Pak Afghan Ties
Military’s top brass takes decision after deliberating on Tillerson’s visit to Islamabad, engagements with Trump admin.
Updated 03 Nov, 2017 08:53am
Clash ensues after suspected militants attack Aman Lashkar post in Khyber Agency, security sources say.
Updated 29 Oct, 2017 02:16pm
'That Afghan president had to meet the US secretary of state in an American air base shows how insecure the country is.'
Updated 26 Oct, 2017 08:49pm
"Kabul will restrict Pakistan's access to central Asia if it is not given access to India through the CPEC project."
Updated 25 Oct, 2017 03:03pm
The two leaders also discussed ways to further the shared objective of promoting security and stability in Afghanistan.
Updated 25 Oct, 2017 10:23am
Fencing and surveillance technology would prevent attacks on both sides of the border, says Maj Gen Nauman Zakaria.
Updated 19 Oct, 2017 09:50am
With Afghan Taliban declining to attend the meeting in Muscat, expectations need to be tempered at this early stage.
Published 18 Oct, 2017 10:48am
Both sides agree to work together for the shared objective of peace in the region.
Updated 30 Oct, 2017 10:41pm
Afghanistan is an important importer of medicine, food, construction material via the transit trade facility.
Updated 17 Oct, 2017 08:08am
US engagement seen as tacit endorsement of Islamabad’s plans to find political solution to Afghan quagmire.
Updated 17 Oct, 2017 09:26am
ISPR chief insists no threat to democracy from Army; rules out possibility of joint operation with US on Pakistani soil.
Updated 15 Oct, 2017 07:55am
Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor says only danger to the democratic process is the state not fulfilling its prerequisites.
Updated 14 Oct, 2017 09:13pm
Pakistan, US officials claim couple and their three children have left the country.
Updated 13 Oct, 2017 05:27pm
Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle, abducted in Afghanistan in 2012, were recovered by the army in Kohat.
Published 13 Oct, 2017 03:40pm
Linda Boyle, the captive Canadian man's mother, looks forward to meet her grandchildren.
Updated 13 Oct, 2017 08:22am
ISPR says hostages in Pakistan for only a day before recovery, but sources claim UAVs flew over area for last 10 days.
Updated 13 Oct, 2017 03:40pm
US intelligence agencies had been tracking the family; shared their movement into Pakistan on Oct 11 with army: ISPR.
Updated 13 Oct, 2017 07:59am
The dwindling trade relationship with Afghanistan shows the absence of rationality.
Published 12 Oct, 2017 08:26am
The recent meeting in Kabul took forward the discussions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Published 11 Oct, 2017 09:07am
The suspension of talks is likely to translate into a decline in trade between the two countries.
Updated 11 Oct, 2017 08:11am
Pakistan is trying to restart the quadrilateral peace process for ending the Afghan war.
Updated 10 Oct, 2017 11:00am
Demands normal business of the House be adjourned to discuss statements made by Mattis against the $56 billion project.
Updated 09 Oct, 2017 07:35pm
Pakistan's economy has the capacity to repay CPEC loans as the project's dividends will be worth much more, says PM.
Updated 10 Oct, 2017 10:33am
Former Afghan president says questions on America's involvement in Afghanistan arise from "evidence of wrongdoing".
Updated 17 Jul, 2018 08:40pm
Media reports suggest that Ashraf Ghani is considering a visit to Pakistan on an invitation extended by Gen Bajwa.
Updated 07 Oct, 2017 03:26pm
"Pakistan seeks recognition of its legitimate security concerns in the region," says foreign minister.
Updated 06 Oct, 2017 04:32pm
The "strategic logic" behind working with the US against terrorism remains intact, says the foreign minister.
Updated 06 Oct, 2017 07:49am
DG ISPR discusses army chief's visit to Afghanistan, perceptions of growing tension between state institutions.
Updated 05 Oct, 2017 11:19pm
In meeting with Ghani, Gen Bajwa expresses Pakistan's willingness to cooperate with Afghanistan.
Updated 01 Oct, 2017 09:03pm
Pakistan's engagement with world leaders on regional security on UNGA sidelines generated support, NSC told.
Updated 29 Sep, 2017 09:09pm