Modi Calls for Deeper US-India Security Ties
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Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:X Issue No:309 Price: Afs.15 Weekend Issue, Sponsored by Etisalat FRIDAY . JUNE 10. 2016 -Jawza 21, 1395 H.S www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimes www.twitter.com/ afghanistantime KABUL: A dreaded com- mander of the Haqqani net- Afghanistan to figure at US-Pakistan meetings work has been killed in a US drone strike in southeastern PESHAWAR: Senior American and Pakistani officials will discuss recent developments in Afghanistan Paktika province, the gover- and the overall situation in the region later this week, a well-placed source said on Thursday. US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Olson and Senior Director for South Asian Affairs nor’s office said on Thursday. at National Security Council Peter Lavoy are due in Islamabad at the weekend. “Pakistan’s alleged The commander, identi- support to the Afghan Taliban, particularly the Haqqani network, is also on the agenda for meetings,” an fied as Sirajuddin Khademi, official told Pajhwok Afghan News on condition of anonymity. As Islamabad continues to rail against the was a logistics leader of the violation of its territorial sovereignty by the US, the two sides are expected to confer on last month’s militant group and member of drone strike that killed Taliban supremo Mullah Akhtar Mansour. The visiting delegation will meet the Quetta Shura. Khademi Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen. Raheel allegedly provided weapons Sharif and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nasser Khan Janjua. (Pajhwok) for insurgents, a statement from the governor’s office said. 33 insurgents It added the drone raid 3 WOMEN OF A FAMILY took place in Sar Rawza dis- killed in raids: trict and some weapons were MoD also destroyed in the strike. DROWN IN AIBAK On May 22, Afghan Tali- AT News Report ban supreme leader Mullah KABUL: As many as 33 Taliban IVER MAN RESCUED Akhtar Mansour was killed in fighters were killed in different R ; a US drone strike in the Naush- crackdowns within past 24 hours, AIBAK: Three women of a family drowned in the Aibak River in ki district of Pakistan’s south- the Ministry of Defense claimed. the capital of north- western Balochistan province. ern Samangan prov- In a press release issued here, ince, an official said on (Pajhwok) Ministry of Defense, (MoD) said Thursday. Ahmad, a that Afghan National Army (ANA) doctor at the emer- in collaboration with Afghan Na- gency department of Modi calls for deeper US-India security ties tional Police (ANP) and National the Samangan Civil Indian Prime Minister Naren- Modi told a rare joint meeting of bors, supports or sponsors terror- rorism the biggest threat in Afghan- Directorate of Security (NDS) has Hospital, told Pajh- conducted joint operations against wok Afghan News the dra Modi called for a closer the Senate and House of Repre- ists, and separate religion from ter- istan as well as elsewhere in South bodies of the women security relationship between sentatives, reported Reuters. rorism. With navigation in Asian Asia. "Afghans naturally recognize insurgents in different areas of Nangarhar, Kunar, Paktika, Uruz- were brought to the his country and the United "We have both lost civilians waters, such as disputes over the that the sacrifices of American have hospital late on States on Wednesday, in an and soldiers in combating it. The South China Sea, a major regional helped create a better life. But, gan, Baghlan, Balkh, Jawzjan, Wednesday. Abdul address to the U.S. Congress need of the hour is for us to deep- concern, Modi said a stronger U.S- your contribution in keeping the Kunduz, and Helmand provinces. Khyber, a resident of the Karta-i-Sulh area of Aibak, the provincial stressing the importance of en our security cooperation," India partnership could boost region safe and secure is deeply In these operations 33 rebels, in- capital, claiming rescuing one of the four members of the hapless the warm relationship be- Modi said. peace and prosperity. "It can also appreciated even beyond. India too cluding a commander of Taliban, family who drowned in the river. He said the incident took place tween the two countries. Reuters reported that in a help ensure security of the sea has made an enormous contribu- were killed. when one a 16-year-old girl tried to take out a shoe from the river. "The fight against terror- speech interrupted by repeated lanes and commerce and freedom tion and sacrifices to support our One insurgent was arrested and But she drowned after being hit by strong waves, Khyber added. A ism has to be fought at many applause, Modi did not mention of navigation on seas," Modi add- friendship with Afghan people. A handed over to the relevant judi- second woman aged 20 tried to rescue her sister, but she also levels. And the traditional India's neighbors Pakistan or Chi- ed. He also stressed that India is commitment to rebuild a peaceful, cial body for interrogation. Three