Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday downplayed Afghanistan’s move to reduce transit trade with Pakistan, calling it “a relief” rather than a setback. Speaking on Geo News, he said the decision would help curb smuggling and terrorism that often came under the guise of cross-border trade. Asif argued that most Afghan goods imported through Karachi […]
Border Tensions
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 […]
Israel upholds Gaza ceasefire despite deadly airstrikes
Israel said it will uphold its ceasefire in Gaza after airstrikes killed 104 people, as both sides blamed each other. The strikes followed a Hamas attack that killed an Israeli soldier, prompting retaliatory air raids. Tensions rose in Gaza, where displaced residents feared the truce might collapse. The Israeli military said it will respond firmly […]
Test Pakistan and pay the price, Khawaja Asif warns Afghan Taliban
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban after talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan failed. He said Pakistan will no longer tolerate the Taliban’s deceit and hostile actions. According to him, Pakistan entered the negotiations for peace at the request of friendly countries. However, the Afghan officials’ harsh statements […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan border remains closed
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border remained completely shut on Friday for all kinds of trade and pedestrian movement, as security tensions between the two neighbouring countries persisted. Officials dismissed rumours suggesting a partial reopening of the Chaman border for Afghan transit trade, confirming that even pedestrians are not allowed to cross from either side. According to customs […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Hold Qatar-Mediated Talks to Ease Border Tensions
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan held high-level talks in Doha on Saturday, mediated by Qatar, in an effort to ease tensions after a week of deadly cross-border clashes. While discussions continued late into the night, officials said a breakthrough was still uncertain. The meeting was led by Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, along with National […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree on Immediate Ceasefire After Doha Talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached an immediate ceasefire after high-level negotiations in Doha, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Sunday. The agreement comes after days of deadly border clashes between the two neighbours. During the 13-hour talks, held under Qatar’s mediation and supported by Turkiye, both sides promised to respect each other’s sovereignty and work […]
Pakistan Targets Terror Hideouts in Afghanistan After North Waziristan Attack
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan launched new air and drone strikes on terrorist hideouts inside Afghanistan’s Paktika province on Friday, targeting fighters from the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. The strikes came just hours after a deadly attack on a military camp in North Waziristan. Security officials said the precision strikes hit the group’s hideouts in Urgun and […]
PM Shehbaz Convenes Security Meeting as Pak-Afghan Tensions Escalate
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a high-level security meeting to assess the rapidly deteriorating situation along Pakistan’s western border, where the Afghan Taliban regime has reportedly launched a series of aggressive actions — further intensifying the ongoing Pak-Afghan conflict. According to official sources, the meeting will be held tomorrow at the Prime Minister’s […]
Pakistan Rejects Ceasefire Request from Afghanistan After Border Clashes
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has rejected Afghanistan’s request for a ceasefire following intense cross-border clashes, security sources confirmed on Sunday. According to reports, Pakistan Army’s retaliatory operations are continuing with full force after unprovoked firing from Afghan posts late Saturday night. The strikes have targeted Afghan positions that were providing support to militants along the frontier. Read […]