Pak Afghan Ties
FO statement does not specify if decisions were made in meeting.
Updated 19 Jan, 2025 07:47am
Nepra chief terms power division’s proposal impractical, seeks time for implementation.
Updated 18 Jan, 2025 09:19am
Welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal; dismisses speculation about "collaboration" with Tajikistan to destabilise government in Afghanistan
Updated 17 Jan, 2025 09:44am
Dealing with Afghan Taliban is necessary not just for internal stability, but to ensure that Afghanistan not isolated regionally.
Updated 16 Jan, 2025 08:52am
On Pak-Afghan ties, advises govt to "take stock of things in a calm and cool manner".
Updated 16 Jan, 2025 10:17am
Officials claim border market with Iran hasn't become operational due to "excessive delays" from neighbouring government.
Updated 15 Jan, 2025 01:18pm
“Our policy is only Pakistan," Gen Munir says, adds that Pakistan “has always wanted” better relations with Afghanistan.
Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:09pm
COAS meets party leaders, representatives in Peshawar; no major op in KP but IBOs will continue, military tells political leadership.
Updated 14 Jan, 2025 09:24am
Neither side wants a breakdown in relations, so diplomatic re-engagement is a compulsion.
Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:07am
Former ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan says tensions have escalated due to economic actions, including border closures, trade restrictions, airstrikes on Afghan territory.
Updated 13 Jan, 2025 11:30pm
Urges Muslim leaders not to “legitimise” the Afghan government, to “show true leadership” by opposing their curbs on female education.
Updated 12 Jan, 2025 04:53pm
The recent strikes by Pakistan on TTP sanctuaries inside Afghanistan have inflamed Afghan rhetoric once again about sovereignty.
Updated 13 Jan, 2025 03:47pm
Islamabad should stress stronger counterterrorism measures, yet also engage the Taliban high command in Kandahar as well as politicians in Kabul.
Updated 11 Jan, 2025 09:02am
Mass protests in Bangladesh over economic grievances, job quotas, and political repression culminated in Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and exile.
Published 01 Jan, 2025 09:30am
Senior Levies officer says they did not have legal travel documents and were subsequently deported.
Published 01 Jan, 2025 06:59am
Sources say Pakistani forces "inflicted heavy losses" during skirmishes over the weekend.
Updated 30 Dec, 2024 07:49am
Officials say heavy losses inflicted in retaliatory fire; militants’ attempt to infiltrate using ‘Afghan Taliban-controlled posts’ repelled.
Published 29 Dec, 2024 07:57am
Remembers Benazir Bhutto as "a courageous woman"; says 1,000kg of medicines sent to Parachinar.
Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:23am
Denies role in deadly Nov 26 crackdown on PTI workers; insists May 9 trials send strong message against vandalism.
Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:48am
Says it was Pakistan’s "heartfelt wish" that relations between the two countries improve; reiterates Pakistan's willingness for dialogue.
Published 27 Dec, 2024 03:30pm
DG ISPR says military courts "efficiently fulfilled all demands of justice"; adds violence in Kurram worsened because given “sectarian colour through fake news".
Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:28am
While avoiding directly confirming strikes on Afghanistan, says security forces do conduct IBOs in border areas.
Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:36am
Spokesperson says Islamabad “always prioritised dialogue" in ties with Kabul.
Updated 26 Dec, 2024 09:17pm
The military option has been employed by the govt apparently to signal its unhappiness over the state of affairs with Afghanistan.
Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Pakistani diplomat handed strong protest note; special envoy continues meetings with top Afghan Taliban officials.
Updated 26 Dec, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan's security officials say fighter jets bombed 4 locations, said to be camps of outlawed TTP.
Published 25 Dec, 2024 08:35pm
Security officials say several suspected terrorists killed, wounded.
Updated 25 Dec, 2024 08:34am
Meeting between Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan and Afghan foreign minister takes place in Kabul.
Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:28pm
Gandapur criticises govt for rejecting his earlier proposal to negotiate.
Updated 16 Dec, 2024 08:59am
Speakers insist prolonged border closure has hit trade, people’s movement.
Updated 15 Dec, 2024 10:30am
