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1 day ago
Violence in Karachi claims six lives
A school came under a grenade attack, injuring three children, over non-payment of extortion in Baloch Goth area of Karachi's Orangi town.
A school came under a grenade attack, injuring three children, over non-payment of extortion in Baloch Goth area of Karachi's Orangi town.
3 days ago
Afghan students protest women’s rights decree
The protested law includes a ban on child and forced marriages, makes domestic violence a crime, and says rape victims cannot be prosecuted for adultery.
The protested law includes a ban on child and forced marriages, makes domestic violence a crime, and says rape victims cannot be prosecuted for adultery.
21st May, 2013
Levies foil terror bid in Balochistan’s Pishin district
Bombs, detonators, and an explosive laden vehicle were recovered by the Levies personnel during the operation that lasted for an hour.
Bombs, detonators, and an explosive laden vehicle were recovered by the Levies personnel during the operation that lasted for an hour.
17th May, 2013
Nigeria’s Islamists could face war crimes charges: UN
Nigeria's Boko Haram could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN's human rights office warned Friday.
Nigeria's Boko Haram could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN's human rights office warned Friday.
15th May, 2013
Nigeria declares emergency in areas hit by Boko Haram
Boko Haram has intensified its attacks on security forces and government targets prompting President Goodluck to declare an emergency in three states.
Boko Haram has intensified its attacks on security forces and government targets prompting President Goodluck to declare an emergency in three states.
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.
13th May, 2013
Ishaq Dar to become finance minister: PML-N spokesperson
Ishaq Dar, who served as finance minister in Sharif's second administration and again briefly in 2008, would return to the job.
Ishaq Dar, who served as finance minister in Sharif's second administration and again briefly in 2008, would return to the job.
11th May, 2013
Militant attack in Naseerabad leaves 10 dead
At least 10 people were killed and 15 others were injured in an attack on supporters of an independent candidate in Balochistan's Naseerabad district.
At least 10 people were killed and 15 others were injured in an attack on supporters of an independent candidate in Balochistan's Naseerabad district.
10th May, 2013
Militants attack checkpost in Kurram region
Three security personnel died in the attack whereas nine militants were killed in retaliatory action by security forces.
Three security personnel died in the attack whereas nine militants were killed in retaliatory action by security forces.
8th May, 2013
Blasts in Hangu and Bajaur kill four
Blasts on Wednesday claimed two lives each in Bajaur tribal region and Hangu district Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Blasts on Wednesday claimed two lives each in Bajaur tribal region and Hangu district Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
8th May, 2013
Al Qaeda suspects kill three Yemen colonels: military
Al Qaeda-linked suspects shot dead three air force colonels from the strategic Al-Anad air base in Lahij province, a military official told AFP.
Al Qaeda-linked suspects shot dead three air force colonels from the strategic Al-Anad air base in Lahij province, a military official told AFP.
8th May, 2013
Car bombs, shooting in Iraq kill four people
The deadliest attack took place when gunmen sprayed a police checkpoint with bullets in Fallujah, killing three policemen.
The deadliest attack took place when gunmen sprayed a police checkpoint with bullets in Fallujah, killing three policemen.
7th May, 2013
Tribal clash leaves five dead in Balochistan’s Jhal Magsi area
A Levies official told Dawn.com that heavy weaponry was used in the clash, over a tribal feud, in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
A Levies official told Dawn.com that heavy weaponry was used in the clash, over a tribal feud, in Balochistan's Jhal Magsi area.
7th May, 2013
Courage in dangerous times
“I’m on their hit list,” says Dr Ruquiya Saeed Hashmi, PML-Q candidate from NA-259 in Quetta - who also happens to be a Hazara Shia.
“I’m on their hit list,” says Dr Ruquiya Saeed Hashmi, PML-Q candidate from NA-259 in Quetta - who also happens to be a Hazara Shia.
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
Bomb destroys police station in Libya’s Benghazi
A bomb destroyed a police station in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi early on Thursday but caused no casualties.
A bomb destroyed a police station in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi early on Thursday but caused no casualties.
2nd May, 2013
In the firing line in KP
The French named Peshawar, “Casablanca of the East” for its mystique – the British called it a “Land of romance”. Now it's plagued by violence.
The French named Peshawar, “Casablanca of the East” for its mystique – the British called it a “Land of romance”. Now it's plagued by violence.
30th April, 2013
Five of a family gunned down in Karachi’s DHA Phase IV
Bullet-ridden bodies of five members of a family, including children, were found in a bungalow on 3rd Commercial street in DHA Phase IV area of Karachi.
Bullet-ridden bodies of five members of a family, including children, were found in a bungalow on 3rd Commercial street in DHA Phase IV area of Karachi.
30th April, 2013
Election campaign: ANP turns to internet to avoid further loss
Amidst security threats, ANP has turned to an internet communication software to help its candidates address public meetings without being physically there.
Amidst security threats, ANP has turned to an internet communication software to help its candidates address public meetings without being physically there.
29th April, 2013
Attack on ANP election office kills one, injures 12 in Charsadda
Police officials told Dawn.com that it was a remote controlled bomb, planted on a bicycle and the person who had died in the blast was a passersby.
Police officials told Dawn.com that it was a remote controlled bomb, planted on a bicycle and the person who had died in the blast was a passersby.
