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
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024