Over 60 ultras held in Pakistan ahead of Eid
lahore: Pakistani security forces have arrested more than 60 terrorists; the suspect were plotting to launch attacks in the run up to Eid in the country’s relatively peaceful Punjab province. The arrests were made over the past few days as part of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (elimination of discord) launched on February 22 as a response to the continuing wave of terrorist attacks in Pakistan.
US says no decision on special Af-Pak envoy
Washington: The US has said that it had not taken a decision yet on the future of the office of the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan amid reports that the crucial post created under the previous Obama administration was being scrapped.
Syria releases hundreds of detainees ahead of Eid
Damascus: The Syrian Government has released hundreds of detainees including some who backed the insurgency against President Bashar Assad. Justice Minister Hisham al-Shaar told reporters that the 672 people released on Saturday included 91 women. The release comes on the eve of Eid el-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.