report in Dawn online, Nov 8, 2023Expressing condolences on the recent wave of terror attacks in Pakistan, including the Mianwali air base assault, the US State Department has affirmed that “no equipment was left behind by American forces during the Afghanistan withdrawal” that could be utilised by terrorists to target Pakistan. The US State Department’s principal deputy spokesperson, Vedant Patel, made this statement during a press briefing on Tuesday, in response to a query regarding…
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report in Intercept, Sep 18, 2023A recent report by US-based non-profit organisation The Intercept claims that Pakistan had secretly supplied arms that were eventually used to aid Ukrainian forces combat Russia amid the ongoing war. This indicates Islamabad’s indirect involvement in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the Intercept, Pakistan is known as a production hub for the types of basic munitions needed for grinding warfare. Notably, some open source reports about…
by Zulqernain Tahir in Dawn, September 4th, 2023LAHORE: With its chief and top leaders either in jail or facing multiple cases, and the all-important “timely elections” still not a certainty, the chips seem to be down for the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). Speaking to Dawn, a couple of PTI leaders said on Sunday the country was fast heading towards economic disaster and the only way to handle the situation was holding early elections. “Keeping Imran Khan…
report in Khaama Press online, August 27, 2023In a recent report, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urgently appealed for a budget of $125 million to provide crucial funding for hospitals across Afghanistan. The plea underscores the pressing need to ensure the continued operation of essential medical facilities in the country, emphasizing the pivotal role that adequate funding plays in sustaining healthcare services for the people of Afghanistan. The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised…
Report in Dawn, August 25th, 2023PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have formed special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams to fight militancy amid growing attacks. The initiative comes as the police department analysed the security situation and found out that two-thirds of the nationwide militant attacks took place in KP, according to a senior official. “Our [police] analysis reveals that around 70 per cent of militant attacks have been carried out against us. A total of…
report in The Island, July 30, 2023Leaders of India and Sri Lanka were on the same page over regional security following President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s latest visit to New Delhi, an official source said amid fears of China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean region, Wickremesinghe addressed India’s security concerns over China’s increasing footprint in Sri Lanka and vowed to fast track connectivity between the two Indian Ocean neighbours, the source said. “The president reiterated his…
by Dimuthu Attanayake in SCMP, Feb 24, 2023Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s plan to “fully” implement a long outstanding constitutional amendment, transferring more power to provincial authorities, has left critics sceptical amid widespread instability. While some politicians and analysts said the move could benefit the country, they have questioned Wickremesinghe’s motive in raising the issue as Sri Lanka’s political and economic turmoil continues, with millions living in dire straits amid soaring living costs. Professor Jayadeva…
by Arjun Poudel in The Kathmandu Post, Jan 22, 2023Amid the spread of measles virus in several local units of Banke, health authorities have sought help from religious leaders, especially Muslim preachers (Maulanas), in the ongoing immunisation drive. Officials hope that vaccine coverage will be increased with the help of preachers, as people of certain religious groups trust them more than health officials. “We have been taking help from religious leaders, especially Maulanas, in the…