Posts tagged as: Afghanistan

Pakistan to continue cooperation for peace in Afghanistan; says Foreign Minister Khar

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said Islamabad would continue cooperation for peace process in Afghanistan, the uneasy neighbor of Pakistan.   In an interview to France’s Le Monde daily‚ the foreign minister said democratic government of Pakistan wants to maintain bilateral relations with neighboring countries. In her view, trilateral conference in Ankara would […]

US Ambassador Richard Olson says talks possible with Haqqani Network

Richard Olson US Ambassador

The US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson has said the principles the Afghan government had set up for the reconciliation policy can be applied to all militant groups including the Haqqani network.   In an interview to BBC Urdu, the US envoy said talks could be held with any individual acting against the state willing […]

Pakistan committed to defeat extremist mindset; says President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the democratic government of Pakistan is committed to defeat the extremist mindset that has hurt both Pakistan and Afghanistan.   Speaking at a joint news conference along with his Turkish and Afghan counterparts in Ankara at the conclusion of trilateral summit, he said both Pakistan and Afghanistan have […]

Pakistan wants expanded ties with France; says President Asif Ali Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan wanted to expanded relations with France and both countries would support each other on global issues.   Addressing a joint press conference French President Francois Hollande and President Asif Ali Zardari following their talks at Elyse Palace‚ said that they had discussed regional situation and increasing […]

Militant safe heavens in Pakistan greatest obstacles in Afghanistan’s stability

A Pentagon report has said Pakistan was persistently undermining security in Afghanistan with the existence of militant sanctuaries in the border area.   The Pentagon report delivered to Congress said that the 68,000 US troops in Afghanistan and their allies had succeeded in preventing militant advancement while limiting civilian death ratio.   However, it said […]

Angry reaction: Pakistan rejects Karzai’s remarks on spy chief attack

Pakistan Saturday rejected claims by Afghan President Hamid Karzai that attack on Afghan spy chief was planned in Quetta. Head of Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS), a close confidant of President Hamid Karzai, was injured in the attack in one of the guest houses of the spy agency in Kabul on Thursday. Taliban had […]

Afghan blame game: Karzai says Pakistan-based groups planned attack on spy chief

Afghan President Hamed Karzai Saturday claimed that the suicide attack on his country’s intelligence chief, Asadullah Khalid, was planned in the Pakistani city of Quetta and blamed Pakistan-based militants for the attack in Kabul. Afghanistan’s spy chief was wounded in the attack at the guest of the intelligence agency on Thursday.   Taliban and a […]

Osama bin Laden’s killing: Abbottabad Commission completes probe report

After taking enough time, the Abbottabad Commission has finally completed its report on the covert U.S. military operation that led to the killing of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, says media reports.   The commission is expected to submit the 700-page report to the government during this month. Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal has been […]

President Asif Ali Zardari urges international community to help Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the international community to help Pakistan economically as it is fighting a war against terror left behind in Afghanistan by the world community.   Addressing members of the Overseas Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Islamabad, the president pointed out that the European Union has granted Preferential Market […]

Pakistan, U.S. defence officials vow to defeat al-Qaeda, its affiliates

Senior Pakistani and American defence officials Tuesday wrapped up two days of talks, underscoring the importance of continuing cooperation to ‘complete the defeat of al-Qaeda’ and its affiliates in the region.   A joint statement issued at the conclusion of U.S-Pakistan Defence Consultative Group (DCG), said that both delegations acknowledged that bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation has […]

FBI arrests two Pakistani-origin brothers in terror charges

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested two brothers of Pakistan decent on terrorism charges, accused of conspiring to deploy explosive weapons against an American target.   According to the media reports, the brothers, 20-year-old Raess Alam Qazi and 30-year-old Sheheryar Alam Qazi, have each been charged with one count of conspiracy to use a […]

Obama administration warns Congress over Pakistan curbs: Report

The White House has warned Congress that its curbs on Pakistan could jeopardize the US-led campaign against militancy in the region, Dawn reported.   Executive Office of the US President issued a policy statement, warning the lawmakers that placing such limitations on reimbursement to the government of Pakistan was having a negative impact on bilateral […]

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