Pakistan records a sharp rise in terror attacks with 58 incidents in 28 days as terror monsters turn their guns upon their mentor. Is Pakistan reaping what it sowed?

Gravitas | Rising terrorism in Pakistan: 58 attacks in 28 days

Terming Pakistan a "producer, sponsor and exporter of terrorism", scores of people on Thursday took to the streets of Kabul to protest against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan`s maiden visit to Afghanistan.

The demonstrators were seen carrying banners and pamphlets denouncing Pakistan`s "hypocritic policy". They raised slogans against Pakistan and Khan.

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One of the banners read: "Pakistan producer sponsor and exporter of terrorism". Similar protests were also reported in southeastern Paktia and Khost provinces against Khan`s visit.

Imran Khan arrived in Kabul on Thursday on his first official visit to meet with President Ashraf Ghani and other Afghan leaders to discuss the Afghan peace process and bilateral ties.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-imran-khan-vows-to-help-stem-afghan-bloodshed-344142" hreflang="en">Pakistan's Imran Khan vows to help stem Afghan bloodshed</a>

His visit comes at a time when the country is witnessing an escalation of violence despite ongoing talks between the Afghan government and Taliban in Doha.

Pakistan has been long blamed for abetting terrorists and creating instability in the war-torn nation. Though Islamabad has claimed that it supports peace in Afghanistan, experts believe Pakistan has backed the Taliban which has killed thousands of innocent civilians.

Experts have accused Pakistan of giving asylum to terrorists hiding from Afghan forces and sending fighters to support the Taliban.

According to a report by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), around 6,500 Pakistan terrorists are operating in Afghanistan most of them belonging to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The 26th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIS, al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities stated that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a "large terrorist group present in Afghanistan", has claimed responsibility for various high-profile attacks in Pakistan and has facilitated others by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Lahskhar-e-Islam, the report said.

Recently, a European think tank--European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS)-- in a report had said that Pakistan is involved in stoking the present escalation of Taliban violence in Afghanistan.

"If Pakistan possessed enough leverage over the Taliban to get it to the negotiating table with the US, it certainly should have the clout to get the Taliban to eschew violence at a time when such violence is threatening to tear apart the US-Taliban agreement that was consequently reached," the think tank reported.

The think tank also cited papers written by the US-based Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which interestingly, touched upon Pakistan`s role in stoking instability in Afghanistan stated, "The Taliban`s Quetta Shura, or senior military leadership council, continues to reside in Pakistan, as do the Taliban's regional shuras that support the Afghan war... If Pakistan is unhelpful--or even counterproductive--in preventing stalled negotiations, the United States could consider suspending or terminating Pakistan`s non-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (non-NATO) ally status, which offers military and financial advantages that generally are not available to non-NATO countries."&nbsp;

Terming Pakistan a "producer, sponsor and exporter of terrorism", scores of people on Thursday took to the streets of Kabul to protest against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan`s maiden visit to Afghanistan.

