Search results for "AFGHANISTAN"
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US views Indian policy to ‘diplomatically isolate’ Pakistan as troubliing
Pakistan-India border at night, Photo: ISS Expedition 28 crew (NASA Earth Observatory) via Wikimedia Commons US Centcom Chief General Joseph L. Votel Thursday told Capitol Hill that India’s policy to ‘diplomatically isolate’ Pakistan hurts prospects for...Mar 10, 2017 1404 0 -
Why Pakistan Super League final is victory for the entire nation
Over 25,000 Pakistanis thronged the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore on Sunday to watch the Pakistan Super League in defiance of terror threat that has kept the international cricket away from the country for eight years. Pakistan...Mar 7, 2017 1743 0 -
Pakistan takes key step toward mainstreaming tribal areas along Afghan border
Parachinar, capital of Kurram Agency in tribal areas, Photo by Abbas.Haidervia Wikimedia Commons In a major decision, Pakistan has approved plan to introduce political and administrative reforms to mainstream governance in its tribal areas along border...Mar 4, 2017 1266 0 -
Pakistan expands regional connections; brings together Iran and Turkey
Pakistan this week brought together 10 Central Asian neighbors in a trade grouping in a sign of its growing importance in the resource-rich region. Heads of state and government, and senior officials of 10-member Economic Cooperation...Mar 3, 2017 1473 0 -
Developing, poor countries host largest refugee populations
Most of the 3.2 million people driven forcibly from their homes in early 2016 found shelter in low and middle-income countries, according to a new UN study. The report comes amidst criticism of rich Middle Eastern...Mar 2, 2017 2887 0 -
Pakistan launches new offensive against terrorists
Khyber Pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, Photo by James Mollison (James Mollison) Wikimedia Commons Pakistan’s military has launched a new countrywide operation to target terrorists in the wake of a sudden resurgence in bombings that shocked...Feb 22, 2017 1221 0 -
Trump picks Gen McMaster as National Security Adviser
Photo : Screenshot/Official White House video President Donald Trump on Monday appointed Lt. Gen Herbert Raymond McMaster as National Security Adviser, hailing the military officer as man of “tremendous talent and tremendous experience.” McMaster replaces Michael...Feb 20, 2017 872 0 -
Pakistan ramps up security along tense Afghan border to combat common enemy
Torkham Border crossing on Pak-Afghan border, Photo by Master Sgt. Michael O’Connor (US armed forces), via Wikimedia Commons After a week of Afghan border tensions arising from a new wave of terrorist attacks in Pakistani cities,...Feb 20, 2017 867 0 -
Pakistan moves fiercely against militants after a week of deadly bombings
Torkham Gate on Pakistan-Afghanistan border Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson (U.S. Armed Forces) via Wikimedia Commons Pakistan is moving fiercely against militant hideouts both in its mainland and along the Afghan border after a week...Feb 18, 2017 946 0 -
US condemns attack on shrine; pledges help in Pakistan’s terror fight
Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine inside view Photo by Saqib Qayyum via Wikimedia Commons The United States has strongly condemned Thursday’s terror attack against peaceful worshipers at one of Pakistan’s most revered Sufi shrines. The death toll...Feb 17, 2017 1009 0