report in Daily Times, Dec 31, 2023The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released on Saturday a comprehensive report detailing the remarkable achievements of the country’s security forces in countering terrorism during the year 2023. The report underscored the success of 18,736 intelligence-based operations conducted across the country, resulting in the elimination of 566 terrorists and the apprehension of 5,161 others. Afghanistan’s role in terrorism nexus revealed: The fabric and evidence of recent terrorist incidents have been…
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By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, December 29, 2023The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan says that it continues to engage in communications and negotiations with officials of the Taliban government regarding border and security issues. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokesperson for the ministry, stated on Thursday in a press conference that Islamabad wants Afghanistan to be a hub of trade and energy connectivity in the region. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesperson added…
By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, December 28, 2023The army’s declaration stated that they consider the freedom of action of TTP militants in Afghanistan and their access to the latest weapons a serious concern for Pakistan’s security. The Pakistan Army’s public relations announced that the 261st meeting of the army commanders of the country was held under the leadership of Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, in the city at the…
report in Khaama Press online, Dec 23, 2023The United Nations reports that despite a decrease in conflicts in Afghanistan, children remain in an extremely vulnerable situation. The organization has called on the Taliban to recognize individuals under 18 years old as children and prevent their recruitment into security forces. The United Nations in a report released on Friday, has stated that over two years, from the beginning of 2021 to the end of 2022, a…
By Muhammad Anis in The News, Dec 16, 2023RAWALPINDI/WASHINGTON: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir has discussed matters of bilateral interest, global and regional security issues, and ongoing conflicts in his meetings with the US government and military officials here. Both sides agreed to continue engagement for exploring potential avenues of bilateral collaboration in pursuit of shared interests. Gen Asim called on key US government and military officials, including Antony J. Blinken, Secretary…
by Anwar Iqbal in Dawn, Dec 15th, 2023WASHINGTON: Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Thursday to discuss regional security, defence cooperation and other key issues. Gen Munir also met acting Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer during his visit to the US Department of State. “Pakistan is an important partner, and we engage with…
by Saleem Shahid in Dawn, Dec 12th, 2023QUETTA: The local administration deployed a heavy contingent of police and other security forces, sealing the red zone area of the provincial capital on Monday evening before the arrival of the long march participants protesting against the killing of Balaach Mola Bakhsh in the CTD encounter in Turbat. Hundreds of people, including family members of Mr Balaach and women, reached Mastung town on Monday. The local administration placed…
By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, December 10, 2023A meeting about the situation of Afghan girls and women is planned at the United Nations Security Council on Monday, December 11th. The meeting will take place behind closed doors. During this session, the United Nations Security Council is expected to review the proposals presented in the report by Feridun Sinirlioglu, the Independent Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Mr. Sinirlioglu’s report…
report in The News, Dec 11, 2023ISLAMABAD: PPP leader and former federal minister Abdul Qadir Baloch has suggested postponing elections in areas that are under security threat. He said that by-polls could be held in these constituencies later. In an interview on private TV channel on Saturday, PPP’s Baloch said in a country with 236 seats, it was not appropriate to postpone elections for seven to eight seats and derail the democracy. “Attack by TTP…
report in The Express Tribune, Dec 11, 2023QUETTA: Amid growing concerns over security challenges, PPP leader and former federal minister Abdul Qadir Baloch has proposed the postponement of elections in areas under security threats. He suggested conducting by-polls in these constituencies at a later stage. The suggestion comes after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Ghulam Ali’s recent remarks highlighting the difficulties in conducting political activities in certain parts of KP and Balochistan due to the prevailing security…
By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, December 5, 2023The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has announced that Afghanistan has witnessed an increase in violence against Shia and Hazara communities in the past month in the provinces of Kabul, Balkh, and Herat. UNAMA continues to call for support for individuals at risk. This comes in response to the recent attack on Shia Muslims in Herat province, which has prompted strong reactions. It…