Russia’s defence ministry said on Monday that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 93 Ukrainian drones overnight. The strikes took place across four regions, including the border Belgorod region. Moscow reported that 45 drones were downed over Belgorod alone, with the rest over the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. The ministry stated […]
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Pakistan links trade resumption with Taliban ending cross-border attacks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) on Friday reiterated that the reopening of trade with Afghanistan hinges on the Taliban halting cross-border terrorism, warning that regional energy projects could also be jeopardized if Kabul continues to support militant groups. FO spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the suspension of trade since mid-October followed attacks on Pakistani forces […]
Khawaja Asif: Pakistan-Afghanistan ties depend on ending TTP support
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that relations with Afghanistan cannot normalize until the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) sponsorship ends. He stressed that Pakistan demands a complete halt to cross-border attacks from Afghan territory. Asif said an interim agreement was reached recently between Pakistan and Afghanistan, mediated by Qatar and Turkey. He added that another […]
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 […]
Six soldiers martyred, seven terrorists killed in Kurram IBO
KURRAM – Six Pakistan Army soldiers, including a captain, embraced martyrdom while seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Dogar area of Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. According to the ISPR, the operation was launched following intelligence reports about the presence of India-backed Fitna […]
Pakistan to decide who stays, rejects Afghan claims: FO
Pakistan has strongly rejected Afghanistan’s claims about cross-border attacks. The Foreign Office made clear that only Pakistan decides who can remain within its borders. Officials stressed that undocumented individuals will be sent back, while legal residents will continue under proper rules. Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan addressed journalists during a briefing. He said decisions […]