Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign accord to expand strategic ties

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign accord to expand strategic ties

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have decided to enhance security cooperation. The two Muslim allies have signed what was described as major security cooperation accords during the three-day visit by Saudi Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdul Aziz. Officials said the agreements would facilitate the extradition of suspects and the employment […]

Saudi Arabia hires cash-strapped Pakistan to bolster security

Saudi Arabia hires cash-strapped Pakistan to bolster security

Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — Saudi Arabia has employed Pakistan to enhance internal security for the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. Diplomats said the Saudi royal family has been working with Pakistan to bolster security in the GCC state. They said Pakistan would supply trained personnel for most of the Saudi armed forces, including police and […]

Assassination of key Haqqani terror architect shakes Afghan Taliban

Assassination of key Haqqani terror architect shakes Afghan Taliban

Special to WorldTribune.com By Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com A senior Haqqani network figure of the Afghan Taliban was killed by unidentified gunmen in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad in the evening of Nov. 10. The attack dealt a major blow to the group who has been widely held responsible for fierce attacks on the U.S-led and […]