Pakistan calls US official’s allegations ‘unfounded, devoid of rationality’

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Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch briefing the press in Islamabad. — Screengrab/Ministry of Foreign Affairs/File After the US deputy national security advisor claimed that Islamabad would use its nuclear missiles for hostile intent, Pakistan on Saturday termed allegations “unfounded, devoid of rationality and sense of history”. In a statement, the Foreign Office said: “Pakistan … Read more

Pakistan calls US official’s assumption of hostile intent ‘perplexing, illogical’

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Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch during an event in this undated image. — Instagram/@foreignofficepk FO says alleged threat perception raised by US official unfortunate. “Pakistan has never had any ill-intention towards the US,” says FO. “We have long history of cooperation; wish to build on strong legacy.” Pakistan on Saturday slammed a United States … Read more

Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed at Pak-Afghan border

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Martyred soldier Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi. — ISPR/File RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier was martyred and four khwarij were killed after security forces engaged and thwarted terrorists’ bid to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that forces engaged the terrorists after … Read more

Minister Asif wants ‘engineers of May 9 riots’ brought to justice

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Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is seen in this undated photo. — AFP/File Laws’ hands have so far reached collars of activists: Asif He says justice should have been served swiftly like in US, UK. Minister laments heroisation of those who insulted martyrs. Reacting to the military court’s verdict against culprits involved in May 9 riots, … Read more

Soldier martyred, 4 terrorists killed in Pak-Afghan border infiltration bid

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Martyred soldier Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi. — ISPR/File Forces engage khwarij in Khyber district’s Rajgal area. Thwart terrorists’ bid to infiltrate Pak-Afghan border. Martyred soldier identified as Sepoy Amir Sohail Afridi. RAWALPINDI: A Pakistan Army soldier embraced martyrdom and four terrorists were neutralised after security forces successfully thwarted a bid to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Khyber district, … Read more

Analysts weigh in on military courts sentences against May 9 rioters

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Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan shout slogans during a protest after Khan’s arrest, in Karachi, Pakistan, May 9, 2023. — Reuters A major development saw sentences being awarded to 25 individuals who were involved in the May 9, 2023, attacks on state installations by the military courts. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) … Read more

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah opposes intelligence agencies’ role in judges’ appointment

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Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah. — SC website/File Shah suggests criteria for constitutional bench appointments. Criticises past ad hoc judicial bench formations. Judicial Commission meets to review proposed appointment rules. ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has opposed the inclusion of intelligence agencies in the process of appointing judges, cautioning against … Read more