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COAS, UN chief Guterres ‘discuss Kashmir, Afghanistan’

by Anwar Iqbal in Dawn, Dec 16th, 2023WASHINGTON: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Asim Munir met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York on Friday and conveyed Pakistan’s concerns over the situation in Indian-held Kashmir and Afghanistan, diplomatic sources told Dawn. Pakistan is particularly concerned about the Indian Supreme Court’s decision to endorse the merger of occupied Kashmir and wants the UN to fulfil its pledge to enable Kashmiris to decide their future through…

Sri Lanka seeks more information from foreign ships after concerns over Chinese research vessel

report on EconomyNext, Dec 8, 2023 at 6:38 pmSri Lanka will seek more information on foreign ships visiting the island nation, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said, following geopolitical concerns and questions raised over permitting Chinese research ships to dock in the Indian Ocean Island nation’s ports and do surveys. After the visit of two research ships within 14 months, China has sought approval from Sri Lankan authorities for another research ship early next year. India,…

Concerns grow over failure to enforce travel bans on Taliban members:

By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, November 20, 2023Despite the sanctions imposed on the Taliban’s authorities, which restrict their foreign travels, some members of the group have recently undertaken foreign trips, resulting in reactions. Abdulbari Omar, the head of the Food and Drug Administration of the Taliban, recently embarked on a European journey that controversies have accompanied. Reports suggest that this official from the Taliban administration is currently travelling in European countries, with…

China seeks permission for another vessel to visit Lanka

report in Sunday Times, Nov 19, 2023The Foreign Ministry has received a request from the Chinese embassy for permission for another Chinese research vessel to enter Sri Lankan waters early next year. The fresh request came less than a month after the arrival of the Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6, which received permission to enter Sri Lankan waters despite security concerns raised by India. A Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson confirmed receiving the request from…

Alvi puts PTI concerns on premier’s table

Report in Dawn, November 9th, 2023• Urges caretaker govt to give all political parties equal opportunities to contest polls• Forwards letter addressed to him by PTI general secretary ISLAMABAD: Presi­dent Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday conveyed to caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar the concerns raised by the PTI about the “erosion of fundamental rights” and urged the caretaker government to provide level playing field to all political parties in the run-up to general elections…

Nawaz to woo BAP to solidify PML-N in Balochistan

by Zulqernain Tahir in Dawn, November 9th, 2023• Eyes strategic partnerships in all provinces ahead of polls• Alliance with JUI-F ‘almost certain’; PML-Q, IPP off the radar• Concerns raised over appointment of ex-FIA head as PML-N’s Sindh president LAHORE: After taking MQM-P on board, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is likely to visit Balochistan next week to join hands with the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) for upcoming polls. “During his visit to Balochistan, Mr Sharif is…

UML set to quit Koshi government as chief minister ignores its concerns

by Binod Ghimire in The Kathmandu Post, Nov 5, 2023The CPN-UML is preparing to pull out of the Koshi government after Chief Minister Kedar Karki inducted ministers from the CPN (Maoist Centre) and the CPN (Unified Socialist) to expand his Cabinet, ignoring the UML’s concerns. The largest party in the Koshi provincial assembly, which had supported Karki in forming the government, was strictly against the induction of ministers from the two communist parties in the…

Pakistan to close Spin Boldak border with Afghanistan, sparking concerns

By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press Online, October 26, 2023Pakistan has decided to close the Spin Boldak border, Afghanistan, effectively limiting the movement of residents from both sides of the border. Until now, people from both sides could freely travel across the border without requiring visas. This move has prompted significant reactions and concerns within Pakistan and beyond its borders, giving rise to discussions about the potential consequences. The closure of the Spin Boldak border…

Pakistan to close Spin Boldak border with Afghanistan, sparking concerns

By Fidel Rahmati in Khaama Press Online, October 26, 2023Pakistan has decided to close the Spin Boldak border, Afghanistan, effectively limiting the movement of residents from both sides of the border. Until now, people from both sides could freely travel across the border without requiring visas. This move has prompted significant reactions and concerns within Pakistan and beyond its borders, giving rise to discussions about the potential consequences. The closure of the Spin Boldak border…

OIC Delegation Visits Kabul to Share Members’ Concerns

By Mitra Majeedy in ToloNews, Sept 2, 2023 at 7:59 PMA delegation of scholars and thinkers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has come to Kabul, with the aim of sharing the concerns of the member countries of the OIC with officials of the Islamic Emirate and religious scholars. The OIC said on X social media platform that these scholars will meet and discuss various issues including women’s education and work from the perspective…

Opponents target judiciary as Imran gets relief

by Zulqernain Tahir | Kalbe Ali in Dawn, August 30th, 2023ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: As the PTI welcomed the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision to suspend Imran Khan’s sentence in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday, other political parties expressed their concerns over the judiciary’s allegedly favourable treatment of the former prime minister. PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said Mr Khan’s sentence had been suspended and “not terminated”. Mr Sharif also took a dig at the chief justice of Pakistan.…