Tag: Pakistan Security

Challenges to the Integrity of Pakistan: National Unity, Youth and Institutional Trust

Zafar Chishti
National unity and Pakistan's integrity, security and institutional trust

Capt. Umar Farooq Highlights Threats to National Unity and Calls for Institutional Accountability, Youth Engagement and Inter-Provincial Harmony    (By Capt. Umar Farooq) Pakistan emerged nearly eight decades ago as a homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent. Since independence, the country has faced wars, internal conflicts, security threats, political instability and economic challenges. The 1971 separation of East Pakistan remains one of the most painful chapters in the country’s history. Internal political failures and external factors contributed to the tragedy. Pakistan has also experienced devastating floods, earthquakes, cloudbursts and…

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Terrorism and Politics in KP: Why the Delay?

Amir Muhammad Khan

Terrorism and Politics in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Why the Delay? Amir Muhammad Khan Pakistan is currently passing through a period in which, despite political differences, it has become more important than ever to keep matters of national security separate from political confrontation. The situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in particular, has raised several serious questions. On the one hand, there are continuing incidents of terrorism; on the other, allegations of cross-border interference from Afghanistan; and, in addition, growing tensions between the federal government and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Together, these factors…

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Darazinda Aman Mela Check Post Blast Kills 11, Injures 30

Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai
Darazinda Aman Mela check post blast in Dera Ismail Khan

A suicide blast near the Darazinda Aman Mela check post on the D.I. Khan-Quetta Road in Dera Ismail Khan has killed 11 people and injured more than 30 others, according to police and security sources. According to initial details, terrorists rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the joint anti-smuggling Aman Mela check post in the Darazinda area of Dera Ismail Khan on Saturday evening. The powerful explosion caused casualties at the check post and surrounding area. Police and security sources said 11 people were martyred, while more than 30 others sustained…

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Field Marshal Asim Munir Meets Harvard Business School Students in Pakistan

Nadeem Ali
Field Marshal Asim Munir meeting Harvard Business School students in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met a delegation of students from Harvard Business School during their visit to Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The delegation included students from several countries. Their meeting with Field Marshal Asim Munir focused on regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security situation and efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity. Asim Munir Highlights Education and Skills During the interaction, Field Marshal Asim Munir stressed the importance of education and skill development for…

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