Tag: war on terror

Trump repeats Kashmir offer but conditions apply

--US president says will talk to Modi about Kashmir lockdown but can mediate only if India agrees --Imran says Trump has a major responsibility in...

Pak Army constructs girls’ school in place of Hakimullah Mehsud’s headquarter

ORAKZAI AGENCY: Pakistan Army has completed construction of a girls' school for higher secondary education at the place where once the headquarter of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)...

Afghan peace would bring its own risks to reconstruction: US watchdog

KABUL: The prospect of peace in Afghanistan raises its own risks to rebuilding efforts, a US watchdog said on Thursday, citing reintegrating Taliban fighters,...

Four FC men martyred as security check post attacked in Panjgur

PANJGUR: Four FC men were martyred when armed men attacked a security check post here on Sunday. According to details, unknown miscreants stormed a security...

Pakistan-arranged US, Taliban meeting today

A Pakistan-arranged meeting between the United States and Taliban officials will be held Monday in the United Arab Emirates to push a political settlement...

Pakistan will never fight ‘imposed war’ on its soil, PM vows

--Imran Khan says Pakistan paid heavy cost for fighting war in its territory, no other country can match Pakistan's sacrifices  --Praises tribal people for 'courageously facing...

Imran Khan hits back at Trump: Here’s what foreign media is...

With Prime Minister Imran Khan lashing out at United States (US) President Donald Trump and stating that his “baseless rhetoric” will no longer be...

American ‘war on terror’ killed 500,000: study

WASHINGTON: About half a million people have died violently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan due to the US "war on terror" that was launched...

Wells discusses bilateral ties, money laundering with Pakistani officials

ISLAMABAD: Senior American diplomat Alice Wells on Tuesday held delegation-level talks with Pakistani officials here to “further strengthen" bilateral relations between the two countries. Alice...

French president appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in fighting terrorism

--French President Macron accepts PM Khan’s invitation   ISLAMABAD: French President Emmanuel Macron telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday where he recognised Pakistan’s struggle and...

Osama bin Laden was ‘brainwashed’: al Qaeda leader’s mother speaks for...

Nearly 17 years since 9/11, Osama bin Laden’s family remains an influential part of Saudi society – as well as a reminder of...

Russian envoy lauds Pak’s contribution in war against terror

ISLAMABAD: Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Y Dedov has lauded Pakistan's contribution in the war against terror. He was delivering a lecture on "Pakistan-Russia Relations:...

US officials say Imran Khan could ‘complicate’ Afghan peace talks

WASHINGTON: The rise of Imran Khan, a former cricket star who is Pakistan’s likely next leader, could complicate new talks between American diplomats and...

US urges ‘decisive’ steps by Pakistan for Afghan peace

WASHINGTON: The United States is calling for “sustained and decisive steps” by Pakistan to bring Taliban leaders to the negotiating table with the Afghan...

Pakistan seeks boost in international cooperation to wipe out terrorism

Envoy says Pakistan has gained 'tremendous success' in combating terrorism Pakistan has gained “tremendous success” in combating terrorism in recent years, but stressed the...

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan

Pakistan has “strongly condemned” the terrorist attack in Afghanistan's city Jalalabad, killing and injuring many innocent civilians on Sunday. Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal,...

US urges Pakistan to bring Afghan Taliban to the table

--US envoy Alice Wells arrives in Pakistan after India-Afghanistan visit, says Afghan Taliban's refusal to engage in talks is 'unacceptable' --Says US yet to see...