Islamist militants have Pakistan's police in their crosshairs
Police here have fought Islamists for years but never have they been the focus of militants' operations as they are today.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Pakistani Taliban attacks police outpost, killing three officers
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb attack on a police post in northern Pakistan.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Pakistan suicide blast targeting police kills 3, wounds 28
The explosion, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban militant group, came after the group ended a ceasefire with the government this week.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Drone strike on Pakistani Taliban leader fails to explode, Taliban sources say
A drone strike hit a house just inside Afghanistan's border with Pakistan but the missile failed to explode.
Fri Dec 17 2021
Pakistani Taliban suicide bomber rams police truck, kills 7
The attack killed five police officials and two passers-by on the outskirts of the volatile frontier city, Quetta police chief Abdur Razzaq Cheema said.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Blast in Lahore kills at least six
The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on army personnel that killed at least six people and wounded 18 in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Wednesday.
Wed Apr 05 2017
Pakistan says starts fencing Afghanistan border in "high-threat zones"
Pakistan has begun building a fence on its disputed 2,500 km border with Afghanistan to prevent incursions by militants, Pakistan's army chief said.
Mon Mar 27 2017
Pakistan to execute 12 'hardcore terrorists': army
Pakistan is to execute a dozen "hardcore terrorists" for killing civilians and troops, the army said in a statement.
Fri Jul 15 2016
Taliban claim deadly assault on Pakistan university
The Pakistani Taliban who claimed responsibility for the attack said that it was in response to a military offensive against extremist strongholds.
Wed Jan 20 2016
Taliban claims helicopter downing, says target was Pakistani PM
The Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for downing the military helicopter that crashed into a school Friday.
Fri May 08 2015
Timeline of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan
The Taliban's insurgency against the Pakistan state has killed thousands since it erupted in 2007.
Wed Dec 17 2014
Pakistani Taliban: The group behind Peshawar school attack
The Pakistani Taliban is the country's main Islamist rebel group and was also behind the shooting of Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Pakistan school carnage: Teenager played dead after being shot in both legs
A teenage survivor of Tuesday's Taliban attack on a Pakistan school described how he played dead after being shot in both legs by insurgents hunting down students to kill.
Tue Dec 16 2014
Pakistan expands offensive against Taliban
The military operation is shaping up to be the nation's biggest campaign against the Pakistani Taliban in at least five years.
Tue Jun 17 2014
Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for Karachi airport attack
The Pakistani Taliban on Monday claimed responsibility for an attack on Karachi airport and promised more attack in the future.
Mon Jun 09 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024