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US admits mistakes made in Afghanistan


afghan-deathA recent US probe confirms that Americans had been faulty in carrying out certain airstrikes in western Afghanistan in early May that killed 150 civilians. According to IRIB, citing an unnamed senior US military official, the report said that the US air force and ground troops had made serious mistakes when US war planes bombed suspected Taliban positions.
The report quoted the official as saying “American personnel made significant errors in carrying out some of the air strikes in western Afghanistan on May 4 that killed dozens of Afghan civilians”.
Nearly 150 civilians, including 95 children, were killed last month when US warplanes dropped bombs on two villages in the Bala Baluk district of the western province of Farah.
General Stanley McChrystal warned about the consequences of civilian deaths caused by US and NATO-led forces, saying “this may be the critical point.”
The deadly strikes also sparked days of protests in Kabul and other major cities across the violence-wracked Afghanistan.
Medics told Press TV that some of those wounded in the attack have unusual burns which could have been caused by the flesh-eating chemical — white phosphorus.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has demanded a halt to Washington’s airstrikes in his country following the deadly incident.
Washington says it will not stop airstrikes in Afghanistan which have frequently led to civilian casualties across the war-ravaged country.

Pakistan Navy to get first F-22P Chinese Frigate in August


pak-navyPakistan Navy would receive first of four state-of-the-art Frigates F-22P type in August this year while the second one in December-09 from China, the navy said Thursday. “Construction of first two ships has already been completed and will be delivered to Pakistan Navy in August and December this year after successful completion of on going trials,” a Navy statement said.

“Weapons systems to be installed on first ship have been successfully demonstrated at the optimum performances and ranges,” it said.

Construction of the third F-22P Frigate is also progressing as per schedule. This ship has been successfully launched at Shanghai on May 28, 2009, in an impressive ceremony attended by both Pakistani and Chinese dignitaries.

Construction of fourth ship was started in March this year at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works and will be delivered to Pakistan Navy in April 2013.

Pakistan Navy is acquiring four new F-22P class frigates under collaboration with China as first three ships are being constructed at Hudong Shanghai and last one at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering works.

F-22P frigates are equipped with modern weaponry and sensors.

Each ship of them will carry Anti-submarine Z9EC helicopters.

First batch of two helicopters has arrived in Pakistan.

Induction of F-22P frigates will not only enhance the war fighting potential of Pakistan Navy but will also strengthen the indigenous ship building capability of the country.

UN renews $543m appeal for Pakistan’s displaced persons


un-pakThe United Nations Thursday renewed appeal for $543 million for its relief operation to help over two million persons displaced as the result of fighting between the security forces and militants. The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Swat, Buner and Dir districts in the northwest are living in camps and in houses with relatives and common people.

UN Humanitarian coordinator Martin Mogwanja said at a news conference that the humanitarian community requires about 543 million dollars for its relief operation until the end of this year.

He said out of the total amount, twenty two percent have so far been received.

He warned that some relief organizations are in short of funding and they will have to scale down their relief operation in case the world community does not come up with the necessary support.

He said the UN is working in sync with the government for the humanitarian assistance of the displaced families to ensure that all their requirements are fulfilled.

He told the newsmen that the United Nations in collaboration with other partner relief organizations are working hard to provide relief to the displaced families presently settled in camps, temporarily shelters and with host families.

Two new camps have been established for the displaced persons in the last few days bringing the total to twenty one camps.

Students rescued from armed Taliban custody: army


pak-armyA group of 48 students and their two teachers kidnapped by armed Taliban in North Waziristan tribal region were rescued by troops, the army spokesman said Thursday. Around 200 students, teachers and staff from Cadet College in Razmak, a town 65 kilometers from Miranshah, the center of North Waziristan, were held hostage by Taliban on Tuesday.

They were heading to Bannu, a main city near the tribal region on summer vacations when held hostage by the Taliban.

The security forces, in an operation, had rescued around 80 students and several teachers a day after they were kidnapped.

The army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said that another group was rescued on Thursday and the freed students are now in the protection of the army.

He said all students are safe and will be shifted to Bannu.

Tribal sources said that elders from Turikhel tribe had held talks with Taliban and secured their release.

Turikhel tribe belongs to Razmak and they had launched efforts after the authorities warned tribal elders of action if the failed secure their release.

The first group was rescued after the soldiers at a check post had spotted them.

The army had stated that the Taliban were shifted them to South Waziristan when rescued by the army.

Pakistani politicians praise smooth Iranian democratic process


iran-electionenior Pakistani law makers on Thursday praised Iranian democracy and were unanimous that the democratic process is continuing without any hindrance. Speaking separately to IRNA about Iran’s upcoming Presidential election, slated for June 12, the two senior politicians termed Iran as a strong democratic state.

S .M. Zafar, Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Q, and a law expert expressing his views said the electoral process in Iran is so strong that the elections were not postponed even in difficult times.

He congratulated Iranian nation on having Presidential election in the country.

He was of the view that the upcoming elections are very significant, as after so many years there are chances that Iran-US relations might become normal.

S .M. Zafar opined that the new President has to keep this fact in mind.

Commenting on Iran-Pakistan relations he said relations of both the countries are based on historical foundations and both have been enjoying friendly relations for so many years.

He added that the gas pipeline project would further strengthen the ties between Iran and Pakistan.

“Who so ever wins the election the relations between Pakistan and Iran will remain strong”, S .M. Zafar opined.

Syed Zafar Ali Shah, Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz said Iranians enjoy full democratic rights and the upcoming Presidential election is a clear example of the strong electoral process. “Elections in Iran have always held on time”, he said.

He said that it is the democratic right of Iranian people to elect leaders of their own choice.

“It is the beauty of the democratic system that people are free to express their choice through their votes”, Syed Zafar Ali Shah opined.

He stated that Iran’s relations with Pakistan are based on mutual understanding shaped by geography. “The strong bilateral relations between both the countries are vital for the stability in the region”, he opined.

Pakistan to allow displaced persons return to insurgency-hit Swat by June 17


pakistanis3Tens of thousands of internally displaced persons as the result of fighting between the security forces and the militants in Swat valley are to start returning by June 17. According to Reuters, officials and the UN refugee agency say that over two million people are displaced from Swat, as well as Buner and Lower Dir districts in the northwest. They are living in camps, relatives and with common people in their houses.
General Officer Commanding Major General Ijaz Awan Wednesday told journalists in Mingora, the main city in Swat, that gas supply has been restored while work is underway to repair the electricity system, destroyed during clashes. He said power supply will be restored in the couple of days.
Taliban had taken control of Mingora earlier last month and the army secured the city this week.
The army officer said that 155 militants were killed.