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US State Department and Islamabad collaborate closely for Afghans awaiting US visas:

By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, November 22, 2023On Tuesday, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller revealed that Washington is actively engaged in continuous communication with Islamabad regarding the 25,000 Afghans in Pakistan awaiting their US visas. Miller emphasized the importance of collaborating in good faith with the Government of Pakistan to address any concerns related to the safety of individuals in the US visa pipeline. The primary focus of the United States…

‘A fair number of organized’ criminals still operating from UAE: Minister

by Kelum Bandara in Daily Mirror, Sept 26, 2023Sri Lanka remains engaged with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to nab the ‘fair number of organized’ criminals living there and bringing them here for legal action, a Minister said. There are reports about Sri Lankan organized criminals living in the UAE, especially in cities like Dubai and operating criminal activities here through their accomplices. Asked about the current status of engagements with the UAE through the…

No indication Afghan refugees in Pakistan engaged in terrorism: White House

Reuters report in Pakistan Today, July 19, 2023WASHINGTON: There is no indication that Afghan refugees in Pakistan or along its border have engaged in acts of terrorism, the White House said, after Pakistan Army expressed concern that militants had found safe havens in Afghanistan. “We’ve seen no indication that Afghan refugees in Pakistan or along that border are guilty of acts of terrorism,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters in a…

Diplomats curious who’ll be President

by Purushottam Poudel in The Kathmandu Post, Dec 9, 2022After the publication of the results of the November 20 elections, political parties are not only engaged in the formation of a new government, but are also considering possible candidates for the post of President. The ruling alliance is two seats shy of a majority (138) in the federal parliament and expected to form the new government with the support of fringe parties. The Constitution of…