Pakistan may free more Afghan militant detainees January 19, 2013 - 11:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Pakistani official says the country will release more Afghan militant detainees to boost the peace process in Afghanistan, according to The Associated Press. Foreign Secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani said Pakistan has initiated the process of releasing those Afghan detainees in its custody who they think will help facilitate the reconciliation process. He did not give a timetable. His comments were made during a press conference Friday, Jan 18, in Abu Dhabi and relayed by the Foreign Ministry on Saturday. Pakistan is seen as key to peace efforts in Afghanistan as foreign troops plan to depart the country in 2014. Pakistan has released 26 Taliban prisoners in recent months. Kabul has been pressing its neighbor to release more prisoners they hope would bring the Taliban to the negotiating table.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
