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Terrorist attacks in Pakistan saw 42% increase in 2021: Report

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Quetta blast FIR registered

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan witnessed 42 per cent increase in terrorist attacks in 2021 compared to the previous year as the developments in Afghanistan had already started influencing its militant landscape and security. A total of 207 reported incursions in the year claimed 335 lives, an increase of 52 per cent from those killed in such attacks … Read more

NACTA drafts Pakistan’s maiden ‘National Counter Violent Extremism Policy’

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Pakistani Army

ISLAMABAD: National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has prepared the draft of the maiden National Counter Violent Extremism Policy of Pakistan (NCVEP) 2021. Read more Is the state responsible for the rise in extremism? NACTA National Coordinator Mehr Khaliq Dad Lak presented the draft to Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid during a meeting on Tuesday in the capital. … Read more

Myanmar charges US journalist with terrorism, sedition

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YANGON: Myanmar’s junta has charged a US journalist detained since May with sedition and terrorism, which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, his lawyer said on Wednesday. The military has squeezed the press since taking power in a February coup, arresting dozens of journalists critical of its crackdown on dissent that has killed over … Read more

Hong Kong activist becomes youngest convict under security law

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Hong Kong

HONG KONG: A 20-year-old Hong Kong independence activist was facing life in prison Wednesday after becoming the youngest person convicted under the city’s national security law, but told the court he had “nothing to be ashamed of”. Tony Chung had pleaded guilty to secession in the fourth case to come to trial under the sweeping … Read more

Pak-Iran cooperation key for regional peace, stability: COAS

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RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has termed close cooperation between Pakistan and Iran key for regional peace and stability. He was talking to Iranian Chief of General Staff Major General (CGS) Mohammad Bagheri, who called on him in Rawalpindi on October 13, said Radio Pakistan. During the meeting, the two officials discussed a … Read more

New Zealand to pass counter-terrorism law after horror stabbings, mass shootings

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New Zealand

WELLINGTON: A counter-terrorism legislation bill has returned to the parliament for second reading in an important step taken by New Zealand towards giving enforcement agencies greater power to protect the country from terrorist activities, a move following a terror attack in Auckland more than two weeks ago. The legislation is expected to introduce the criminal … Read more

India used Afghan soil to perpetrate terrorism against Pakistan: NSA Moeed

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NSA calls on US officials, stresses to address humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf said India orchestrated a hoax narrative and used Afghan soil to perpetrate terrorism against Pakistan. The National Security Advisor wrote in his article published in the British online newspaper ‘The Independent’ said Pakistan has always supported dialogue and political settlement to end the war in Afghanistan and was badly … Read more

9/11 anniversary: Pakistan calls for eschewing ‘double standards’ to curb terrorism

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Philippine Plane Crash Pakistan expresses condolences

Pakistan on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks urged the global community to “eschew double standards” if it wants to completely eradicate terrorism. “In order to completely eradicate terrorism, it is vital to eschew double standards, myopic and selective approaches and vested, narrow political agendas,” said the Foreign Office (FO) in a statement. … Read more

Will continue working with world community to counter terrorism : Munir Akram

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Ambassador Munir Akram

A senior diplomat told a UN Security Council Arria Fomula meeting that as a victim of terrorism, Pakistan will continue to work closely with the world community to address the global threat posed by the scourge and to reform the counter-terrorism regime for enhancing its acceptability and effectiveness. In a written statement submitted to the … Read more

Pakistan rebuffs Afghan, Indian allegations of terrorist safe havens

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Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan strongly deplored allegations made on Friday by Afghan and Indian diplomats that terrorists use its territory as a safe haven, saying the country’s border with Afghanistan has been fenced and there is no free flow of people. “We would never allow our soil to be used to destabilize Afghanistan and expect the same from … Read more

NSA tells India to stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan

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Word 'Base' Was Not Mentioned During Conversation With US Officials: Moeed Yusuf

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf on Saturday categorically said that relations with India could only improve if New Delhi takes concrete steps to reverse the situation on the ground in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and stops sponsoring terrorism against Pakistan. In an interview to prominent Indian journalist Karan Thapar, Yusuf … Read more

Pakistan to become economically strong through tech revolution: President Alvi

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President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that Pakistan’s proactive approach to prepare itself for the technology-focused fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) would lead it towards becoming an economically strong nation. “A brilliant future lies ahead for Pakistan if it timely jumps on the “technological bandwagon”, which is expected to ensure an exponential progress … Read more

EU agency aims to combat crypto laundering

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New EU agency

The European Union (EU) has proposed the establishment of a new agency to combat money laundering related to cryptocurrencies.

The European Union (EU) intends to establish an anti-money laundering (AML) agency.

According to a report by Reuters, the European Commission is considering creating an Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) to trace illicit financial transfers across the European Union, including bitcoin transactions.

Documents acquired by Reuters state, the newly planned organization will target the hazards posed by cryptocurrencies as part of a broader crackdown on money laundering. The proposal’s documents stated:

“The lack of such rules leaves holders of crypto assets exposed to money laundering and financing of terrorism risks, as flows of illicit money can be done through transfers of crypto assets.”

