Is Pakistan supplying weapons to Israel? Yes, if a report is to be believed the South Asian country that has been condemning Israel while championing the Palestinian cause could be supplying weapons to Israel in its bombardment of Gaza.

Report claims Pakistan supplying critical ammunition to Israel

China and Pakistan are holding naval drills in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi. It's the eighth time since 2013 that a Chinese submarine has been deployed in the Indian Ocean region. In the backdrop of India's concerns around spying activity carried on by Chinese vessels in the region, the latest exercises have rung alarm bells in New Delhi. Pakistan's Acting PM Anwaar Kakar meanwhile has come out in wholehearted support of China's Belt & Road Initiative of which the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a part.

China-Pakistan: 'All-weather' allies

24 hours after a close aide of Masood Azhar was killed in Pakistan, 2 Lashkar terrorists were killed in broad daylight. Who is killing these terrorists? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Who is killing terrorists in Pakistan?

Nawaz Sharif wants to build a pan-national alliance. He wants to form strategic alliances in all provinces ahead of the Feb 8 polls. But PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari isn't impressed. He advised PML-N party supremo, Nawaz Sharif to “focus on Lahore” for the upcoming general elections. Watch the story to know the reason.

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Pakistan is set to receive a $700 million boost from the International Monetary Fund for economic revival. The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistani authorities, subject to approval by the IMF's Executive Board.

Pakistan set to receive $700 million boost from IMF for economic revival

In a curious case, terrorists in Pakistan are being gunned down mysteriously. On Monday, JeM Chief Masood Azhar's right-hand man, Maulana Raheem Ullah Tariq, was shot dead in Karachi's Orangi town. According to reports, this is the 19th incident this year in Pakistan. The series of killings is said to have spooked the Pakistani government and the spy agency, ISI. The question we are asking is: Who is hunting terrorists in Pakistan?

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Nawaz Sharif wants to build a pan-national alliance. He wants to form strategic alliances in all provinces ahead of the Feb 8 polls. But PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari isn't impressed. He advised PML-N party supremo, Nawaz Sharif to “focus on Lahore” for the upcoming general elections. Watch the story to know the reason

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Pakistan and its relation with terrorism - Pakistan is in crisis, its economy and the state of turmoil, external debt is burdening the economy and today's turmoil and crisis has a strong echoes of the past. Watch the video to know more.

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<p>An accountability court in Pakistan on Friday (Nov 10) ordered the authorities to release all properties and assets, which were seized from former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Islamabad accountability court's judge Muhammad Bashir heard the Toshakhana corruption case against the 73-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharif returned to Pakistan on Oct 21 after roughly four years of self-imposed exile in London and within a couple of days, he was granted bail by a local court in connection with the corruption cases registered against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-fisherman-sells-rare-fish-becomes-millionaire-overnight-657403">Pakistan fisherman sells rare fish, becomes millionaire overnight</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>He was in exile when he was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case before he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The judge ordered the return of all of the properties, vehicles, and bank accounts of&nbsp;the three-time former prime minister, which were taken when the accountability court instructed to do so during a hearing in the Toshakhana case after he was declared an absconder by the Islamabad High Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A 1,650-kanal agricultural land in Lahore, a Mercedes, a Land Cruiser, two tractors, local and foreign bank accounts, a home in Murree, and 102-kanal land in Sheikhupura are among the assets.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmar-military-junta-says-offensive-by-rebel-groups-funded-by-drug-trade-657344">Myanmar military junta says offensive by rebel groups funded by drug trade</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pak Fisherman Strikes Gold With Jaw-dropping Catch, Nets 70 Million Rupees&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Nawaz Sharif was granted protective bail earlier this week&nbsp;preventing his arrest, and the court did not give a fresh ruling on the bail decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While he cannot run for, or hold public office, until the conviction is overturned, his party says he aims to become prime minister for a fourth time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is a step toward ending the injustice, Sharif's party spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


An accountability court in Pakistan on Friday (Nov 10) ordered the authorities to release all properties and assets, which were seized from former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 2020.

An accountability court in Pakistan on Friday (Nov 10) ordered the authorities to release all properties and assets, which were seized from former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in 2020. The Islamabad accountability court's judge Muhammad Bashir heard the Toshakhana corruption case against the 73-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo. Sharif returned to Pakistan on Oct 21 after roughly four years of self-imposed exile in London and within a couple of days, he was granted bail by a local court in connection with the corruption cases registered against him. Also read: Pakistan fisherman sells rare fish, becomes millionaire overnight He was in exile when he was serving a seven-year imprisonment at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in the Al-Azizia Mills case before he was allowed to proceed to London in 2019 on "medical grounds". The judge ordered the return of all of the properties, vehicles, and bank accounts of the three-time former prime minister, which were taken when the accountability court instructed to do so during a hearing in the Toshakhana case after he was declared an absconder by the Islamabad High Court. A 1,650-kanal agricultural land in Lahore, a Mercedes, a Land Cruiser, two tractors, local and foreign bank accounts, a home in Murree, and 102-kanal land in Sheikhupura are among the assets. Also read: Myanmar military junta says offensive by rebel groups funded by drug trade Watch: Pak Fisherman Strikes Gold With Jaw-dropping Catch, Nets 70 Million Rupees × Nawaz Sharif was granted protective bail earlier this week preventing his arrest, and the court did not give a fresh ruling on the bail decision. While he cannot run for, or hold public office, until the conviction is overturned, his party says he aims to become prime minister for a fourth time. It is a step toward ending the injustice, Sharif's party spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb said. (With inputs from agencies)

Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan court orders release of properties, assets seized from ex-PM in 2020

<p>Pakistan extended the legal residence of nearly 1.4 million Afghan refugees until the end of 2023 but said it would not stop deporting the Afghans it says are "undocumented".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development comes amid relentless international pressure calling for the relief to the refugee community living in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"[The] government of Pakistan is pleased to extend the validity of the Proof of Registration, or PoR, cards issued to the registered Afghan refugees … till [31st] December 2023," according to an official announcement.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees spokesperson in Pakistan has welcomed&nbsp;the decision.</p>

