Khaama Press: A senior American official has said that there is increasing recognition in Pakistan to fight Afghan Taliban in order to defeat Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Click here to read more (external link).
Yamin Zakaria: Call it political analysis or conspiracy theory, commercial interests often underpins foreign policy. Accordingly, many alleged that the US supported the Taliban regime through its ally Pakistan because it wanted to build a Gas pipeline in the 1990s along with the other strategic interests. The pipeline would run from the Central Asian countries through
Khaama Press December 19, 2015 The acting-Defense Minister of Afghanistan Mohammad Masoum Stanekzai says that Daesh and Taliban militants receive training at military bases in Pakistan. Pointing to Pakistan, Stanekzai has said that foreign intelligence tries to push militants into Afghanistan to show that this is the center of terrorism. Stanekzai, cited by Ariana news,
By Zhakfar Ahmadi and Farangis Najibullah Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty December 17, 2015 Afghan authorities say they are trying to track down a radio station — allegedly established by the Islamic State (IS) extremist group — that is spreading antigovernment propaganda in eastern Nangarhar Province. Broadcasting in Pashto, the Voice of the Caliphate encourages young Afghans to
Tolo News: Ed Royce, a California Republican who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said on Wednesday at a house hearing that the committee has repeatedly urged Pakistan to take meaningful action against key Islamist terrorist groups operating within its territory. Click here to read more (external link).
Eurasia Review: Why does Pakistan export extremists? The question takes on a new urgency after the Pentagon reported that the overall security situation in Afghanistan deteriorated in the second half of 2015, with an increase in insurgent attacks and higher casualties among both Taliban and national forces. Click here to read more (external link).
Quartz: Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj’s arrival in Islamabad last week to deliberate on Afghanistan at the Heart of Asia Conference was both surreal and spectacular. After all, why would Pakistan want to discuss a taboo subject with India at a time when the two rivals are not on talking terms? Click here to read
VOA News Ayaz Gul December 15, 2015 ISLAMABAD—Ahead of a new round of Afghan peace talks, Pakistan is reporting progress in pacifying the Taliban strongholds that have been at the center of long-running tensions with Kabul. Pakistan army spokesman, Lt. General Asim Bajwa, said that its Zarb-e-Azb anti-terrorism operation launched 18 months ago has helped
Khaama Press December 15, 2015 Afghanistan will start issuing multiple entry visas for traders of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to improve business between the two countries. According to Pakistan’s Dawn news, Afghan Consul General in Peshawar Syed Mohammad Ibrahimkhel told the office-bearers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chamber of Commerce and Industry here on Monday that the
Khaama Press December 13, 2015 The Afghan government slammed the Pakistani defense minister for delivering irresponsible remarks regarding the safety of trans-Afghan gas pipeline, calling it in contrast to non-interference commitments by the country’s leaders. The statement by ARG Presidential Palace was issued earlier afternoon following Khwajah Asif’s remarks regarding the safety of the trans-Afghan