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Pakistan at forefront of international fight against terrorism: Ambassador Khan

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Pakistan Terrorism

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been at the forefront of the international fight against terrorism and has rendered innumerable sacrifices in this regard, a diplomat said on Thursday. Ambassador Mohammad Aamir Khan, deputy representative of Pakistan to the UN in the General Assembly during the 7th Review of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (GCTS) said that for … Read more

‘Armed forces have given immense sacrifices in fight against terrorism,’ FM

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RSS ideology is an obstacle to peace in the region: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said that valiant security forces of Pakistan have given immense sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. According to the details, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Armed Forces Institute For Rehabilitation Medicine in Rawalpindi. On the occasion, the Foreign Minister was given a detailed briefing about the … Read more

Rangers, Police Arrest two most wanted terrorists from Gadap Town

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Rangers

Sindh Rangers and Police in a joint operation on Sunday arrested two most wanted terrorists from Gadap town. According to the details, in an intelligence based operation, the security officials arrested Abdul Hadi alias Sheikh alias Bashir and Akhtar Ghani from Gadap town. Spokesperson of Sindh Rangers said that weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered … Read more

India is scheming to create unrest in Pakistan says Shah Mahmood Qureshi

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FM

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Indian is scheming to create unrest in Pakistan to destabilize the Country by sponsoring terrorism. According to the details, he was talking to the media in Multan. He said that India wants to sabotage China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) because it knows that CPEC is a game-changer project for … Read more

Pakistan Expects Int’l Community To Force India To End Terrorism: PM

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Pakistan Expects Int'l Community To Force India To End Terrorism: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that let there be no doubt anywhere that we know how to defend our country and will continue to do so with our combined national resolve. In his Twitter message, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, “We expect the international community to force India to end its terrorism & bring … Read more

Istanbul nightclub attacker gets 40-plus life Sentence

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Istanbul nightclub attacker gets 40-plus life Sentence

A court of Istanbul has sentenced the attacker who killed 39 people in a nightclub shooting in 2017 to 40-plus life terms and more than 1,300 years in prison. According to the Turkish news agency Anadolu, Istanbul’s Heavy Panel Court No. 27 convicted Uzbek citizen Abdulkadir Masharipov of violating the constitution and deliberately killing 39 … Read more

Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemns terrorism in Parachinar

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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari BBC interview

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has condemned terrorism in Parachinar. According to details, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has condemned the terrorist attack at Tori Market in Parachinar. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”at-least-15-people-injured-in-blast-at-tori-market-parachinar”] Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that increasing incidents of terrorism were a matter of concern. Non-compliance with the National Action Plan … Read more

Data Darbar blast case: Facilitator awarded life sentence twice, 14 years in prison

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Data Darbar blast case: Facilitator sentenced to death twice, 14 years imprisonment

A Lahore anti-terrorism court has awarded Mohsin Khan, a facilitator of a suicide bombing outside the Data Darbar, to life sentence twice and 14 years in prison. It may be recalled that on May 21 last year, the Punjab Police Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) arrested the ‘facilitator’ of a suicide bombing … Read more

DG Rangers visits Central Police Office Karachi

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DG Rangers visits Central Police Office Karachi

DG Rangers Sindh Major General Umar Ahmad Bukhari has visited Central Police Office Karachi. On arrival at the Central Police Office, IG Sindh Mushtaq Ahmed Mehr received DG Rangers Sindh Major General Umar Ahmed Bukhari. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”corps-commander-karachi-visits-central-police-office”] DG Rangers Sindh visited the memorial of martyrs and also offered Fateha for the martyrs of Sindh … Read more

Baldia tragedy was not an accident but organized terrorism, JIT report

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Baldia factory fire case

The Baldia factory tragedy was not an accident but an organized terrorism. The Baldia factory was not set on fire but it was a planned tragedy. According to the details, a statement recorded by the factory owners to JIT on the Baldia factory tragedy case came to light. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”sindh-govt-announces-to-make-public-all-jits-including-uzair-baloch”] The JIT report said … Read more

Chief of Air Staff visits Operational Base and Special Services Wing of PAF

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Chief of Air Staff visits Operational Base and Special Services Wing of PAF

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan has visited the Operational Base and Special Services Wing of the Pakistan Air Force. During the visit, the Air Chief reviewed various operational activities at the base and also spoke to the staff. Later, the Air Chief visited the Special Services Wing where he also … Read more

Pakistan Rejects U.S. State Department’s Country Report on Terrorism

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Pakistan strongly condemns Indian forces killing spree in IIOJK: FO

Pakistan has rejected the U.S. State Department’s Annual Country Report on Terrorism for 2019, and said that the report disappointed the country. According to the details, the report is self-contradictory and selective in its characterization of Pakistan’s efforts for countering terrorism and terrorist financing. The sources said that the Report recognizes that Al Qaeda has … Read more

Kingdom will spare no effort in combating terrorism

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Saudi

Foreign Affairs Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan has reaffirmed that the Kingdom will spare no effort in fighting terrorism. According to the details, Foreign Affairs Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan said in a statement that fighting terrorism remains an important aim of the Kingdom. Saudi Minister’s comments came during … Read more

Venezuela charges 2 former US soldiers with terrorism, conspiracy

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Venezuela charges 2 former US soldiers with terrorism, conspiracy

Terrorism and conspiracy charges have been filed against two former US soldiers involved in a plot to topple the government in Venezuela. Both former US soldiers Luke Alexander Denman, 34, and Airan Berry, 41, were among the 31 detainees who were arrested by the Venezuelan army. According to reports, Attorney General Tarek William Saab  said … Read more

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