Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha on Thursday, marking the second leg of his three-nation tour aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and advancing regional peace efforts. Read More: PM Shehbaz Sharif concludes Saudi visit, heads to Qatar for talks Upon arrival, the premier and his delegation were warmly received by Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, […]
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Carlos Alcaraz posts straight-set win in Doha
Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz, playing his first match since completing the career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, shook off two set points while defeating France’s Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open on Tuesday in Doha. Rinderknech had two chances to finish the second set, but the Spaniard […]
Pakistan Shaheens clinch Asia Cup Rising Stars in dramatic Super Over
Pakistan Shaheens edged Bangladesh A in a dramatic Super Over to win the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Sunday. Both teams finished tied at 125 in their 20 overs, forcing a nail-biting one-over decider. Read More: Pakistan lift Asia Cup Rising Stars trophy Bangladesh batted […]
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 […]
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Since August 2021, Pakistan’s continued efforts for a permanent solution to cross-border incursion by the Afghan-based terrorists speak volumes about its sincerity and quest for a peaceful region. Besides diplomatic engagement, regional countries’ platforms were also utilised to persuade the Afghan Taliban to address Pakistan’s concerns, but unfortunately, their stubbornness and hardline approach put the […]
Ceasefire in place, but only if Taliban holds the line—says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan’s ceasefire deal with Afghanistan will remain active unless it is violated. He confirmed that the agreement has no time limit. Asif made the statement while explaining the key points of the truce signed in Doha. The ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and Turkiye after days of deadly border clashes. […]
Pakistan-Afghan peace hinges on Taliban action, says Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the ceasefire with Afghanistan depends on the Taliban stopping cross-border attacks. He told Reuters that peace is only possible if militants no longer enter Pakistan from Afghan territory. This follows recent border clashes that left dozens dead, marking the worst violence since the Taliban took control in 2021. Over […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following high-level negotiations in Doha, where both countries pledged to respect each other’s sovereignty and are expected to meet again on October 25 to further discuss matters, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday. Amid heightened tensions along the Pak-Afghan border, a high-level Pakistani delegation led […]
Back to Doha
The agreement reached in Doha between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is being welcomed as a ceasefire, but its real significance lies in the shift of power and posture it represents. It follows a difficult year in which Pakistan endured the cost of repeated cross-border attacks and the indifference of Kabul’s rulers to the presence […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend truce until end of Doha talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan mutually agreed on Friday to extend their 48-hour ceasefire until conclusion of planned talks in Doha, according to three Pakistani security officials and one Afghan Taliban source. Diplomatic sources have confirmed that the temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban has been extended at Kabul’s request, after the initial 48-hour truce expired […]