PAKISTAN COUNTER INSURGENCY – THREE ARTICLES

English rendering of Pakistasn PM’s address to nation – Outlines overall counter terror policy

English rendering of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s address to the nation on 24 December night

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/military-courts-in-pakistan-invite-wide-debate-4079.html

Military Courts in Pakistan Invite Wide Debate

After intensive deliberations held in Islamabad by Military officials and Political leaders Pakistan decided to set military courts.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/pakistan/military-courts-in-pakistan-invite-wide-debate-4079.html

Relations Between Pakistan, Afghanistan Key to Fighting Taliban

Ayaz Gul says Pakistan says its anti-terrorism campaign is focused on all militant outfits operating in the country.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/afghanistan/relations-between-pakistan-afghanistan-key-to-fighting-taliban-4075.html

SRI LANKA DISASTER

Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to 21, over 100,000 displaced

Torrential rains with gale force winds in Sri Lanka have left 21 people dead 10 missing  over 100,000 displaced.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/death-toll-from-adverse-weather-in-sri-lanka-rises-to-21-over-100000-displaced-4076.html

INFORMATION BARRIERS SMART FILTERING OF INTERNET

Iran Internet “smart filtering” called a success

Radio Zamaneh Iran has started implementing “smart filtering” by blocking access to “distasteful images” on Instagram.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-issues-south-asia/iw-cyber-security/iran-internet-smart-filtering-called-a-success-4077.html

CHINA IN SOUTH ASIA – EXPANDING FOOTPRINT

Chinese Foreign Minister Visits Nepal

Seven member delegation led by Foreign minister of China arrived in Nepal for three day bilateral meeting in Kathmandu.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/nepal/chinese-foriegn-minister-visits-nepal-4078.html

China-Sri Lanka signs Free Trade Agreement

China and Sri Lanka signed MOU and agreed to establish joint working group to study feasibility of China-Sri Lanka FTA.

http://www.security-risks.com/security-trends-south-asia/sri-lanka/china-sri-lanka-signs-free-trade-agreement-4069.html