Suicide bombing in Afghanistan’s Kandahar city kills 3 – World
A suicide bombing killed three people and wounded 12 others on Thursday in the Afghan city of Kandahar, a provincial official said, the heartland of the Taliban authorities that rule the country. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, and while multiple explosions have been reported around the country since the start of the holy […]
FO says poll concerns raised during Donald Lu hearing ‘misunderstanding of domestic situation’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office on Thursday said that concerns raised over the Feb 8 general elections during a US Congressional hearing “reflected a misunderstanding” of the country’s domestic situation and electoral laws. The comments come a day after US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu told a Congressional panel that if the Election Commission of Pakistan […]
Indonesia rescues 69 Rohingya refugees after boat capsizes
ANKARA: The Banda Aceh Search and Rescue (SAR) Office said a rescue team found 42 men, 18 women and nine children in the Meulaboh waters, according to the Antara News Agency. “The victims were found floating in the waters of the sea about 21 miles (33 kilometers) from the Jetty Ujong Karang Harbor, Meulaboh, on […]
FO says concerns raised over polls in US Congressional hearing ‘reflect misunderstanding of domestic situation’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office on Thursday said that concerns raised over the Feb 8 general elections during a US Congressional hearing “reflected a misunderstanding” of the country’s domestic situation and electoral laws. The comments come a day after US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu told a Congressional panel that if the Election Commission of Pakistan […]
US Congressional hearing: FO says concerns raised over polls ‘reflect misunderstanding of domestic situation’ – Pakistan
The Foreign Office on Thursday said that concerns raised over Pakistan’s general elections during a US Congressional hearing “reflected a misunderstanding” of the country’s situation and electoral laws. The comments come a day after US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu told a Congressional panel that if the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) failed to […]
Terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Panjgur: ISPR – Pakistan
The military’s media affairs wing said on Thursday that a terrorist was killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Balochistan’s Panjgaur district. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted the operation last night. “During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorists’ location and resultantly terrorist […]
Good Taliban, bad Taliban: The case of Hafiz Gul Bahadur – Pakistan
Once lauded as the ‘good Taliban’ for refraining from carrying out attacks against Pakistan’s security forces, Bahadur’s group seems to have joined hands with the TTP to launch attacks in KP. Tensions simmering along the Pak-Afghan border have recently erupted into violence yet again, with a familiar player returning to the forefront — Hafiz Gul […]
Pakistan does not want armed conflict with Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif – Pakistan
Days after Pakistan struck militant bases in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Islamabad does not want an armed conflict with the neighbouring country. In an interview with Voice of America published on Wednesday, Asif said, “Force is the last resort. We do not want to have an armed conflict with Afghanistan.” On […]
Unbecoming of ROs to sabotage electoral process, rules SC
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has said that a returning officer (RO) must scrutinize all nomination papers submitted to him, in the best interest of justice and to uphold the fundamental right of any individual to contest elections. “Returning Officers must remember that it is a fundamental right of an individual to contest elections and […]
UK and Australia sign new defence pact – World
The United Kingdom and Australia inked a new defence agreement in Canberra on Thursday, as they try to boost a fledgling nuclear-powered submarine programme with the United States. UK defence minister Grant Shapps signed the agreement in Canberra with his counterpart Richard Marles, establishing a legal framework that makes it easier to host troops and […]