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Newspaper Article by Amna Ejaz Rafi 16/02/2015

Terrorism & its roots

Historically, terrorism required a radicalizing phenomenon of individuals snowballing into societies. Fortunately, reasons that could have caused this boomerang effect amongst non-Muslims have been correctly identified, pursued against and thwarted under the umbrella of UN, NATO led by the US and the…

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Afghan-US Security Agreement

Afghan-US Security Agreement Afghanistan and the US have signed a security agreement. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani during the election campaign supported the stationing of the US troops on Afghan soil, in post-2014. President Ghani after assuming office moved ahead with the plan.…

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Armed Forces of Pakistan & security

ALTHOUGH the year 2014 started witnessing more attacks by the terrorists yet overall it may be expressed that after many years of terrorism, that gripped Pakistan, there is some degree of optimism about the security situation in coming months due to Pakistan…

Newspaper Article by khalid 16/06/2014

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Fighting terror: Back to square one

In the back drop of resonation about usage of Indian origin arms and ammunition by the attackers of Karachi airport and recovery of huge cache of such weapons and munitions, Indian Prime Minister has condemned the recent terrorist attack on Karachi Airport.…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 02/04/2014

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Has US ended Drone Strikes on Pakistan?

It was in 2001 that the United States (US) used unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) commonly known as drones for the first time in Afghanistan and has been continuously employing them since then. The drones have been the US effective weapon of choice…

Newspaper Article by khalid 04/02/2014

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Strategic dialogue and Tactical effects

Week long ministerial level meeting of Pakistan-US strategic dialogue concluded on a positive note. Event has resumed after a lull of three years marked by irritants and breakdowns. Credit for re-railing the dialogue goes to both sides. Pak-US bilateral is a complex relationship…

Regions by khalid 27/12/2013

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Drones under UN Scrutiny

Unmanned Combat Aerial vehicles more commonly known by their innocent sounding nomenclature “drones” have ultimately come under the UN scrutiny. For the first time, the UN General Assembly has pronounced itself on the ever-increasing use of armed drones in the pursuit of…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 10/12/2013

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Dealing with the Afghan Conundrum

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s recent visit to Afghanistan is symbolic in many ways. The Afghan-US deadlock over the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) and the US’s refusal to halt drone strikes inside Pakistan seem the main drivers behind the prime minister’s visit. As…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 13/11/2013

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Drone Strikes Developing an Accord

Pakistan and the United States have been cooperating on War on Terror particularly on Afghanistan. Pakistan became a front line state and an ally. It helped capture and eliminate terrorist elements. Despite the common interest in fighting terrorism, there is a divergence…

Newspaper Article by IPRI 11/11/2013

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The Drone Dilemma

Much has been talked about the agenda of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to United States. Prime Minister has described drone strikes as a major irritant in Pak-US relations. During his meeting with President Obama, Prime Minister called for an end…

Terrorism & its roots

Afghan-US Security Agreement

Armed Forces of Pakistan & security

Fighting terror: Back to square one

Has US ended Drone Strikes on Pakistan?

Strategic dialogue and Tactical effects

Drones under UN Scrutiny

Dealing with the Afghan Conundrum

Drone Strikes Developing an Accord

The Drone Dilemma

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