Terror In Pakistan
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As Swat residents protest return of ‘Pakistani Taliban’, politicians squabble
The federal and local government cannot agree about who is responsible for the situation.
Tahir Khan, Dawn.com
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Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 32 years in jail for terror financing
Saeed is wanted in India for carrying out the 2008 Mumbai attack that killed 166 people.
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In veiled reference, India describes Pakistan as ‘epicentre of terrorism’ at UN meeting
New Delhi also called on the international community to take action against the terror outfits allegedly operating under Islamabad’s control.
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US says it has been ‘very honest’ about concerns on Pakistan being a safe haven for terrorists
Islamabad has been accused of supporting the Taliban even as the insurgent group had battled the US-led government in Afghanistan for 20 years.
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Terror groups still get financing, says watchdog ahead of decision on Pakistan’s ‘grey list’ status
Without naming Pakistan, the Financial Action Task Force in a statement said that terrorists use various methods to launder money despite regulations.
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US tells Pakistan to take ‘sustained action’ against terror groups operating from its soil: Report
Acting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice Wells is on a four-day visit to the country at present.
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Pakistan failed to limit terror groups like LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammad in 2018, says US State Department
The report said the government and military acted inconsistently to eliminate safe havens for terrorists in the country.
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‘PoK is controlled by terrorists, not Pakistan,’ says Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat
He warned Pakistan to not resort to any ‘misadventure’ against India.
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Global anti-terror watchdog says Pakistan failed to deliver 22 of 27 targets, warns of blacklisting
The Financial Action Task Force said Pakistan needs to make significant progress by February 2020.
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‘Pakistan must prevent militant activities on its soil, prosecute Hafiz Saeed,’ says US
Alice Wells comments came at a time when the global anti-terror watchdog is holding meetings to decide if Islamabad should be retained in the ‘grey list’.
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Pakistan failed to fully implement UNSC obligations against designated terror groups: Watchdog
The Financial Action Task Force said Pakistan had not complied with four out of 40 recommendations, and had fully complied with only one.
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Pakistan: Politician Haroon Bilour among 20 killed by suicide bomber in Peshawar
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