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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Afghan Taliban and Pakistan’s Dilemma
When the Taliban returned to power in Kabul, many in the region hoped they had changed. They had promised dialogue, inclusivity, and an end to the use of Afghan soil against any neighbour. Four years later, those hopes lie buried under the rubble of broken assurances and cross-border graves. The Taliban’s signature on the 2020 […]
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, Afghan officials resume Istanbul talks despite border gunfire incident
ISLAMABAD: The third round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks opened in Istanbul on Thursday, surviving a brief but tense exchange of fire along the Chaman-Spin Boldak border, which threatened to derail a fragile ceasefire. The two-day talks, being held at the Conrad Hotel under the mediation of Turkiye and Qatar, aim to finalise a monitoring and verification […]
Kabul must act against militants after joint monitoring deal: Tarar
ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Sunday that it is now Kabul’s responsibility to take decisive action against militants using Afghan soil to launch attacks in Pakistan, following the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism involving third-party mediators. His remarks came after Turkiye’s Foreign Ministry announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan […]
Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]
Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim over deportation offer
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claim that Islamabad refused Kabul’s offer to deport terrorists operating against Pakistan, calling the statement “false and misleading.” In an official post on X, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said Pakistan “categorically rejects the deliberate twisting of facts” made by Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid […]
Putin did not threaten Pakistan, Russia confirms after viral video
The Russian Embassy in Pakistan has confirmed that a viral video allegedly showing President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan is “100% fake.” The clip, shared widely on social media, was found to be dubbed and unrelated to Pakistan or Afghanistan. The original footage actually shows Putin answering questions at a Russian Geographical Society event on October […]
Naqvi meets Taliban deputy in Tehran
TEHRAN — Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Afghanistan’s Deputy Interior Minister Mullah Mohammad Ibrahim Sadr on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) interior ministers’ meeting, calling for dialogue to resolve bilateral issues. The two leaders were seen exchanging handshakes and sitting together in a cordial manner, with footage released by […]
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul after Türkiye’s mediation
ISTANBUL: Pakistan has agreed to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul after Türkiye’s renewed mediation efforts, diplomatic sources told ARY News on Thursday. The move follows Islamabad’s earlier announcement that the previous round of talks had collapsed despite the involvement of mediators from Türkiye and Qatar. Sources said Pakistan’s delegation, which had been […]