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Samiul Haq agrees to join peace efforts
The agreement came during a meeting between PTI and JUI-S leaders at Darul Uloom-i-Haqqania in Akora Khattak here.
The agreement came during a meeting between PTI and JUI-S leaders at Darul Uloom-i-Haqqania in Akora Khattak here.
15th May, 2013
Twin bombs kill policeman, wound nine at Afghan checkpoint
The second bomb was remotely detonated minutes later as police swarmed to the scene of the first blast to secure it.
The second bomb was remotely detonated minutes later as police swarmed to the scene of the first blast to secure it.
14th May, 2013
Peshawar police gun down ‘terrorists’; family claims foul play
The family of one of the deceased allegedly killed in a police encounter protested outside the Governor House, claiming foul play by the police.
The family of one of the deceased allegedly killed in a police encounter protested outside the Governor House, claiming foul play by the police.
12th May, 2013
Karzai calls for new govt to back peace talks
Afghan president Karzai called on the incoming govt to help negotiate an end to the Taliban insurgency that has ravaged his country for nearly 12 years.
Afghan president Karzai called on the incoming govt to help negotiate an end to the Taliban insurgency that has ravaged his country for nearly 12 years.
11th May, 2013
Taliban allow women to cast vote in Waziristan
“Women can poll vote on Saturday provided that proper purdah arrangements are made in and outside polling stations.”
“Women can poll vote on Saturday provided that proper purdah arrangements are made in and outside polling stations.”
10th May, 2013
It’s never a complete deal
Fears, doubts, hope, ambition come in a package for Pakistan, where days before polls, people still wonder: are we going to have an election?
Fears, doubts, hope, ambition come in a package for Pakistan, where days before polls, people still wonder: are we going to have an election?
10th May, 2013
Interview: Focus on Pakistan – but don’t forget Kashmir, says Yasin Malik
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
8th May, 2013
Afghan minister vows punishment for girls feigning illness
Afghanistan's education minister has threatened to punish schoolgirls who claim to suffer from alleged “poisonings”.
Afghanistan's education minister has threatened to punish schoolgirls who claim to suffer from alleged “poisonings”.
6th May, 2013
New jihadi magazine appeals for help against drones
Set up by militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan, “Azan” has appealed to Muslims around the world to come up with technology to hack into drones.
Set up by militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan, “Azan” has appealed to Muslims around the world to come up with technology to hack into drones.
6th May, 2013
First polio case in Waziristan since Taliban ban
Tribesmen in North Waziristan also endorsed the Taliban ban and stopped authorities from vaccinating children under a nationwide campaign.
Tribesmen in North Waziristan also endorsed the Taliban ban and stopped authorities from vaccinating children under a nationwide campaign.
4th May, 2013
Tribal areas embrace historic polls
After years of army offensives designed to clear out Pakistani Taliban hideouts, some of the 1.7 million registered voters in Fata say they feel safe enough to vote.
After years of army offensives designed to clear out Pakistani Taliban hideouts, some of the 1.7 million registered voters in Fata say they feel safe enough to vote.
3rd May, 2013
Attack on checkpost in Waziristan kills one security man, four militants
At least four militants and one security person was killed in a militant attack on a checkpost in South Waziristan's Ladha area on Friday.
At least four militants and one security person was killed in a militant attack on a checkpost in South Waziristan's Ladha area on Friday.
2nd May, 2013
Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over border clash
Two Frontier Constabulary soldiers were injured as a result of the heavy fire directly targeting the post.
Two Frontier Constabulary soldiers were injured as a result of the heavy fire directly targeting the post.
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.
1st May, 2013
Benazir was not killed by Taliban: Imran
Speaking in an interview with British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, the PTI chief said that Bhutto had been "clearly killed by people worried she was going to come into power".
Speaking in an interview with British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, the PTI chief said that Bhutto had been "clearly killed by people worried she was going to come into power".
28th April, 2013
Roadside bomb kills three policemen in Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack in an email sent to the media.
Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack in an email sent to the media.
26th April, 2013
Afghan bus crash kills 30, Taliban blamed
A bus in southern Afghanistan collided with the burning wreckage of a truck that was attacked by Taliban insurgents, killing 30 bus passengers.
A bus in southern Afghanistan collided with the burning wreckage of a truck that was attacked by Taliban insurgents, killing 30 bus passengers.
26th April, 2013
Waziristan security: Candidates forced to campaign in Pindi
For Ali Wazir, campaigning in Rawalpindi is a blessing compared to South Waziristan, where holding an election rally is no less than a disaster.
For Ali Wazir, campaigning in Rawalpindi is a blessing compared to South Waziristan, where holding an election rally is no less than a disaster.
24th April, 2013
Afghan leader orders crackdown on ‘obscene’ TV shows
Karzai ordered a crackdown on “un-Islamic and obscene” TV shows in response to lobbying by religious council.
Karzai ordered a crackdown on “un-Islamic and obscene” TV shows in response to lobbying by religious council.
23rd April, 2013
Afghanistan says negotiating release of helicopter hostages
Negotiations between village leaders and the Taliban were underway, and that was leading to hopes that the hostages could be freed within hours.
Negotiations between village leaders and the Taliban were underway, and that was leading to hopes that the hostages could be freed within hours.