Terming Pakistan a "producer, sponsor and exporter of terrorism", scores of people on Thursday took to the streets of Kabul to protest against Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan`s maiden visit to Afghanistan. The demonstrators were seen carrying banners and pamphlets denouncing Pakistan`s "hypocritic policy". They raised slogans against Pakistan and Khan. One of the banners read: "Pakistan producer sponsor and exporter of terrorism". Similar protests were also reported in southeastern Paktia and Khost provinces against Khan`s visit. Imran Khan arrived in Kabul on Thursday on his first official visit to meet with President Ashraf Ghani and other Afghan leaders to discuss the Afghan peace process and bilateral ties. Also read: Pakistan's Imran Khan vows to help stem Afghan bloodshed His visit comes at a time when the country is witnessing an escalation of violence despite ongoing talks between the Afghan government and Taliban in Doha. Pakistan has been long blamed for abetting terrorists and creating instability in the war-torn nation. Though Islamabad has claimed that it supports peace in Afghanistan, experts believe Pakistan has backed the Taliban which has killed thousands of innocent civilians. Experts have accused Pakistan of giving asylum to terrorists hiding from Afghan forces and sending fighters to support the Taliban. According to a report by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), around 6,500 Pakistan terrorists are operating in Afghanistan most of them belonging to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The 26th report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team concerning ISIS, al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities stated that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a "large terrorist group present in Afghanistan", has claimed responsibility for various high-profile attacks in Pakistan and has facilitated others by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Lahskhar-e-Islam, the report said. Recently, a European think tank--European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS)-- in a report had said that Pakistan is involved in stoking the present escalation of Taliban violence in Afghanistan. "If Pakistan possessed enough leverage over the Taliban to get it to the negotiating table with the US, it certainly should have the clout to get the Taliban to eschew violence at a time when such violence is threatening to tear apart the US-Taliban agreement that was consequently reached," the think tank reported. The think tank also cited papers written by the US-based Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which interestingly, touched upon Pakistan`s role in stoking instability in Afghanistan stated, "The Taliban`s Quetta Shura, or senior military leadership council, continues to reside in Pakistan, as do the Taliban's regional shuras that support the Afghan war... If Pakistan is unhelpful--or even counterproductive--in preventing stalled negotiations, the United States could consider suspending or terminating Pakistan`s non-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (non-NATO) ally status, which offers military and financial advantages that generally are not available to non-NATO countries."

Protest in Afghanistan against Imran Khan visit, call Pak sponsor of terrorism

Strongly hitting out at Pakistan, India has said it is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to enhance support to cross-border terrorism and has resorted to ''unbridled hate speech" to try and create divisions among India's religious communities.

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Addressing an interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Ashish Sharma on Monday said the hate speech by Pakistan is not merely directed towards one community in India but also against organisations, individuals and even against high ranking political leaders.

''While the world has come to a standstill due to the pandemic, Pakistan has only enhanced support to cross-border terrorism taking advantage of the pandemic,''&nbsp;he said.

Pakistan has resorted to ''unbridled hate speech trying to foment violence and intolerance in our country," he told the UN forum. India strongly hit out at Pakistan for abusing the UN platform to forward its ''nefarious political agenda.''

Sharma said that Pakistan is trying to ''create divisions among our religious communities as well. Fortunately, their provocation is falling on deaf ears since India has had a tradition of pluralism and co-existence where all communities live in harmony under a democratic framework.

India called on Pakistan to practice co-existence in their own country and eschew all sectarian violence, discrimination, and intolerance against their own people.

Sharma said the world today is confronted not only by the challenge of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the challenge of ''infodemic'', which in many cases has been responsible for a rise in hate speech and seeding hatred within communities.

In June, India along with 12 countries co-sponsored the Cross-Regional Statement on ''Infodemic''&nbsp;in the Context of COVID-19 - a first of its kind statement by the UN Member States to counter the increase in hate speech and misinformation during the pandemic.

''India is fighting COVID 19 pandemic in the most transparent manner with equal access to medical facilities to all citizens,''&nbsp;Sharma said at the Third Committee meeting of the General Assembly, adding that special efforts have been taken to ensure that vulnerable communities are provided adequate medical support.

Strongly hitting out at Pakistan, India has said it is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to enhance support to cross-border terrorism and has resorted to ''unbridled hate speech" to try and create divisions among India's religious communities.

Strongly hitting out at Pakistan, India has said it is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to enhance support to cross-border terrorism and has resorted to ''unbridled hate speech" to try and create divisions among India's religious communities. Watch 📺: India's Statement at the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance: ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/Uq49tn3WHc — India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) November 2, 2020 × Addressing an interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Ashish Sharma on Monday said the hate speech by Pakistan is not merely directed towards one community in India but also against organisations, individuals and even against high ranking political leaders. ''While the world has come to a standstill due to the pandemic, Pakistan has only enhanced support to cross-border terrorism taking advantage of the pandemic,'' he said. Pakistan has resorted to ''unbridled hate speech trying to foment violence and intolerance in our country," he told the UN forum. India strongly hit out at Pakistan for abusing the UN platform to forward its ''nefarious political agenda.'' Sharma said that Pakistan is trying to ''create divisions among our religious communities as well. Fortunately, their provocation is falling on deaf ears since India has had a tradition of pluralism and co-existence where all communities live in harmony under a democratic framework. India called on Pakistan to practice co-existence in their own country and eschew all sectarian violence, discrimination, and intolerance against their own people. Sharma said the world today is confronted not only by the challenge of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the challenge of ''infodemic'', which in many cases has been responsible for a rise in hate speech and seeding hatred within communities. In June, India along with 12 countries co-sponsored the Cross-Regional Statement on ''Infodemic'' in the Context of COVID-19 - a first of its kind statement by the UN Member States to counter the increase in hate speech and misinformation during the pandemic. ''India is fighting COVID 19 pandemic in the most transparent manner with equal access to medical facilities to all citizens,'' Sharma said at the Third Committee meeting of the General Assembly, adding that special efforts have been taken to ensure that vulnerable communities are provided adequate medical support.

