Sharifullah presented in US court, first photo revealed
Muhammad Sharifullah, a man accused of assisting in the deadly 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing, made his initial court appearance in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday. Sharifullah, allegedly a member of the ISKP group, is charged with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization resulting in death, a crime that carries a potential life […]
Repatriation and security: Pakistan’s Afghan refugee challenge
Pakistan has long faced a complex humanitarian challenge dating back to late twentieth-century conflicts. The Afghan refugee crisis, which began during the Soviet invasion and escalated during the subsequent civil strife, has evolved into an issue that intertwines security, diplomacy, and economic stability. In recent years, Pakistan has pursued a new strategy aimed at repatriating […]
Sharifullah arrest proves Pak’s ‘zero tolerance’ for terrorism: FO
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday that ISKP terrorist Sharifullah was arrested and handed over to United States pursuant to a United Nations Security Council resolution. Speaking at a routine press briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, MoFA Spokesman Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan said that Pakistan is a victim of terrorism and has made […]
New US travel ban could hit Pakistanis soon
A potential new travel ban from the United States, reportedly set to be implemented as early as next week, could affect Pakistani citizens as well. Quoting sources within the US government, a Reuters story indicated that the ban, spearheaded by President Donald Trump, could severely restrict entry for Pakistani citizens, alongside those from Afghanistan. While […]
US National Security Advisor calls Dar, praises Pakistan for combating terror
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, spoke with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz on Wednesday. The two discussed the strengthening relationship between the two nations. NSA Waltz conveyed President Trump’s gratitude for Pakistan’s ongoing efforts in combating terrorism. Senator Dar reciprocated by congratulating Waltz on his new position and […]