drowned. The third woman who tried to save her two sisters-in-law tools of military, intelligence na specifically, but said the deeper committed to helping rebuild a and stable and prosperous Afghan- soldiers were also killed in the op- met fate a similar fate, the resident said. Later, a man from the or diplomacy alone would not U.S-Indian security cooperation peaceful and stable Afghanistan, istan is our shared erations, the ministry said. family tried to save his three relatives but failed. Khyber said he be able to win this fight," should isolate anyone who har- even as he said he considers ter- objective."tolonews knew how to swim and was able to rescue the man, who was about to die. (Pajhwok) FRIDAY .JUNE 10, 2016 AFGHANISTANTIMES AFGHANISTAN TIMES Editor: Abdul Saboor Sarir Phone No: +93-772364666 byTalha Ahmad E-mail: [email protected] Talha Ahmad is a teacher, lawyer, Unfortunately, in addition to structions. Killing, violence and attacks on activist, and Chair at the Member- failing to meet fundamental require- Moreover, Bangladesh's "sec- minority communities are too com- Email: [email protected] ship Committee of the Muslim ments for a fair trial, the current ular" establishment - writers and mon in Bangladesh and have been Council of Britain. tribunal's jurisdiction is only to try intellectuals - have used their pens for many years. While none of In May, the Bangladeshi gov- the Bengalis who collaborated to extol the virtues of these trials, them has ever been properly in- www.afghanistantimes.af ernment executed the most high- with Pakistan army. while branding opponents as Is- vestigated, and the perpetrators Photojournalist: M. Sadiq Yusufi profile person convicted of war Flawed justice and political lamists for daring to quibble over never tried in a judicial process that crimes. This execution bodes ill for show trial the rule of law. can withstand international scru- future of the country. Nizami's trial - like those be- They were aided by mass tiny, the fingers have often been Advisory editorial board Motiur Rahman Nizami, the fore and after him - is riddled with demonstrations organised by the pointed to the politicians belong- chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, the coun- flaws (PDF). And sadly, the evi- Ganajagaran Mancha, the group ing to the ruling party for orches- Saduddin Shpoon, Dr. Sharif Fayez, Dr. Sultana Parvanta, Dr. Sharifa Sharif, try's largest Islamic political par- dence is overwhelming to support that has been consistently vocal in trating such violence. ty, was accused of war crimes claims that many of these flaws demanding the death penalty for Moreover, there is nothing lib- Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Setara Delawari, Ahmad Takal committed during Bangladesh's are intentional to predetermine the the war criminals of 1971. eral about calling for an execution war of independence in 1971. outcomes of these trials. While in the West they con- without regard to due process, sup- Graphic-Designers: However, the legal framework This was given credence by tinue to be celebrated as the van- pressing free speech, stifling po- Edriss Akbari and Bilal Yusufi underpinning the tribunal and its leaked conversations of Nizamul guard for secular and liberal val- litical opposition or enforcing conduct has come under severe Haque Nasim, the chairman of the ues, they are anything but - a mass, blackout of media coverage of Marketing & Advertising: criticism from international bod- tribunal, with a Brussels-based reminiscent of lynching mobs that those the "liberal" elites disap- Mohammad Parwiz Arian, 0708954626, 0778894038 Mailing address: P.O. Box: 371, Kabul, Afghanistan Our Bank Accounts: Azizi Bank: 000101100258091 / 000101200895656 Printed at Afghanistan Times Printing Press The constitution says Article 117 The President shall appoint one of its members as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Members of the Supreme Court, except under circumstances stated in Article One Hundred Twenty Seven of this Constitution, shall not be dismissed till the end of their term. Editorial The government is not moving in the direction which had been ies including the United Nations Bangladeshi lawyer linked to pre- came together demanding the exe- proves. That only re-enforces the sketched by the leaders during their presidential campaigns in and all major human rights organi- vious campaigns against some of cution of the 1971, accused with- illiberal mentality and attitude the 2014. Things are becoming worst and the authorities are facing sations. those facing trials. out any regard for due process. secular-liberals claim to be fight- Bangladesh hangs Motiur Some see the war crimes tri- The movement was kicked off ing against. new challenges that are beyond their capacity and knowledge Rahman Nizami for war crimes bunals in Bangladesh as ultimate- when it tried to put pressure on What the future holds Atrocities on both sides ly the clash of progressive secular the Supreme Court of Bangladesh The reality on the ground - in- to address.