Counterterrorism
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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...March 7, 2017 1739 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...March 4, 2017 1264 0 -
Trump hints at immigration compromise; to work with Muslim countries to fight ISIS
Photo: Screenshot/CNBC Toning down his stance on immigration, President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated he is open to a compromise outcome on reform guided by well-being of Americans. He also issued a call for unity and...March 1, 2017 1156 0 -
Pakistanis defy terror threat with zeal for cricket and literary festival
Putting behind fears of terror attacks, Pakistanis are trying to restore a sense of calm to their country. Over the weekend, literati, national and international, assembled in Lahore to celebrate Pakistani authors and their work. On...February 28, 2017 6225 0 -
NSA McMaster believes using term ‘radical Islamic terrorism’ is counterproductive
Newly appointed National Security Adviser H R McMaster believes using the term “radical Islamic terrorism” is counterproductive because terrorists are “un-Islamic.” A report in the The New York Times, citing participants of Lt. Gen. McMaster’s first...February 25, 2017 1472 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...February 22, 2017 1218 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,...February 20, 2017 865 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...February 18, 2017 944 0 -
Overwhelming majority of Muslims opposing extremism is most vital US ally: Petraeus
Photo by Darren Livingston (Central Intelligence Agency) via Wikimedia Commons Cautioning against allowing portrayal of the fight against terror as a clash of civilizations, former CIA Director David Petraeus has said the huge majority of Muslims...February 2, 2017 1113 0 -
The Trump Administration and the fight against ISIS
President Donald J. Trump, a billionaire real estate tycoon with a lifelong reputation for negotiating tough deals and making lots of money, left no doubt in the minds of those who heard his inaugural address on...January 25, 2017 960 0
