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Responding to the deadly bombing of Sayed-ul-Shuhada High School in Kabul on Saturday afternoon and the Zabul bus bombing on Sunday night, Amnesty International said Monday these two incidents must serve as a wake up call to the world.
Samira Hamidi, Amnesty International’s South Asia Campaigner, said: “The appalling scenes in West Kabul and Zabul Province must serve as a wake-up call to the world.
Officials confirmed Monday that 85 people were killed in the school bombing on Saturday and another 11 were killed in a IED explosion in Zabul on Saturday night.
“These unspeakable crimes brutally highlight the failure of authorities to protect civilians, particularly girls and minority groups. People are being slaughtered on a weekly basis and the bloodshed shows no sign of letting up,” Hamidi said.
Pak Army Chief in Kabul to meet Afghan President Ghani
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Pak Army Chief in Kabul to meet Afghan President Ghani. Image Source: IANS News
Islamabad, May 10 : Pakistan s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) landed in Kabul on Monday to meet Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani amid uncertainty in the region, heightened tensions due to terror attacks in Afghanistan, withdrawal of US troops and the latest announcement of ceasefire by the Taliban during Eid.
The visit holds importance since Islamabad holds a key position in the Afghan peace process. On the other hand, the Ashraf Ghani government has accused Islamabad of harbouring the Taliban and has used them to destabilise Afghanistan.
10 May 2021 - 20:37
KABUL (Pajhwok): President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Monday termed regional countries particularly Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace process and its influence on the Taliban is crucial.
The president said this during a meeting with Pakistani Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa who called on him at Presidential Palace, according to a tweet from presidency.
Chief of the Defence Staff UK General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter also accompanied Gen. Bajwa during the visit and in the meeting.
President Ghani noted that both Afghanistan and Pakistan have no other option but to engage in mutual respect and cordial economic cooperation.
COAS, UK Chief of Defence Staff discuss Afghan peace process
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General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Pakistan Army greatly values its friendly relations with the UK.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Defence Staff United Kingdom Army General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), matters of mutual interests and regional security situation came under discussion during the meeting.
Progress on the Afghan reconciliation process was also discussed, while measures to further enhance bilateral and defense cooperation were also discussed in the meeting.
Ashraf Ghani lauds Pakistan s sincere, positive role in Afghan peace process: ISPR
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COAS Bajwa meets Ashraf Ghani in Kabul.
The army chief is in Kabul on a day-long visit.
He also met Dr Abdullah Abdullah to discuss peace process.
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday lauded Pakistan s sincere and positive role in the Afghan peace process as he met Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Kabul.
The army chief has arrived in Kabul on a day-long visit, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa (left) and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (centre) meet in Kabul on May 10, 2021. ISPR