Pak Afghan Ties
It is ad hoc, reactive and spasmodic and lacks any vision or strategic direction.
Updated 02 Sep, 2024 09:30am
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
Heavy rains wreak havoc in Balochistan; hundreds of families rendered homeless; Quetta-Chaman highway washed away at multiple points.
Updated 01 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Claims Shehbaz will ‘go missing’ after exiting PM Office.
Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:34am
Advises Afghan authorities to take action against TTP and other terror groups that continue to threaten Pakistan’s security.
Updated 30 Aug, 2024 10:25am
UN team meets interior minister, slams terror attacks; Pakistan seeks international help in refugees’ return.
Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:27am
Authorities attribute surge in Balochistan to cross-border movement.
Updated 23 Aug, 2024 08:11am
Afghan embassy in Islamabad says bodies were handed over to families at the Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing on Wednesday.
Updated 22 Aug, 2024 05:53pm
Frontier Corps security personnel martyred in armed clash with Afghan forces in Noshki area of Balochistan.
Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:00am
President Zardari pays tribute to martyrs, says entire nation will be grateful.
Published 19 Aug, 2024 09:27pm
No one has claimed responsibility for the killings so far.
Published 18 Aug, 2024 07:35am
Border crossing reopens at around 8:30am after relevant officials of both countries held successful negotiations.
Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:40am
Post-1971, the country’s political landscape is dominated by political parties with a national, federal, unifying vision rather than by parties that espouse narrow versions of nationalism or religious sectarianism.
Updated 14 Aug, 2024 05:03pm
Sources at Torkham say Afghan authorities did not attend the scheduled meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Updated 14 Aug, 2024 09:52am
Warns party will march on Islamabad if govt fails to provide people with relief from inflation, taxes.
Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:31am
No casualties, damage to property reported.
Updated 13 Aug, 2024 10:19am
Protesters placed containers on the main road and burnt tyres to prevent movement of trade goods vehicles from either side of the border.
Updated 13 Aug, 2024 11:20am
In meeting with Amir Muqam, Blome reaffirms US commitment to working with Pakistan to "assist Afghan refugees".
Updated 09 Aug, 2024 06:17pm
One held at Torkham border, 5 others arrested from a Peshawar hostel; FIA says suspects had planned to go to Saudi Arabia using Pakistani passports.
Updated 08 Aug, 2024 02:21pm
“After the arrival of Afghan Taliban, anti-Pakistan activities have increased,” says Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi.
Updated 02 Aug, 2024 10:58am
Spokesperson of Afghan Commerce Ministry says Afghanistan, Pakistan involved in discussions "to resolve the issue".
Published 01 Aug, 2024 11:35pm
The embassies include those in London, Berlin, France, Italy, Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden and Norway.
Updated 30 Jul, 2024 04:14pm
Opposition from political parties, peace campaigns, and civil society groups has cast doubt on its efficacy, leaving the public and observers questioning the fate of the operation.
Published 30 Jul, 2024 10:53am
Officials claim most “legitimate demands” of protesters have been accepted but reiterate that the one-document regime will stay in place.
Updated 24 Jul, 2024 10:28am
“Have to deal with Afghan govt with patience, perseverance. Pakistan desires peace, stability in Afghanistan," says special envoy.
Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:17pm
Pakistan reopened Chaman border over weekend following understanding that ID cards can be used as travel documents.
Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:26am
Says Afghanistan is expected to fulfil obligations, deny use of soil by terrorists for perpetrating acts of terrorism against Pakistan.
Published 22 Jul, 2024 10:15pm
The government must call its APC at the earliest and invite all stakeholders to take part; this matter cannot be delayed further.
Updated 19 Jul, 2024 08:50am
Foreign ministry summons Afghan embassy official, delivers strong demarche; US urges end to terror attacks from Afghan soil.
Published 19 Jul, 2024 07:52am
Foreign Office says strong demarche issued, serious concerns conveyed over presence of terror outfits inside Afghanistan that continue to threaten Pakistan’s security.
Published 17 Jul, 2024 05:08pm