<p>The Proof of Registration or the PoR cards of the Afghan refugees, comprising those who fled conflict and persecution in late 1970s, had expired on June 30, 2023. The extension of the validity of PoR cards was denied by Islamabad without any&nbsp;explanation for the subsequent delay.</p>

<p>Now, Afghan refugees will be able to get their PoR cards extended.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What had happened?</strong></h2>

<p>In early October, Islamabad asked all foreigners lacking legal documents to voluntarily leave within a month.</p>

<p>Failure to comply by the November 1 deadline would result in arrest and deportation for violating immigration laws.</p>

<p>The caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar reported over 250,000 Afghan individuals having voluntarily returned to Afghanistan since the deportation plan's announcement, a move criticised by Afghanistan's Taliban government and international rights groups.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/explained-why-is-pakistan-asking-17-million-afghan-nationals-to-leave-its-territory-654025">Explained | Why is Pakistan asking 1.7 million Afghan nationals to leave its territory?</a></strong></p>

<p>Over 600,000 Afghans, including those who fled the Taliban's takeover in Kabul, face eviction due to expired visas or lack of legal documents.</p>

<h2><strong>The Washington factor</strong></h2>

<p>The US aims to prevent the forced expulsion of approximately 25,000 eligible for relocation or resettlement as part of its policy to house individuals who assisted US troops during its military operations in Afghanistan after 9/11 attacks.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-claims-60-pc-rise-in-terror-after-investing-in-afghanistans-taliban-regime-656479">After backing Taliban for years, Pakistan now claims 60 pc rise in terror from Afghanistan</a></strong></p>

<p>During a news conference, the Pakistani caretaker PM assured that individuals listed by the US would not be forcibly removed.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan refugee crisis: Bulldozer razes homes of Afghan refugees in Pakistan</strong></p>

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<p>The US and western troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, allowing the Taliban to reclaim power after two decades to pave the way for a repressive regime that has curtailed rights of women and any semblance of democracy in the South Asian country located&nbsp;at the crossroads of Central and West Asia.&nbsp;<br />
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Pakistan extended the legal residence of nearly 1.4 million Afghan refugees until the end of 2023 but said it would not stop deporting the Afghans it says are "undocumented".

Pakistan extended the legal residence of nearly 1.4 million Afghan refugees until the end of 2023 but said it would not stop deporting the Afghans it says are "undocumented". The development comes amid relentless international pressure calling for the relief to the refugee community living in Pakistan. "[The] government of Pakistan is pleased to extend the validity of the Proof of Registration, or PoR, cards issued to the registered Afghan refugees … till [31st] December 2023," according to an official announcement. What does it mean? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees spokesperson in Pakistan has welcomed the decision. The Proof of Registration or the PoR cards of the Afghan refugees, comprising those who fled conflict and persecution in late 1970s, had expired on June 30, 2023. The extension of the validity of PoR cards was denied by Islamabad without any explanation for the subsequent delay. Now, Afghan refugees will be able to get their PoR cards extended. What had happened? In early October, Islamabad asked all foreigners lacking legal documents to voluntarily leave within a month. Failure to comply by the November 1 deadline would result in arrest and deportation for violating immigration laws. The caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar reported over 250,000 Afghan individuals having voluntarily returned to Afghanistan since the deportation plan's announcement, a move criticised by Afghanistan's Taliban government and international rights groups. Also read | Explained | Why is Pakistan asking 1.7 million Afghan nationals to leave its territory? Over 600,000 Afghans, including those who fled the Taliban's takeover in Kabul, face eviction due to expired visas or lack of legal documents. The Washington factor The US aims to prevent the forced expulsion of approximately 25,000 eligible for relocation or resettlement as part of its policy to house individuals who assisted US troops during its military operations in Afghanistan after 9/11 attacks. Also read | After backing Taliban for years, Pakistan now claims 60 pc rise in terror from Afghanistan During a news conference, the Pakistani caretaker PM assured that individuals listed by the US would not be forcibly removed. Also watch | Pakistan refugee crisis: Bulldozer razes homes of Afghan refugees in Pakistan × The US and western troops withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, allowing the Taliban to reclaim power after two decades to pave the way for a repressive regime that has curtailed rights of women and any semblance of democracy in the South Asian country located at the crossroads of Central and West Asia. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan says it is extending stay of nearly 1.4 million Afghan refugees till the end of 2023

<p>As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its second anniversary in February, more details have emerged underlining the crisis fatigue of the Russian military. Russia is reportedly buying back weapons from its clients as it grapples with their shortage at home. Amid this push, Pakistan has attracted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special attention.</p>

<p>As per a report published by the Wall Street Journal, Moscow has asked Pakistan to return essential parts for the helicopter Mi-35M, which has seen extensive use in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was not clear whether cash-strapped Pakistan has made payments for these parts. However, a statement by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry rubbished these claims, saying they have not received any such request.<br />
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Not just Pakistan, Russia has also made similar requests to its traditional arms importers such as Egypt and Belarus.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia facing a shortage of weapons</strong></h2>

<p>Putin earlier in June had admitted that his nation was facing a shortage of military equipment it needed to defeat Ukraine, as per a report by Politico.</p>

<p>While speaking to pro-war bloggers in the Kremlin, Putin had said, “During the course of the special military operation, it has become clear there are shortages of many things — precision-guided munitions, communications equipment, aircraft, drones and so on.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Ukraine bracing for a second winter of Russian airstrikes</strong></p>

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<p>“We have them, but unfortunately we don’t have enough of them,” he said, according to state media, adding, “As well as drones, modern anti-tank weapons are needed, and modern tanks are needed.”</p>

