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We’ve said this before and say it again; we greatly appreciate all of Pakistan’s sacrifices in the region. Our common sacrifices on both sides of the border confirm our shared will and desire to restore peace in the region. We’ve come too far and made too many sacrifices to walk away from each...

Exercise Eager Lion provides multilateral forces with the opportunity to promote cooperation and interoperability among participating forces, build functional capacity, practice crisis management and enhance readiness. Did you know that Pakistani Forces along with forces from 18 other...

It is encouraging to see that Peshawar police was able to nab terrorists and recover over 15,000 tons of explosive and thus avoids a big catastrophe. Just think the amount of damage this huge cache of explosive would have done to the city. Congratulations Peshawar police! This haul proves...

Dear SMC, If we let go of conspiracy theories and start making our judgments on facts, then it’s quite easy to see that these terrorists are fueling terrorism and working against our efforts to bring peace and stability to the region. TTP is responsible for killing thousands in Pakistan...

We cannot over emphasize Pakistan’s importance in the region. We greatly appreciate all of Pakistan’s sacrifices in regards to our peace objectives. We’ve come a long way and overcame many obstacle and challenges along the way. We hope to continue our partnership and maintain a...

Dear Forum Members, It gives us immense gratification to be able to share this exciting news regarding Pakistani AirForce Air Commodore Shahid Latif Bajwa with you all. Clearly a man of intellect and sound understanding, and fully worthy of the prestigious award he will soon be given. We...

This menace of ‘match fixing’ needs to be eradicated from the game of cricket. The game will start losing its fans unless something is done soon. Ali Khan DET, United States Central Command U.S. Central Command

Only people with demented minds can target young school going children. "Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families and loved ones of those affected in today's tragic events. However, these actions will not deter ISAF and its Afghan partners from working towards a more stable and secure...

Dear M2S, You can review our recent history and see that it was Pakistan’s decision to block the NATO supply route, and ultimately, it was their own decision to reopen the routes. And please keep in mind the supply routes were blocked for seven months. It would be simply false to imply that...

This looming threat of terrorism has plagued the region for a very long time now. Pakistan in particular continues to face the wrath of terrorism. To make matters worse, we continue to find the same culprits behind these acts of terror. Furthermore, these terrorists regularly boast about their...

Brave Pakistani soldiers lose their lives protecting their homeland so innocent people can be saved from a brutal enemy. We salute the army Captain and his two comrades who lost their lives fighting the enemies of the state. We support their actions against the evil that has plagued the region...

It is hard to feel sorry for these extremists who continue to wreak havoc upon the nation. We applaud the Pakistan forces for sending a stern message to these extremist organizations. We are working hard on both sides of the border to negate the threat of terrorism. We hope to build on our...

Dear Qamar1990, We are representative of United States Central Command. At CENTCOM are reaching out to audiences on the online community in the Middle East, South and Central Asia in a wide variety of difference languages. We like to participate in discussions so that people on the social...

The White House spokesman Jay Carney said, Wali-ur-Rehman “has participated in cross-border attacks in Afghanistan against US and NATO personnel and horrific attacks against Pakistani civilians and soldiers”. These common enemies of ours have been creating havoc on our nations for years. No...

These terrorists have no remorse for killing thousands of innocents. They are only concerned with achieving their deadly objectives. They have a common goal of destabilizing the region with their acts of terror, and we shouldn’t be surprised that they have already found a replacement. At...

Is it not sad to see a bunch of armed people imposing their version of laws on innocent people. Have we not seen this done before and their rejection by the masses? The people of the region have suffered much at the hands of extremism and it is important to focus on providing the suffering...

The Yemeni foreign minister claims that Iran is smuggling weapons to the Shi’ite Houthi rebels? What do you think about this news? London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian nationals are using islands in the Red Sea to store illegal arms, with a view to smuggling these to the Houthi rebels in Yemen’s...

It is great to see our nations stay committed to the betterment of the region. These meetings allow us to address our shared concerns and create a healthy working relationship. We’ve made a lot of sacrifices on both sides of the border, and it is simply imperative for us to build on our...

Thanks for your comment! Yes, we’ve been working diligently to revitalize Afghanistan’s infrastructure. To be more specific, we’ve already spent over 7.9 billion dollars in developmental assistance. Let me just review some of the facts pertaining to you question. “In the past several years...

ANA gains first military surgery capabilities in Helmand CAMP SHORBAK, Afghanistan (May 15, 2013) -- Coalition and Afghan National Army service members worked together to create Afghanistan’s first Air Transportable Treatment Unit (ATTU) ¬¬at Camp Shorbak in Helmand Province earlier this...