Pakistani Taliban
Pakistan foreign minister calls for easing sanctions on Afghanistan
The Pakistani Foreign Minister called for the easing of Western sanctions against Afghanistan under the Taliban government, saying the basic function of the Afghan economy should not be endangered. Last year’s Taliban takeover encouraged foreign governments, led by the United States, to cut the development and security assistance, and strict sanctions enforcement had weakened the […]
Read MorePakistani Taliban distributes leaflets in Afghanistan seeking ‘Jihad’ donations
KABUL [Afghanistan], March 22 (Ani): In the midst of a sharp increase in the terror incident in Pakistan after the takeover of the Taliban Kabul in August last year, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) reportedly reported donations looking for contributions in Afghanistan to support “Jihad “They crossed the Durand line. Found leaflets circulated on social media, asking […]
Read MorePakistani Taliban claim multiple overnight attacks on police
The Pakistani Taliban targeted police in multiple attacks overnight in the capital, Islamabad, and the country’s restive northwest. Three policemen and three assailants were killed in the shootouts, police and a militant spokesman said Tuesday. The first attack took place in Islamabad late Monday, raising fears that insurgents have a presence in one of the […]
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