The violence in Karachi remains unchecked because, they say, it stems from a variety of causes including ethnic politics, sectarian jealousies, deeply-entrenched criminal gangs, economic disparities, foreign hand and what not.If you control one, the others get out of hand.About the continuing unrest in Balochistan, they say it is because of foreign interference, archaic tribal system, active sub-nationalism, sectarian strife, and intelligence agencies’ manoeuvrings.The ongoing turmoil in Fata region is largely attributed to terrorists, aggravated…
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AFTER several days of violence, an army-led crackdown started late Thursday against members of sectarian outfits in Gilgit. The military is being assisted by the local administration, while the local police have been excluded from the operation. Curfew was also lifted for two hours in the Gilgit-Baltistan capital on Friday, giving citizens the chance to stock up on essential items. Violence erupted on Tuesday when a grenade attack targeted protesting workers of the Ahle Sunnat…
ABBOTABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan criticised President Zardari’s visit to India in the wake of the tragedy afflicted on Pakistan army in Siachin. Addressing a public gathering at College Ground on Sunday where some 20,000 to 25,000 people were in attendance, Imran said: “The nation will not forgive leaders who have no respect for the nation and its institutions, and who do not know how to stand by the state in trying times.” Assuring…
ISLAMABAD: Atiqa, Rani of Hunza has asked Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan to resign accepting his failure in maintaining the writ of the government throughout the peace-loving northern areas. Talking to Online in an exclusive interview, the head of formerly ruler family, Rani Atiqa said pro-development people of the areas were deprived of working environment at the beginning of their earning season. When asked about the reason behind the recent unrest in the tourist-favorite areas, she said…