The Foreign Office (FO) on Wednesday announced that a temporary ceasefire has been agreed with Afghanistan for the next 48 hours amid recent border hostilities between the two countries. “A temporary ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistani government and the Afghan Taliban regime, with the mutual consent of both parties, for the next 48 […]
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Kabul Echoes Delhi
Is it mere coincidence that Afghanistan has launched attacks on Pakistan at the very moment its foreign minister visits India, issuing openly anti-Pakistan statements? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared, “the war is not over; the war continues.” Yet the Pakistan-India border remains calm. So, where exactly is this war being waged? Could it […]
Kabul condemns ‘violation’ of its ‘sovereign territory’
Amid rising speculations over an explosion reported in the Afghan capital on Thursday, the interim Taliban government on Friday accused Pakistan of “violating Kabul’s sovereign territory”. “Pakistan violated Afghanistan’s airspace, bombing a civilian market in the Marghi area of Paktika near the Durand Line and also violating Kabul’s sovereign territory,” the Afghan Defence Ministry said […]
India restores embassy in Kabul after four years
India announced it will reopen its embassy in Kabul, four years after it closed following the Taliban takeover in 2021. The move marks a significant step in expanding diplomatic relations with Afghanistan’s Taliban government. Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar confirmed the upgrade of India’s current technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy during talks […]
Twin Blasts Reported in Kabul, Taliban Say Situation ‘Under Control’
KABUL: Afghan authorities confirmed reports of an explosion in the capital city late Thursday night, triggering panic and a swift security response. Read More: Kabul Explosion Heard, Says Afghan Government Spokesman Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated on X that “the sound of an explosion was heard in Kabul,” but assured citizens that the situation was […]
Pakistan, China, Afghanistan unite to crush terrorism
Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have pledged to enhance their joint efforts against the threat of terrorism. The commitment came during the 6th trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting held in Kabul, where Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. […]
Dar, Chinese and Afghan FMs discuss bold regional plan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Kabul on Wednesday for an important trilateral meeting. The 6th Foreign Ministers’ meeting includes Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan. Dar is joined by Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq and senior Foreign Ministry officials. The visit highlights Pakistan’s continued commitment to regional cooperation and dialogue. […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan pledge joint action on border security
Kabul: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to work closely on regional security and border concerns after a high-level diplomatic meeting in Kabul. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Afghanistan’s Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani on Thursday. The meeting happened on the sidelines of the framework signing for the Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan (UAP) Railway […]
Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan sign historic railway agreement
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan have signed a key railway agreement aimed at enhancing regional trade and connectivity. The three countries agreed in Kabul to conduct a feasibility study for the UAP (Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan) Railway Project. This rail link will provide Central Asian states access to Pakistani seaports, marking a major milestone in regional cooperation. […]
Pakistan upgrades Kabul embassy to deepen regional cooperation
Pakistan has officially upgraded its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan. The chargé d’affaires in Kabul will now be replaced by a full ambassador. This move comes after months of efforts to improve ties with Afghanistan amid ongoing regional challenges and border concerns. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the decision on social media. […]