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Pakistan likely to face travel ban by US if govt doesn’t address ‘deficiencies’

WASHINGTON — Pakistan has been included in a group that would be considered for partial suspension of visa issuance if their governments “do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days” as part of new ban by Donald Trump’s administration. The Trump administration is considering issuing sweeping travel restrictions for the citizens of dozens […]

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Two soldiers, 9 terrorists killed in separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR — At least two Pakistan Army soldiers embraced martyrdom while nine terrorists were gunned down in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mohmand District on the reported presence […]

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Pakistan army says 18 of 26 hostages killed in Balochistan train attack were soldiers

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan army on Friday said that 18 of the 26 hostages killed by Balochistan Liberation Army militants, who ambushed a train in Balochistan, were army and paramilitary soldiers. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, during a press conference with Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, said 26 hostages were […]

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10 terrorists killed as Pakistan Army foil attack on checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR — The Pakistan Army on Thursday thwarted a terrorist attack on checkpost and killed ten terrorists following a suicide attack near the FC camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district, security sources said. Heavy firing was heard following a loud explosion in Jandola, police officials told the media. According to security sources, terrorists tried […]

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Stability not possible until govt based on public trust is established in Pakistan: Imran Khan

LAHORE — Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said that stability will not be possible until a government based on public trust is established across the country, including in Balochistan. “Military operations are never the solution to problems. Even major wars have been resolved through negotiations and efforts for peace and stability,” he […]