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Pakistan

Second round of Pakistan, Afghan Taliban talks in Istanbul today

Islamabad to seek verifiable action against militant outfits in Afghanistan

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 02:58pm

Pakistan

Khawaja Asif calls Pak-Afghan agreement a path to lasting peace

Defence minister says accord aims to dismantle border terrorist networks

Published 20 Oct, 2025 03:14pm

Pakistan

Analysts, diplomats laud Pak-Afghan ceasefire as breakthrough for stability

Observers say truce can ease tensions if Afghan Taliban honour commitments

Published 19 Oct, 2025 10:22pm

Pakistan

Captured suicide bomber exposes Afghan Taliban-Fitna Al Khwarij nexus

Detainee reveals young Afghan men are being brainwashed and trained for attacks against Pakistani forces

Published 19 Oct, 2025 06:16pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha

'The Afghan regime must rein in the proxies who have sanctuaries in Afghanistan,' says Field Marshal

Updated 19 Oct, 2025 09:51am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire amid ongoing talks

Decision aims to maintain calm amid efforts for regional stability

Published 18 Oct, 2025 09:32am

Pakistan

Trump says ending Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict ‘very easy’ for him

The US president claims to have stopped eight wars

Published 18 Oct, 2025 08:45am

Pakistan

Taliban regime not legitimate ‘representatives of Afghan people’: FO

Foreign Office says Pakistan responded firmly to cross-border aggression

Updated 17 Oct, 2025 07:41pm

Pakistan

Pakistan urges Taliban to refrain from commenting on its internal affairs

Islamabad reminds Kabul of Doha pledges, stresses non-interference principle

Published 14 Oct, 2025 11:39am

Pakistan

India emerges as top facilitator of terrorism in region: ISPR

Pakistan Army vows to prevent Afghan soil from being used for attacks

Published 12 Oct, 2025 08:56pm

Pakistan

No compromise on Pakistan’s defence, says PM Shehbaz

Every act of provocation will be met with strong and effective response: PM

Published 12 Oct, 2025 05:44pm

Pakistan

President Zardari urges Kabul to act against Indian-backed Khawarij

'Pakistan desires a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Afghanistan'

Published 12 Oct, 2025 12:37pm

Pakistan

Pakistan seizes 19 Afghan posts after unprovoked cross-border fire

Army launches massive retaliation using tanks, artillery and drones

Published 12 Oct, 2025 08:52am

World

Afghan Taliban foreign minister heads for first visit to India to foster ties abroad

Muttaqi’s New Delhi trip marks a rare diplomatic outreach as the Taliban seeks regional engagement and recognition

Published 08 Oct, 2025 09:35pm

World

Internet and mobile services severely disrupted across Afghanistan

Connectivity plummets to total shutdown as Taliban impose strict controls

Published 30 Sep, 2025 02:27pm

World

Taliban impose nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan

High-speed services shut down in Kabul and provinces; critics call move an attack on free speech

Published 29 Sep, 2025 10:59pm

World

British couple freed by Taliban after Qatari mediation, official says

UK advises against travel to Afghanistan due to detention risks

Published 19 Sep, 2025 06:51pm

World

Rescuers in Afghanistan race to reach remote quake-hit mountain villages

WHO highlights overwhelmed local health system and challenges to aid delivery

Published 02 Sep, 2025 02:28pm

Pakistan

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit postponed

Visit postponed due to "technical reasons", claims Afghan media

Published 04 Aug, 2025 01:41pm

Pakistan

Afghanistan govt agrees to relocate, disarm TTP

Breakthrough achieved during Interior Minister Naqvi's visit to Kabul

Published 21 Jul, 2025 02:05pm

World

IOM reveals nearly 450,000 Afghans left Iran since June 1

Forcing or pressuring Afghans to return risks further instability in the region: UNCHR

Published 07 Jul, 2025 02:43pm

World

Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban government of Afghanistan

Afghan foreign minister hails 'courageous step' taken by Russia

Published 04 Jul, 2025 09:31am

Pakistan

Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry programme

Germany says intends to halt humanitarian migration programmes

Published 04 Jul, 2025 08:55am

World

Russia recognises Taliban government of Afghanistan

Russian ministry accepts credentials of Afghan ambassador

Published 04 Jul, 2025 12:13am

World

BBC: Afghan Taliban sold 500,000 weapons to terrorists

Taliban reportedly admits that at least half of military equipment is now “unaccounted” for

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 01:51pm

World

US rejects Afghan Taliban’s plea of reopening embassy in Kabul

State Department reaffirms stance, no plans to reopen diplomatic mission

Published 06 Apr, 2025 07:44pm

Pakistan

Counter-Terrorism Committee affirms tackling terrorism threats; raising issues with Afghan government

Interior Minister emphasized strong coordination and intelligence sharing between provinces

Published 29 Mar, 2025 11:08pm

Pakistan

Foreign Office: No change in Afghan refugees’ repatriation deadline

Stresses security concerns, rejects extension as Amnesty raises humanitarian alarm

Published 27 Mar, 2025 09:34pm

World

Taliban govt-run corporation takes over luxury Kabul Serena hotel

Hotel operations are now handled by Hotel State Owned Corporation, says statement

Updated 01 Feb, 2025 05:39pm

World

Iran, Afghanistan call for more ties in high-level Kabul talks

Araghchi praised countries' economic, trade and political relations in his talks with Muttaqi, says statement

Published 26 Jan, 2025 10:38pm