Islamabad: Pakistan has summoned Afghanistan’s chargé d’affaires and lodged a formal protest over the Karachi terrorist attack. The Foreign Office said investigations found Afghan nationals were involved in the assault, prompting diplomatic action against the Afghan Taliban authorities. The move comes as Pakistan intensifies efforts to address cross-border terrorism. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said […]
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70% of TTP infiltrators are Afghan: Field Marshal
Field Marshal Asim Munir said most TTP fighters entering Pakistan are Afghan nationals. He stated that 70 percent of TTP infiltrators crossing into Pakistan are Afghans. He made these remarks while addressing a National Ulema Conference in Islamabad. The army chief said Pakistan has repeatedly urged Kabul to stop its soil from being used for […]
Pakistan Ulema Council urges Taliban to act on clerics’ declaration
LAHORE: The Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) has urged the Afghan Taliban’s interim government to ensure the effective implementation of a recent resolution passed by more than 1,000 Afghan clerics that opposes militancy beyond Afghanistan’s borders. The council described the declaration as a constructive move toward regional peace and stability. Read More: Pakistan Ulema Council to […]
FM Dar: Afghan TTP arrests insufficient, peace requires full action
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan to prevent its territory from being used by TTP militants. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Kabul’s claim of arresting a few TTP members is insufficient. He stressed that peace depends on full action, not just limited arrests of militants. During a press conference in Islamabad, Dar detailed his recent visits to […]
ISPR denies Pakistan conducted strikes in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Tuesday refuted claims by the Afghan Taliban that Pakistan had conducted overnight attacks inside Afghanistan. Read More: DG ISPR warns against rumors on Faiz Hamid court martial The Afghan Taliban spokesperson had alleged that Pakistan carried out strikes in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces, […]
Punjab colleges on high alert as security tightens across campuses
Punjab authorities have issued a high-level security alert for colleges across the province. All institutions must enforce single-gate entry and strict bag checks. Surveillance, CCTV, and compliance reports are now mandatory. The Higher Education Department directed colleges to close all gates except one main entrance. Security teams must thoroughly inspect all bags and vehicles entering […]
Afghan nationals behind two suicide attacks in Pakistan: Interior Minister
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that Afghan nationals carried out two suicide bombings in Pakistan this week. One attack occurred in Islamabad, near a lower court, and the other at a military school in South Waziristan. The attacks killed at least 15 people and injured over 27 others, raising serious security concerns. Naqvi told […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire after tense border clashes
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan early on Friday agreed to continue a ceasefire following a sharp deterioration of bilateral ties and deadly border skirmishes earlier this month. The breakthrough came during a second round of talks in Istanbul, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, after earlier negotiations had collapsed in a stalemate over Pakistan’s demand for action […]
PTI backs Pakistan amid Afghan tensions
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan on Wednesday reiterated that his party would fully support the Pakistani state in the event of escalating tensions with Afghanistan, while also urging continued efforts for peace and dialogue. Speaking on Geo News’ program Capital Talk, Gohar Khan said, “We will stand with Pakistan like we […]
Pakistan Warns Afghanistan to Avoid Interference in Internal Affairs
Pakistan has urged Kabul to respect Pakistan Afghanistan relations and avoid comments on its internal matters. The Foreign Office issued this statement after Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid criticized Pakistan’s police action against the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protest in Muridke. Earlier, Mujahid expressed sorrow over the deaths during the clashes between police and protesters. He […]