Six Pakistani soldiers and 22 militants were killed in armed clashes in a northwestern region on Saturday, the army said, amid an increase in attacks on security forces in the area. The firefights took place in three districts after soldiers conducted intelligence-based operations in Waziristan and its adjoining regions, the army statement said, Reuters reported. The Pakistan Taliban, known as […]

A number of high-ranking officials this weekend called for support for Afghanistan as the country’s authorities seek ways to move towards stability and prosperity. This year’s Doha Forum, in Qatar, which focused on global developments and crises, officials present included Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Norway Espen Barth Eide, UNAMA chief Roza Otunbayeva among others.