Pak Afghan Ties
Pakistan among five top refugee-hosting countries.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 09:18am
Home minister claims elements from Afghanistan inciting unrest, also sees India’s role.
Published 09 Jun, 2024 07:31am
Train service to Quetta suspended; FO says border movement must be regulated by visas.
Updated 08 Jun, 2024 07:53am
"No vehicle will be allowed to carry on bilateral trade [...] after June 15 without obtaining a TAD,” says commerce ministry.
Updated 04 Jun, 2024 10:47am
Pakistan needs to craft a more nuanced carrot-and-stick policy to deal with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers.
Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:27am
Interior secretary shares proof with Taliban officials during visit to Afghanistan.
Updated 01 Jun, 2024 07:48am
Afghan deputy interior minister says visits help solve problems, expand bilateral relations.
Updated 30 May, 2024 11:34pm
Unless these elements are neutralised, it will not be possible to have the upper hand over terrorist groups.
Updated 28 May, 2024 08:45am
Says the two nations “will continue to work” to strengthen security cooperation.
Updated 28 May, 2024 09:21am
Data shared at a meeting held in Qatar showed that Pakistan’s situation was worse than the war-ridden Afghanistan.
Updated 27 May, 2024 11:12am
Interior minister, Nacta chief say TTP used Afghan soil to target Chinese engineers; 11 suspects taken into custody so far.
Updated 27 May, 2024 07:50am
Zhob operation under way for past one month, military says.
Updated 23 May, 2024 09:26am
No untoward incident was reported from any area of Balochistan during the blocking of highways and roads.
Updated 22 May, 2024 10:13am
Afghan transit trade suspended due to closure of highway.
Updated 21 May, 2024 10:17am
Deputy commissioner says Pakistani nationals could enter Pakistan by showing their national identity cards to authorities at the border.
Updated 21 May, 2024 11:12am
In written reply to NA, deputy PM says "onus now on Delhi" to create environment conducive to dialogue.
Updated 19 May, 2024 08:07am
Peace restored; border crossing expected to reopen soon.
Published 19 May, 2024 07:36am
Expert on Afghan affairs Tahir Khan says that no one knew who was calling the shots in Pakistan as far as Afghan policy was concerned.
Updated 18 May, 2024 12:43pm
An all-time high export of 104k tonnes of meat has been achieved.
Updated 18 May, 2024 01:44pm
Kharlachi border crossing remains closed following exchange of fire between Pakistani, Afghan forces.
Updated 18 May, 2024 07:50am
Officials say bilateral trade won’t be affected as vehicles would continue to cross the border without restriction between Friday and Sunday.
Published 17 May, 2024 05:46am
Think tank report says funding issues plague CTDs except in Punjab, whose counterterrorism department has adequate funding.
Updated 15 May, 2024 11:55am
Sources claim 12 alleged attackers killed; 4 of a family killed in South Waziristan explosion.
Updated 15 May, 2024 08:43am
Reports indicate arrival of heavy police contingents; internet service also suspended.
Updated 14 May, 2024 09:25am
Balochistan Assembly speaker-led panel to resolve border crossing, trade issues in final round of negotiations.
Updated 13 May, 2024 09:36am
The situation necessitates a fundamental shift in the terrorist threat assessment in Pakistan.
Updated 18 May, 2024 07:55pm
Analysts say change reshuffle could be linked to worsening security situation in Afghan border areas.
Updated 11 May, 2024 11:48am
PTI leader says KP had the Kalashnikov culture only after the country joined Afghanistan’s fight against Russian occupation forces.
Updated 11 May, 2024 12:17pm
Says there should be no talks with non-state actors.
Updated 11 May, 2024 01:31pm
Tally for current year now stands at 116.
Updated 09 May, 2024 10:36am