Pak Afghan Ties
Pakistan’s folly in not recognising how the Afghan Taliban’s ideological affinity with the TTP would play out will continue to haunt us.
Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:45am
Afghan Taliban spokesman dismisses report as “full of prejudice".
Published 11 Jun, 2023 06:52pm
In interview with Al Jazeera, foreign minister says Pakistan at a fork in the road towards democracy.
Updated 11 Jun, 2023 07:47am
Says it was a difficult decision to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting.
Updated 26 May, 2023 08:43am
After decades of instability and war, the people of Afghanistan need an atmosphere free of militancy.
Updated 09 May, 2023 09:35am
Three states vow to prevent TTP, ETIM from using their territories to harm security.
Published 09 May, 2023 07:48am
Afghan FM says economic ties suffered due to political, security issues
Updated 09 May, 2023 08:15am
Reiterates Afghan Taliban's stance that TTP is not operating out of Afghanistan, says Kabul fulfilled its responsibility by hosting talks between TTP and Islamabad.
Updated 08 May, 2023 10:09pm
Bilawal says "pleased" to host Muttaqi, underscored importance of “frequent leadership-level exchanges" to further stimulate bilateral relations.
Updated 07 May, 2023 07:50pm
"Productive" tripartite talks held as Afghan minister arrives in Islamabad on special visit.
Updated 07 May, 2023 01:09pm
Appreciates China's "just stance" on India-occupied Kashmir, reiterates support for China's One-China policy; fifth China-Pakistan-Afghanistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held with Afghan FM.
Updated 06 May, 2023 09:56pm
State Councilor and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Qin Gang also lands in Pakistan for Trilateral Foreign Minister’s Dialogue.
Published 05 May, 2023 07:43pm
The two sides will review the "entire spectrum" of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan in political, trade and other domains.
Published 04 May, 2023 07:21pm
"Yes, I have resumed my responsibilities," Ubaidur Rehman Nizamani says.
Updated 17 Apr, 2023 09:54pm
"We’ll have to hit them because we cannot tolerate this situation for long," he says in an exclusive interview with Voice of America.
Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:26pm
Pakistan has been failing to use its leverage over Afghanistan in a progressive way.
Updated 05 Mar, 2023 08:54am
Pakistani delegation includes Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and ISI Director General Lt Gen Nadeem Anjum.
Updated 22 Feb, 2023 08:08pm
Foreign minister urges world leaders at Munich Security Conference to help build Afghan army.
Published 18 Feb, 2023 07:23pm
Hibatullah Akhundzada to be approached, delegations to be sent to neighbouring countries to hold talks.
Published 05 Feb, 2023 07:48am
"We do not believe in accusations or finger pointing," FO spox says after Afghan FM says Islamabad shouldn't blame Kabul for Peshawar bombing.
Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:59pm
Says Pakistan "not interested" in cross-border operation in Afghanistan, both countries have to work together against terrorism.
Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:57pm
Says it is wrong to expect KP police to confront terrorism threat as militants are more heavily equipped.
Updated 10 Jan, 2023 08:23pm
Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies calls on govt to ‘civilianise’ CT regime, reorient Afghan policy.
Updated 08 Jan, 2023 08:06am
FO spokesperson terms reports to be “utterly baseless and malicious”.
Published 05 Jan, 2023 09:58pm
Afghan Taliban spokesperson says Islamic Emirate trying to ensure its territory is not used against Pakistan or any other country.
Published 03 Jan, 2023 10:29pm
On Washington’s offer to mediate with India, FM says relations with Delhi "not discussed in meetings, only public statements".
Published 25 Dec, 2022 07:03am
"We have received some assurances and have held some important consultations with the Afghan authorities," says FO spokesperson.
Published 23 Dec, 2022 07:16am
Says Pakistan will not launch war on Kabul; claims Imran wants to rig elections through "his men" in army.
Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:25am
Following delegation level-talks, Afghan and Pakistani forces have agreed to resolve issues through engagement and avoid violence. But will the peace hold?
Published 22 Dec, 2022 01:10pm
Armed guards stop Afghan women entering universities after Taliban ban.
Updated 21 Dec, 2022 09:55pm
