Pakistani rights body slams new anti-terror law

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 18:47

Pakistan`s rights watchdog voiced alarm at promulgation of Protection of Pakistan (Amendment) Ordinance (PPO)of 2014, saying anti-terror law violates constitutionally guaranteed rights.

Pakistan orders probe into misuse of anti-terror funds

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 19:13

Pakistan has ordered a probe into alleged misuse of counter-terror funds by officials to pay hotel bills, finance foreign travel and buy gifts for relatives and foreign delegations, including from India.

China`s Xinjiang doubling anti-terror budget

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 18:11

China`s restive Xinjiang region is doubling its budget for fighting terrorism following an unusually bloody year of anti-government attacks, state media reported on Friday.

Turkey police target charity in anti-Qaeda raids

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 00:33

Turkish anti-terror police on Tuesday detained two dozen people in a nationwide operation against al Qaeda.

Possible role of cops in attack on Pakistan anti-terror official

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 22:10

Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that elements within the police force were involved in last week`s suicide attack that killed Chaudhary Aslam.

Egypt arrests dozens under anti-terror law, bomb hits Cairo

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 21:30

Egypt increased pressure on the Muslim Brotherhood on Thursday, detaining dozens of its supporters on suspicion of belonging to a terrorist organization the day after it was declared one by the government, security officials said.

Saudi passes anti-terror law, banning defamation

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 04:56

Saudi Arabia`s Cabinet has approved a new anti-terrorism draft law that criminalises acts that disturb public order, defame the reputation of the state or threaten the kingdom`s unity.

India, US top cops meet to evolve plans against terror

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 13:49

Top security experts of India and the US today met here to discuss various measures, including exchange of technologies, to help each other face challenges like terrorism, cyber crime and ensuring safety of major cities.

China, India anti-terror joint military exercise ends

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 19:20

Indian and Chinese armies on Wednesday ended their 10-day joint anti-terrorism training exercise.

Quatil`s case: Bombay High Court takes up petition of family

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 21:17

The mysterious death of Quatil Siddiqui, suspected to be a terrorist of banned Indian Mujahideen, has returned to haunt ATS of Maharashtra Police.

Pakistan will improve anti-terror laws, says Sharif

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 18:46

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said anti-terrorism laws will be amended to effectively deal with the scourge of terrorism.

China, Russia to conduct anti-terror exercise

Last Updated: Saturday, July 27, 2013, 19:30

Chinese military personnel today left for Russia to participate in a 20-day anti-terrorism drill, the second joint exercise by the two countries this month.