Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded heavy fire, both sides said, days after they announced a temporary pause in fighting, escalating tensions in the volatile region as Islamabad said it hopes to host potential talks between the US and Iran. The border clashes came on Sunday, the day Pakistan hosted regional powers to discuss de-escalation in […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan
Roundtable suggests diplomacy to reduce Pak-Afghan friction
A roundtable discussion on Pakistan and Afghanistan has suggested for giving a chance to an all-encompassing diplomacy where all segments of society including intelligentsia, religious leaders, media, academia and traders play their positive role for reducing frictions and creating an atmosphere conducive for peace and tranquillity. “It’s time to make use of `Citizen Diplomacy’ through […]
Is War the Only Option Left Between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Diplomacy is often described as the art of delaying the inevitable. Yet for Pakistan and Afghanistan, the inevitable must not be war. The failure of the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul has reignited fears that both countries are inching closer to a point of no return. Once again, a familiar pattern of accusation […]
Terror, Lies and Deceit: TTA Playing a Dangerous Game
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over cross-border terrorism are currently very high, marked by recent military clashes, mutual accusations, and ongoing, yet difficult, peace talks. The core issue is Pakistan’s accusation that the Afghan Taliban government provides safe havens for anti-Pakistan militant groups, particularly the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Following the ceasefire, talks were held in […]
Istanbul impasse
Three days of intense negotiations in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded without a definitive result, exposing once again the persistent friction along a border that has long been a source of insecurity and anxiety. The meetings, facilitated by Qatar and Türkiye, were meant to translate dialogue into action. Instead, they highlighted a familiar tension: […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan seek to bolster truce in Istanbul talks
The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad eyeing a “concrete” mechanism to monitor Afghan Taliban actions aimed at preventing cross-border terrorist attacks. The meeting follows the first round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks mediated jointly by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha on October 18-19. The Qatar talks […]
Trade suffers major setback as Pak-Afghan border remains closed
Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has come to a standstill following recent border clashes that led to the closure of key crossings used for bilateral commerce. Although a ceasefire has been reached, trade activities remain suspended for nearly two weeks, severely impacting businesses on both sides. The closure has disrupted the movement of essential goods, […]
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 […]
Trump says he is ready to broker ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he was ready to broker ceasefire deal between Pakistan and Afghanistan, saying, “That’s an easy one for me to solve if I have to solve it.” Talking to newsmen at White House, President Trump said that he had de-escalated eight global conflicts in the preceding eight months, […]
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 […]