PESHAWAR — Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir said Pakistan seeks peace with all neighbors, including Afghanistan. However, he emphasized that cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil will not be tolerated under any circumstances. During his visit to Peshawar, Munir held an interactive session with a jirga of tribal elders. Later, he received […]
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India upholds Afghanistan’s sovereignty amid Pakistan tensions
India has reaffirmed its commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal spoke at a press briefing on Thursday. He stressed that India supports Afghanistan’s independent decision-making and territorial control. This statement comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have worsened in recent weeks due to […]
Peace talks collapse in Istanbul, Tarar criticizes Afghan delegation
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the latest talks in Istanbul failed to yield a workable solution. He claimed the Afghan side kept deviating from the core issue and avoided key points raised by Pakistan. The dialogue began on Saturday following the worst border clashes since the Taliban took over Kabul in […]
Pakistan Launches Precision Airstrikes in Afghan Border Areas After Truce Ends
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has carried out precision aerial strikes in Afghanistan’s border regions, targeting hideouts of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a senior security official told AFP on Saturday. Afghan Taliban officials also confirmed the strikes. According to the official, the operation focused on the Gul Bahadur Group, a faction Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering. […]
COAS Asim Munir Urges Taliban to Curb Proxies, Vows to Defend Pakistan
ABBOTTABAD — Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Saturday told the Afghan Taliban to stop militant groups that use Afghanistan as a shelter to attack Pakistan. He spoke at the passing-out parade of cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy, Kakul. Munir said these proxy groups carry out terrible attacks inside Pakistan […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Ceasefire Holds as Doha Talks Loom
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan are keeping calm at their border after agreeing to a 48-hour ceasefire earlier this week. No new clashes have been reported, and diplomats say back-channel talks are ongoing to turn the truce into lasting peace. Read More: Doha to Host Crucial Pakistan-Taliban Negotiations Today Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told his cabinet […]
Pakistan suspends Afghan Transit Trade amid border clashes
KARACHI – Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad has suspended all Afghan Transit Trade operations from Karachi ports, The News reported on Thursday. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has instructed all terminals to offload containers and halt transport operations. The decision came after a meeting at the Directorate of Transit Trade Headquarters […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to 48-Hour Ceasefire After Deadly Border Clashes
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday agreed to a temporary ceasefire after a new wave of cross-border clashes threatened to spiral into full-scale conflict. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, the 48-hour ceasefire took effect at 6pm local time and was implemented at the Taliban’s request “with mutual consent.” Both sides have pledged to work […]
Pakistan Warns of “Befitting Response” After Taliban Border Aggression
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has expressed deep concern over what it called unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban and allied terrorist groups along the Pak-Afghan border on the night of October 11–12. In a strong statement, the Foreign Office said Pakistan had exercised its right to self-defence, successfully repelling the assaults and inflicting heavy losses on […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Urge Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Border Tensions Peacefully
RIYADH / DOHA: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, urging both nations to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomacy over conflict. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to act with “patience and wisdom,” stressing that dialogue and cooperation […]