Pakistan bans Iran-backed Shiite group fighting in Syria - New Delhi Times - India's Only International Newspaper - Empowering Global Vision, Empathizing with India

Pakistan has banned the activities of an Iran-backed Shiite militant group allegedly involved in recruiting and sending young Pakistanis to fight in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad's regime. An Interior Ministry directive, seen Thursday by VOA, identified the proscribed outfit as the Zaynabiyoun Brigade, saying it "is engaged in certain activities which are…

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