Pak Afghan Ties
Envoy says any insecurity in Afghanistan, inability to prevent outflow of terrorism won't allow building of regional economic cooperation.
Published 29 Oct, 2024 10:32pm
Hopes upcoming SCO meeting will help cement regional economic ties; Saudi delegation due in Pakistan tomorrow.
Updated 08 Oct, 2024 10:11am
Says shortage of doctors, water issues in camps to be addressed.
Updated 27 Sep, 2024 11:03am
After the sudden shift to Sharia law under the first Taliban regime was met with Western backlash, Afghanistan’s rulers are now moving gradually to tighten their hold.
Published 25 Sep, 2024 10:22am
Perceived violations of national symbols can quickly become flashpoints in international relations.
Updated 22 Sep, 2024 08:58am
Asserts deliberations should be held within existing mechanism; says action against Afghan consul general still on the cards for anthem incident.
Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:53am
Pakistan's envoy to the UN says the Afghan regime must not be allowed to manipulate regional and international dynamics to avoid its obligations.
Updated 19 Sep, 2024 04:23pm
Afghan consulate downplays incident, attributing envoy’s decision to remain seated to presence of “music in the anthem”.
Updated 19 Sep, 2024 10:11am
FO spokesperson says "strong protest" being conveyed to Afghan authorities in Islamabad and Kabul.
Updated 18 Sep, 2024 08:48am
A fresh approach is needed, where Pakistan’s security is prioritised and decision taken to improve ties. Afghan Taliban also need to respond in kind.
Updated 18 Sep, 2024 09:05am
While military was unhappy with his performance, Durrani, too, had grown increasingly frustrated as his policy advice was regularly ignored.
Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Says KP CM showing grace by not divulging details; backs his proposal for direct talks with Kabul.
Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Can the BLA, a secular nationalist militant group seeking complete separation from Pakistan, genuinely form an alliance with the TTP, which seeks the imposition of Sharia law in the country?
Updated 12 Sep, 2024 04:49pm
Pipeline will see around 33 billion cubic metres of natural gas each year extracted from the Galkynysh gas field in southeast Turkmenistan.
Published 11 Sep, 2024 08:03pm
Separately, FC man martyred, three injured in Kurram ambush.
Updated 09 Sep, 2024 07:26am
Deputy prime minister lashes out at past govt, links its "mistakes" to surge in terrorism.
Published 08 Sep, 2024 07:44am
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