<h2><strong>Russia ramping up artillery production</strong></h2>

<p>A Reuters report in September said that Russia was able to ramp up its artillery production amidst increased demand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia was on its way to achieving a yearly manufacturing capacity of 2 million shells; however, it still fell short of its war needs.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-prisoners-of-war-being-sent-to-fight-their-own-army-report-656865"><strong>Also reads:&nbsp;Ukrainian prisoners of war are being sent to fight their own army: Report Russian state news agency RIA N</strong></a></p>

<p>"If you expended 10 million rounds last year and you're in the middle of a fight and you can only produce 1 (million) to 2 million rounds a year, I don't think that's a very strong position," Reuters quoted a senior Russian official as saying, who spoke on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>Russia's investments in its defence sector may also allow Moscow to produce close to 200 tanks a year, double some previous Western estimates, the official said. But that too, the official said, was a far cry from what it needs after suffering heavy losses in Ukraine.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its second anniversary in February, more details have emerged underlining the crisis fatigue of the Russian military. Russia is reportedly buying back weapons from its clients as it grapples with their shortage at home.

As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches its second anniversary in February, more details have emerged underlining the crisis fatigue of the Russian military. Russia is reportedly buying back weapons from its clients as it grapples with their shortage at home. Amid this push, Pakistan has attracted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special attention. As per a report published by the Wall Street Journal, Moscow has asked Pakistan to return essential parts for the helicopter Mi-35M, which has seen extensive use in Ukraine. It was not clear whether cash-strapped Pakistan has made payments for these parts. However, a statement by the Pakistani Foreign Ministry rubbished these claims, saying they have not received any such request. Not just Pakistan, Russia has also made similar requests to its traditional arms importers such as Egypt and Belarus. Russia facing a shortage of weapons Putin earlier in June had admitted that his nation was facing a shortage of military equipment it needed to defeat Ukraine, as per a report by Politico. While speaking to pro-war bloggers in the Kremlin, Putin had said, “During the course of the special military operation, it has become clear there are shortages of many things — precision-guided munitions, communications equipment, aircraft, drones and so on.” Watch: Ukraine bracing for a second winter of Russian airstrikes × “We have them, but unfortunately we don’t have enough of them,” he said, according to state media, adding, “As well as drones, modern anti-tank weapons are needed, and modern tanks are needed.” Russia ramping up artillery production A Reuters report in September said that Russia was able to ramp up its artillery production amidst increased demand. Russia was on its way to achieving a yearly manufacturing capacity of 2 million shells; however, it still fell short of its war needs. Also reads: Ukrainian prisoners of war are being sent to fight their own army: Report Russian state news agency RIA N "If you expended 10 million rounds last year and you're in the middle of a fight and you can only produce 1 (million) to 2 million rounds a year, I don't think that's a very strong position," Reuters quoted a senior Russian official as saying, who spoke on condition of anonymity. Russia's investments in its defence sector may also allow Moscow to produce close to 200 tanks a year, double some previous Western estimates, the official said. But that too, the official said, was a far cry from what it needs after suffering heavy losses in Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia asks Pakistan, other nations to return essential military hardware: Report

Some respite for the Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan as Islamabad has announced the extension of their legal resident status. Now 1.4 million Afghan refugees have time until the end of the year to return back to their Nation.

Pakistan: Extension of legal status of refugees until December 31

<p>A fisherman in Karachi city of Pakistan became a millionaire overnight after he caught a rare fish, which has many medicinal properties, and successfully auctioned many of them.</p>

<p>Haji Baloch, who has his dwelling in the impoverished Ibrahim Hyderi fishing village, caught a rare fish with his workers from the Arabian Sea on Monday (Nov 6). The fish which was caught by Baloch is called as golden fish or "Sowa" in their local dialect.</p>

<h2><strong>The entire catch of fish fetched&nbsp;70 million rupees</strong></h2>

<p>"The entire catch was sold for some 70 million rupees (approximately $247,315) at the Karachi harbour on Friday morning when fishermen auctioned off their catch," said Pakistan Fishermen Folk Forum's Mubarak Khan.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mianwali-airbase-attack-pakistan-suffered-more-losses-than-it-officially-acknowledged-say-reports-656958">Mianwali airbase attack: Pakistan suffered more losses than it officially acknowledged, say reports</a></p>

<p>Sowa is a rare kind of fish which is considered priceless, and the substance present in its belly is believed to have great medicinal and healing properties. The doctors also use a thread-like substance, which is found in the fish, in some surgical procedures.</p>

<p>"One fish fetches around 7 million rupees (approximately $24,731) in the auction," stated Baloch, as reported by the Indian news agency PTI. Generally, the fish weighs between 20 to 40 kgs and can grow by 1.5 metres. This fish is very popular in East Asian countries.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Gravitas: Pakistan's Massive Passports Backlog as It Runs Out of Lamination Paper</strong></p>

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<p>The Sowa also has traditional and cultural significance and it is used in local cuisine and traditional medicines.&nbsp;The fish can be found near the coast only when it is their breeding season.</p>

<p>"We were fishing in the open sea of Karachi...when we came across this huge cache of golden fish, and it was a windfall for us," Haji said.</p>

<p>Haji stated that the money collected from the auction will be shared between the seven people in his crew.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A fisherman in Karachi city of Pakistan became a millionaire overnight after he caught a rare fish, which has many medicinal properties, and successfully auctioned many of them.

