ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Sunday agreed to redouble their efforts to deal with the threat posed by terrorist groups, particularly Da’ish (Islamic State), which is said to be involved in recent terrorist attacks in the Kingdom. The agreement was reached during high-level talks between Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who made a stopover in Islamabad late Sunday on his way to China. Prince…
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GARDEZ – Residents and public representatives in southeastern Paktia province on Sunday said several other districts could also fall to Taliban if the government did not recapture the Janikhel district. A day earlier, Taliban militants overran Janikhel district following days of fierce clashes with Afghan forces. Paktia deputy provincial council head, Janat Khan Mangal, told Pajhwok Afghan News the government should take action as early as possible to retake control of Janikhel district. “Based on…
A deadly attack plot by the anti-government armed militants was foiled by the Afghan security forces in northern Parwan province of Afghanistan. The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said at least 5 suicide bombers were killed in connection to the attack plot by the Special Operations Forces of the Afghan National Police (ANP) forces. MoI further added that the 5 suicide bombers were among 13 militants killed during the operation conducted in Sia Gerd district of…
The provincial police chief of southeastern Ghazni province General Aminullah Amarkhel has reportedly stepped down from his post. Gen. Amar Khel is among the prominent security officials of the country and has reportedly resigned from his post due to the lack of support by the central government. Confirming his resignation to 1TV News, Gen. Amar Khel said he has taken the decision due to injustice and recklessness by the central government, accusing the government officials…