Trends - Counter terrorism

The state and society must remain focused on tackling the ongoing war against terrorism

Policies on proscribed organisations must be subject to open debate in parliament.

Published 05 May, 2019 10:49am

Pak-Turk education foundation declared banned outfit

Fifth addition to list of proscribed organisations made by PTI government brings total number of banned outfits to 71.

Updated 02 May, 2019 08:28am

3 soldiers martyred in Afghan cross-border attack in North Waziristan: ISPR

7 soldiers were injured while scores of terrorists were killed and injured, says ISPR.

Updated 01 May, 2019 09:19pm

Story behind an unsuccessful assassination bid

New evidence shows how a militant group had planned to kill a key KP cabinet minister and failed.

Updated 28 Apr, 2019 09:03am

Call for judicial probe into killing of five men in Hayatabad operation

Khyber district tribes plan to protest indefinitely if govt does not approve judicial probe into incident.

Updated 26 Apr, 2019 08:45am

Govt to brief parliamentary party leaders on NAP on May 2, Senate told

PPP believes a joint sitting of parliament should be convened for the purpose.

Updated 26 Apr, 2019 07:45am

Editorial: What does the 17-hour standoff between security forces and terrorists in Peshawar signify?

Pakistanis will be inclined to be satisfied with reassurances after the gun battle that it was an isolated incident.

Published 18 Apr, 2019 08:26am

Peshawar operation concludes after 17 hours, 5 suspected terrorists neutralised

One policeman martyred; building used as hideout by the suspects demolished.

Updated 16 Apr, 2019 03:12pm

Policeman among 6 suspected militants held over killings of 50 people in Karachi

The suspects were involved in the murders carried out between 2003 and 2019 on sectarian grounds.

Updated 15 Apr, 2019 09:43pm

5 suspected Daesh terrorists arrested in Karachi

Suspects would use social media to indoctrinate people and give them incentives to join Daesh, say police.

Published 15 Apr, 2019 02:57pm

Is increased surveillance the only way to curb sectarian terrorism?

The clamour for invasive surveillance technologies should be checked and discussed by citizens before implementation.

Published 15 Apr, 2019 09:21am

Fresh move to check terror financing, money laundering

SECP announces new measures on AML, CFT, and proliferation financing in compliance with FATF requirements.

Updated 14 Apr, 2019 08:29am

PM, army chief discuss security matters

The govt and other LEAs have lately stepped up their counter-terror actions to meet FATF requirements before deadline.

Updated 05 Apr, 2019 09:13am

Expert Working Groups to be set up for NAP coordination, implementation

Decision made in first-ever National Internal Security Committee meeting chaired by PM Khan.

Updated 28 Mar, 2019 04:58pm

Planned govt briefing on National Action Plan cancelled after opposition leaders back out

Consultation on implementation of the counter-terrorism National Action Plan had been scheduled for March 28.

Published 27 Mar, 2019 03:44pm

4 suspected terrorists blow themselves up in Loralai raid: official

At least 4 security personnel injured during raid at a compound.

Updated 26 Mar, 2019 04:06pm

FM radio stations in tribal districts to counter ‘negative’ propaganda

Govt to spend Rs100m on five radio channels.

Updated 18 Mar, 2019 09:51am

CM vows to focus on rehabilitation of militancy-hit areas

KP CM promises introduction of structure of public sector institutions, governance and delivery.

Updated 18 Mar, 2019 09:55am

North Waziristan IDPs to return in two months

Security forces to clear Datakhel area near Afghan border before repatriation of IDPs to homes, says KP govt spokesman.

Updated 31 Jan, 2019 10:38am

President, PM reiterate nation's resolve for peace on 4th anniversary of APS attack

PM says Pakistan has made numerous sacrifices in war against terrorism; education is the best tool to defeat extremism.

Updated 16 Dec, 2018 08:40pm

Afghan border fence to be ready by Dec 2019: ISPR

Govt believes border could help contain terrorist activities by checking cross-border movement of militant elements.

Updated 16 Dec, 2018 08:28am

Expose links between active and passive terrorists

The promise is a part of the PTI's four E's of the internal security policy.

Updated 20 Apr, 2022 02:09pm