Tag: Terrorism
TTP aims to establish Sharia in KP by waging a terrorist campaign: US State...
The US State Department in its report warns that the banned Tehreek Taliban Pakistan aims to push the Government of Pakistan out of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and establish Sharia by waging a terrorist campaign against the Pakistani military and state.
Rights Watch | 2 February 2023
Teacher Accused of Brutally Assaulting Student, Resulting in Suspension of School's Registration
A schoolteacher in Korangi hit a student with a stick, causing fractures in...
WANA Unrest: Protests Against Militancy Enter 7th Day
Residents of the WANA region in Pakistan have been protesting for the past 7 days against the increased militancy and terrorist attacks in the area. The protests have resulted in the blockage of major roads and have been joined by political parties and groups such as ANP, NDM, and PTM
Peaceful March in Bajaur District Demands an End to Terrorism and Violence
Thousands of residents of #Bajaur district come together in an #AmanMarch, organized by the Bajaur Peace Action Committee, to demand restoration of peace in the region. Political and community leaders speak out against the recent surge in terrorism and vow to do everything in their power to bring stability in #KP.
PFUJ rejects PEMRA notices to channels over Islamabad blast
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Tuesday rejected show-cause notices to news channel by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) over coverage of a suicide bombing in Islamabad, urging the federal government to refrain from muzzling media freedom in the country.
Rights Watch | 28 December 2022
Over 200 sexual abuse cases reported in Karachi in 2022
Over 200 sexual abuse cases have been reported in Karachi this year. The Karachi police...
Govt to dally with peace militias against TTP again?
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra has said that the federal government would arm local peace militias to act as a bulwark against the Tehrik Taliban Pakistan that has spiked attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Chilas residents protest over the burning of a girl’s school in Diamer
Scores of Chilas residents on November 9 held a protest against the burning down of a girls' school in Diamer, Gilgit Baltistan. All major political and religious parties attended the protest terming the incident an "act of terror".
Political parties hold massive peace march in Swabi
A Pakhtun peace march was held by political parties in Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the rise in terrorism incidents in the province.
Won’t let Swat spiral back to terrorism, cry protesters
Thousands of people in Swat have taken to the streets in protest at rising incidents of attacks, demanding the government take meaningful steps to prevent the scenic tourist valley from falling prey to violence again.