Afghanis are renowned for their extraordinary bravery, resilience and profound sense of dignity honed by centuries of standing against foreign empires and internal strife. Yet, this noble spirit has been tragically overshadowed by a history of internal discord and exploitation by external factors, often rendering the nation a pawn in the geopolitical Great Game. Allama […]
Afghan Taliban
FO spokesperson: Pakistan will never negotiate with terrorists
Islamabad: Pakistan will never negotiate with any terrorist group, the Foreign Office said on Friday. Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi emphasized Pakistan maintains open dialogue with legitimate Afghan governments. However, groups like TTP and BLA will not be engaged under any circumstances. Andrabi noted that Pakistan completed the third round of talks with the Afghan Taliban […]
AFGHANISTAN UNREST Renewed Resistance Against Afghan Taliban
Signs of armed uprising against Taliban are getting stronger with rising frequency of attacks from opponent groups. Current resistance is outcome of the Taliban’s flawed autocratic governance and non-flexible approach towards universally agreed fundamental human rights. Taliban regime faces mounting resistance as internal rifts and insurgent attacks erode its control across Afghanistan. The National Resistance […]
Khawaja Asif blames Afghan Taliban, India over terror attacks
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif hinted at potential operations in Afghanistan in response to recent terrorism incidents in Pakistan. Speaking on a private TV program, Khawaja Asif stated that Pakistan will not ignore the rising wave of terrorism. He warned that if safe havens for terrorists in Afghanistan continue to exist, Pakistan will take strong […]
Turkey steps in to end Pakistan-Afghanistan talks deadlock
ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced that key Turkish ministers will visit Pakistan this week to help resolve the deadlock in Pakistan-Afghanistan negotiations. The delegation will include Turkey’s foreign minister, defense minister, and intelligence chief, who will hold talks with Pakistani officials on reviving the stalled peace dialogue. According to Turkish news […]
Pakistan presents evidence-based demands in Istanbul talks with Afghan Taliban
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Hussain Andrabi said on Friday that Pakistan had handed over its evidence-based demands to mediators during the Istanbul peace talks with the Afghan Taliban, aimed solely at ending cross-border terrorism. Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resumed peace negotiations in Istanbul on Thursday — the third round of discussions following […]
Pakistan calls on Kabul to act against terror sanctuaries as truce extended
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi on Friday said that the Afghan Taliban government in Kabul had acknowledged the presence of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist organisations in its territory. The talks were scheduled as Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to continue a ceasefire between the two countries and following a rapid deterioration of […]
Khawaja Asif: India waging proxy war from Afghan soil
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed India is supporting the Afghan Taliban to conduct a low-intensity war against Pakistan from Afghan soil. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, he said evidence shows ties between New Delhi and Taliban elements operating in Afghanistan. Asif warned that Pakistan would respond strongly if Afghan territory is used to launch […]
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban to revive Istanbul talks for peace
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to resume stalled peace talks in Istanbul to “give peace another chance.” According to state media, both sides accepted the host countries’ request to continue discussions after earlier negotiations ended without results. The Pakistani delegation, which had been preparing to return home, will now extend its stay to […]
Khawaja Asif: Pakistan prepared to defend borders, even inside Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned that any violation of the country’s borders will receive a strong response. He said Pakistan is prepared to act even inside Afghanistan if required. Asif made the remarks amid ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and recent clashes involving militant groups. He emphasized that Pakistan will protect its sovereignty […]