July 6, 2021
In his column for The Friday Times this week, titled ‘Pakistan needs a proactive Afghanistan policy’, Ejaz Haider has argued for Pakistan to “change the defensive mindset and go for a proactive approach” in terms of counterterrorism. In short, he wants Pakistan to strike at terrorist targets – early, often, and when needed, on Afghan soil.
There are few strategic thinkers in Pakistan whose depth and breadth of knowledge match Mr Haider’s favorably. His approach to the issue at hand, Pakistan’s counterterrorism challenge, is serious and thoughtful. But I disagree with his prescription. Let me state unequivocally: Rawalpindi’s current defensive mindset is exactly the right one, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan must not entertain the idea of cross-border raids and the minimization of the sovereignty of another country. Especially if that country is Afghanistan – Pakistan’s most important and most vulnerable neighbor.
MPs’ panels to discuss situation emerging after US pullout from Afghanistan
July 6, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary panels of the National Assembly and Senate are separately taking up the burning issue of Afghanistan and the impact of the withdrawal of US troops from the neighbouring country on Pakistan and the region.
The National Assembly standing committee on foreign affairs holds an in-camera session on July 8. It will discuss and will be briefed on the assessment of the current situation in Afghanistan; the impact of the US announcement of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan; the status of the reconciliation offered by ex-ambassador Muhammad Sadiq; and Islamabad’s concerns over the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
MPs’ panels to discuss situation after US pullout from Afghanistan
July 6, 2021
ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary panels of the National Assembly and Senate are separately taking up the burning issue of Afghanistan and the impact of the withdrawal of US troops from the neighbouring country on Pakistan and the region.
The National Assembly standing committee on foreign affairs holds an in-camera session on July 8. It will discuss and will be briefed on the assessment of the current situation in Afghanistan; the impact of the US announcement of the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan; the status of the reconciliation offered by ex-ambassador Muhammad Sadiq; and Islamabad’s concerns over the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
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Cuba y Pakistán buscan impulsar vínculos bilaterales
Cuba y Pakistán buscan impulsar vínculos bilaterales
Islamabad, 2 jul (Prensa Latina) Representantes de Cuba y Pakistán coincidieron hoy en la necesidad de aprovechar al máximo la capacidad de ambos parlamentos para impulsar los vínculos bilaterales en áreas de biotecnología, comercio, salud pública, educación y cultura.
Lo anterior trascendió durante un encuentro en la sede del Legislativo pakistaní entre el presidente del Senado, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, y el embajador de Cuba Zéner Caro, señaló una nota de la representación diplomática del país caribeño en Islamabad.