Trends - Pak Afghan Ties

Afghanistan rejected notion of border market, Senate panel told

Officials claim border market with Iran hasn't become operational due to "excessive delays" from neighbouring government.

Updated 15 Jan, 2025 01:18pm

Army chief cites TTP presence, cross-border attacks as only points of contention with Afghanistan

“Our policy is only Pakistan," Gen Munir says, adds that Pakistan “has always wanted” better relations with Afghanistan.

Published 14 Jan, 2025 07:09pm

Politicos stress need for security talks with Kabul

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

Dealing with the Taliban

Neither side wants a breakdown in relations, so diplomatic re-engagement is a compulsion.

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 09:07am

Have tensions with Pakistan pushed Kabul closer to India?

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

Malala says Taliban do not see women as human beings, created a system of ‘gender apartheid’

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 DURAND LINE AND AFGHANISTAN

The recent strikes by Pakistan on TTP sanctuaries inside Afghanistan have inflamed Afghan rhetoric once again about sovereignty.

Updated 13 Jan, 2025 03:47pm

Afghan outreach

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

Transitions and turmoil

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

72 Afghan nationals arrested for ‘illegally entering’ Chagai

Senior Levies officer says they did not have legal travel documents and were subsequently deported.

Published 01 Jan, 2025 06:59am

‘Eight killed on Afghan side during border clashes’

Sources say Pakistani forces "inflicted heavy losses" during skirmishes over the weekend.

Updated 30 Dec, 2024 07:49am

Soldier martyred in wanton firing by Afghan forces

Officials say heavy losses inflicted in retaliatory fire; militants’ attempt to infiltrate using ‘Afghan Taliban-controlled posts’ repelled.

Published 29 Dec, 2024 07:57am

Talks cannot go hand in hand with backing for terrorists, PM Shehbaz tells Kabul

Remembers Benazir Bhutto as "a courageous woman"; says 1,000kg of medicines sent to Parachinar.

Updated 28 Dec, 2024 09:23am

Support for illegal activities fuelling terrorism: ISPR

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

PM Shehbaz calls for improved relations with Afghanistan but urges Kabul to take action against TTP

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

Banned outfits provided with sanctuaries, support on Afghan territory: ISPR

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