Pakistan and Afghanistan held important talks in Islamabad on Monday to improve trade, transit, and regional security. These talks were the first under a new Additional Secretary-Level Mechanism. The initiative follows a visit by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister to Kabul in April. Both sides agreed to continue cooperation for peace and development. Ambassador Syed Ali […]
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Asian cup hopes fade for Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan
The hopes of four South Asian football teams — Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan — are fading fast in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. After poor performances and early defeats, all four nations are on the brink of elimination or already out of contention. Pakistan’s journey in Group E ended with a 1-0 defeat […]
Trump’s travel ban deepens refugee crisis for afghans in Pakistan
In a significant setback for thousands of Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement in the United States from Pakistan, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan. The banned countries are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Trump cited concerns […]
Trump reinstates travel ban on 12 countries, citing national security concerns
President Donald Trump has announced a new travel ban on 12 countries, set to begin Monday at 12:01 a.m. The list includes Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, travelers from seven other countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Turkmenistan will face stricter entry restrictions. Trump […]
Afghanistan to raise diplomatic representation in Pakistan to ambassador level
Afghanistan has warmly welcomed Pakistan’s decision to upgrade diplomatic ties by raising its envoy in Kabul from chargé d’affaires to ambassador. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), the Taliban-led interim government, has announced it will respond in kind by upgrading its diplomatic mission in Islamabad to ambassador level. This mutual move aims to deepen cooperation […]
Pakistan upgrades Kabul embassy to deepen regional cooperation
Pakistan has officially upgraded its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan. The chargé d’affaires in Kabul will now be replaced by a full ambassador. This move comes after months of efforts to improve ties with Afghanistan amid ongoing regional challenges and border concerns. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision on social media. […]
CM Bugti accuses Afghan government of sheltering Baloch rebels
Says false narratives and violence must end for peace in the region Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has claimed that Baloch separatist fighters are being given refuge under official patronage in Afghanistan, further escalating cross-border tensions. Speaking at an event in Quetta on Thursday, Bugti criticized what he called a dangerous trend of protecting militants. […]
KP leaders can’t make independent deals with Afghanistan, says Khawaja Asif
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made it clear that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s chief minister and governor cannot strike independent deals with Afghanistan. He said the Constitution gives foreign affairs and defence matters only to the federal government, not the provinces. Asif said the federal government will not allow anyone to bypass national policy. He added that […]
US weapons abandoned in Afghanistan now in hands of militants
A recent report reveals that militants now possess many US weapons left behind in Afghanistan. In 2021, the Taliban gained control of about one million US-made weapons and military equipment. Over half a million of these items are now reported as “unaccounted” for, sparking concerns about their potential use by extremist groups. Sources indicate that […]
Key talks on security and trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to hold important talks on security and border issues. This meeting will take place during the 7th session of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) in Kabul. Officials announced the discussions aim to address rising tensions. These tensions include deportations of Afghan refugees and armed skirmishes along the border. Pakistan’s […]