Officials say deliberations "at advanced stage"; announcement expected soon; maintain Islamabad would prefer deployment to be under UN mandate.
Updated28 Oct, 202508:10am
Mechanism for verifiable action against terrorists operating from Afghan soil remains main issue between Islamabad and Kabul.
Published28 Oct, 202507:38am
Held under watchful eye of Qatari, Turkish mediators, talks spill over into second day after Pak-Afghan delegations fail to reach consensus.
Updated27 Oct, 202507:28am
• Demand comes as two sides seek to firm up truce in Istanbul talks • Session aimed at operationalising concrete, verifiable
Published26 Oct, 202506:56am
Pakistan, Afghanistan resolve to establish security mechanisms for lasting stability; next round of talks scheduled in Istanbul on October 25.
Updated20 Oct, 202508:55am
48-hour "Qatar-brokered" truce initiated at Afghan Taliban’s request; both sides pledge to seek resolution through dialogue.
Updated16 Oct, 202507:28am
Stresses continued dialogue, cooperation with Kabul to address cross-border terrorism, says Afghanistan’s sovereignty is respected.
Updated11 Oct, 202507:25am
Khawaja Asif first suggests nuclear capabilities may be extended to KSA; later retracts, says nuclear weapons "not on the radar"; FO adopts cautious approach.
Updated20 Sep, 202508:27am
New pact comes on heels of shift towards collective security in Mideast; Pakistan TV Digital to carry country’s perspective to global audiences.
Updated18 Sep, 202511:00am