A fisherman in Karachi city of Pakistan became a millionaire overnight after he caught a rare fish, which has many medicinal properties, and successfully auctioned many of them. Haji Baloch, who has his dwelling in the impoverished Ibrahim Hyderi fishing village, caught a rare fish with his workers from the Arabian Sea on Monday (Nov 6). The fish which was caught by Baloch is called as golden fish or "Sowa" in their local dialect. The entire catch of fish fetched 70 million rupees "The entire catch was sold for some 70 million rupees (approximately $247,315) at the Karachi harbour on Friday morning when fishermen auctioned off their catch," said Pakistan Fishermen Folk Forum's Mubarak Khan. ALSO READ | Mianwali airbase attack: Pakistan suffered more losses than it officially acknowledged, say reports Sowa is a rare kind of fish which is considered priceless, and the substance present in its belly is believed to have great medicinal and healing properties. The doctors also use a thread-like substance, which is found in the fish, in some surgical procedures. "One fish fetches around 7 million rupees (approximately $24,731) in the auction," stated Baloch, as reported by the Indian news agency PTI. Generally, the fish weighs between 20 to 40 kgs and can grow by 1.5 metres. This fish is very popular in East Asian countries. WATCH | Gravitas: Pakistan's Massive Passports Backlog as It Runs Out of Lamination Paper The Sowa also has traditional and cultural significance and it is used in local cuisine and traditional medicines. The fish can be found near the coast only when it is their breeding season. "We were fishing in the open sea of Karachi...when we came across this huge cache of golden fish, and it was a windfall for us," Haji said. Haji stated that the money collected from the auction will be shared between the seven people in his crew. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: Fisherman sells rare fish, becomes millionaire overnight

England's golden generation will play together one final time and will look to end a dismal title defence on a high with qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy still up for grabs. New Zealand's win over Sri Lanka all but knocked Pakistan out but the 1992 Champions still have a mathematical shot at progressing if they bat first. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore sets up the game with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

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Ahead of the harsh winter months on the battleground, Russia is reportedly asking allies to return the military equipment that it had sold to them. This even as Russia ramps up weapons production to meet its battlefield demands. Meanwhile, a Pentagon official has said that U.S. aid to Ukraine could shrink. What do these developments mean for the war in Ukraine? Watch this video to find out.

Pak Fisherman Strikes Gold With Jaw-dropping Catch, Nets 70 Million Rupees

<p>Terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba's commander Akram Khan alias Ghazi, who pushed the youth of India's Jammu and Kashmir to pick up arms against the state, was reportedly killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The development comes within a week after Khwaja Shahid, one of the terrorists who was behind the 2018 Sunjwan terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir was abducted and later found beheaded in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In less than three months, this is the third significant elimination of a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist. In September, LeT commander Riyaz Ahmed was killed outside Al Quddus mosque in Rawalkot area of Pakistan occupied Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/let-founding-member-and-aide-of-2611-mastermind-hafiz-saeed-gunned-down-in-karachi-report-641468">LeT founding member and aide of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gunned down in Karachi: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Ghazi was shot dead by bike-borne men in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district, about 132 km north of provincial capital Peshawar. According to reports, Ghazi's elimination is being downplayed by the Pakistani establishment who have invested heavily to export terrorism into India's Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>Akram Khan is reported to be one of the top recruiters for LeT at least between the period of 2018 and 2020. Sources cited by the Times of India newspaper said that Khan was responsible for radicalising scores of terrorists who infiltrated into India's Jammu and Kashmir in multiple batches in the last two years.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India: Jammu and Kashmir police kill two Lashkar-E-Taiba terrorists</strong></p>

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<p>"Ghazi was a key member of Lashkar's central recruitment cell and known for his hate-filled speech against India," a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other recent killings are that of LeT operatives Maulana Ziaur Rehman, who was shot dead in Karachi, and Mufti Qaiser Farooq, who was shot in Gulshan-i-Umar seminary.</p>

<p>Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Shahid Latif, the chief handler of the terror squad that attacked the Pathankot airbase in 2016 in India's Punjab, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in a mosque in Sialkot, Pakistan, on October 10.<br />
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Terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba's commander Akram Khan alias Ghazi, who pushed the youth of India's Jammu and Kashmir to pick up arms against the state, was reportedly killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba's commander Akram Khan alias Ghazi, who pushed the youth of India's Jammu and Kashmir to pick up arms against the state, was reportedly killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The development comes within a week after Khwaja Shahid, one of the terrorists who was behind the 2018 Sunjwan terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir was abducted and later found beheaded in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. In less than three months, this is the third significant elimination of a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist. In September, LeT commander Riyaz Ahmed was killed outside Al Quddus mosque in Rawalkot area of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Also read | LeT founding member and aide of 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed gunned down in Karachi: Report Ghazi was shot dead by bike-borne men in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bajaur district, about 132 km north of provincial capital Peshawar. According to reports, Ghazi's elimination is being downplayed by the Pakistani establishment who have invested heavily to export terrorism into India's Jammu and Kashmir. What does it mean? Akram Khan is reported to be one of the top recruiters for LeT at least between the period of 2018 and 2020. Sources cited by the Times of India newspaper said that Khan was responsible for radicalising scores of terrorists who infiltrated into India's Jammu and Kashmir in multiple batches in the last two years. Also watch | India: Jammu and Kashmir police kill two Lashkar-E-Taiba terrorists × "Ghazi was a key member of Lashkar's central recruitment cell and known for his hate-filled speech against India," a source was quoted as saying by the Times of India. Other recent killings are that of LeT operatives Maulana Ziaur Rehman, who was shot dead in Karachi, and Mufti Qaiser Farooq, who was shot in Gulshan-i-Umar seminary. Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Shahid Latif, the chief handler of the terror squad that attacked the Pathankot airbase in 2016 in India's Punjab, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in a mosque in Sialkot, Pakistan, on October 10. (With inputs from agencies)

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The rain stayed away in Bengaluru and New Zealand chased down 172 in 23.2 overs to beat 1996 World Champions Sri Lanka. New Zealand's Net Run Rate of 0.743 means Pakistan will have to beat England by 287 runs and Afghanistan will need a 438-run margin of victory against South Africa to go through. These are highly improbable scenarios and effectively the Kiwis are through to a fifth consecutive World Cup Semi-final and will play India in Mumbai on November 15. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore gives his verdict on why Pakistan missed out.

