Counter terrorism
"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
"This is crucial for regional security and opposing the rising tide of terrorism that also threatens interests of the US and its allies," says Masood Khan.
Updated 29 Jun, 2024 12:38pm
Khawaja Asif rejects possibility of dialogue with banned outfit, says parliamentary nod will be sought for fresh action.
Updated 28 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Says matter should be brought to parliament, PA for thorough discussion.
Updated 27 Jun, 2024 12:21pm
State Dept's spokesperson makes the remarks in response to a question about Pakistan's new counterterrorism campaign.
Published 26 Jun, 2024 07:48pm
Ziaullah Langau says two main militant commanders arrested, shows video statement of one of them who was part of TTP.
Updated 26 Jun, 2024 03:26pm
Do those who control the levers of state intend to confront the extremist elements that are fanning the flames of hatred in society?
Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:15am
Despite various military operations, the menace of terrorism has returned with greater ferocity.
Updated 26 Jun, 2024 10:30am
Calls on judiciary to not provide any relief to those targeted in the 'Vision Azm-i-Istehkam' campaign.
Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:51am
PIA to go under the hammer in August; PM says no new duties on solar panels.
Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:30am
Defence Minister Asif asserts reservations voiced by JUI-F, PTI, ANP over the newly approved campaign will be addressed.
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 06:23pm
The environment in 2008 was very different when large-scale operations were launched.
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 07:07pm
Clear deterrent action is needed against terrorist groups, but without upending the lives of people in the affected areas.
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:04am
PMO clarifies action won’t entail mass displacement; Fazl, ANP criticise decision while KP CM claims apex body did not discuss any "operation".
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:48am
Stresses need for better infrastructure, improving lives of katcha residents; proposes national jirga to bring together tribal chiefs.
Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:36am
Says he suggested KP Assembly be briefed on reinvigorated counter-terrorism campaign.
Updated 24 Jun, 2024 09:44pm
PTI's Gohar says Parliament should be taken into confidence; Asif says opposition "standing with terrorists" by protesting in NA.
Updated 23 Jun, 2024 10:29pm
Naqvi instructs officials to implement SOPs regarding security as per the devised plans.
Updated 23 Jun, 2024 08:02am
Operation will "integrate and synergise multiple lines of effort" to combat extremism, terrorism; PM Shehbaz says whole-of-govt approach needed.
Updated 22 Jun, 2024 10:50pm
Stresses need for improvement in prosecution system to stop terrorists from escaping justice.
Updated 21 Jun, 2024 11:50am
CM Bugti has taken serious notice of the increasing criminal activities of the Chakarani gang, officials say.
Updated 21 Jun, 2024 12:06pm
At a conference, envoy Munir Akram calls for probe into how these groups acquire such sophisticated weapons.
Updated 19 Jun, 2024 04:39pm
