Pak Afghan Ties
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
ISPR says three terrorists killed by security forces; 8 security officials martyred in separate suicide blast targeting Bannu Cantonment, 10 terrorists killed.
Updated 16 Jul, 2024 09:30pm
Foreign states must emphasise to the Afghan Taliban diplomatic recognition and trade relations all depend on greater counterterrorism efforts.
Updated 15 Jul, 2024 08:34am
Any attempt to initiate negotiations with the TTP would be a significant blow to the country.
Updated 14 Jul, 2024 09:13am
Expresses hope that the government "reverses its policy and that they protect girls and women".
Published 13 Jul, 2024 08:17pm
FO spokesperson says no plans to wind up repatriation scheme for Afghans.
Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:32am
UN monitoring report says banned outfit enjoys backing of Taliban regime, support from Al Qaeda.
Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:26am
Three years after Taliban takeover, 25,000 Afghans approved for relocation to US are still living in Pakistan, says FO
Updated 11 Jul, 2024 05:13pm
UN says 52pc PoR cardholders in KP, over 315,000 in Balochistan, 1,950,000 in Punjab, 75,000 in Sindh, 40,000 in Islamabad.
Updated 10 Jul, 2024 07:19pm
UNHCR official seeks urgent reset of aid model, timely extension of PoR card; promises to pave way for voluntary returns.
Updated 10 Jul, 2024 07:41am
Meets with UN refugee agency chief, Filippo Grandi, at PM House.
Updated 09 Jul, 2024 07:26pm
Says every decision made by the government cannot be criticised “just for the sake of it”.
Updated 09 Jul, 2024 08:09am
