Pak Afghan Ties
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
Health dialogue between Pakistan, Afghanistan planned for Sept.
Published 09 Jul, 2024 07:16am
Insiders say regional players such as China, Russia and Pakistan "kept the peace" by overruling Western envoys who tried to raise "red line" issues.
Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:49am
Shujaat says peace with Afghanistan needed for regional stability.
Published 07 Jul, 2024 07:34am
Says that the Afghan govt must “take concrete measures to make sure its soil is not used for terrorism against any other states”.
Updated 04 Jul, 2024 04:34pm
Pakistan Special Representative on Afghanistan urges Afghan interim govt to take action against TTP and other groups.
Published 02 Jul, 2024 03:31pm
Zabihullah skips mention of girls’ education, rights issues; meets envoys on sidelines of Doha talks.
Updated 01 Jul, 2024 09:02am
PM says province received Rs590bn over past 14 years to fight terrorism.
Updated 29 Jun, 2024 10:10am
Khawaja Asif rejects possibility of dialogue with banned outfit, says parliamentary nod will be sought for fresh action.
Updated 28 Jun, 2024 08:52am
The spin king with rags-to-riches story is two wins away from becoming T20 world champion.
Published 26 Jun, 2024 07:02pm
Grand jirga, peace walk to be held today.
Updated 24 Jun, 2024 09:30am
Taliban regime’s decision to take part in UN-led dialogue comes at the cost of leaving crucial issues, such as women and regional security, off the table.
Updated 24 Jun, 2024 08:22am
Ambassador Munir Akram reiterates that eliminating terrorism will allow Afghanistan to achieve socioeconomic development.
Published 22 Jun, 2024 02:12pm
This year’s World Refugee Day theme — solidarity with refugees — includes keeping our borders accessible and addressing the hurdles they face.
Updated 20 Jun, 2024 09:20am
“Helping these refugee journalists is a pledge we need to make to support free media in Afghanistan,” Freedom Network executive director says.
Updated 20 Jun, 2024 11:27am
Pakistan among five top refugee-hosting countries.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 09:18am
Home minister claims elements from Afghanistan inciting unrest, also sees India’s role.
Published 09 Jun, 2024 07:31am
Train service to Quetta suspended; FO says border movement must be regulated by visas.
Updated 08 Jun, 2024 07:53am
"No vehicle will be allowed to carry on bilateral trade [...] after June 15 without obtaining a TAD,” says commerce ministry.
Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:47am
Pakistan needs to craft a more nuanced carrot-and-stick policy to deal with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers.
Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:27am