Pak taking advantage of coronavirus pandemic to enhance cross-border terrorism: India

The whole world knows about Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism and no amount of denial can hide this truth, India said on Thursday in sharp reaction to Islamabad's objection to references to it and cross-border terrorism in the Indo-US joint statement after their 2+2 dialogue.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the country that provides shelter to "maximum number of UN-proscribed terrorists" should not even attempt to play the victim card.

"The whole world knows truth about Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism," he said at a media briefing while answering questions on Islamabad's reaction to the Indo-US joint statement.

"Even their leaders have time and again spoken about their role with regard to terrorism," Srivastava said.

In the joint statement, India and the US on Tuesday strongly condemned cross-border terrorism in all its forms and asked Pakistan to take "immediate, sustained and irreversible" action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for launching terror attacks. 
In its reaction, Pakistan on Wednesday called it "unwarranted" the reference made towards it.

"We reject the Pakistan-specific reference in the joint statement', issued by India and the US after their 2+2 ministerial dialogue," the Pakistan Foreign Office had said in its reaction.

The whole world knows about Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism and no amount of denial can hide this truth, India said on Thursday in sharp reaction to Islamabad's objection to references to it and cross-border terrorism in the Indo-US joint statement after their 2+2 dialogue.

The whole world knows about Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism and no amount of denial can hide this truth, India said on Thursday in sharp reaction to Islamabad's objection to references to it and cross-border terrorism in the Indo-US joint statement after their 2+2 dialogue. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said the country that provides shelter to "maximum number of UN-proscribed terrorists" should not even attempt to play the victim card. "The whole world knows truth about Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism," he said at a media briefing while answering questions on Islamabad's reaction to the Indo-US joint statement. "Even their leaders have time and again spoken about their role with regard to terrorism," Srivastava said. In the joint statement, India and the US on Tuesday strongly condemned cross-border terrorism in all its forms and asked Pakistan to take "immediate, sustained and irreversible" action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for launching terror attacks. In its reaction, Pakistan on Wednesday called it "unwarranted" the reference made towards it. "We reject the Pakistan-specific reference in the joint statement', issued by India and the US after their 2+2 ministerial dialogue," the Pakistan Foreign Office had said in its reaction.

Whole world knows Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism: India

Hitting out at Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights council, India has said that Islamabad continues to play "victim card" on the issue of terrorism to "distract international community" even though it supports it.

Highlighting that&nbsp;Pakistan&nbsp;continues with its "shenanigan of running with the hare and hunting with the hound",&nbsp;India's first secretary to the United Nations in Geneva,&nbsp;Vimarsh Aryan said, "Whenever there is a discussion on terrorism the failed State of Pakistan plays the victim card so as to distract international community’s attention from the reality that Pakistan is unabashedly harbouring and supporting UN proscribed terrorists and terrorist organizations."

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Fact by fact, and case by case, Aryan exposed the condition of minorities, women, children and journalists in the country.

He said, "draconian State of Pakistan dares to talk about the rights of minorities in egalitarian India without realising that their responsibility is to protect people", citing example of Asif Pervaiz, a Christian man from Lahore who was recently sentenced to death under draconian blasphemy laws of Pakistan.

