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Specifically, for FATA, and generally, for whole state, the formal approval of FATA reforms, by federal cabinet, was a layer of joy and pleasure. The report contains plethora of provisions that manifest the mainstreaming and impartation of the fundamental justice to the residents of FATA. Along with this, the report also grasps some ignominious parts that might become enigma i.e. ...

PESHAWAR: The Chaman crossing-point at the Durand Line was closed Wednesday evening for an indefinite period. The crossing points had opened on March 7 and 8 following instructions from the federal government. “The crossing-point has been closed for an indefinite period,” said a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) official. The official added that only valid passport holders were allowed to cross ...

A 31-year-old Pakistani man went on trial Wednesday in Berlin for allegedly operating as a spy for Iran in Europe, and collecting information on possible Israeli and Jewish targets for attacks in Germany and France. Haider Syed Mustafa is accused of having collected extensive information for an elite unit of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on Reinhold Robbe, the former head of ...

TORKHAM: The Afghan government has arranged free transportation for the passengers who were stranded on the other side of the Durand Line amid a deadlock between Islamabad and Kabul following a series of deadly terrorist attacks. The Pakistani authorities opted to close the travel and transit routes along the Durand Line after Pakistan was hit by a series of deadly ...

KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday has strongly condemned terrorist attack on Sardar Dawood Khan—a military hospital in Kabul. Over 30 people were martyred and more than 50 injured in the attack. In a statement issued by his office, Karzai said that the attack was carried out by the enemies of Afghanistan, while terming it against all human and ...

Criticizing Pakistan’s policy by its lawmakers is a strong evidence for Kabul: Afghan lawmakers KABUL: Some parliamentarians believe that Kabul can complain against Pakistan to the United Nations Security Council based on recent criticisms raised by Pakistani legislators against Islamabad administration. The senior criticisms raised by the Pakistani MPs for its government’s policies against Afghanistan could be a good chance ...

KABUL: At least over 30 people were killed and over 50 others received injures after suicide bombers stormed Sardar Dawod Khan—a military hospital in Kabul on Wednesday morning, security official said. Spokesman  for the Ministry of Defense, Dawlat Waziri, said first a suicide attacker exploded his laden explosive vest at the front gate of the Sardar Dawod Khan—military hospital, where ...

The Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar has said the major terror sanctuaries are located in Pakistan, emphasizing that Islamabad must eliminate the safe havens for its own and regions stability. Atmar made the remarks during his speech at the 19th Asian Conference on Combating Terrorism, evolving an Asian response arranged by Institute of Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA) of ...

KABUL: Several stranded Afghans started returning to the country as the two key crossings along the Durand Line were reopened after almost eighteen days. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry on Monday announced that the Torkham and Chaman crossings will be open for two days so that the visa holders stranded on the two sides can return to their countries. The Pakistani officials ...

KABUL: A delegation of senior Taliban leaders have visited China from their political office in Qatar, it has been reported. Informed Taliban sources have said the delegation is led by Sher Abbas Stanikzai have visited the country on invitation of the government of China. The delegation comprise of senior leaders including Maulvi Shahabuddin Dilawar, Jan Muhammad Madani, Salam Hanafi and ...