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I would like to start off by pointing out what President Obama has disclosed at the recent U.N. Security Council Summit on Foreign Terrorist Fighters: “Our intelligence agencies estimate that more than 15,000 foreign fighters from more than 80 nations have traveled to Syria in recent years...

On behalf of United States Central Command, we send our greetings to the Muslims around the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. We also send our best wishes to over 3.5 million Muslims who have traveled to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the annual pilgrimage, Hajj. Ali Khan...

@Nihonjin1051 Not sure which news piece you are referring to but please provide a link so we are able to understand the overall context of the article. Without getting into too much detail, I would like to point out some of the provisions of the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) below: a)...

Terrorist threats have been number one issue for the region. We have seen terrorist attacks on military installations, educational institutions, religious institutions and shrines, market places, government buildings and private homes. No one is safe from the terrorists’ evil actions...

We cannot over emphasize the importance of shared cooperation between the regional partners. To say the least, 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...

Good work by security forces. Terrorist’s ambitions can only be cut to size if everyone works together to identify the threats before they are acted upon. A tip off helped security forces to conduct the raid and arrest the terrorists before they could carry out any of their planned attacks...

As you all have probably read or heard, the new Afghan government has been sworn in to office and the signing and ratification of the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) has commenced this Tuesday. Below is the statement the Commander of the U.S. Central Command, General Lloyd J. Austin, on the...

That's great news! I hope more schools are opened in support of girls' education in Pakistan. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

These are the types of border movements that need to be checked on: both the Afghan and the Pakistani side. Understandably so, due to the rough and vast border terrain shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan, it is difficult to completely put an end to the movement of people across the border. Still...

It was recently reported that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), in a bid to extend its influence in the South Asian region, distributed pamphlets in Peshawar and border provinces of Afghanistan as well. On the other hand, terrorist organizations like the TTP and the Haqqani network...

Murder, rape, torture, destruction of world heritage, and atrocities against minorities and whoever refuses to adhere to their ideologies are hallmarks of all terror groups who have emerged in the last few decades. There is good evidence that Al Qaeda and Taliban in the Af-Pak region have been...

It is easy to dissect and criticize every single aspect of our relationship, but we must look at the big picture before making a final judgment. The U.S. and Pakistan formed a partnership based on our shared principles and stance against terrorism. We’ve not always agreed on every matter...

I recently read that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has named a Pakistani-American as one of 25 young economists who are expected to be most influential in the decades to come. Atif Mian, professor of economics at Princeton University, who at the age of 39 was ranked in the list of top 25...

In desperate attempt the terrorists are attacking without any regard for innocent human lives. Today's suicide attack in Peshawar killed five people, and among them is a 20 years old young woman, three civilians and a FC soldier. The sad part is that the TTP spokesperson proudly claimed...

Our CENTCOM account, on Pakistani forums, is manged by three different individuals. Haroon Ahmad DET - U. S. Central Command United States Central Command - Urdu - MacDill Air Force Base, FL - Government Organization | Facebook

Afghanistan's Gov't of National Unity This is a historical moment in the political history of Afghanistan, as they, and the entire region will witnesses the transition to a new Afghan government due to two prominent Afghan leaders accepting a power-sharing agreement. President Elect Ashraf...

The devastation brought by the floods is simply indescribable. It brings much grief to read that many homes and lives have been destroyed in these floods. According to various sources, several thousand homes have collapsed and hundreds of people have died in Pakistan. The pictures clearly depict...

I guess the newly constituted group AQIS (Al Qaeda Indian Subcontinent) did not get the news that terrorists worldwide have been put on notice. Their activities will not be tolerated. If AQIS is for real, they will not remain so for long. Recently, Pakistan Navy commandos repelled an attack...

We must remember that the U.S. and Pakistan joined hands due to our shared stance against terrorism. Anyone who thinks that the U.S. is supporting any terrorist organizations in Pakistan is simply mistaken. The truth is that terrorist organizations like the TTP have repeatedly issued warnings...

One of the hallmarks of the terrorists is to attack intellectuals who form the backbone of any nation. Killing of Dr. Auj, the Dean of Islamic Studies, University of Karachi is just an act of cowards; condemnable by any sane member of the society. Teachers and college professors nurture future...