On women's right, giving example of&nbsp;Parsha Kumari, a Hindu women who was abducted and converted in southern province of Sindh, Indian diplomat said, "The barbaric State of Pakistan dares to talk about the rights of women in an inclusive democracy like India without realising that their responsibility is to protect women".

On children rights, he cited example of 3 year old Shahid Shah against whom FIR was lodged in Gujranwala. Aryan said,"ruthless State of Pakistan dares to talk about the rights of children in a progressive democracy like India without realising that their responsibility is to protect children"

When it comes to situation of journalists, he pointed at the "deep State of Pakistan" which "dares to talk about the rights of journalists in an open democracy like India" and without "realising that their responsibility is to protect honest journalists like Bilal Farooqi who is being tortured by Pakistani Army in Karachi, as we speak."

Hitting out at Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights council, India has said that Islamabad continues to play "victim card" on the issue of terrorism to "distract international community" even though it supports it.

Hitting out at Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights council, India has said that Islamabad continues to play "victim card" on the issue of terrorism to "distract international community" even though it supports it. Highlighting that Pakistan continues with its "shenanigan of running with the hare and hunting with the hound", India's first secretary to the United Nations in Geneva, Vimarsh Aryan said, "Whenever there is a discussion on terrorism the failed State of Pakistan plays the victim card so as to distract international community’s attention from the reality that Pakistan is unabashedly harbouring and supporting UN proscribed terrorists and terrorist organizations." Fact by fact, and case by case, Aryan exposed the condition of minorities, women, children and journalists in the country. He said, "draconian State of Pakistan dares to talk about the rights of minorities in egalitarian India without realising that their responsibility is to protect people", citing example of Asif Pervaiz, a Christian man from Lahore who was recently sentenced to death under draconian blasphemy laws of Pakistan. On women's right, giving example of Parsha Kumari, a Hindu women who was abducted and converted in southern province of Sindh, Indian diplomat said, "The barbaric State of Pakistan dares to talk about the rights of women in an inclusive democracy like India without realising that their responsibility is to protect women". On children rights, he cited example of 3 year old Shahid Shah against whom FIR was lodged in Gujranwala. Aryan said,"ruthless State of Pakistan dares to talk about the rights of children in a progressive democracy like India without realising that their responsibility is to protect children" When it comes to situation of journalists, he pointed at the "deep State of Pakistan" which "dares to talk about the rights of journalists in an open democracy like India" and without "realising that their responsibility is to protect honest journalists like Bilal Farooqi who is being tortured by Pakistani Army in Karachi, as we speak."

'Do not play victim card': India hits out at Pakistan on the issue of terror

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India and US will have trade deal ''very soon''.

Speaking to reporters after<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/stage-set-for-trump-modi-bilateral-amid-soaring-bonhomie-between-two-251776"> bilateral talks</a> with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said ''We will have trade deal very soon''.

India and US eye $60 billion trade target.&nbsp;

Trump also called Modi a great gentleman and a great leader.&nbsp;

''I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissention, fighting and he brought it all together. Like a father would bring it together. Maybe he is the Father of India. We'll call him the Father of India,'' Trump said.

Describing Modi ''Elvis of India'', referring to famous American singer and actor, the US President praised Modi for giving a ''loud and clear'' message to Pakistan during ''Howdy, Modi!'' event .&nbsp;

"...The Prime Minister (PM Modi) will take care of it" Trump said when asked 'how do you see the statement coming from Pakistani PM admitting that the Pakistani ISI trained Al Qaeda?'.

Trump also said that Indian PM Modi and his Pakistan counterpart will get along when they get to know each other, ''I think a lot of good things will come from that meeting," he further said.&nbsp;

Modi thanked Trump for joining him in Houston for the ''Howdy, Modi!'' event and said ''He (Trump) is my friend but he is also a good friend of India".