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India, Pakistan opened fire at Indian military posts and civilians. And it happened just days after Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Sharif spoke of maintaining better relations with Pakistan’s neighbouring nations

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<p>In yet another sign of Pakistan's weakening economy, the South Asian country's citizens are now facing difficulties to secure new passports due to scarcity of lamination paper.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports in the Pakistani media cited instances of students facing an extraordinary delay in obtaining their passports amid looming admission deadlines overseas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of Pakistanis who need a passport for&nbsp;travelling abroad for study, work&nbsp;or leisure remain stuck, with no end to their ordeal in sight.</p>

<p>"I was all set to move to Dubai for work soon. My family and I were beyond ecstatic that our fortunes would finally change but the mismanagement of Directorate General of Immigration &amp; Passports (DGI&amp;P) seems to have cost me my golden ticket out poverty and this country," an individual who went by &nbsp;last name Gul, was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune.</p>

<p>"My student visa for Italy was recently approved and I had to be in the country in October. However, the unavailability of a passport robbed me of an opportunity to leave," Hira, a potential student in Italy, was quoted as saying by the publication.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan has had a history of such inefficiencies in issuing passports to its citizens in the past as well.</p>

<p>In 2013, passport printing came to a similar halt due to the DGI&amp;P owing money to printers and a lack of lamination papers, The Express Tribune reported.</p>

<p>"The situation will soon be under control and passport issuance will continue as normal," Qadir Yar Tiwana, the Director General for Media of the Ministry of Interior, the parent ministry of DGI&amp;P, was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Pakistani residents do not agree with Tiwana's assertions.</p>

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<p>The Express Tribune report&nbsp;quoted&nbsp;Faizan, a resident of North Nazimabad in Karachi, a city which receives around 3,000 passport applications every day as per official estimates.</p>

<p>"I submitted my application more than 2 months ago and have not received my passport yet," he said.<br />
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"My passport has not arrived to date and I have had to cancel all my plans for travelling abroad," an irate Amir, a resident of the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Protests at Afghanistan-Pakistan border, anger over new rules for Afghan visitors | World News| WION</strong></p>

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<p>A senior officer of the passport office in Peshawar told The Express Tribune&nbsp;that they could presently only process 12 to 13 passports per day as compared to 3,000 to 4,000 passports per day previously.</p>

<p>"People may have to wait for another month or two," the official was quoted as saying by the paper on the condition of anonymity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In yet another sign of Pakistan's weakening economy, the South Asian country's citizens are now facing difficulties to secure new passports due to scarcity of lamination paper.

In yet another sign of Pakistan's weakening economy, the South Asian country's citizens are now facing difficulties to secure new passports due to scarcity of lamination paper. Reports in the Pakistani media cited instances of students facing an extraordinary delay in obtaining their passports amid looming admission deadlines overseas. Thousands of Pakistanis who need a passport for travelling abroad for study, work or leisure remain stuck, with no end to their ordeal in sight. "I was all set to move to Dubai for work soon. My family and I were beyond ecstatic that our fortunes would finally change but the mismanagement of Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P) seems to have cost me my golden ticket out poverty and this country," an individual who went by last name Gul, was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune. "My student visa for Italy was recently approved and I had to be in the country in October. However, the unavailability of a passport robbed me of an opportunity to leave," Hira, a potential student in Italy, was quoted as saying by the publication. Pakistan has had a history of such inefficiencies in issuing passports to its citizens in the past as well. In 2013, passport printing came to a similar halt due to the DGI&P owing money to printers and a lack of lamination papers, The Express Tribune reported. "The situation will soon be under control and passport issuance will continue as normal," Qadir Yar Tiwana, the Director General for Media of the Ministry of Interior, the parent ministry of DGI&P, was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune. But Pakistani residents do not agree with Tiwana's assertions. Also read | Don't blame Afghanistan for your failures: Taliban shoot back at Pakistan The Express Tribune report quoted Faizan, a resident of North Nazimabad in Karachi, a city which receives around 3,000 passport applications every day as per official estimates. "I submitted my application more than 2 months ago and have not received my passport yet," he said. "My passport has not arrived to date and I have had to cancel all my plans for travelling abroad," an irate Amir, a resident of the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi said. Also watch | Protests at Afghanistan-Pakistan border, anger over new rules for Afghan visitors | World News| WION × A senior officer of the passport office in Peshawar told The Express Tribune that they could presently only process 12 to 13 passports per day as compared to 3,000 to 4,000 passports per day previously. "People may have to wait for another month or two," the official was quoted as saying by the paper on the condition of anonymity. (With inputs from agencies)

No passports for Pakistanis as country now faces shortage of lamination paper

<p>As Pakistan's onslaught on Afghan refugees living in the country since as early as the late 1970s continues, Islamabad's security establishment was taken aback by a startling demonstration of Tehreek-e-Jihad's capability to wreck havoc.</p>

<p>But now, questions are being raised if Pakistani authorities are playing down the loss of lives and damage caused by the terror group's strike a training facility of the Pakistan Air Force in Punjab province's Mianwali on Saturday (Nov 4).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shortly after the attack at the MM Alam airbase, Pakistan's military public relations wing&nbsp;claimed that no substantial harm was done.</p>

<p>But this does not appear to be the case any longer, say the reports appearing in a section of media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ayesha Sidiqa, Senior Fellow at the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London said sources told her&nbsp;that the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI are hiding information, and that "actual loss is 14 aircraft and 35 military men".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"These figures indicate the capacity of militants. There have been calls for beefing up capacity to secure these bases, including equipping guards with night vision devices, thermal imaging sights and better equipment," Sidiqa wrote in an article in The Print website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Separately, an India Today report, based on an analysis of satellite images of the attacked Pakistani military site, said that there was more damage at the airbase than officially acknowledged. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"The imagery shows at least nine clear signs of damage to the operational sheds at the base on the day of the attack. Given the substantial size of these structures, it would require a significantly powerful explosion beneath them to cause such visible roof damage, thereby posing an increased risk to the aircraft stored inside," the report claimed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How was this attack different?</strong></h2>

