SAARC may be an organisation that has historically under-delivered, but it continues to be a forum in which the bilateral Pak-India relationship can be attended to — if the governments of the two countries so desire. With Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh set to visit Islamabad next week, the regular schedule of Saarc ministerial meetings will yet again provide an opportunity for India and Pakistan to discuss cooperation rather than simply talk past each other.Whether…
Posts published in August 2016
KARACHI/ SUKKUR/ HYDERABAD/ ISLAMABAD: Uncertainty surrounds the future of Pak-Turk schools in the country. In the wake of the foiled military coup in Turkey, the country’s ambassador to Pakistan has urged for the shutdown of all Pak-Turk schools and colleges which belong to the alleged US-based ‘mastermind of the coup’, Fethullah Gülen. With the future of 10,000 students enrolled in the 28 schools and colleges spread across the country hanging in the balance, the government…
TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad-Hossein Baqeri and visiting Pakistan’s Adviser to Prime Minister on National Security Nasir Khan Janjua have underlined promotion of military and defensive cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad. During the meeting, Baqeri said giving a boost to defensive and military cooperation between the two neighbours is necessary for establishment of sustainable peace and security in the region. He called for joint measures to strengthen…
Khanashin district in Helmand province has fallen to Taliban after hours of clashes with security forces since last night, local official said Saturday. According to the officials, the battle started after tens of Taliban fighters attacked parts of the district on Friday night. Helmand governor spokesman Omar Zwak said the clashes are still ongoing between Afghan troops and Taliban rebels in parts of the district. He said the Air Force has started supporting the ground…
A relatively heavy explosion was heard in Herat city few minutes amid fears that the blast left a number of people wounded. According to the preliminary reports the blast took place in the north of the city near a compound of the Afghan army.http://www.khaama.com/explosion-rocks-herat-city-casualties-feared-01601