No other alternative to Taliban in Afghanistan: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that there is "no other alternative to Taliban in Afghanistan," so the "only option the world has right now is to engage with the Taliban for things to move forward."

In an exclusive interview with Fareed Fareed Zakaria for CNN, the premier talked about Pakistan's diplomatic relations with the new Taliban government in Afghanistan, the current state of the war on terror, and other issues.

PM said that sooner or later, the Taliban will have to be recognised by the world as it is about the well-being and future of about 40 million Afghans.

"Forty million people in Afghanistan are in dire straits because of the ongoing situation in the country," the premier said, adding that the people of the United States should understand that disliking the Taliban government is one thing but thinking about the welfare of the Afghans is another as they are facing "extreme difficulties."

"Afghanistan is on the verge of experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis," PM Imran Khan said. "Considering the circumstances, is there any other alternative to the Taliban in Afghanistan? No, there isn't."

The premier questioned how would it be beneficial for the people of Afghanistan if the Taliban government is overthrown.

"Therefore, the only alternative we have is to work with the Taliban government [for the sake of the Afghans] because turning the Taliban away would only lead to chaos in the country," PM Imran Khan reiterated.

Answering a question, the PM said that Pakistan already has three million Afghan refugees so the country does not have the capacity to accept more.

"The Afghan people are being severely affected by the non-recognition of the Taliban government and the freezing of their banking system," the premier said.

He went on to say that the United States' War on Terror (WoT) backfired and increased the number of terrorists worldwide, adding that because of the war, there had been extensive casualties in Pakistan as more than 80,000 Pakistani citizens lost their lives during the war.

"Pakistan had to bear the brunt of the war in Afghanistan by witnessing numerous suicide attacks," he said. "The US must reconsider its policy on carrying out drone attacks."

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Imperative to break nexus between terrorists and sympathisers to defeat terrorism: COAS Bajwa

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa urged on Saturday that it is “imperative” to break the “nexus between terrorists and their sympathisers and support base” to defeat terrorism, said the military’s media wing.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief passed the remarks while interacting with the notables and tribal elders of Panjgur.

In his interaction, the COAS lauded the tribal elders for their support to law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism.

“Breaking nexus between terrorists and their sympathisers and support base is imperative for defeating terrorism,” COAS reiterated. The elders of the area were also assured of the army’s “all-out support for creating” an environment for prosperity and development in the area, particularly in the “timely completion of ongoing socio-economic projects”.

“Terrorists will not be allowed to reverse the hard-earned gains irrespective of the challenges,” said Gen Bajwa.

The army chief was in Panjgur on a day-long visit to spend time with the troops that repulsed a terrorist attack in Panjgur on February 2.

During the visit, Gen Bajwa was given a “detailed update by the local commander on the security situation in the area and response mechanism to effectively check emerging threats”.

While addressing the troops, the army chief lauded the professionalism and the effective response of the ground troops in the recent terrorist activities.

“COAS emphasised on maintaining high standards of operational readiness to fail hostile efforts to destabilise Balochistan and ensure safety and security of the local population,” said the ISPR. He also paid tribute to the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty for the defence of the motherland.

Earlier on arrival, the army chief was received by Commander Quetta Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali.

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Sindh government reappointed former Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon

In view of escalating street crime in the country's largest metropolitan area, the Sindh government has reappointed former Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon to the post on Friday.

Officials said that a meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah a few days ago had reviewed in detail several policing related issues, including the reactivation of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and spiralling street crime. The meeting agreed to appoint Memon again as Karachi's police chief because it believed law and order had been restored during his time as the city's additional IG.

In this regard, the Sindh chief secretary issued a notification on Friday announcing transfers and postings of Additional IGs based in Karachi, including the Karachi police chief. The order states that Additional IG Ghulam Nabi Memon, a Police Service of Pakistan (BS-21) officer previously assigned as Special Branch's Additional IG, has been transferred and appointed as the Karachi police's Additional IG with immediate effect, replacing Additional IG Imran Yaqoob Minhas.

Additional IG Minhas was transferred from the post of the Karachi police chief to the post of the CTD Additional IG. Meanwhile, Additional IG Javed Akhtar Odho, who was serving as the research and development Additional IG, was transferred and posted as the Special Branch Additional IG, replacing Memon.

The newly appointed Karachi Additional IG is an experienced officer who has served in key positions. During the last 10 years, he also served in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in several key positions. In 2019, he was appointed as the Karachi police chief.

Earlier, he served as the Malir SSP, District Larkana SSP, ADIG establishment Karachi, additional secretary to the Sindh chief minister, director of enquiries, Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh, ADIG operations Karachi, DPO Hyderabad, DIG South Range, and DIG Headquarters, Central Police Office Karachi.

Speaking to The News, Additional IG Memon said his priorities included curbing the menace of street crime in the city and ensuring the self-respect of every citizen. He remarked that citizens usually had to face difficulties in registering complaints, and when their complaints were lodged, often no outcome came.

