Pakistan
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Oct- 2018 -12 OctoberCommentary
Afghanistan peace process must tackle Taliban discontent and the allure of ISIS
With the US in the early stages of peace talks with the Taliban, there is a growing urgency for Washington to adopt new military tactics against ISIS and a strong reintegration plan for Taliban fighters
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2 OctoberAsia Pacific
Pakistan kills 7 militants who attacked North Waziristan border checkpoint
Pakistani security forces killed seven militants in a firefight after insurgents crossed the Afghanistan border into Pakistan's tribal region
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Sep- 2018 -27 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Six killed in four shootings in disputed Kashmir ahead of local elections
Six people were killed in Kashmir's Budgam and Anantnag districts as Indian authorities imposed a curfew and cut mobile internet services
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24 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Soldier and five militants killed in Kashmir, days after India cancels Pakistan talks
An Indian soldier and five suspected militants have died in fighting in Kashmir, the Indian army said, just days after high-level talks with Pakistan were cancelled
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Jul- 2018 -18 JulyCommentary
Are there any strategic options left for the United States in Afghanistan?
As the US prepares for more talks on Afghanistan, Shazar Shafqat argues that the timing may be in the Taliban’s favor
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5 JulyAsia Pacific
Pakistan finalizes purchase of 4 Ada class corvettes from Turkey
Pakistan has finalized the tender to purchase four corvette ships from Turkey for its naval operations, Turkish National Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli said.
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May- 2018 -28 MayAsia Pacific
Militant attack on Indian army camp in Kashmir leaves two dead
Two people were killed in a shootout in the disputed territory of Indian Kashmir, officials said Monday, the first attack since the army suspended operations against militants for Ramadan.
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23 MayAsia Pacific
Five killed on sixth day of India-Pakistan border clash
A mortar and gun battle between Indian and Pakistani forces along their Kashmir frontier killed five civilians, taking the death toll in the six-day confrontation to 16, officials said
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16 MayAsia Pacific
India suspends offensive military operations in Kashmir for Ramadan
India suspended offensive military operations against rebels in disputed Kashmir territory in a rare gesture for the holy month of Ramadan, following a recent escalation of violence in the Muslim-majority region
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Apr- 2018 -24 AprilAsia Pacific
At least six police killed in Pakistan triple suicide blasts
At least six policemen were killed and 15 security personnel were wounded when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in quick succession in southwest Pakistan, officials said.
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