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2nd May, 2013
US delegation lauds Pak role in fight against terror
Both sides emphasised on improving security environment and overcoming security challenges along the Pak-Afghan border.
Both sides emphasised on improving security environment and overcoming security challenges along the Pak-Afghan border.
2nd May, 2013
The Pakhtun factor in Balochistan
QUETTA: About forty kilometres short of Chaman on the Pak-Afghan border, and a 90-minute drive north-west of Quetta, lies the town of Qilla Abdullah.
QUETTA: About forty kilometres short of Chaman on the Pak-Afghan border, and a 90-minute drive north-west of Quetta, lies the town of Qilla Abdullah.
12th April, 2013
Taliban attack kills 13 Afghan soldiers
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
4th April, 2013
Four militants killed in attack on Kurram checkpost
Two security forces personnel were wounded in the attack on the Bhitai checkpost which was reportedly staged by militants from Afghanistan.
Two security forces personnel were wounded in the attack on the Bhitai checkpost which was reportedly staged by militants from Afghanistan.
7th February, 2013
US drone kills three in North Waziristan
Three people were killed when a US drone fired missiles at a suspected compound in Ghulam Khan Tehsil of North Waziristan Agency on Wednesday, according to witnesses.
Three people were killed when a US drone fired missiles at a suspected compound in Ghulam Khan Tehsil of North Waziristan Agency on Wednesday, according to witnesses.
4th February, 2013
Afghans stop 200 Pakistani containers
The Afghan border authorities have stopped the containers carrying food items to Central Asian states under transit trade from entering Afghanistan via Chaman.
The Afghan border authorities have stopped the containers carrying food items to Central Asian states under transit trade from entering Afghanistan via Chaman.
21st January, 2013
Working group discusses IED threat on Pak-Afghan border
A meeting of the Counter Improvised Explosive Device working group’s meeting was held on Monday at the GHQ.
A meeting of the Counter Improvised Explosive Device working group’s meeting was held on Monday at the GHQ.
6th January, 2013
Drone strikes in Waziristan tribal region kill 17
US drones fired ten missiles at suspected militants hideouts in the border area between North and South Waziristan tribal regions killing 17 people.
US drones fired ten missiles at suspected militants hideouts in the border area between North and South Waziristan tribal regions killing 17 people.
29th December, 2012
Pak-Afghan border at Torkham reopened
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan, Mohammad Omar Daudzai, was also summoned to the Pakistani Foreign Office regarding the incidents.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan, Mohammad Omar Daudzai, was also summoned to the Pakistani Foreign Office regarding the incidents.
4th December, 2012
Malik demands Afghanistan to hand over Maulvi Fazlullah
The interior minister said the Afghan government should cooperate in sealing the Pak-Afghan border as it is necessary to control terrorism.
The interior minister said the Afghan government should cooperate in sealing the Pak-Afghan border as it is necessary to control terrorism.
21st November, 2012
Conflicting narratives in eastern Afghanistan
A regional hub of trade and commerce, the hustle and bustle of Jalalabad is an important indicator of stability in Afghanistan’s east.
A regional hub of trade and commerce, the hustle and bustle of Jalalabad is an important indicator of stability in Afghanistan’s east.
24th October, 2012
US reaffirms international status of Durand Line
“Our policy on this has not changed. It was correctly stated by Ambassador Grossman that we see this as the internationally recognised boundary”, US State Department spokeswoman said.
“Our policy on this has not changed. It was correctly stated by Ambassador Grossman that we see this as the internationally recognised boundary”, US State Department spokeswoman said.
4th September, 2012
Suicide attack kills 20 at Afghan funeral
A suicide bomber, targeting an Afghan government official at a funeral, killed at least 20 civilians and wounded dozens in the eastern province of Nangarhar.
A suicide bomber, targeting an Afghan government official at a funeral, killed at least 20 civilians and wounded dozens in the eastern province of Nangarhar.
28th August, 2012
IBMS installed at Pak-Afghan border
Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) on Tuesday has been installed at Pak-Afghan Torkham border to prevent entry of terrorists in Pakistan.
Integrated Border Management System (IBMS) on Tuesday has been installed at Pak-Afghan Torkham border to prevent entry of terrorists in Pakistan.
28th August, 2012
Bajaur clash leaves 36 dead: officials
Three soldiers and two members of a government supported peace committee and 31 Taliban militants were killed in the clashes in Batwar village of Bajaur.
Three soldiers and two members of a government supported peace committee and 31 Taliban militants were killed in the clashes in Batwar village of Bajaur.
27th August, 2012
Bajaur Agency fighting leaves scores dead
At least 65 militants, 11 lashkar men and seven security personnel have been killed in clashes on the Pak-Afghan border in the past 34 days, official sources said.
At least 65 militants, 11 lashkar men and seven security personnel have been killed in clashes on the Pak-Afghan border in the past 34 days, official sources said.
24th August, 2012
Five militants killed by security forces
At least five militants were killed by security forces when Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacked a check-post on Pak-Afghan border in Lower Dir.
At least five militants were killed by security forces when Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacked a check-post on Pak-Afghan border in Lower Dir.
14th August, 2012
Afghan-Pakistan border guards trade fire: Afghan officials
Afghanistan's interior ministry said Afghan border police and Pakistani security forces traded artillery fire in eastern Kunar province's Dangam district.
Afghanistan's interior ministry said Afghan border police and Pakistani security forces traded artillery fire in eastern Kunar province's Dangam district.
12th August, 2012
Afghan officials met key Taliban figure in Pakistan
“We have met Mullah Baradar. Our delegation has spoken to him to know his view on peace talks,” said Rangin Spanta, the national security adviser to Karzai and an architect of peace-building efforts.
“We have met Mullah Baradar. Our delegation has spoken to him to know his view on peace talks,” said Rangin Spanta, the national security adviser to Karzai and an architect of peace-building efforts.
12th August, 2012
‘Pakistan-linked’ attack on Kabul foiled: officials
The “sophisticated suicide attacks” would have targeted the Afghan parliament and the residence of Second Vice President Mohammad Karim Khalili.
The “sophisticated suicide attacks” would have targeted the Afghan parliament and the residence of Second Vice President Mohammad Karim Khalili.
