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31st May, 2013
Waliur Rehman’s death: Bane or boon?
Do you think the death of Waliur Rehman will weaken the position of the TTP, eventually forcing them to negotiate? Or will it only further their resolve?
Do you think the death of Waliur Rehman will weaken the position of the TTP, eventually forcing them to negotiate? Or will it only further their resolve?
30th May, 2013
Drone death a blow to Pakistani Taliban – and to peace efforts
The killing of the TTP's deputy leader is a blow to militants but could also complicate peace efforts due to the loss of a relatively moderate voice, say analysts.
The killing of the TTP's deputy leader is a blow to militants but could also complicate peace efforts due to the loss of a relatively moderate voice, say analysts.
30th May, 2013
The House of political hawks and cubs
PTI chief Imran Khan’s young guns, his proverbial tsunami overwhelmed the scene at the KP Assembly's inaugural session.
PTI chief Imran Khan’s young guns, his proverbial tsunami overwhelmed the scene at the KP Assembly's inaugural session.
2nd May, 2013
All parties must denounce terrorist groups and their acts: Fafen
Fafen called for formal statements from all political parties and candidates denouncing anti-election violence against any election contestants.
Fafen called for formal statements from all political parties and candidates denouncing anti-election violence against any election contestants.
2nd May, 2013
Islanders enjoy political harmony as polls draw near
Unlike the rest of the city, harmony among the activists of different political parties can be seen on the islands off the coast of Karachi.
Unlike the rest of the city, harmony among the activists of different political parties can be seen on the islands off the coast of Karachi.
27th April, 2013
Terrorising Pakistan’s secular parties
Is the silence of other parties that are not being targeted by the TTP justified, as a survival tactic?
Is the silence of other parties that are not being targeted by the TTP justified, as a survival tactic?
21st April, 2013
Pakistan not to fight American war, says Imran
PTI chief Imran Khan said Pakistan would not be allowed to become 'fuel' to the American war.
PTI chief Imran Khan said Pakistan would not be allowed to become 'fuel' to the American war.
21st April, 2013
Checkpoints in Peshawar fail to deter militants
There are around 40 security checkpoints in Peshwar but still, acts of terrorism are on the rise.
There are around 40 security checkpoints in Peshwar but still, acts of terrorism are on the rise.
18th April, 2013
Four men in UK jailed for discussing acts of terrorism
The four men, described as dangerous, had admitted to a charge of preparing for acts of terrorism in 2011 and 2012.
The four men, described as dangerous, had admitted to a charge of preparing for acts of terrorism in 2011 and 2012.
18th April, 2013
Iraq executes 21 men convicted of terrorism
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to Al Qaeda, the Justice Ministry said
Iraq has executed 21 prisoners convicted on terrorism charges and links to Al Qaeda, the Justice Ministry said
17th April, 2013
Electioneering turns sour for liberal political parties in KP
A deadly threat from terrorists has elicited a cautious response from candidates of liberal political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A deadly threat from terrorists has elicited a cautious response from candidates of liberal political parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
14th April, 2013
Operations conducted in Karachi; terrorist attack foiled
An explosives-laden car was seized by CID personnel after an exchange of fire with militants during which the approver, Aslam Mehsud, was killed and two policemen were injured.
An explosives-laden car was seized by CID personnel after an exchange of fire with militants during which the approver, Aslam Mehsud, was killed and two policemen were injured.
31st March, 2013
In Pakistan underworld, a cop is said to be a king
"The chaos in Karachi provides criminal gangs cover and corruption provides an incentive to continue that chaos."
"The chaos in Karachi provides criminal gangs cover and corruption provides an incentive to continue that chaos."
27th March, 2013
More than 9000 terrorism-linked deaths in KP, FATA since 2008
The intelligence agencies told the SC bench which was hearing a petition challenging the Actions (in Aid of Civil Power) Regulation, 2011.
The intelligence agencies told the SC bench which was hearing a petition challenging the Actions (in Aid of Civil Power) Regulation, 2011.
25th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Campaign of terror
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
23rd March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Campaign of terror
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
A recent statement by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan made it clear that the militants have plans to sabotage elections.
9th March, 2013
Rehman Malik urges nation to unite against terrorism
He said that the government had managed to “control terrorism to a great extent” in Quetta and that the situation “was improving all over Pakistan except Karachi”.
He said that the government had managed to “control terrorism to a great extent” in Quetta and that the situation “was improving all over Pakistan except Karachi”.
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9th March, 2013
I cannot tell Shazia her son died in a blast, can you?
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
Thousands have already been killed – violent deaths make everybody sad but knowing the victim makes it worse.
6th March, 2013
Herald exclusive: Tapping into evidence
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
Can the Investigation for Fair Trial Act bring about a significant change in cracking down on terrorism?
6th March, 2013
Sindh govt axes police chief
Anwer Mansoor Khan, lawyer for Sindh government, informed the SC that Inspector General police was being removed from his post, along with one of his deputies.
Anwer Mansoor Khan, lawyer for Sindh government, informed the SC that Inspector General police was being removed from his post, along with one of his deputies.
