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The SCO is holding a counterterrorism exercise focused on boosting security coordination among member states. Forces from several member countries are practicing intelligence sharing and combat coordination. The SCO was founded in 2001 to promote political, economic and security cooperation.
Police in Hangu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, are stretching fishing nets over checkpoints and rooftops as a cheap defense against explosive drone and quadcopter attacks, citing no strikes since installation. Security experts warn the measure may offer only a false sense of safety and cannot replace the ability to intercept drones at launch.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for an official visit to Islamabad to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation, as conveyed during a phone call. The two leaders agreed the visit would mark a new chapter in relations, with emphasis on economic, trade, energy, and security cooperation.
A US military judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to face trial for the September 11 attacks, starting June 5, 2028. The decision follows an appeals court's rejection of plea deals that would have spared them from the death penalty.
Pakistan's Interior Minister discussed security cooperation, border control, and counter-terrorism with Iranian officials in a recent meeting. The talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing shared challenges. Both sides agreed to hold expert-level meetings to monitor progress.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visited Najaf to honor Iraq's anti-IS martyrs during an official two-day trip. He laid wreaths at memorial sites and stressed regional unity against terrorism, following talks with Iraqi leaders on broadening bilateral cooperation.
The UK's anti-terror laws are being used increasingly to target protest and dissent, with the legal definition of terrorism expanding far beyond common understanding. Recent cases such as the Palestine Action ban and the prosecution of the Filton 25 highlight how emergency powers are being applied to civil disobedience.
Pakistan's Interior Minister has arrived in Tehran for official talks with Iranian officials, focusing on security cooperation and border management. The visit follows recent high-level contacts and aims to strengthen coordination against cross-border crime and enhance intelligence sharing.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al-Aaraji in Tehran, focusing on border security and counterterrorism cooperation. Both sides stressed the importance of regional stability and Iraq’s role as a mediator. The discussions occur against a backdrop of heightened tensions and security concerns in the Middle East.
