The United States has renewed its demand for the immediate release of American citizens detained in Afghanistan, accusing the Taliban administration of continuing what it described as a policy of holding foreign nationals in custody. The remarks were made by a spokesperson for the US State Department, who said the issue remains a key concern […]
Afghanistan
NRF claims attack on Taliban in Badakhshan
Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front (NRF) has claimed responsibility for an overnight attack on a Taliban brigade in Badakhshan province, alleging that two Taliban personnel were killed and three others injured during the operation. Read More: Afghanistan: Hub of Terrorism: TTA Facing Uprising; Avoiding CT talks According to a statement issued by the NRF, the attack […]
Mohsin Naqvi Says More Than 25 Terrorist Groups Are Active in Afghanistan
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that more than 25 terrorist organizations are currently operating in Afghanistan. Speaking during meetings with Russian and Chinese officials at the United Nations headquarters, he stressed that terrorist groups in Afghanistan pose a shared regional threat and require coordinated international action. During his meeting with Russia’s interior minister, […]
Badakhshan conflict exposes Taliban internal divisions
A reported dispute over control of mineral resources has intensified in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, with local commander Juma Khan Fateh refusing to surrender to the Taliban authorities. According to Afghan media reports, the standoff has exposed growing tensions within Taliban ranks. The reported confrontation could further destabilise security in the resource-rich province. Reports said differences […]
US reaffirmed support for Pakistan’s right to counterterrorism efforts
The United States (US) has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s right to counterterrorism efforts, acknowledging the country’s security challenges and the heavy toll terrorism has taken on its people. Speaking at the US State Department’s daily press briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Washington recognised Pakistan’s security concerns and supported its efforts to combat terrorism. “Pakistan […]
Pakistan’s military says it intercepted four drones near Balochistan border
Pakistan’s military said its security forces intercepted and shot down four drones that it alleged had crossed into Balochistan from Afghanistan, amid heightened tensions between the two neighbouring countries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the incident occurred on June 30, claiming the drones had been launched from across […]
Pakistan demarches Afghanistan over Karachi terror attack
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Monday that the Afghan chargé d’affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) and issued a strong demarche over the terrorist attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi. On Saturday night, terrorists attacked the local headquarters of the Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) in Karachi’s Gulistan-i-Jauhar area, […]
Pakistan summons Afghan envoy over Karachi attack
Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) has summoned the Afghan chargé d’affaires and issued a strong diplomatic protest, or demarche, following the recent terrorist attack on a Pakistan Rangers facility in Karachi that left three security personnel martyred. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the envoy was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after authorities concluded […]
Pakistan, Russia discuss terrorism threat from Afghanistan
Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism, Tuesday, discussed the regional terrorist threat, with particular focus on terrorism emanating from Afghanistan and the risk it posed to neighboring states and the broader regional security. The 12th meeting of the JWG was held in Islamabad. Additional Secretary (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Ambassador Muhammad Khalid Khan […]
Peaceful Afghanistan essential for return of its nationals: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to refugees and said that a peaceful, stable, and economically resilient Afghanistan was essential for the dignified return and sustainable reintegration of Afghan nationals. In his message on World Refugee Day, observed under the theme “Until Everyone is Safe,” the prime minister said Pakistan joined […]