by Naeem Asghar in The Express Tribune, Dec 24, 2023ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Saturday opened dialogue with Baloch protestors demanding an end to enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings prevalent in their province in order to resolve grievances, expressing willingness to continue the talks. The government committee, formed by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, engaged in talks with the Baloch protesters in Islamabad where they have announced a three-day ultimatum for the release of…
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by Syed Ali Shah in The Express Tribune, December 20th, 2023.QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday reiterated that under existing laws, the government has the authority to ban and terminate individuals or entities, clarifying that the government operates within the framework of law, neither portraying itself as villains nor heroes of human rights. He underscored the importance of upholding the rule of law, rejecting any attempts to justify violence under the guise…
by Mateen Haider in The Nation, Dec18, 2023ISLAMABAD – In recent harrowing incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, a disturbing revelation has emerged – the use of non-local American made weapons, believed to be procured from Afghanistan, by various militant groups operating within the country. This revelation underscores the pressing need for a thorough examination of the evolving security dynamics in the region, particularly the presence of huge leftover weapons by US forces in Afghanistan. For…
Report in Nepalnews, Dec 05, 2023The government has confirmed the death of six Nepali citizens serving in the Russian army. The Russian government has been urged to promptly send the bodies back to their homes and ensure compensation to the bereaved families. In a press note Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has identified the deceased. The government has urged Russia to not recruit any Nepali citizens in its military force and if anyone still…
by Noor Ahmad & Rafi Bhatti in The News, Nov 26, 2023LALAMUSA/SIALKOT: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said he was wrongfully punished without any reason, slamming the judges who were involved in issuing verdicts against him. “What was the need to conspire against us? What was the need for judges to give a decision against us?” said Nawaz during a workers convention at party leader Khawaja Asif’s residence in Sialkot. “The…
Report in Prothom Alo, Nov 17, 2023Amid widespread speculations about the departure of United States ambassador Peter Haas from Dhaka, the foreign ministry said they are aware of the envoy’s location but will not disclose it. Seheli Sabrin, spokesperson for the ministry, made the statement in a weekly press briefing at the ministry on Thursday. “The government is aware of where US ambassador Peter Haas has gone. However, his location will not be disclosed,” she…
By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, November 14, 2023The special representative of Russia for Afghanistan has unequivocally declared that Moscow has no plans to recognize the Taliban formally. Zamir Kabulov told the TASS news agency that Russia has repeatedly stated at all possible levels that there is no discussion about recognizing the Taliban. He told TASS, “There is no progress, and this has been discussed at all possible levels.” Russia is a member…
by Sahan Tennekoon in The Daily Morning, Oct 30, 2023National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) yesterday (29) confirmed that the Sri Lankan Government will have access to, and ownership of, data collected by the research conducted with the controversial Chinese geophysical and seismic scientific research vessel Shi Yan–6. Following the Chinese vessel being authorised by the Government to jointly survey the island’s “western waters”, NARA is to launch a two-day survey on the…
Report in he Daily Star, Oct 27, 2023Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has briefed a European commissioner about how the Awami League government is working to create a conducive environment for free and fair elections. During a meeting with European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen in Brussels on Wednesday, the PM also highlighted the party’s efforts to restore democracy in Bangladesh. Hasina spoke about establishing an independent Election Commission, biometric information-based voter list, and transparent…
by Nasir Iqbal in Dawn, October 13th, 2023ISLAMABAD: The federal government has, in the wake of top judiciary’s verdict upholding the Practice and Procedure Act 2023, decided to challenge the Supreme Court’s Sept 15 ruling in which it had declared as illegal the amended National Accountability Ordinance (NAO). Talking to Dawn, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan said the appeal is likely to be moved early next week. Permission may also be sought…
By Sher Alam Shinwari in Dawn, October 10th, 2023PESHAWAR: Local artists, rights activists and civil society members gathered in a studio in Saddar Bazaar to urge authorities to delay deportation of Afghan artists and musicians as current rulers of Kabul had imposed ban on music and art in the neighbouring country. Large number of human rights activists, folk artists and civil society members attended the gathering. Noted Afghan performers and artists based in and around…