Following the concerns over terrorist threats from Afghanistan, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) says in a report that terrorist threats against US interests from Afghanistan and Pakistan are steadily rising. The report stated that “Afghanistan presents growing space for terrorist groups compared to the period before the U.S. withdrawal.” “ISIS-K [Daesh] presents a rising threat with reach beyond […]
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Why did Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi visit Pakistan?
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Pakistan on 22 April for a three-day visit at the invitation of President Asif Ali Zardari, the first by an Iranian leader in eight years. During the trip, the two countries signed eight agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen their security and economic ties. The geopolitical backdrop to the visit was, however, […]
Read more ›Pakistan: Outcasting Outsiders In Balochistan – Analysis
On April 23, 2024, at least two people from Punjab were killed by unidentified motorcycle-gunmen, in the Dannuk area on the outskirts of Turbat town in Kech District of Balochistan. On April 12, 2024, gunmen shot dead nine passengers from Punjab riding a bus after checking their identification, on N-40 Regional Corporations Development Highway in the Nushki District of Balochistan. […]
Read more ›Saudi-Pakistan Ties: A New Era of Economic Cooperation And Strategic Alliance – OpEd
The recent visit of a high-level Saudi delegation to Pakistan under the leadership of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan marks a significant milestone in the already robust relations between the two nations. This visit, characterized by a spirit of cooperation and mutual benefit, holds the promise of revitalizing Pakistan’s economy and fostering stronger economic and investment ties between the […]
Read more ›Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in Pakistan on a three-day trip to discuss regional and bilateral relations days after Iran and Israel carried out attacks against each other, risking the Gaza war to expand into a regional conflict. Raisi is scheduled to hold talks with top Pakistani leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as the two neighbours seek to mend […]
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Established In: 1985 Established By: Fazlur Rehman Khalil Also Known As: HUM Country Of Origin: Pakistan Leaders: Fazlur Rehman Khalil Key Members: Fazlur Rehman Khalil, Farooq Kashmiri Operational Area: Pakistan, India Number Of Members: Unknown Involved In: Kidnappings, Hijacking, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-al-Islami (abbreviated HUM) is a Pakistan-based Islamic militant group operating primarily in Kashmir. The group have been considered as having links […]
Read more ›Pakistan and Saudi Arabia call for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying efforts so far are insufficient
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday called for an immediate cease-fire and uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on a visit to Islamabad, said that international efforts toward a cease-fire between Israel and the militant group Hamas have been “wholly insufficient.” “We are now actively discussing the potential for famine in […]
Read more ›Pakistan: Lawless Streets In Karachi – Analysis
On April 9, 2024, the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) released a report on street crimes in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh. The report revealed that as many as 22,627 crimes were reported in the city in the first three months (January-March) of 2024. During this period, 154 people lost their lives in various incidents, including 59 people who lost […]
Read more ›Terrorism and Extremism: Threat to the Security of Pakistan
There are some events happened when world has been divided, after the cold war the world moved to US allies and the Kashmir issue led both claimants into the circle of nuclearization and the rise of Taliban and the 9/11, these are the 4 events that change the entire shape of the world and world politics as well as the […]
Read more ›Baloch militants behind killing of 11 people in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Nine young men from Pakistan’s Punjab province were killed in the Noshki area of the Balochistan province on Saturday by gunmen who kidnapped them. In a separate incident, two people were killed on the same highway when gunmen fired at their car after they tried to break through their cordon. Baloch militants claimed responsibility for killing 11 people in separate […]
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