report in The News, Sept 18, 2023
NOWSHERA: The police here on Sunday arrested two Afghan brothers on the charges of making indecent remarks against Pakistan and its state institutions on social media platforms.
Khanzeb Khan, in-charge of Bara Banda police post in Nowshera, said that a case was registered against the two Afghan brothers Naheed Khan and Hameedullah hailing from Afghanistan and currently living in Sherin Kothay area in Nowshera and arresting them.
The official said that the two brothers had posted indecent remarks against Pakistan, its people and its security institution on Facebook and other social media platforms. The case against the accused were registered under the relevant sections of the law.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1111026-two-afghans-held-for-anti-pakistan-remarks
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PM Kakar calls for perseverance in achieving Pakistan-Afghanistan shared goals
report in Khaama Press, Sept 18, 2023
Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has invited the Taliban administration, urging them to collaborate with Islamabad to bolster their bilateral relations.
In a diplomatic overture, Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister, Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, has contacted the de facto administration (IEA) Prime Minister, Mullah Hasan Akhund, through a written communication. In his letter, Kakar underscored the deep historical and cultural ties that bind Pakistan and Afghanistan, emphasizing their shared religious and cultural heritage.
He expressed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen these fraternal relations further, signalling a willingness to collaborate closely with the Taliban administration to promote peace and stability in the region.
“We are neighbours and brothers. I remain fully committed to further strengthening these relations across the entire gamut of our bilateral ties, particularly in political, security, economic and cultural domains,” the letter said.
Kakar emphasized the critical importance of enhancing regional trade and connectivity for the mutual prosperity of the two countries.
“We must work assiduously to achieve these shared goals,” he said.
On Saturday, Kakar dismissed the notion that the Taliban authorities are ignoring Islamabad’s concerns, emphasizing that they are open to addressing and considering Pakistan’s perspectives and interests.
“I do not think that there is a perception that the Taliban is not listening to Pakistan, neither there is any such thing Pakistan has some special demand related to the Taliban,” he said.
When questioned about potential strikes and drone attacks in Afghanistan due to the increasing threat from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), he affirmed Pakistan’s right to self-defence. He stated that Pakistan would take necessary actions to safeguard its territory and citizens when required.
“I will not delve into specific operational decisions, but Pakistan will respond as needed to counter the threat,” he stated. Pakistani officials allege Afghan soil’s involvement in attacks, while the Taliban officials deny it, urging Pakistan to address the issue within its territory.
https://www.khaama.com/pm-kakar-calls-for-perseverance-in-achieving-pakistan-afghanistan-shared-goals/
