ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Austria Alexander Schallenberg on Thursday said Pakistan had taken effective steps in eradicating terrorism and restoring peace in Afghanistan. Addressing a joint press conference along with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Austrian foreign minister said Pakistan had made an immense contribution towards […]
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Regional corridor linked to peace in Afghanistan: Dr Moeed
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister‘s National Security Adviser Dr. Moeed Yusuf Thursday in a call with United Nation Secretary General’s Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues Jean Arnault, said the regional corridor was linked to peace in Afghanistan. The National Security Adviser discussed the situation in Afghanistan during the meeting with the UNSG‘s Personal Envoy. Dr […]
Qureshi speaks with Chinese, Egyptian ministers on Israel’s aggression, ME crisis
ISLAMABAD – Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday had a telephone conversation with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and shared Pakistan’s profound concern over deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. During the conversation, both the foreign ministers discussed the Palestinian issue, peace process in Afghanistan, and Pakistan-China […]
IS is a big hurdle for Afghan peace
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on the centrally located Communications Ministry building in Kabul last month. A local arm of the Islamic State has repeatedly targeted both official and civilian facilities as well as religious gatherings in the Afghan capital. The Afghan affiliate of IS, commonly known as the Islamic State […]
PM’s role in Afghan peace appreciated by US Envoy
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement regarding the Afghan peace was greatly appreciated by US special Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad on Friday. A day earlier, Imran Khan said that there is a new wave of violence in Afghanistan and further assured Pakistan’s support for the peace process in the war-torn country. Khalilzad tweeted, “Greatly appreciate @ImranKhanPTI’s statement […]
Will peace ever prevail in Afghanistan?
Sipping latte in the comfort of my home, I wonder whether peace will ever prevail in the war-torn Afghanistan. Will the millions of homeless Afghans have an opportunity to live in peace with the neighbors? On January 25, United States, the lone superpower, decided to start talks for a durable peace. The media carried many […]
Pakistan reiterates commitment to Afghan peace
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Friday expressing commitment to Afghan peace process said it will directly benefit Pakistan’s vision of economic and human development. In a meeting with Special Representative of US Secretary of State for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, the foreign minister said Pakistan wishes well for the peace and stability in Afghanistan. […]
Taliban attacks various checkpoints in Afghanistan
Taliban attacks on various security checkpoints in Afghanistan, killing above 30 people including civilians and security forces, officials stated on Saturday. The alleged mortar attack wounded 17 people including two teachers and students when the mortar hit their schools, in the Ghazni Province. The explosion killed four students. Taliban and the security forces exchanged fire, […]
Afghan peace dialogue: malicious protuberance of ‘drugs narrative’
The latest round of talks between the United States and the Taliban ended on March 12th, 2019 in Doha without a formal agreement, but with cautious optimism on both sides with main discussion revolving around observing a general cease-fire, withdrawal of US and allied forces, commencement of dialogue between Taliban and the Afghan government and […]