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UN committee questions Pakistan on harbouring terrorist groups, including those in Kashmir
Shreerupa • 8 years agoThe United Nations is concerned that Pakistan was not “adequately exercising due diligence” to prevent violence by members of extremist groups.
India, Pakistan spar on issues of Kashmir and Balochistan at United Nations HRC
Shreerupa • 8 years agoIn the last two decades, the world’s most wanted terrorists have found “succor and sustenance” in Pakistan which has earned the reputation of being a “global epicenter of terrorism”, India said in response to Pakistan’s allegations at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC).
Pakistan army launches attack against militants in Khyber
• 9 years agoPakistan military on Monday launched an offensive in the northwestern tribal region close to Afghan border to check and guard against militant movement along high mountains and in Khyber Agency.
Women create history in Pakistan: Tribal police appoint female officers for the first time
• 9 years agoA tribal police force with more than 4,500 personnel assists other security agencies to maintain law and order in Pakistan's seven tribal districts.
Suicide bomber on a bike kills 11, leaves 21 injured in Pakistan's Peshawar
Fp Archives • 9 years agoA suicide bomber riding a motorcycle struck a crowded police checkpoint on the outskirts of the Pakistani city of Peshawar on Tuesday, killing 11 people, a local official said.
Pakistan: 30 militants killed in fresh airstrikes near Afghan border
Fp Archives • 10 years agoPakistan fighter jets on Wednesday bombed several militant hideouts in the country's volatile northwest tribal region near the Afghan border where a major military campaign is underway, killing 30 more militants including key commanders.
Pakistan: 15 suspected militants killed in airstrike launched by security forces
Fp Archives • 10 years agoAt least 15 suspected militants were killed on Friday in airstrikes carried out by Pakistani security forces.
Pakistan: Three cops, one teenager killed as unknown gunmen open fire
Fp Archives • 10 years agoThree policemen and a teenage boy were killed on Monday when unknown gunmen opened fire at them in Pakistan.
48 militants killed in air strikes by Pakistan Air Force
Fp Archives • 11 years agoAt least 48 militants were killed on Tuesday in airstrikes by Pakistani fighter jets in the country's troubled northwestern tribal region.
Pakistan: 18 militants killed, seven hideouts destroyed in airstrikes
Fp Archives • 11 years agoAt least 18 militants were killed on Tuesday during airstrikes in Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.