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U.S. Seeks ‘Decisive Action’ against Terrorists Operating in Pakistan

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(Last Updated On: October 24, 2022)

The U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on Pakistan to take “decisive action” against all terrorists operating in the country.

Pompeo has made remarks in a phone call with new Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, the U.S. Department of State said in a statement on Thursday.

The U.S. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said in the statement that Pompeo, in his conversation with Imran Khan, also spoke about Pakistan’s “vital” role in promoting the peace process in Afghanistan.

“Secretary Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and wished him success. Secretary Pompeo expressed his willingness to work with the new government towards a productive bilateral relationship,” she said in the statement. “Secretary Pompeo raised the importance of Pakistan taking decisive action against all terrorists operating in Pakistan and its vital role in promoting the Afghan peace process.”

Following the issue, Pakistan’s Foreign Office Spokesman Mohammad Faisal in a tweet said that his country has taken strong exception to the “factually incorrect” statement the United States State Department issued on a telephone call between U.S. Secretary of and Imran Khan.

“There was no mention at all in the conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan. This should be immediately corrected,” he tweeted. 

However, Nauert said the U.S. government stands by its statement. She described the call as “good” and said Pompeo expressed willingness to work with Imran Khan toward a “productive bilateral relationship”.

This comes as some Pakistani media have  reported that Pompeo is likely to visit Islamabad on September 5, to hold talks with leader of the Pakistan’s new administration.

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SCO foreign ministers discuss promotion of stability in Afghanistan

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(Last Updated On: May 21, 2024)

Foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) met in the Kazakh capital this week and discussed issues around promoting stabilization in Afghanistan, combating terrorism and drug threats.

According to Kazakh media reports, the participants also discussed preparations for the upcoming SCO Head of State Summit scheduled for July and the Middle East situation.

China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, India and Pakistan are members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

The organization recognizes Afghanistan, Mongolia, Belarus, Iraq and Sri Lanka as observers, but the Islamic Emirate has not been invited to the meeting.

SCO members have repeatedly expressed concerns about a terrorism threat from Afghanistan.

But the Islamic Emirate has emphasized repeatedly that it will not allow Afghanistan’s soil to be used against any other country.

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Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Afghanistan after three year hiatus

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(Last Updated On: May 21, 2024)

Turkish Airlines resumed its flights to Afghanistan with its first flight landing at Kabul International Airport on Tuesday, after almost three years.

Turkish charge d’affaires in Kabul, Cenk Unal, said at a ceremony to mark the occasion that the resumption of Turkish Airlines flights to Afghanistan is a clear example of the expansion of friendly and historical relations between the two countries.

He added that Turkish Airlines flies to numerous countries, and flights to Afghanistan will help expand cultural and commercial relations.

Officials of the Ministry of Transport stated that the resumption of Turkish Airlines flights shows that the people of Turkey stand with the people of Afghanistan in any circumstances.

They called on other international airlines to also resume flights saying that currently Kabul airport is safe and secure.

Turkish Airlines currently has 454 modern aircraft. It connects 348 destinations in six continents and in 130 countries.

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EU provides 400,000 euros to assist flood victims in Afghanistan

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(Last Updated On: May 21, 2024)

The European Union announced Tuesday it has made available 400,000 euros (over 30 million afghani) in response to widespread flooding in the north of Afghanistan in the past few weeks.

This humanitarian aid will provide immediate emergency assistance to beneficiaries in the regions of Baghlan, Badakhshan, and Takhar, the EU said in a statement.

The assistance will be delivered by EU humanitarian partners ACTED and DACAAR. It will include an emergency multi-sectoral response through cash assistance as well as access to clean water, emergency sanitation and hygiene supplies, the statement read.

The EU mentioned that it has been funding humanitarian operations in Afghanistan since 1994, providing close to 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion) in funding.

Last year alone, the EU mobilised 159 million euros ($172 million) in humanitarian funding.

In addition, since 2021 the EU has organised a Humanitarian Air Bridge to Afghanistan, with 35 flights so far that have carried over 1,600 tonnes of aid. 

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