ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Friday that talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border terrorism have “ended indefinitely” after negotiators failed to bridge their differences during the third round of discussions in Istanbul. He confirmed that the ceasefire remains intact “for now,” but warned that Pakistan would respond decisively to any violation. “Negotiations […]
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Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to curb cross-border terrorism
ISTANBUL/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reiterated a firm stance during high-level talks in Istanbul, declaring it will not tolerate any terrorism originating from Afghan soil. The discussions, co-hosted by Türkiye and Qatar, mark the third round of principal-level negotiations between Islamabad and the Afghan Taliban aimed at consolidating a fragile ceasefire after deadly cross-border clashes last month. […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan resume key talks in Istanbul
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to begin the third round of crucial peace talks in Istanbul on Thursday, aimed at ending cross-border terrorism and reinforcing a fragile ceasefire between the two neighbouring nations. The two-day dialogue is being jointly mediated by Turkiye and Qatar, following weeks of shuttle diplomacy after deadly border clashes […]
Pakistan Army toughens stance ahead of Taliban talks in Istanbul
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army on Monday took a firm position against the Afghan Taliban regime ahead of the upcoming round of talks in Istanbul, declaring that Pakistan’s sole and non-negotiable demand is an immediate end to terrorism originating from Afghan soil. “Pakistan has a one-point agenda: Afghan soil must not be used against us,” […]
COAS Munir: Pakistan seeks peace but will crush cross-border terror
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 […]
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 […]
Khawaja Asif: India waging proxy war from Afghan soil
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed India is supporting the Afghan Taliban to conduct a low-intensity war against Pakistan from Afghan soil. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, he said evidence shows ties between New Delhi and Taliban elements operating in Afghanistan. Asif warned that Pakistan would respond strongly if Afghan territory is used to launch […]
Khawaja Asif accuses India of waging “low-intensity war” from Afghan soil
ISLAMABAD — Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday accused India of conducting a “low-intensity war” against Pakistan from Afghan territory, saying New Delhi and the Taliban regime maintain long-standing ties that threaten regional stability. In an interview with Al Arabiya English, he claimed the recent unprovoked clashes along the border coincided with a visit by […]
Pakistan-Afghan Taliban peace talks in Istanbul end without breakthrough
ISTANBUL – The third round of peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul ended without progress. The discussions, which lasted nearly 18 hours, aimed to reach a comprehensive peace deal but failed to produce any positive outcome. Diplomatic sources said the Afghan Taliban delegation frequently contacted Kabul, and their stance kept changing […]
Pakistan-Afghanistan talks hit deadlock over TTP safe havens
ISLAMABAD — The two-day Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul ended in a stalemate on Sunday after the Afghan Taliban delegation appeared unwilling to take verifiable action against militant sanctuaries of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other groups operating from Afghan soil. Despite nearly nine hours of intense negotiations, both sides failed to reach an agreement on […]