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Long wait for body of police officer tortured to death in Afghanistan
A survivor of two suicide attacks, the victim was kidnapped in Islamabad.
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UNHCR to halt Afghan repatriation for three months due to cold weather
Registered refugees will not be given financial compensation if they return to Afghanistan during the period.
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to follow timeline for refugees return
It is believed that Pakistan government wants refugees with Afghan citizen cards to be repatriated by Dec 2018.
Pakistan rejects Afghanistan's 'baseless' allegations on Kandahar attack
FO says no hard evidence or intelligence has been shared with Pakistan to substantiate Afghan claims.
US renews call on Pakistan to cut off extremists
“Our expectation is that Pakistan will not provide safe harbour to terrorists on their western border,” says Pompeo.
US envoy discusses regional security, Afghanistan in meeting with army chief
Ambassador Paul Jones and Gen Bajwa discuss matters of mutual interest, including regional security.
Pakistan reopens Chaman border crossing
Border was closed at Afghan government's request.
Kabul pushes Afghan Taliban for peace talks
Envoy asks militants to try to come to power by contesting election, not by using force.
FM Qureshi condoles loss of lives in Kandahar shooting with Afghan counterpart
Hopes elections in Afghanistan will take place in peace; says Pakistan committed to peace in the region.
US to press Pakistan for shift in Afghan policy: official
Henry Ensher admits US is pressurising Pakistan to change its Afghan policy, claims it's in "Pakistan's own interest".
US-Taliban talks
A PUBLICLY acknowledged meeting between a US envoy and the Afghan Taliban is perhaps another sign that the US is, at...
Pakistani, Afghan forces exchange fire near Chaman
Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani personnel who were erecting a fence along the border, say Pakistani officials.
Khalilzad holds direct talks with Afghan Taliban in Qatar
Taliban's spokesman says end of occupation and peaceful solution of conflict discussed.
Pakistan's consulate in Jalalabad to resume visa operations from Monday
Business to resume after assurances by the Afghan govt that all necessary and required security will be provided: FO.
No progress in Afghan peace process without involving Pakistan: Qureshi
Would be wrong to expect all differences between Pakistan, US to be resolved in one day, says FM Qureshi.
War with India not an option, says Qureshi
In interview with Al Jazeera, foreign minister says there is no military solution to conflict; dialogue only solution.
De-escalation of violence must for Afghan peace talks: Pakistan envoy
"Peace in Afghanistan can be restored only through a negotiated political settlement between the principal parties.”
No formal consultation with New Delhi on opening Kartarpur Corridor: FO
No meeting with India's Foreign Minister Shusma Swaraj arranged as yet, Dr Faisal announces during a weekly briefing.
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.”