot dead in Malir
    A Pakistan Army soldier and a worker of the MQM were shot dead while their friend was wounded in an armed attack in a Malir locality.
    17th March, 2013
    Malik admits failure to bring peace to Karachi
    Interior minister, Rehman Malik, admitted his government’s failure to restore peace in Karachi during its five-year tenure.
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    12th March, 2013
    Where is the end?
    As helpless observes of our disaster, we can just cry while they continue killing Christians, Ahmedis and Shias, and target our finest men.
    11th March, 2013
    Pak Army captain, two soldiers killed in IED blast in Orakzai region
    A Pakistan Army Captain and two soldiers were killed whereas two others were injured in an IED attack in Upper Orakzai tribal region.
    7th March, 2013
    Corps commanders meeting discusses internal security situation
    Sources told DawnNews the military leadership was given a special briefing on the law and order situation in the cities of Karachi and Quetta.
    3rd March, 2013
    Army holds snow sports gala in Dir
    The three-day Dir Snow Sports festival organised by the Pak army at the scenic Shahi ground at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border concluded on Saturday.
    22nd February, 2013
    Army says it has no links with LJ
    The allegations stem from the army using LJ chief Malik Ishaq for negotiating with the terrorists who had attacked the military headquarters in October 2009.
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    19th February, 2013
    Kundli for General Elections 2018
    I am attempting to fast forward to 2018, touch wood and fly back to our own time; this might bring some of our current anxieties a more realistic perspective.
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    19th February, 2013
    Coexistence with India – II
    Our self-righteousness so limits our sense of justice that what we practice with great pomp and show, seems hateful to us if others desire it.
    16th February, 2013
    For KP’s new governor, talks with Pakistani Taliban ‘top priority’
    The governor believes that the traditional tribal jirga, which allows negotiations is the best way to resolve the conflict.
    15th February, 2013
    Pakistanis’ trust in civilian govt has nosedived: US survey
    Most Pakistanis have lost faith in their US-allied government and instead trust the military, says a Gallup survey released on Thursday.
    14th February, 2013
    Corps commanders conference underway
    The conference at the GHQ was discussing the country's internal security situation along with professional matters pertaining to the armed forces.
    13th February, 2013
    Counter-terrorism APC to include Fata lawmakers: KP governor
    Referring to the controversy surrounding his appointment, the governor asked why a native of the tribal areas should not be the prime minister or president.
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    12th February, 2013
    Coexistence with the world
    Islam's role must end as a weapon in the hands of an aggressively pretentious but totally uncreative mullah, writes Mobarak Haider.
    11th February, 2013
    Despite legal barriers: Military men turn to high courts
    Under Article 199 of the Constitution, high courts cannot proceed with a case filed by any armyman against military authorities.