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17 Sep, 2015

Air base attacked, six militants killed

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Up to ten gunmen attack a guard post and then enter an air base in Peshawar, Pakistan. A rapid response force engages the attackers and contains them around a guard room. A major is injured in the exchange of fire, and six militants are killed. Pakistan Taliban say they carried out the attack.

25 Jul, 2015

Blackberry secure messaging closure

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The Pakistani government plans to shut down BlackBerry secure messaging services from December 1, for security reasons. BlackBerry encrypts data such as emails and its BlackBerry Messenger messages sent between a user’s phone and public networks, ensuring greater privacy for users but making life harder for police and intelligence agencies. According to a report. Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the II, wants to have easier access to electronic communications.

27 May, 2014

Fifth appeal postponed

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Bibi’s fifth attempt of an appeal hearing in regards to her death sentence is postponed because the case disappears from the list of cases under discussion.. The court received “orders not to schedule hearings for the moment.”  It is uncertain when the next appeal will happen. Lawyers:

We will do everything in our power so that justice is done.