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Posts published in “Day: May 20, 2016

Upgrading Pakistan’s defence: edit in Daily Times, May 18, 2016

The test of India’s Advanced Air Defence (AAD) interceptor missile on Sunday raised security concerns in Pakistan, as the balance of power between the two states is being adversely affected by the build-up of India’s military technology. The technology will allow the Indian military to intercept incoming missiles, and this coupled with nuclear-capable K-4 Submarine will mean that India could have an effective second strike capability. In light of these concerns, Advisor to the Prime…

BNP, Jamaat joined hands with Israel to oust govt: PM Report in The daily Star, May 18, 2016

London: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has alleged that the BNP-Jamaat nexus joined hands with Israel to oust her government, as they are working against the country and Islam. “The truth can never be suppressed…the BNP-Jamaat clique has joined hands with those who are frequently killing children and women in Palestine,” the prime minister told a discussion at St James Court-Taj Hotel in London yesterday. The UK chapter of Awami League arranged the discussion on the…

Key Area In Helmand Cleared Of Taliban by Faridullah Hussainkhail in Tolo News, May 17, 2016

LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that legal action against proscribed organisations like Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) and Jaish-i-Mohammed (JeM) is not possible since “state itself has remained a part of this”. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Sanaullah said that these organisations are banned but asked, “How can someone proceed with legal action when state is itself involved in the case”. He, however, added that the accusation against PML-N for overlooking extremism…

Senior Al-Qaeda Commander Killed in Zabul Drone Strike TOLOnews.com, May 18, 2016

A senior Al-Qaeda commander was killed in a foreign troops drone strike in southern Zabul province on Tuesday afternoon, Afghan special forces said in a statement. The statement said that the drone strike took place in Shah Joy district of the province and the commander killed was Mohammad Ali. Ali was a senior Al-Qaeda commander in Zabul and he was involved in the killing of dozens of civilians and military forces, read the statement. However,…

State responsible for inaction against JuD, JeM says Sanaullah DAWN.COM

LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that legal action against proscribed organisations like Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) and Jaish-i-Mohammed (JeM) is not possible since “state itself has remained a part of this”. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Sanaullah said that these organisations are banned but asked, “How can someone proceed with legal action when state is itself involved in the case”. He, however, added that the accusation against PML-N for overlooking extremism…