<p>The attack was the first demonstration of militants' ability to attack a premier military site, years after Pakistani military had claimed that it had defeated terrorism.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Major security lapse at the Pakistan's Mianwali airbase</strong></p>

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<p>The jihadist attackers managed to strike a hard target in Punjab, considered the 'safest territory'.</p>

<p>The attack's responsibility was claimed by Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) group, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) offshoot that propped up in February 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Past&nbsp;attacks on Pakistan's military sites</strong></h2>

<p>The TTP and its various components have attacked both soft and hard targets in Pakistan, including the Army General Headquarters (GHQ) in 2009, the Mehran naval airbase in 2011, the Minhas air base in 2012, and the Badaber non-flying airbase in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from the agencies)</em></p>


As Pakistan's onslaught on Afghan refugees living in the country since as early as the late 1970s continues, Islamabad's security establishment was taken aback by a startling demonstration of Tehreek-e-Jihad's capability to wreck havoc.

As Pakistan's onslaught on Afghan refugees living in the country since as early as the late 1970s continues, Islamabad's security establishment was taken aback by a startling demonstration of Tehreek-e-Jihad's capability to wreck havoc. But now, questions are being raised if Pakistani authorities are playing down the loss of lives and damage caused by the terror group's strike a training facility of the Pakistan Air Force in Punjab province's Mianwali on Saturday (Nov 4). Also read | Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan: The latest 'armed jihad' challenge for India's terror exporting neighbour Shortly after the attack at the MM Alam airbase, Pakistan's military public relations wing claimed that no substantial harm was done. But this does not appear to be the case any longer, say the reports appearing in a section of media. Ayesha Sidiqa, Senior Fellow at the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London said sources told her that the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI are hiding information, and that "actual loss is 14 aircraft and 35 military men". Also read | After backing Taliban for years, Pakistan now claims 60 pc rise in terror from Afghanistan "These figures indicate the capacity of militants. There have been calls for beefing up capacity to secure these bases, including equipping guards with night vision devices, thermal imaging sights and better equipment," Sidiqa wrote in an article in The Print website. Separately, an India Today report, based on an analysis of satellite images of the attacked Pakistani military site, said that there was more damage at the airbase than officially acknowledged. "The imagery shows at least nine clear signs of damage to the operational sheds at the base on the day of the attack. Given the substantial size of these structures, it would require a significantly powerful explosion beneath them to cause such visible roof damage, thereby posing an increased risk to the aircraft stored inside," the report claimed. How was this attack different? The attack was the first demonstration of militants' ability to attack a premier military site, years after Pakistani military had claimed that it had defeated terrorism. Also watch | Major security lapse at the Pakistan's Mianwali airbase × The jihadist attackers managed to strike a hard target in Punjab, considered the 'safest territory'. The attack's responsibility was claimed by Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) group, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) offshoot that propped up in February 2023. Past attacks on Pakistan's military sites The TTP and its various components have attacked both soft and hard targets in Pakistan, including the Army General Headquarters (GHQ) in 2009, the Mehran naval airbase in 2011, the Minhas air base in 2012, and the Badaber non-flying airbase in 2015. (With inputs from the agencies)

Mianwali airbase attack: Pakistan suffered more losses than it officially acknowledged, say reports

India, Pakistan opened fire at Indian military posts and civilians. And it happened just days after Pakistan’s former PM Nawaz Sharif spoke of maintaining better relations with Pakistan’s neighbouring nations.

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<p>Pakistan's erstwhile ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) became the subject of virtual embarrassment after the results of&nbsp;a poll posted on X, (formerly Twitter) backfired. After months of deadlock over elections even after the appointment of a caretaker prime minister, Pakistan has scheduled general elections for February 8 next year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/explained-anwaar-ul-haq-kakar-established-as-pakistans-caretaker-pm-why-it-matters-625011">Explained | Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar established as Pakistan's caretaker PM. Why it matters</a></strong></p>

<p>Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), assassinated Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party and former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) are the top contenders for Islamabad's power corridors, controlled by the country's powerful military-intelligence nexus, dubbed as 'establishment'.</p>

<h2><strong>What was the poll on 'X' about?</strong></h2>

<p>The poll on 'X' posted by the PML-N digital team asked users on the platform about their preference for the 2024 general elections.</p>

<p>The results revealed that 81 per cent of participants voted for Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), while only 16 per cent opted for Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz).</p>

<p>Additionally, 2 per cent voted for Pakistan People's Party, and 1 per cent supported other political parties.</p>

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<p>After the results of the poll with over 36,000 votes showed a vast majority of users on X preferring the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over others, the X handle of PML(N) quickly deleted the poll. But the screenshots of the poll had already gone viral.</p>

<h2><b>Pakistan elections 2024: What do they mean?</b></h2>

<p>Pakistan's elected Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party remains in prison since early August&nbsp;following his conviction in a corruption case. Khan was ousted from power following a no-trust-vote in April 2022. A dozen&nbsp;cases and an assassination attempt later, in May 2023, violent&nbsp;PTI supporters attacked army headquarters in Rawalpindi while protesting Khan's arrest in a corruption case -- an unprecedented mini-intifada in a country where the 'establishment' reigns supreme.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/to-coup-or-not-coup-pakistan-armys-options-after-imran-khans-mini-intifada-592986">To coup or not coup: Pakistan Army’s options after Imran Khan’s 'mini-intifada'</a></strong></p>

<p>Following Khan's ouster, an alliance led by PML(N) chose former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz Sharif as its leader.</p>

<p>In August,&nbsp;Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar, a teacher-turned politician from Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, was chosen Pakistan's caretaker prime minister.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan: Elections to be conducted by February 11</strong></p>

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<p>In October 2023, Nawaz Sharif returned from his self-imposed exile in London after four years, and secured bail on corruption cases he was facing convictions in. Sharif, a four-time prime minister of Pakistan, will now reportedly contest February elections.</p>


Pakistan's erstwhile ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) became the subject of virtual embarrassment after the results of a poll posted on X, (formerly Twitter) backfired.

