Pak Afghan Ties
Spokesperson advises diplomats to ponder how their activities are seen by the public at large; says Afghan transit trade deal "being misused".
Updated 30 Oct, 2023 01:02pm
Says Pakistan has some concerns regarding the misuse of transit trade agreement; Ubaidur Rehman Nizamani, Afghan FM hold meeting in Kabul.
Updated 14 Sep, 2023 09:27pm
Islamabad takes umbrage at "unsolicited advice" from Taliban regime; cost of Torkham closure estimated at Rs360m so far.
Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:41am
In response to Afghan statement on border closure, FO says Pakistan cannot accept the construction of any structures inside its territory.
Published 11 Sep, 2023 02:41pm
The state needs to beef up security in Chitral as the banned TTP and sectarian militants thrive on targeting minority communities.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 08:59am
Kabul warns Pakistan’s economy also depends on exports to Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 08:03am
Information minister says TTP using Afghanistan as launching pad; says crackdown on hoarders underway; 59 detained over Hundi/Hawala links.
Updated 11 Sep, 2023 09:54am
Many of these fighters became disillusioned due to shifts in the state’s policies on jihad.
Updated 10 Sep, 2023 10:40am
Caretaker foreign minister says MBS visit expected soon, dates not confirmed yet.
Updated 10 Sep, 2023 08:32am
Says Pakistan registered a "strong protest" over the incident and summoned the charge d’affaires.
Updated 10 Sep, 2023 12:12am
Foreign Office voices apprehension about "large amount of weaponry" available in Afghanistan, says situation needs "international attention".
Published 08 Sep, 2023 09:18pm
All the state’s efforts need to be concentrated on preventing this outfit from making further inroads into the country.
Updated 08 Sep, 2023 02:13pm
Offices, residential quarters near border point vacated; trucks containing fruit, vegetables returned due to possible delays.
Published 08 Sep, 2023 07:34am
Afghan police spokesman says both countries trying to determine reason for clash; hundreds of trucks laden with perishable goods stuck at border.
Published 07 Sep, 2023 02:21pm
2, including FC official, injured; officials say Afghans started building 2nd checkpoint without discussing it with Pakistani side.
Updated 07 Sep, 2023 08:54am
By advancing long-delayed water projects, the Taliban aim to garner support for their regime.
Updated 03 Sep, 2023 09:19am
On Arshad Sharif's killing, FO spokesperson says PM to raise “all aspects of concern to Pakistan" during Kenya visit.
Updated 02 Sep, 2023 08:13am
Pakistan has been raising concerns about use of Afghan soil by militants to carry out cross-border attacks.
Updated 31 Aug, 2023 12:00am
Kabul's rulers must act like a proper government, and ensure that deadly weapons don’t make their way to militants.
Updated 29 Aug, 2023 09:16am
Afghan foreign minister highlights interim govt’s steps to improve economy and address corruption.
Updated 25 Aug, 2023 09:48am
Intelligence reports claim militants go to Afghanistan after activities in Pakistan.
Updated 22 Aug, 2023 10:09am
If Kabul’s rulers were to improve the human rights situation and assure the comity of nations that their soil will not be used to host terrorists, global recognition could be forthcoming.
Updated 18 Aug, 2023 08:38am
Pakistan should invest diplomatically and economically in Afghanistan’s stability and prosperity.
Updated 17 Aug, 2023 09:19am
Ambassador Sohail Mahmood says unfreezing of financial assets pivotal for building a sustainable economy in Afghanistan.
Updated 17 Aug, 2023 09:50am
Kabul’s rigidity on issues such as women’s education means that foreign recognition remains a distant dream.
Updated 16 Aug, 2023 10:26am
AS the nation enters a period of political transition, there is a critical need to stay focused on counterterrorism...
Updated 15 Aug, 2023 08:43am
Militant attacks in KP recorded a 93.6 per cent spike from January to June 2021 and 2022.
Updated 15 Aug, 2023 11:58am
The accusation comes days after the FO and COAS confirmed the role of Afghan terrorists in Pakistan.
Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:45pm
Riaz Pirzada says Afghanistan named in attacks financed by "neighbouring country".
Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:58pm
“If anyone goes outside of Afghanistan for the goal of jihad, it won’t be called jihad,” Akhundzada quoted as saying.
Published 07 Aug, 2023 07:20am