Category: Pakistan

Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman says he will meet IEA leader during Afghanistan visit

Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman, head of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam political party, has said that he will meet Mawlavi Hebatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Islamic Emirate, during his visit to Afghanistan. In an interview with Radio Mashaal, Fazal-ur-Rehman said that he will try to improve relations between the two countries during this trip to Afghanistan. He said that he will discuss the […]

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On The Sino-Pak ‘All Weather’ Friendship – OpEd

While almost all of Plato’s erudite observations have withstood the test of time, “iron clad brothers”– opulent China and impoverished Islamabad, appear to disprove the ancient Greek philosopher’s view that “true friendship can exist only between equals.” In March this year, when debt-ridden Pakistan was staring at a possible default in the face, Saudi Arabia, with whom Islamabad boasts of […]

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Pakistan Deporting Afghans Who Seek Asylum from Taliban

“Those at particular risk are civil society activists, journalists, human rights defenders, former government officials and security force members, and of course women and girls as a whole, who, as a result of the abhorrent policies currently in place in Afghanistan, are banned from secondary and tertiary education, working in many sectors and other aspects of daily and public life.” […]

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Pakistan Seeks US Help Against Pakistani Taliban in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s army chief is in Washington this week seeking U.S. assistance against what Islamabad alleges are terrorist havens in neighboring Afghanistan. General Asim Munir is trying to convince U.S. security and defense officials that militant groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State’s Khorasan offshoot (IS-K) pose a threat not only to Pakistan but also to U.S. and global […]

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Pakistan’s Strategic Move: Navigating BRICS Membership – OpEd

The recent announcement by the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan regarding its application to join the BRICS group marks a significant geopolitical development. As the decision now rests with the existing BRICS members, including Pakistan’s historical rival, India. The move underscores Islamabad’s recognition of the group’s escalating influence amid rapidly evolving regional and global geopolitics. This article delves into the implications, […]

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Pakistan: Sustained Assault – Analysis

On December 15, 2023, eight persons – three Policemen, including a sub-inspector, and five terrorists, including a suicide bomber – were killed during a clash, when terrorists tried to enter the District Police headquarter in Police Lines area of Tank Town (Tank District) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Two attackers were killed by Police while the third was cornered and blew […]

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Pakistani PM: I am responsible to my own people, not illegal aliens

Amid ongoing criticism of Pakistan’s expulsion of Afghan refugees, the country’s caretaker prime minister said on Friday that he is responsible to his own people, not illegal aliens. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that Pakistan is not a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention but has registered the refugees based on an agreement with the UNHCR. He emphasised that undocumented refugees in […]

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Negotiations With TTP Are Counterproductive

While the idea of negotiations with the TTP may appear appealing as a means of achieving peace and stability, the TTP’s unpredictable nature, violent ideology and the potential encouragement of extremism all make negotiations an ineffective and risky approach. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar recently delivered a resolute message during his address to a delegation from the Peshawar Chamber […]

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Afghan Taliban Seek Recognition In Exchange For Action Against TTP

In ongoing discussions between representatives from Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, it has been conveyed that the Taliban is prepared to either neutralize all Pakistani militant groups operating within Afghanistan or facilitate their extradition to Pakistan. The interim government of Afghanistan has put forth a formal request to Pakistan, urging them to acknowledge the legitimacy of the Taliban-led interim administration […]

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Why Has Hafiz Gul Bahadur Turned Against Pakistan?

The recent assault in Dera Ismail Khan, which led to the tragic loss of numerous soldiers, serves as a stark reminder of the grim challenges facing us. Pakistan finds itself in a critical juncture, demanding adept handling. Hafiz Gul Bahadur, the militant commander hailing from the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, was formerly associated with Jamiat-e-Ulema Pakistan (JUI-F) and […]

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