Author Archives: Baqir Sajjad Syed
20th February, 2013
Govt vetoed Hazaras’ demand: Army was ready for Quetta deployment
Defending the government’s decision,Law Minister Farooq H. Naek said: “The situation is not so bad that army should be deployed in the city.”
Defending the government’s decision,Law Minister Farooq H. Naek said: “The situation is not so bad that army should be deployed in the city.”
16th February, 2013
FO, ISPR denounce shooting by Indians: Killing of Pakistani soldier may affect peace process
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15: The killing of a Pakistani soldier who had strayed across the Line of Control (LoC) by Indian troops is threatening to undermine the bilateral peace talks which have already come under strains
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15: The killing of a Pakistani soldier who had strayed across the Line of Control (LoC) by Indian troops is threatening to undermine the bilateral peace talks which have already come under strains
9th February, 2013
Pakistan to consult Afghans before freeing Taliban
Pakistani authorities would consult High Peace Council through a new coordination mechanism being set up before setting more Taliban prisoners free.
Pakistani authorities would consult High Peace Council through a new coordination mechanism being set up before setting more Taliban prisoners free.
8th February, 2013
More needs to be done in war on terror, says Kayani
It was probably one of those rare occasions that the army chief himself acknowledged that the counter-terrorism efforts needed to be expanded.
It was probably one of those rare occasions that the army chief himself acknowledged that the counter-terrorism efforts needed to be expanded.
5th February, 2013
Promotion policy change irks bureaucrats
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4: Bureaucrats are up in arms against a newly added time clause in the promotion policy from BS-20 to BS-21, threatening legal action if their concerns are not addressed.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4: Bureaucrats are up in arms against a newly added time clause in the promotion policy from BS-20 to BS-21, threatening legal action if their concerns are not addressed.
2nd February, 2013
Pakistan, Italy sign accord on defence cooperation
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: Pakistan and Italy signed on Friday a Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) under which the two countries committed to increase bilateral cooperation particularly in the fields of defence and security
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1: Pakistan and Italy signed on Friday a Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) under which the two countries committed to increase bilateral cooperation particularly in the fields of defence and security
1st February, 2013
Pak-Afghan talks for new trade corridor get boost
Afghans have recognised the centrality of Pakistan for peace and stability in their country: Gen Bismillah.
Afghans have recognised the centrality of Pakistan for peace and stability in their country: Gen Bismillah.
31st January, 2013
US won’t abandon Pakistan: Olson
ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: The United States reassured Islamabad on Wednesday that it would not abandon Pakistan after the drawdown of coalition forces from Afghanistan completes in 2014.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 30: The United States reassured Islamabad on Wednesday that it would not abandon Pakistan after the drawdown of coalition forces from Afghanistan completes in 2014.
29th January, 2013
Kabul willing to consider Pak offer to train forces
Putting aside years of mistrust, the Afghan government indicated on Monday its willingness to consider Pakistan’s longstanding offer of training its armed forces.
Putting aside years of mistrust, the Afghan government indicated on Monday its willingness to consider Pakistan’s longstanding offer of training its armed forces.
27th January, 2013
Talks with India on Wullar Barrage put off
Two-day Pakistan-India talks on Wullar Barrage have been postponed amid renewed tensions between the two countries over ceasefire violations along the LoC.
Two-day Pakistan-India talks on Wullar Barrage have been postponed amid renewed tensions between the two countries over ceasefire violations along the LoC.
25th January, 2013
Radical change needed due to leadership’s failure: UK diplomat
“Pakistan needs radical change. Pakistan’s economy is not growing fast enough, Pakistan’s govts – federal and provincial -- are not delivering enough to the people,” said Thomson.
“Pakistan needs radical change. Pakistan’s economy is not growing fast enough, Pakistan’s govts – federal and provincial -- are not delivering enough to the people,” said Thomson.
19th January, 2013
Govt used Nawaz as scarecrow to tame Qadri
Negotiations with Dr Tahirul Qadri were long and tedious but those who conducted them were firm on what they would concede and where they would adopt a tough stance.
Negotiations with Dr Tahirul Qadri were long and tedious but those who conducted them were firm on what they would concede and where they would adopt a tough stance.
10th January, 2013
Pakistan, India want to avoid escalation: Pakistan proposes investigation by UN group
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9: Pakistan proposed on Wednesday a UN probe into two attacks across the Line of Control (LoC) over the past few days and called for insulating the progress in bilateral ties from negative propaganda.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 9: Pakistan proposed on Wednesday a UN probe into two attacks across the Line of Control (LoC) over the past few days and called for insulating the progress in bilateral ties from negative propaganda.
9th January, 2013
India accused of levelling allegation to cover up its violation of LoC
ISLAMABAD / NEW DELHI, Jan 8: While the army accused India on Tuesday of covering up an assault on a Pakistani post over the weekend by making counter-claims of an attack on its (Indian) patrol, senior military officials of both countries exchanged views on heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC).
ISLAMABAD / NEW DELHI, Jan 8: While the army accused India on Tuesday of covering up an assault on a Pakistani post over the weekend by making counter-claims of an attack on its (Indian) patrol, senior military officials of both countries exchanged views on heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC).
8th January, 2013
Indian diplomat called to FO to protest attack
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7: The Foreign Office summoned a senior Indian diplomat on Monday to protest against an attack on a Pakistan military post along the Line of Control in which a soldier was killed
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7: The Foreign Office summoned a senior Indian diplomat on Monday to protest against an attack on a Pakistan military post along the Line of Control in which a soldier was killed
5th January, 2013
PM links national security to political stability
PM Ashraf said that political stability was critically linked to national security and made a strong appeal for preventing democracy from being derailed.
PM Ashraf said that political stability was critically linked to national security and made a strong appeal for preventing democracy from being derailed.
3rd January, 2013
Taliban’s truce offer: Army advises govt to thrash out strategy
“It is for the government to decide whether or not to hold dialogue with the militants. We are continuing with our operations geared towards eliminating terrorism,” a senior military officer said.
“It is for the government to decide whether or not to hold dialogue with the militants. We are continuing with our operations geared towards eliminating terrorism,” a senior military officer said.
1st January, 2013
Eight more Taliban leaders freed
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31: The government has set another eight senior Taliban leaders free in two batches over the past few days, signalling its continued support for the Afghan reconciliation process.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31: The government has set another eight senior Taliban leaders free in two batches over the past few days, signalling its continued support for the Afghan reconciliation process.
28th December, 2012
Khar and Saudi FM to discuss crisis in Syria
Hina Rabbani Khar is likely to visit Riyadh on Jan 1 for consultations on the aggravating Syrian crisis amid stepped-up international efforts to end the conflict.
Hina Rabbani Khar is likely to visit Riyadh on Jan 1 for consultations on the aggravating Syrian crisis amid stepped-up international efforts to end the conflict.
26th December, 2012
Overseas missions set for major overhaul
“At least nine career ambassadors serving in missions abroad are set to retire in 2013,” a source said.
“At least nine career ambassadors serving in missions abroad are set to retire in 2013,” a source said.
