An influential US Congressman yesterday introduced a strongly worded bill in Congress to declare “untrustworthy ally” Pakistan a state sponsor of terrorism. “Not only is Pakistan an untrustworthy ally, Islamabad has also aided and abetted enemies of the United States for years,” said Congressman Ted Poe, who is Chair of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism. “From harboring Osama bin Laden ...

The commander of the United States Central Command General Joseph L. Votel has said the Pakistani military and security services have not taken lasting actions against the notorious Haqqani terrorist network inside its soil so far. In his statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Gen. Votel said “Pakistan remains a critical partner in the counter-terrorism fight. Twenty U.S-designated terrorist ...

Pakistan accounts for 612 of over 1,400 cases of forced marriage reported in Britain last year, according to data released on Thursday, a number which campaigners say is the “tip of the iceberg” as the practice remains largely hidden in the United Kingdom. Britain’s Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) recorded 1,428 cases in 2016 ─ a small increase on 2015’s figure ...

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 ...

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: In the latest shelling, Pakistani troops have fired at least 145 missiles in the two district of eastern Kunar province, local official said on Tuesday. These missiles landed in Sarkano and Khas districts of the province, no reports of human casualties yet. “So far there have been no reports of casualties,” Provincial Police Chief, Juma Gul told TOLONews. “The ...

KABUL: At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed during clashes with the militants along the Durand Line, the Pakistani officials said Monday. The Inter Services Public Relations, media wing of Pakistani military, claimed that the soldiers were killed after a group of insurgents opened fire on a number of check posts from the other side of the line. “Effective presence, ...

HEIDELBERG: The University of Heidelberg, established in 1386 is Germany’s oldest university and one of the most significant research institutions in Europe. Since its formation, the University of Heidelberg has experienced a lot of ups and downs with regard to its scientific reputation, its scholarly appeal and its popularity amongst professors and students alike. In the 19th century, the University of ...

ISLAMABAD: A suspected drone strike in Pakistan’s tribal region has killed at least two people in what appears to be the first US airstrike carried out under the President Donald Trump administration. The local government officials confirmed the airstrike and said two people were killed in the raid. The officials quoted by local media confirmed that the airstrike was conducted ...

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs and FATA Reforms Committee Chairman Sartaj Aziz said that Federal Cabinet has approved recommendations of the Committee for the integration of tribal areas into national mainstream in five years after consultations with all the stakeholders. Addressing a news conference after the cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the chair in ...