report in The News, Dec 20, 2022UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on the Afghan Taliban to prevent terrorist organisations from attacking Pakistan or any other neighbouring country from the Afghan territory, saying the UN was in discussions with the de facto authorities in this regard. “We consider that it is absolutely essential for the Taliban not to allow any form of terrorist activity that might have an impact in relation…
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By Mosharraf Zaidi in The News, Dec 20, 2022The writer is an analyst and commentator.Thirteen years ago, in December 2007, the Pakistani military completed Operation Rah-e-Haq, ostensibly cleansing Swat of the threat of a terrorist takeover by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This would not be the last military operation to cleanse Swat. In July 2008, Operation Rah-e-Haq II was launched. Then in January 2009, there was Operation Rah-e-Haq III. The result? A February 2009 ceasefire…
By Umar Cheema in The News, Dec 20, 2022ISLAMABAD: Although border clashes between Pakistan and Afghan forces are worrisome for general public and observers of conflict, Pakistani officials dealing with Afghan Taliban attribute these occurrences to lack of coordination between Kabul and its border security force. They are hopeful of amicable solution soon. “We are more comfortable dealing with the Taliban government than their predecessors in Kabul. Taliban are sincere in resolving the issues. You…
report in Business Recorder, Dec 18, 2022ISLAMABAD: US Central Command (Centcom) Chief General Michael E Kurilla has said that Pakistan’s counter-terror operations remain critical to maintaining stability and security in the region. The Centcom chief, who has concluded his two-day visit to Pakistan from December 14-16, said that he was looking forward to continuing efforts with Pakistan’s new army chief General Asim Munir in combating the shared threats to regional security. “I greatly look forward…
By Aamir Ghauri & Tahir Khalil in The News, Dec 18, 2022ISLAMABAD: The United States Central Command has expressed its resolve to continue strengthening its partnership with Pakistan to improve stability and combat shared threats across the region. This was stated by the head of the US CENTCOM General Michael Erik Kurilla in an exclusive interaction with the Jang Group. Commenting on his recent visit to Pakistan during which he held meetings with the leaders…
Report in Dawn, December 18th, 2022ISLAMABAD: Pakistan should take lead in recognising the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said experts at a conference here. The roundtable ‘Transformation of Taliban from militia to military: prospects, challenges and implications for regional security’ was organised by Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS). The speakers were of the view that the building of the Afghan army by the Taliban may not pose a threat to…
Before the ink on Kabul’s emphatic apology over a cross-border attack at Chaman could dry, as many as eight Pakistanis bore the brunt of yet another spate of shelling on Thursday. Conservative estimates suggest one civilian was killed as a result while many of the 15 injured reached Quetta Civil Hospital in critical condition. However, the next-door neighbour had a different ace up its sleeve this time. No more regret or promise of immediate action…
It seems to be a never-ending saga with repeated episodes being played in front of our eyes. Pakistan has been involved in the ‘war against terror’ for over two decades now. December is already a gruesome reminder of the tragedies thoughtless policies and unrelenting terrorism have wreaked on our people – both in the APS tragedy of 2014, and in the 1971 war that led to the country losing one part. The scars left behind…
report in The Nation, Dec 17, 2022UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan on Friday said that it would not tolerate cross-border terrorism by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or other terrorist groups and that the country reserved the right to take direct action against them. “Pakistan will not tolerate such cross-border terrorism by the TTP or other terrorist groups, like the BLA, which are also receiving financial and other support from hostile quarters. We reserve the right to…
by Saleem Shahid in Dawn, December 17th, 2022QUETTA: A day after armed clashes between Pakistan and Afghan forces claimed one life, the situation at the Chaman border remained calm with routine trade activities continuing unabated. Pakistan also summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires on Friday to protest over the “unprovoked” shelling that left 15 people wounded. Amid the relative calm, the tension was palpable as forces on both sides of the border remained alert, with heavy…