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India and US will have trade deal ''very soon''. Speaking to reporters after bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said ''We will have trade deal very soon''.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that India and US will have trade deal ''very soon''. Speaking to reporters after bilateral talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said ''We will have trade deal very soon''. India and US eye $60 billion trade target. Trump also called Modi a great gentleman and a great leader. ''I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissention, fighting and he brought it all together. Like a father would bring it together. Maybe he is the Father of India. We'll call him the Father of India,'' Trump said. Describing Modi ''Elvis of India'', referring to famous American singer and actor, the US President praised Modi for giving a ''loud and clear'' message to Pakistan during ''Howdy, Modi!'' event . "...The Prime Minister (PM Modi) will take care of it" Trump said when asked 'how do you see the statement coming from Pakistani PM admitting that the Pakistani ISI trained Al Qaeda?'. Trump also said that Indian PM Modi and his Pakistan counterpart will get along when they get to know each other, ''I think a lot of good things will come from that meeting," he further said. Modi thanked Trump for joining him in Houston for the ''Howdy, Modi!'' event and said ''He (Trump) is my friend but he is also a good friend of India".

'Will have trade deal with India very soon', says US President Donald Trump

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has put a Pakistani diplomat on its "wanted list"&nbsp;and released his photo seeking information.

The investigation agency said Amir Siddique worked as a visa counsellor in the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo in Sri Lanka.

Reports said along with Siddique two other Pakistan officers have also been charged with "waging war against India" and "plotting 26/11 type attack" on the US and Israeli consulates including in Indian Naval&nbsp;posts&nbsp;in southern India in 2014.

Nicknamed as 'Boss' in the NIA list, he was chargesheeted in February by the investigating agency.

Reports say NIA is preparing to seek Interpol's help against a "fourth Pakistani" in the case.

This is the first time the NIA has taken steps against a Pakistan diplomat in an alleged terrorist-related activity.

Reports say NIA is preparing to seek Interpol's help against a "fourth Pakistani" in the case.

India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has put a Pakistani diplomat on its "wanted list" and released his photo seeking information. The investigation agency said Amir Siddique worked as a visa counsellor in the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo in Sri Lanka. Reports said along with Siddique two other Pakistan officers have also been charged with "waging war against India" and "plotting 26/11 type attack" on the US and Israeli consulates including in Indian Naval posts in southern India in 2014. Nicknamed as 'Boss' in the NIA list, he was chargesheeted in February by the investigating agency. Reports say NIA is preparing to seek Interpol's help against a "fourth Pakistani" in the case. This is the first time the NIA has taken steps against a Pakistan diplomat in an alleged terrorist-related activity.

National Investigation Agency puts Pakistan diplomat on 'wanted list'

Five Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists, who were plotting to target security agencies and important buildings, were today killed by security forces in Pakistan&#39;s Punjab province.

According to the Counter Terrorism Department of Punjab Police, security forces received information that around eight terrorists were hiding in a house at Gunjah in Gujrat district, some 150 kilometre&nbsp;from Lahore, and were planning to commit major terror strikes in Gujrat and Kharian.

&quot;A CTD team along with police raided the hideout of the terrorists in the wee hours today and challenged them to surrender but were fired upon. The raiding team returned fire and killed five terrorists. Three managed to escape taking advantage of darkness,&quot; a CTD spokesman said

The terrorists belonged to the Al-Qaeda and Tahreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and were plotting to target security and law enforcement agencies and important buildings, he said.

The CTD has recovered a large number of weapons, including hand grenades and explosive material, from the site.

(PTI)

The Punjab Police Counter Terrorism Department said eight terrorists were planning to commit major strikes in Gujrat and Kharian

Five Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists, who were plotting to target security agencies and important buildings, were today killed by security forces in Pakistan's Punjab province. According to the Counter Terrorism Department of Punjab Police, security forces received information that around eight terrorists were hiding in a house at Gunjah in Gujrat district, some 150 kilometre from Lahore, and were planning to commit major terror strikes in Gujrat and Kharian. "A CTD team along with police raided the hideout of the terrorists in the wee hours today and challenged them to surrender but were fired upon. The raiding team returned fire and killed five terrorists. Three managed to escape taking advantage of darkness," a CTD spokesman said The terrorists belonged to the Al-Qaeda and Tahreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and were plotting to target security and law enforcement agencies and important buildings, he said. The CTD has recovered a large number of weapons, including hand grenades and explosive material, from the site. (PTI)

Five terrorists killed by security forces in Pakistan's Punjab

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