PESHAWAR: Speakers at an in-house discussion here on Thursday said that Afghanistan was already heading towards a civil war as the Afghan Taliban and Kabul government were fighting each other and.
PTI, BAP at odds over governor issue
Despite PM’s letter Balochistan incumbent governor has not resigned
Amanullah Yasinzai. PHOTO: RADIO PAK
ISLAMABAD:
The ruling PTI and its key ally in Balochistan – the BAP – have failed to iron out their differences over appointing a new governor of the province despite Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Tuesday visit to Quetta.
In April, Prime Minister Imran had asked Balochistan Governor Amanullah Khan Yasinzai to step down, stating that he intended to appoint a new governor to the province in view of the transformed political challenges facing the country. It has been a pleasure to have worked with you, striving for creation of a welfare state and especially looking after the problems of people of the province of Balochistan, the premier wrote.
Islamabad: Pakistan’s top civil and military leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and regional developments and agreed to advance practical collaboration on matters of shared interest.
On Monday night, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin held a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss shared regional interests and objectives.
“Secretary Austin reiterated his appreciation for Pakistan’s support for Afghanistan peace negotiations and expressed his desire to continue to build on the US–Pakistan bilateral relationship,” according to the US Defence Department readout. The two also discussed “regional dynamics and shared interest in security and stability in the region.”