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Pakistan suggests world moot on Afghan refugees

Chief commissioner for Afghan refugees notes importance of international burden-sharing to enhance resettlement opportunities for Afghan citizens.

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:59pm

Army chief seeks stricter rules for social media

Says country will stay away from bloc politics; speaks of TTP’s potential threat beyond Pakistan’s borders.

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 10:41am

China not seeking own security for its nationals: FO

Urges Afghanistan to act against terrorists plotting, carrying out attacks in Pakistan.

Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:16am

Taliban govt assures Afghan soil won’t be used for attacks on Pakistan

Envoy says any insecurity in Afghanistan, inability to prevent outflow of terrorism won't allow building of regional economic cooperation.

Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:32pm

Afghanistan must rein in terrorist groups, says FO

Hopes upcoming SCO meeting will help cement regional economic ties; Saudi delegation due in Pakistan tomorrow.

Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:11am

Minister Amir Muqam seeks support from UN, Kabul for Afghans’ return

Says shortage of doctors, water issues in camps to be addressed.

Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:03am

Under the veil: What’s behind Kabul’s incremental approach to stricter laws

After the sudden shift to Sharia law under the first Taliban regime was met with Western backlash, Afghanistan’s rulers are now moving gradually to tighten their hold.

Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:22am

Anthems and perceptions

Perceived violations of national symbols can quickly become flashpoints in international relations.

Updated 22 Sep, 2024 08:58am

Ready to discuss India’s concerns on Indus Waters Treaty, says FO

Asserts deliberations should be held within existing mechanism; says action against Afghan consul general still on the cards for anthem incident.

Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:53am

TTP emerging as ‘umbrella body’ for terrorist groups worldwide, Pakistan tells UN

Pakistan's envoy to the UN says the Afghan regime must not be allowed to manipulate regional and international dynamics to avoid its obligations.

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 04:23pm

Outrage over Kabul envoy’s ‘disrespect’ for national anthem

Afghan consulate downplays incident, attributing envoy’s decision to remain seated to presence of “music in the anthem”.

Updated 19 Sep, 2024 10:11am

FO slams ‘reprehensible disrespect’ of national anthem by Afghan official in KP govt event

FO spokesperson says "strong protest" being conveyed to Afghan authorities in Islamabad and Kabul.

Updated 18 Sep, 2024 08:48am

Afghan policy flux

A fresh approach is needed, where Pakistan’s security is prioritised and decision taken to improve ties. Afghan Taliban also need to respond in kind.

Updated 18 Sep, 2024 09:05am

Govt removes special envoy over ‘clash’ on Afghan policy

While military was unhappy with his performance, Durrani, too, had grown increasingly frustrated as his policy advice was regularly ignored.

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:30am

Imran claims Gandapur was ‘picked up’ after fiery speech

Says KP CM showing grace by not divulging details; backs his proposal for direct talks with Kabul.

Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:39am

BLA-TTP collaboration in Balochistan: alliance or anomaly?

Can the BLA, a secular nationalist militant group seeking complete separation from Pakistan, genuinely form an alliance with the TTP, which seeks the imposition of Sharia law in the country?

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 04:49pm

Afghanistan to begin work on TAPI gas pipeline

Pipeline will see around 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas each year extracted from the Galkynysh gas field in southeast Turkmenistan.

Published 11 Sep, 2024 08:03pm

Eight Afghan troops killed in border clash

Separately, FC man martyred, three injured in Kurram ambush.

Updated 09 Sep, 2024 07:26am

Cup of tea in Kabul has cost Pakistan: Dar

Deputy prime minister lashes out at past govt, links its "mistakes" to surge in terrorism.

Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:44am

Foreign policy adrift

It is ad hoc, reactive and spasmodic and lacks any vision or strategic direction.

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:30am

Why Pakistan and Afghan Taliban need to keep talking

Despite Kabul’s apparent ambivalence towards Islamabad’s calls for decisive action against TTP, diplomats feel channels of dialogue should remain open.

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 05:37pm