report in Khaama Press online, Dec 2, 2023The U.S. Department of State, in its annual report on global terrorism, has stated that the efforts of the Taliban administration to prevent the activities of terrorist groups are not clear, and some elements of regional extremist groups are still active in the region. The annual report by the department, released on Friday, reveals that ISIS-Khorasan branch attacks in Afghanistan, primarily targeting civilians, continue unabated. Clearly, this report…
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REPORT in The News, August 20, 2023LAHORE : Former Punjab Minister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs Ijaz Alam Augustine along with various religious leaders spoke at a press conference held at the Lahore Press Club on Saturday to bring out the facts of the Jaranwala tragedy and to expose the elements who made a deal with the oppressed victims. In a joint press conference, some demands were made from the Punjab government, including setting…
by Norman Palihawadane in The Island, June 1, 2023Spokesman for the Catholic Church Rev Fr Cyril Gamini yesterday warned of sinister moves to create religious and communal disharmony. Addressing the media in Colombo, Rev Fr Gamini said that there had been some events and developments threatening the country’s religious and communal harmony. “These incidents may seem to be isolated, but it is becoming clear that they are part of a coordinated and deliberate endeavour.” He…
report in Prothom Alo, Mar 4, 2023A 28-year-old was killed and at least 50 were injured, including nine policemen, in clashes that broke out between police and certain religious elements in Panchagarh as the latter brought out a rally demanding a halt to the gathering of the Ahmadiyyas, a sect of Islam formed by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. A total of 17 platoons of BGB have been deployed in Panchagarh city area to evade further tension,…
Crime and business
edit in The Express Tribune, December 31st, 2023.The escalating crime rates in Karachi have cast a long and ominous shadow over the city’s bustling business community, triggering a cascade of concerns that reverberate far beyond immediate safety issues. The recent surge in criminal activities has emerged as a formidable challenge, prompting business leaders to confront the unsettling reality that their operations are increasingly at the mercy of criminal elements. The targeted killings of traders in…