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As of this month, the number of new polio cases in Pakistan stands at 210 and the country is bracing for potentially dozens of other cases by year’s end. Pakistan now accounts for 80 percent of global cases and is one of only three countries at risk of exporting the disease outside its borders...

Let's focus on CASA - 1000 and what it means for alleviating some of the energy related issues. For those who might not be familiar with this project, the four nations participating in this project are the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Pakistan and Afghanistan. As you might already know, the...

Lately, we have been witnessing great positive signs in the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. A recent example of this is the agreement between the two nations on the Transit Price for the Central Asia South Asia electricity transmission project, or better known as CASA-1000. This...

This is awesome. Happy to see these kinds of harmony promoting events in the region. Haroon Ahmad DET - U.S. Central Command United States Central Command - Urdu - MacDill Air Force Base, FL - Government Organization | Facebook

Should we even have discussion about this? Is Pakistan not a nation where a strong woman candidate ran for elections in the fifties? Although she lost by a very small margin, Fatima Jinnah paved the way for a young Muslim woman, Benazir Bhutto, to become the first woman Prime Minster of a Muslim...

The U.S., Pakistan and Afghanistan have collectively felt the impact of terrorism in the region in the last decade, and continue to do so. We have always emphasized the importance of shared cooperation between the regional partners, and the current situation requires us to stand united in...

The U.S., Pakistan and Afghanistan have collectively felt the impact of terrorism in the region in the last decade, and continue to do so. We have always emphasized the importance of shared cooperation between the regional partners, and the current situation requires us to stand united in...

The terrorists need to be made aware that they cannot continue to destabilize the region with their acts of terror. The nation of Pakistan has already lost thousands of innocent lives to indiscriminate killings. The need of the hour is to send a stern message to those who remain focused on...

Is it not alarming that an already violent group has allied itself with a group even more violent than itself? It is alarming in some way but the fact remains that earning the support of these violent groups means next to nothing: they have been rejected by a vast majority. People of the...

Terrorist organizations like The Haqqani network, TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban) and LeT (Lashkar-i-Tayyaba) have been causing chaos and mayhem throughout the Af/Pak region for over a decade. Their crimes and atrocities extend to both sides of the border. It is no secret that the terrorists have been...

The ruthless bloodshed and devastation created by ISIL has not only killed innocent people, forced displacement, but has also brought back injustices against women that were long abandoned and banned. It is true when they say the worse victims of war are women and children. ISIL is not only...

Should we be surprised at the TTP demands? These thugs have been doing this and getting away with it for far too long. Everyone knows that no religion allows threats of death and demands of extortion. Terrorists have been rejected by the vast majority of Pakistanis and their overwhelming...

Thunderbirds! Haroon Ahmad DET - U.S. Central Command United States Central Command - Urdu - MacDill Air Force Base, FL - Government Organization | Facebook

The TTP have repeatedly made their evil intentions known against the nation of Pakistan. This announcement simply proves that the terrorists from different regions are willing to join hands in order to hamper our peace efforts and achieve their common agenda. At the same time, it becomes...

We cannot have a safe a secure region without a safe and secure Afghanistan and Pakistan. Our governments are well aware of the fact that our common enemies would love to see us part ways for the sake of gaining advantage. It is simply important to stary united and overcome any differences for...

It is safe to say that Pakistan has some must see places. The pictures are beautiful, and I would love to visit some of the places above. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

She has made the whole nation proud. Malala serves as an inspiration to women around the world. Congratulations to Malala! Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

I will not comment on whether it is a paradigm shift or not, however, I would like to point out that it is in the mutual benefit of all three countries, U.S., Pakistan and Afghanistan, to work together against terrorist elements in the region. Peace and stability can only be achieved if we treat...

Terrorist organizations have claimed thousands of innocent lives in Pakistan during the last decade. The terrorists indiscriminately target people of all ages and genders for the sake of achieving their agenda. Unfortunately for the terrorists, the brave nation of Pakistan remains resilient in...

Terrorist organizations like the TTP and Islamic State (IS) share a similar terrorist agenda, therefore, it should not come as a surprise that the TTP are pledging allegiance to IS. It was also reported later that Shahidullah Shahid, spokesperson for Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said: “We...