Pakistan's erstwhile ruling party Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) became the subject of virtual embarrassment after the results of a poll posted on X, (formerly Twitter) backfired. After months of deadlock over elections even after the appointment of a caretaker prime minister, Pakistan has scheduled general elections for February 8 next year. Also read | Explained | Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar established as Pakistan's caretaker PM. Why it matters Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), assassinated Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party and former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) are the top contenders for Islamabad's power corridors, controlled by the country's powerful military-intelligence nexus, dubbed as 'establishment'. What was the poll on 'X' about? The poll on 'X' posted by the PML-N digital team asked users on the platform about their preference for the 2024 general elections. The results revealed that 81 per cent of participants voted for Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), while only 16 per cent opted for Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz). Additionally, 2 per cent voted for Pakistan People's Party, and 1 per cent supported other political parties. Credit: X/@pmlndigitalpk After the results of the poll with over 36,000 votes showed a vast majority of users on X preferring the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over others, the X handle of PML(N) quickly deleted the poll. But the screenshots of the poll had already gone viral. Pakistan elections 2024: What do they mean? Pakistan's elected Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party remains in prison since early August following his conviction in a corruption case. Khan was ousted from power following a no-trust-vote in April 2022. A dozen cases and an assassination attempt later, in May 2023, violent PTI supporters attacked army headquarters in Rawalpindi while protesting Khan's arrest in a corruption case -- an unprecedented mini-intifada in a country where the 'establishment' reigns supreme. Also read | To coup or not coup: Pakistan Army’s options after Imran Khan’s 'mini-intifada' Following Khan's ouster, an alliance led by PML(N) chose former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz Sharif as its leader. In August, Anwaar-ul Haq Kakar, a teacher-turned politician from Pakistan's restive province of Balochistan, was chosen Pakistan's caretaker prime minister. Also watch | Pakistan: Elections to be conducted by February 11 × In October 2023, Nawaz Sharif returned from his self-imposed exile in London after four years, and secured bail on corruption cases he was facing convictions in. Sharif, a four-time prime minister of Pakistan, will now reportedly contest February elections.

Pakistan elections: Nawaz Sharif's PML(N) faces online embarrassment over deleted poll

<p>When the Taliban took over Kabul's corridors of power in August 2021, seventeen of the thirty-three members of Mullah Hasan Akhund's cabinet were UN-designated terrorists. But Pakistan, with whom Afghanistan shares a 2,640 km disputed border, was the first to send in the members of its establishment to Kabul in a show of support to a militant regime it fostered and supported since the American invasion of Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But Pakistan is now claiming that the Afghan government is "doing nothing against terrorism emanating from Afghan soil". Islamabad claims that it is the&nbsp;violation of the US-Taliban Doha agreement that made American withdrawal from Afghanistan conditional on the basis of Taliban's assurance that Afghanistan "will not become a safe haven for terrorists".&nbsp;<img alt="Pakistan's then intelligence chief Faiz Hameed at Kabul's Serena Hotel in September 2021 " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b0256992-6f82-479b-b4ec-e0cc0498a3e9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-11-08T134120.521.png" /></p>

<p>Hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees are being forced to leave Pakistan in the implementation of Islamabad's order to remove undocumented people from within its borders, some living since the 1970s when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Pakistan refugee crisis: Bulldozer razes homes of Afghan refugees in Pakistan</strong></p>

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<p>Of about 4 million Afghans living in Pakistan, about 1.7 million people are in the crosshairs of this "repatriation" plan.</p>

<p>"Those Afghans who have voluntarily returned from Pakistan, their count stands at 252,000," Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar said in a press briefing on November 8.</p>

<h2><strong>'Terrorism' on rise after Taliban came to power: Pakistan PM</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister claimed that since Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, "Pakistan saw a 60 per cent rise in terrorism".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Instability and security situation in the country is being caused by those Afghans living illegally in Pakistan," ul-Haq Kakar said, adding that Afghan Transit trade from various checkpoints will continue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan has also demanded the Interim Afghan government to handover all those wanted by Pakistan in terrorism.</p>

<p>Islamabad claimed that 15 Afghan nationals were involved in suicide attacks in Pakistan this year but did not provide any evidence to back the claim. Many such claims by Pakistan appear contested. This is because a number of new armed groups have propped up during 2010s in the Af-Pak region, notably the Islamic State (Khorasan) and Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP).&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/tehreek-e-jihad-pakistan-the-latest-armed-jihad-challenge-for-indias-terror-exporting-neighbour-655280">Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan: The latest 'armed jihad' challenge for India's terror exporting neighbour</a></strong></p>

<p>Furthermore, the number of targeted attacks on Pakistani troops in the restive province of Balochistan have seen a remarkable rise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There was a misconception that we used to think Afghanistan as our fifth province. We are announcing it clearly that we have always considered it as an independent sovereign country," ul-Haq Kakar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The denial by them (the US) has no relevance. There is documented evidence that the American leftover is being sold on black market. Also, where did the weapons of Afghan military go?"</p>


When the Taliban took over Kabul's corridors of power in August 2021, seventeen of the thirty-three members of Mullah Hasan Akhund's cabinet were UN-designated terrorists.

