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Divided by a porous and disputed border, Pakistan and Afghanistan are the two States in the South Asian region that have borne the brunt of extremists’ violence. Since the start of this millennium, tens of thousands of common people on either side of the Durand line have lost their lives during their fight with an extremist version of Islamic ideology. ...

مُلا-ملٹری الائنس کی اصطلاح ایک نئی سیاسی اصطلاح ہے۔ جو سال 2002 میں مذھبی جماعتوں کے اتحاد متحدہ مجلس عمل ( ایم ایم اے) کے برسراقتدار آنے کے بعد رواج ھوا ۔ اصطلاح کی وضع اور رواج ھونے کی تاریخ تو بہت مختصر ہے مگر اس اتحا د کی بنیادیں کئی سال پہلے رکھی گی تھی اور یا عملی طور ...

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Friday that visas issued to Americans during his tenure is a non-issue and was brought to the limelight to divert attention from other issues which matter. Addressing a press conference in Multan, Gilani said, “This letter that has been leaked has a set of conditions that can be ...

Editorial: The Afghan people have celebrated Nowruz, first day of the new solar year with enthusiasm across the country without any security hazards as they were fully trusted in the strong wings of the Afghan security force to maintain security for them during the celebration. Nowruz is celebrated widely in Afghanistan. One day after Nowruz, Afghanistan celebrates Famer’s Day nationwide ...

KABUL: An American woman supporting the Afghan people for the past 38 years has been awarded citizenship by the Afghan government. The Office of the President, ARG Palace, said President Ghani granted the citizenship to the woman, Marie Caroline during a ceremony organized in the Palace. According to a presidential decree, Ms Caroline was formally granted the citizenship after she ...

ګرانو وطنوالو، خویندو او وروڼو! تاسو ټولو ته د نوي کال او تاریخي نوروز د رارسېدو له امله د زړه له کومې مبارکي وایم، د نوروز جشن او نوی کال مو مبارک شه! تیر کال مو په تأسف له ستونزو او کړاوونو ډک ؤ او ګران ملت مو له نا امنیو، ملکي او پوځي تلفاتو او د پاکستان له مکررو ...

PUNJAB: The University of Punjab is the largest and one of the most prestigious institution of Pakistan. From the recent terror activities Islami Jammiat Talaba (IJT) has confirmed its connection to the terrorist organization that was strengthened during military rule in Pakistan. It seems like it is becoming a daily routine in Pakistan that this terrorist organization is working on ...

KABUL: The first rap artist to make to the final of the popular Afghan Star music competition was elected the winner as he managed to attract considerable fan with his songs, mainly focusing on the ongoing challenges of the country. The season 12 Afghan Star winner Sayed Jamal Mubarez was contesting for the title along with the first female finalist ...

The Pakistani parliament on Tuesday evening passed the 28th Constitutional Amendment Bill to reinstate military courts with 255 votes in favour and four against, surpassing the two-thirds majority required for the measure. The bill, presented by Minister for Law and Justice Zahid Hamid, states on the outset that “an extraordinary situation and circumstances still exist which demand continuation of the ...

KABUL: The national security advisor on Tuesday warned militants of stringent military action if they refused to join the government-initiated reconciliation process. Mohammad Hanif Atmar, in a Nawroz message, called 2016 a year full of problems and suffering for the Afghans. However, he said, they were able to come out of the security concerns. “The nation has successfully proved to ...