He said he wanted to create a mechanism to help create a good picture of the police so that citizens would not hesitate while approaching police stations to register their complaints. The new city police chief also stated that he intended to revive model police stations in the city. He added that he would meet with the general public and hear their issues. In addition, he wants to make changes to the investigation branch because if the investigation department is weak, cases won't be pursued well, which will help criminals.

 

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After 38 years, Sindh govt restored student unions

After a ban of 38 years, Sindh has become the first province in the country to legalize student unions. On Friday, it approved a bill to lift the ban on student unions at educational institutes in the province.

While many student organisations from across the province welcomed the development and touted it as a "historical move," others expressed their reservations due to the implementational uncertainties about the bill.

Former military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq had imposed a ban on student unions 38 years ago, barring young knowledge-seekers from exercising their right.

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Imperative to break nexus between terrorists and sympathisers to defeat terrorism: COAS Bajwa

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa urged on Saturday that it is “imperative” to break the “nexus between terrorists and their sympathisers and support base” to defeat terrorism, said the military’s media wing.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army chief passed the remarks while interacting with the notables and tribal elders of Panjgur.

In his interaction, the COAS lauded the tribal elders for their support to law enforcement agencies in the fight against terrorism.

“Breaking nexus between terrorists and their sympathisers and support base is imperative for defeating terrorism,” COAS reiterated. The elders of the area were also assured of the army’s “all-out support for creating” an environment for prosperity and development in the area, particularly in the “timely completion of ongoing socio-economic projects”.

“Terrorists will not be allowed to reverse the hard-earned gains irrespective of the challenges,” said Gen Bajwa.

The army chief was in Panjgur on a day-long visit to spend time with the troops that repulsed a terrorist attack in Panjgur on February 2.

During the visit, Gen Bajwa was given a “detailed update by the local commander on the security situation in the area and response mechanism to effectively check emerging threats”.

While addressing the troops, the army chief lauded the professionalism and the effective response of the ground troops in the recent terrorist activities.

“COAS emphasised on maintaining high standards of operational readiness to fail hostile efforts to destabilise Balochistan and ensure safety and security of the local population,” said the ISPR. He also paid tribute to the martyrs for their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty for the defence of the motherland.

Earlier on arrival, the army chief was received by Commander Quetta Corps Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali.

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Sindh government reappointed former Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon

In view of escalating street crime in the country's largest metropolitan area, the Sindh government has reappointed former Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon to the post on Friday.

Officials said that a meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah a few days ago had reviewed in detail several policing related issues, including the reactivation of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and spiralling street crime. The meeting agreed to appoint Memon again as Karachi's police chief because it believed law and order had been restored during his time as the city's additional IG.

In this regard, the Sindh chief secretary issued a notification on Friday announcing transfers and postings of Additional IGs based in Karachi, including the Karachi police chief. The order states that Additional IG Ghulam Nabi Memon, a Police Service of Pakistan (BS-21) officer previously assigned as Special Branch's Additional IG, has been transferred and appointed as the Karachi police's Additional IG with immediate effect, replacing Additional IG Imran Yaqoob Minhas.

Additional IG Minhas was transferred from the post of the Karachi police chief to the post of the CTD Additional IG. Meanwhile, Additional IG Javed Akhtar Odho, who was serving as the research and development Additional IG, was transferred and posted as the Special Branch Additional IG, replacing Memon.

The newly appointed Karachi Additional IG is an experienced officer who has served in key positions. During the last 10 years, he also served in the Intelligence Bureau (IB) in several key positions. In 2019, he was appointed as the Karachi police chief.

Earlier, he served as the Malir SSP, District Larkana SSP, ADIG establishment Karachi, additional secretary to the Sindh chief minister, director of enquiries, Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh, ADIG operations Karachi, DPO Hyderabad, DIG South Range, and DIG Headquarters, Central Police Office Karachi.

Speaking to The News, Additional IG Memon said his priorities included curbing the menace of street crime in the city and ensuring the self-respect of every citizen. He remarked that citizens usually had to face difficulties in registering complaints, and when their complaints were lodged, often no outcome came.

He said he wanted to create a mechanism to help create a good picture of the police so that citizens would not hesitate while approaching police stations to register their complaints. The new city police chief also stated that he intended to revive model police stations in the city. He added that he would meet with the general public and hear their issues. In addition, he wants to make changes to the investigation branch because if the investigation department is weak, cases won't be pursued well, which will help criminals.

 

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After 38 years, Sindh govt restored student unions

After a ban of 38 years, Sindh has become the first province in the country to legalize student unions. On Friday, it approved a bill to lift the ban on student unions at educational institutes in the province.

While many student organisations from across the province welcomed the development and touted it as a "historical move," others expressed their reservations due to the implementational uncertainties about the bill.

Former military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq had imposed a ban on student unions 38 years ago, barring young knowledge-seekers from exercising their right.

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