Counter terrorism
Two policemen, civilian injured in IED blast in Peshawar.
Updated 17 Aug, 2024 11:47am
Is slapping on a new label on a hard-core terrorist outfit the right strategy, especially when the label is also imbued with religious meaning?
Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:16am
Deputy PM says it is necessary to eliminate anti-state elements trying to destroy peace in province.
Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:08am
Mohsin Naqvi says online visas for Chinese nationals from Aug 14.
Updated 07 Aug, 2024 10:20am
US working with partners to “counteract the TTP’s recruitment efforts”, State Dept spokesperson says.
Updated 03 Aug, 2024 10:21am
Wants TTP referred to as "Fitna al Khawarij" in all official correspondence.
Published 01 Aug, 2024 08:07am
Opposition from political parties, peace campaigns, and civil society groups has cast doubt on its efficacy, leaving the public and observers questioning the fate of the operation.
Published 30 Jul, 2024 10:53am
PUC chairman says Nacta needs to improve its information for there are 30,000 registered seminaries in the country and not 15,000 as claimed by it.
Updated 29 Jul, 2024 10:42am
Razzaq was alleged facilitator of a March suicide attack where 7 seven security personnel were martyred.
Updated 27 Jul, 2024 12:05pm
Centre slams CM for "misguiding" people over Azm-i-Istehkam campaign.
Updated 27 Jul, 2024 10:10am
Such initiatives have been tried before, in Swat for instance, at centres run by the military as well as NGOs.
Published 24 Jul, 2024 08:59am
All stakeholders want what is best for the country and its people; their differing approaches shouldn’t be viewed with such suspicion all the time.
Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:47am
Says Afghanistan is expected to fulfil obligations, deny use of soil by terrorists for perpetrating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.
Published 22 Jul, 2024 10:15pm
Says operation Azm-i-Istehkam’s purpose is to “reinvigorate the already in-place National Action Plan”.
Updated 22 Jul, 2024 06:27pm
ISPR says three terrorists killed by security forces; 8 security officials martyred in separate suicide blast targeting Bannu Cantonment, 10 terrorists killed.
Updated 16 Jul, 2024 09:30pm
Any attempt to initiate negotiations with the TTP would be a significant blow to the country.
Updated 14 Jul, 2024 09:13am
Naqvi, Blome discuss measures to bolster cooperation in combating terrorism, narcotics trafficking.
Published 14 Jul, 2024 08:21am
Military's media wing says three terrorists killed, including high value target behind May 26 martyrdom of 2 army personnel.
Updated 10 Jul, 2024 10:22pm
FIR was lodged on behalf of the state and not by victim’s family.
Updated 10 Jul, 2024 09:06am
Akhtar Hayat Khan says the provincial police force has killed 130 terrorists so far.
Updated 06 Jul, 2024 11:07am
Govt welcomes Imran's decision to partake in multi-party moot on Vision Azm-i-Istehkam; Tarar says no date finalised for consultation yet.
Updated 06 Jul, 2024 07:27am
"Unwarranted criticism" by some quarters and "deliberate misrepresentation" of Azm-i-Istehkam "only for furthering vested interests", says COAS.
Updated 06 Jul, 2024 07:45am
A young girl, an elderly man, and four security personnel were also injured during an exchange of fire, official says.
Updated 04 Jul, 2024 07:37pm
Say they recovered a Kalashnikov rifle, 2 hand grenades, 2 detonators, among other items during an operation while suspect fled.
Updated 04 Jul, 2024 10:27am
Most notable improvement seen in Balochistan but Punjab and KP experience surge in violence; 11 die due to sectarian violence.
Updated 01 Jul, 2024 10:17am
UN figures show light weapons to be leading cause of violent deaths in half of all global homicides.
Updated 01 Jul, 2024 10:38am
Participants call for stopping infiltration of militants from borders.
Updated 01 Jul, 2024 11:03am
A non-kinetic dimension is needed to dispel public misgivings about Azm-i-Istehkam.
Updated 30 Jun, 2024 09:26am
Spokesman Saif says issue of militancy not limited to KP.
Updated 29 Jun, 2024 08:57am
PM says province received Rs590bn over past 14 years to fight terrorism.
Updated 29 Jun, 2024 10:10am
