act of terrorism — noun the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
Islamic Republic of Pakistan — noun a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 • Syn: ↑Pakistan, ↑West Pakistan • Members of this… … Useful english dictionary
NGO — abbr. non governmental organization. * * * noun an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government • Syn: ↑nongovernmental organization • Hypernyms: ↑organization, ↑organisation • Hyponyms: ↑Alcoholics Anonymo … Useful english dictionary
nongovernmental organization — noun an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government • Syn: ↑NGO • Hypernyms: ↑organization, ↑organisation • Hyponyms: ↑Alcoholics Anonymous, ↑AA, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Pakistan — noun a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑Islamic Republic of Pakistan, ↑West… … Useful english dictionary
terrorism — noun the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear • Syn: ↑act of… … Useful english dictionary
terrorist act — noun the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear • Syn:… … Useful english dictionary
UTN — noun a nongovernmental organization of Pakistani scientists that has been a supporter of terrorism; has provided information about chemical and biological and nuclear warfare to Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda and the Taliban • Syn: ↑Umma Tameer e… … Useful english dictionary
West Pakistan — noun a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947 • Syn: ↑Pakistan, ↑Islamic Republic of Pakistan •… … Useful english dictionary