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US watchdog says serious internal problems eroding Afghan security
Afghanistan conflict is experiencing a “shockingly high” rate of deaths among security forces and a record number of casualties among civilians, a U.S government watchdog says amid uncertainty surrounding the future of the country. “Casualties suffered...May 1, 2017 1080 0 -
When will Trump reach out to American Muslims?
As President Donald Trump reaches the first 100-day milestone of his presidency, it is opportune to examine his policy toward Muslims, who have witnessed a troubling rise in hate attacks against American citizens of Islamic faith...May 1, 2017 1134 0 -
Taliban militant details how India funded terror in Pakistan
Pakistani solciers in Swat, Photo Credit: Al Jazeera English via Wikimedia Commons An infamous Tehreek-e-Taliban spokesman, who has surrendered himself toPakistani security forces, has detailed in a confessional statement how India backed the TTP terror attacks...Apr 26, 2017 1477 0 -
Pakistan raises Kashmir issue at UN amid Indian repression
Clashes between Indian forces and Kashmir protesters Photo VOA via Wikimedia Amid brutal Indian campaign to gag protests on the streets of Kashmir, Pakistan raised the Kashmir dispute at the United Nations, eliciting a jittery response from...Apr 26, 2017 1200 0 -
US, Pakistan discuss economic cooperation, efforts to curb terrorist financing
The United States and Pakistan discussed strengthening cooperative ties as Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar with economic development and efforts to choke terrorist financing figuring in the talks. Highlighting major economic achievements...Apr 25, 2017 1279 0 -
Trump expresses goodwill for Pakistan as envoy presents credentials
President Donald Trump has expressed goodwill for Pakistan and its people, Islamabad’s new ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry said Monday. Ambassador Chaudhry presented his credentials to President Trump at a White House ceremony....Apr 25, 2017 1238 0 -
Pakistan seeks WB push on resolution to water disputes with India
Indus River in Kharmang District, Pakistan, Photo Shanawaz Zafar/Wikimedia Commons Islamabad has asked the World Bank – the arbiter of Indus Water Treaty – to expedite resolution water-sharing disputes with India, which is constructing dams on...Apr 24, 2017 1172 0 -
Republican Congressman vows to defend rights of Muslims
Photo: Facebook Page A Republican lawmaker has pledged to uphold the rights of American-Muslims, saying the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion for all citizens. Speaking at a large gathering of Pakistani-Americans at the Pakistan consulate in...Apr 24, 2017 1085 0 -
Preserving cultural heritage means fostering dialogue and peace
Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Photo by Jeev Wikipedia This year the International Day for Monuments and Sites is dedicated to the theme “Cultural Heritage & Sustainable Tourism.” While designating 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism...Apr 20, 2017 1496 0 -
Counterterrorism: Pakistan arrests Daesh girl, key TTP leader also in custody
In a major counteterrorism development, former spokesman of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan – a defunct terror group fighting the Pakistan state – has turned himself in to Pakistani authorities and security forces have also arrested a girl inspired by...Apr 18, 2017 1402 1