report in Daily Times, Dec 31, 2023At least five terrorists were killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. “After an intense exchange of fire, five terrorists, including terrorist commander Rahzaib, who is also known as, ‘Khuray’, were sent to hell,” said the statement issued by the military’s media wing, The militants had…
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By Anil Giri in The Kathmandu Post, Dec 26, 2023The writer is a reporter covering diplomacy, international relations and national politics for The Kathmandu Post.Finally, a breakthrough on transitional justice is on the horizon. Top leaders of the three major political parties have agreed to endorse the much-awaited bill to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. After months of deliberations at the Law, Justice…
By Mitra Majeedy in TOLOnews Online, Dec 25, 2023 at 10:11 PMThe acting foreign minister of the Islamic Emirate, Amir Khan Muttaqi, met with Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, to discuss the diplomatic ties between the two countries, the situation and problems of Afghan prisoners and refugees, and the Islamic Emirate’s stance on the Palestine issue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ deputy spokesperson, Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takal, said on X that Abdollahian praised the…
By Hadia Ziaei in ToloNews, Dec 24, 2023 at 8:22 PMThe Islamic Emirate said that Russia plays a constructive role in the region especially in ensuring stability in Afghanistan. In response to l remarks of the Head of the Second Asian Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate said that the Afghan government is making efforts to strengthen diplomatic and business relations with Russia. “We want to strengthen our relations…
report in Daily Times, Dec 16, 2023Pakistan and the US have identified counter-terrorism operations and defence collaboration as key areas of cooperation during the Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir’s maiden visit to the US, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) informed on Friday. “Both the countries reiterated the intent to increase interaction and explore ways to expand the scope of mutually beneficial engagements,” the military’s media wing reported. The visit comes at a…
report in The Express Tribune, Dec 11, 2023ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Sunday departed for his first official visit to the United States, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In its brief statement, the military’s media wing said General Munir is “scheduled to meet senior military and other government officials of the US”. The visit comes after senior US officials visited Pakistan last week. Last week,…
report in Dawn, December 6th, 2023PESHAWAR: An army soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire with militants in Sararogha area of the South Waziristan tribal district on Tuesday, a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations said. It said a fire exchange took place between troops and terrorists in general area Sararogha. “The troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location. However, during exchange of intense fire, Sepoy Ahmed Ali, 26, a resident of Charsadda district,…
by Tahir Niaz in The Nation, Nov 24, 2023ISLAMABAD – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir NI (M) Thursday presided over the 82nd Formation Commanders Conference at GHQ, which was attended by Corps Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and all Formation Commanders of Pakistan Army. The forum paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhadas including officers and men of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and Pakistani Citizens, says a press…
Report in Pakistan Today, Nov 20, 2023RAWALPINDI: Four terrorists including a ring leader were killed, arms, ammunition and explosives recovered in intelligence base operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Sunday. According to the military’s media wing, the security forces on an intelligence tip-off regarding presence of wanted terrorists conducted operation in Khaisoor area of the district. During operation four wanted terrorists including ring leader Ibrahim alias Musa were killed.…
report in The Island, Oct 30, 2023National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa, MP has recently warned that the country will have to pay a very heavy price for violating bilateral agreements. The MP was commenting on the government delaying a scheduled visit by Chinese research vessel due to pressure exerted by external powers. The former Commerce and Industries Minister said so at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on his return from Beijing where he…
What Went Wrong with Pakistan’s “Strategic Depth” Policy?
by Abdul Rehman in South Voices, Henry L. Stimson Center, Dec 14, 2023As Pakistan begins deporting 1.7 million undocumented Afghan refugees, Pak-Afghan relations stand at a historical low. Almost four decades ago, when Soviet forces invaded Afghanistan, four million Afghan refugees migrated to Pakistan to seek shelter. Following recent growing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, Pakistan gave all undocumented Afghan migrants – many of which have been born and raised in Pakistan – until November…