When the Taliban took over Kabul's corridors of power in August 2021, seventeen of the thirty-three members of Mullah Hasan Akhund's cabinet were UN-designated terrorists. But Pakistan, with whom Afghanistan shares a 2,640 km disputed border, was the first to send in the members of its establishment to Kabul in a show of support to a militant regime it fostered and supported since the American invasion of Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks. Also read | A 'paranoid' president, US 'abandonment'— new report on why Afghan forces collapsed after American withdrawal But Pakistan is now claiming that the Afghan government is "doing nothing against terrorism emanating from Afghan soil". Islamabad claims that it is the violation of the US-Taliban Doha agreement that made American withdrawal from Afghanistan conditional on the basis of Taliban's assurance that Afghanistan "will not become a safe haven for terrorists". Hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees are being forced to leave Pakistan in the implementation of Islamabad's order to remove undocumented people from within its borders, some living since the 1970s when the Soviets invaded Afghanistan. Also watch | Pakistan refugee crisis: Bulldozer razes homes of Afghan refugees in Pakistan × Of about 4 million Afghans living in Pakistan, about 1.7 million people are in the crosshairs of this "repatriation" plan. "Those Afghans who have voluntarily returned from Pakistan, their count stands at 252,000," Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul-Haq Kakar said in a press briefing on November 8. 'Terrorism' on rise after Taliban came to power: Pakistan PM Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister claimed that since Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, "Pakistan saw a 60 per cent rise in terrorism". "Instability and security situation in the country is being caused by those Afghans living illegally in Pakistan," ul-Haq Kakar said, adding that Afghan Transit trade from various checkpoints will continue. Pakistan has also demanded the Interim Afghan government to handover all those wanted by Pakistan in terrorism. Islamabad claimed that 15 Afghan nationals were involved in suicide attacks in Pakistan this year but did not provide any evidence to back the claim. Many such claims by Pakistan appear contested. This is because a number of new armed groups have propped up during 2010s in the Af-Pak region, notably the Islamic State (Khorasan) and Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP). Also read | Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan: The latest 'armed jihad' challenge for India's terror exporting neighbour Furthermore, the number of targeted attacks on Pakistani troops in the restive province of Balochistan have seen a remarkable rise. "There was a misconception that we used to think Afghanistan as our fifth province. We are announcing it clearly that we have always considered it as an independent sovereign country," ul-Haq Kakar said. "The denial by them (the US) has no relevance. There is documented evidence that the American leftover is being sold on black market. Also, where did the weapons of Afghan military go?"

After backing Taliban for years, Pakistan now claims 60 pc rise in terror from Afghanistan

The Afghan refugee issue is now boiling in Pakistan's Balochistan province. Thousands of people staged protests staged a protest at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Protests at Afghanistan-Pakistan border, anger over new rules for Afghan visitors | World News| WION

<p>Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar&nbsp;issued directives to authorities to provide maximum facilities to Sikh pilgrims who plan to attend their religious festivals in the country.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister presided over a meeting to assess the visa services offered to Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan and received a briefing on the various Sikh festivals held throughout the year, as well as the visa issuance procedures for pilgrims.</p>

<p>Kakar stressed on&nbsp;the significance of Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan, stating that they are considered guests in the country.</p>

<p>He instructed relevant authorities to extend comprehensive support to Sikh Yatrees, allowing them to perform their religious rituals and visit their holy sites with ease.</p>

<p>Additionally, he stressed the importance of expediting the visa issuance process while maintaining transparency in the system.</p>

<p>According to an official statement, Kakar said that "the Sikh pilgrims coming to the country to visit their holy places are the guests in Pakistan."&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/thousands-protest-at-pak-afghan-border-against-decision-to-restrict-border-crossings-655871">Also read | Thousands protest at Pak-Afghan border against decision to restrict border crossings</a></p>

<h2><strong>International standards for Kartarpur corridor</strong></h2>

<p>Kakar highlighted the importance of ensuring that Sikh pilgrims entering Pakistan through the Kartarpur Corridor are provided with facilities of international standards.</p>

<p>This corridor holds immense importance for Sikh pilgrims, and the Prime Minister aimed to enhance their experience.</p>

<p>During the meeting, the interior ministry provided insights into visa facilities for Sikhs, the time required for visa processing, administrative aspects of the Kartarpur Corridor, and the annual festivals observed by Sikhs, as reported by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/tehreek-e-jihad-pakistan-the-latest-armed-jihad-challenge-for-indias-terror-exporting-neighbour-655280">Also read |&nbsp;Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan: The latest 'armed jihad' challenge for India's terror exporting neighbour</a></p>

<p>Prime Minister Kakar directed authorities to develop a comprehensive strategy for facilitating Sikh pilgrims who arrive via the Kartarpur Corridor or from other countries. This strategy aims to streamline and optimize the experience for all Sikh visitors, ensuring their religious and pilgrimage needs are met efficiently.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar issued directives to authorities to provide maximum facilities to Sikh pilgrims who plan to attend their religious festivals in the country.

Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar issued directives to authorities to provide maximum facilities to Sikh pilgrims who plan to attend their religious festivals in the country. The Prime Minister presided over a meeting to assess the visa services offered to Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan and received a briefing on the various Sikh festivals held throughout the year, as well as the visa issuance procedures for pilgrims. Kakar stressed on the significance of Sikh pilgrims visiting Pakistan, stating that they are considered guests in the country. He instructed relevant authorities to extend comprehensive support to Sikh Yatrees, allowing them to perform their religious rituals and visit their holy sites with ease. Additionally, he stressed the importance of expediting the visa issuance process while maintaining transparency in the system. According to an official statement, Kakar said that "the Sikh pilgrims coming to the country to visit their holy places are the guests in Pakistan." Also read | Thousands protest at Pak-Afghan border against decision to restrict border crossings International standards for Kartarpur corridor Kakar highlighted the importance of ensuring that Sikh pilgrims entering Pakistan through the Kartarpur Corridor are provided with facilities of international standards. This corridor holds immense importance for Sikh pilgrims, and the Prime Minister aimed to enhance their experience. During the meeting, the interior ministry provided insights into visa facilities for Sikhs, the time required for visa processing, administrative aspects of the Kartarpur Corridor, and the annual festivals observed by Sikhs, as reported by PTI. Also read | Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan: The latest 'armed jihad' challenge for India's terror exporting neighbour Prime Minister Kakar directed authorities to develop a comprehensive strategy for facilitating Sikh pilgrims who arrive via the Kartarpur Corridor or from other countries. This strategy aims to streamline and optimize the experience for all Sikh visitors, ensuring their religious and pilgrimage needs are met efficiently. (With inputs from agencies)

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