Afghanistan won’t be source of attacks again: US
WASHINGTON: Next week, the United States would end its combat mission in Afghanistan, US President Barack Obama told his troops in a Christmas message. The president told them that because…
Orakzai clashes kill 16 suspected militants
PESHAWAR: At least 16 militants were killed and 20 injured, when security forces repulsed attacks on two check posts in the northwestern tribal region of Orakzai, official sources told Dawn.…
Punjab governor blames major powers for spread of terrorism
MUZAFFARABAD: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Friday blamed the ‘double standards’ of the international community, particularly major powers, for sparking terrorism in various parts of the world, especially in…
Father of Jordan pilot prays for ISIS ‘mercy’
The father of the Jordanian pilot, who was captured by ISIS on Wednesday, prayed for mercy and for the radical militants to release his son in an interview with a…
Libya may become ‘next Syria,’ warns foreign minister
Libya, torn by a growing political divide that threatens to engulf its oilfields, could become the next Syria if it does not patch its divided government and get help battling…
Assam toll touches 70; IB and cops ignored inputs, failed to stop Adivasi killings
“The IB inputs were shared with all police, paramilitary units concerned immediately. Besides, the Assam police special branch also had similar information,” said a Union home ministry official requesting anonymity.…
Boxer Amir Khan dedicates title to victims of Peshawar attack
ISLAMABAD: British boxer Amir Khan on Wednesday said he would dedicate the title he won on December 14 against Devon Alexander in a welterweight fight to the victims of the Peshawar attack, Express News reported. …
US working with India to prevent Mumbai-like attacks
WASHINGTON: The United States has been working with India, Britain and other partners to prevent a Mumbai-like terrorist attack, says the US State Department. On Monday, The New York Times…
Three ‘TTP men’ killed
KARACHI: Three suspected militants were killed in an `encounter’ in Surjani Town here on Wednesday night, officials said. Law-enforcement personnel during routine patrolling at Northern Bypass signalled the suspects to…
We owe it to our next generations to eliminate militancy: Army chief
The army chief on Wednesday said the country’s leadership owes it to the next generation to eliminate the scourge “once and for all.” Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Asim Bajwa…