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No formal consultation with New Delhi on opening Kartarpur Corridor, says FO spokesperson
No meeting with India's Foreign Minister Shusma Swaraj arranged as yet, Dr Faisal announces during a weekly briefing.
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An opportunity
Regional events may have opened up space to break the logjam.
Editorial: Islamabad and Kabul should solidify cooperation before Afghanistan once again slides into chaos
There is no easy road to regional peace. But purposeful diplomacy and security cooperation can help achieve success.
Pak-Afghan cooperation
FOREIGN Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi rightly chose Afghanistan for his first official trip abroad. In a visit to...
Pakistan willing to open Afghan land route for India: US envoy
Ambassador John Bass says reopening land routes between South and Central Asia will benefit all countries in the region.
Pakistan ready to train Afghan law enforcers: FM
Ashraf Ghani invited to visit Islamabad.
FM Qureshi, Afghan president discuss bilateral ties, regional security in Kabul
This is Shah Mehmood Qureshi's first foreign trip since becoming the foreign minister.
FM Qureshi heads to Kabul on first visit today
The main purpose of the visit is to improve coordination on security-related issues between the two countries: Fawad.
UN envoy terms stay of Afghans in Pakistan 'a protracted refugee crisis'
Calls film star Mahira Khan powerful advocate for highlighting refugees' issues.
Qureshi, Rabbani renew trust in Pak-Afghan dialogue mechanism
Kabul urged to restore security arrangements for Jalalabad consulate.
'Pakistan first' at the core of new foreign policy, asserts Shah Mahmood Qureshi
Says India PM Modi has written a letter to PM Khan, indicating the beginning of talks between the two countries.
FO rejects accusation Pakistan provided medical support to militants involved in Ghazni attack
Calls reports on the matter “malicious propaganda to vitiate the existing cooperation between the two countries.”
FO rejects charges Pakistanis aided Taliban in Ghazni
“We have not received any evidence to back up these spurious accusations and reject these baseless allegations.”
No anti-Pakistan content in Afghan textbooks: writers
Say no effort to create rift between people living on both sides of Durand Line will be successful.
Afghan envoy seeks Pakistan cooperation for peace
Ambassador discusses the need for cooperation for reduction of violence as per APAPPS with COAS Bajwa.
Pak-Afghan working groups hold inaugural meetings
APAPPS comprises five WGs on politico-diplomatic, military, intelligence, economic and trade and refugees issues.
Pakistan's argument in Jadhav case 'very strong', claims FO spokesperson
FO says India had no response to Pakistan's queries on Jadhav's case.
Jamrud traders without visa denied entry to Afghanistan
Say officials asked them about visa for the first time.
FO hopes Afghan Taliban will accept Kabul talks offer
“We hope that Taliban would grab the opportunity for the unconditional peace talks,” says Dr Faisal.
Indian envoy hopes bilateral ties will improve after elections in Pakistan
"There has been a mutual contract to not harass diplomats from either side," says Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria.
US criticises Taliban, Pakistan over peace talks
Alice Wells says Islamabad should do more to bring militants to negotiating table.
Pakistan-US talks on peace in Afghanistan to be held next week
Alice Wells is expected to visit Pakistan next week, according to official sources.
‘Pakistan, US and Afghanistan should collaborate for peace,’ say experts
Afghanistan's neighbouring countries have immense potential to contribute to welfare of the Afghan people.
Pak-Afghan Track-II hails move to end blame game
Third episode of 'PAJC Beyond Boundaries’ welcomed “commitment by both governments to refrain from public blame games".
Soldier martyred in cross-border firing in North Waziristan: ISPR
DG ISPR says Pakistan will continue fencing of Pak-Afghan border "undeterred".
Editorial: The elimination of Fazlullah may be the most significant decapitation of militant leaders yet
It appears that a fresh outreach by Gen Bajwa and the Pakistani state to Afghanistan may be producing results.
Does Fazlullah’s death matter?
A militant leader’s death can prove to be a moment of celebration but it is not a sure-fire sign of victory.
Gen Bajwa meets Ghani, lauds Afghan authorities on peace initiative with Taliban
Army chief expresses wish that the initiatives gain more permanence, ultimately leading towards an enduring peace: ISPR.
Army will continue to exercise restraint, has no role in conduct of elections: DG ISPR
In wide-ranging briefing, army's spokesperson speaks about India, PTM, social media propaganda and 'khalai makhlooq'.
Security forces kill 6 'terrorists', repulse multiple attacks from across Afghan border
5 security personnel receive injuries during exchange of fire across Pak-Afghan border.