Pakistan’s delegation says mediators Turkiye and Qatar have fully endorsed Islamabad’s position in the latest round of talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul, insisting Pakistan’s main aim is the elimination of cross‑border terrorism. Pakistani officials told local media the delegation presented “evidence‑based and reasoned” demands, and that both mediators have publicly backed Pakistan’s stance. […]
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Türkiye, Muslim allies say Palestinian self-rule key to Gaza future
Gaza’s future must be Palestinian-led and avoid any new system of tutelage, Türkiye and six of its top Muslim allies said Monday after talks in Istanbul. Türkiye, which played a central role in forging the now shaky three-week-old ceasefire, is pushing for Muslim nations to bring their influence to bear on the reconstruction of the […]
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 terms Istanbul accord with Afghanistan a ‘conditional truce’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday described the Istanbul agreement with the Afghan Taliban regime as a conditional truce, calling it a positive step forward but not a final resolution, as both sides prepare for the next high-level meeting on Nov 6 in Turkiye. A senior security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the understanding “hinges […]
Pakistan sees hope ahead of November 6 Taliban talks
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has expressed hope for a positive outcome from the next round of talks with the Afghan Taliban, scheduled for November 6 in Istanbul. During the weekly press briefing on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andarabi said Pakistan would continue to play its role in the reconciliation process. “Pakistan hopes the November 6 […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire after Istanbul talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to continue their ceasefire after recent border clashes and rising tensions. Talks between delegations from both countries resumed in Istanbul with the help of Türkiye and Qatar. Earlier, the discussions had stalled due to Pakistan’s concerns over cross-border terrorist attacks. However, diplomatic intervention by Türkiye and Qatar revived the process. […]
Peace talks collapse in Istanbul, Tarar criticizes Afghan delegation
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the latest talks in Istanbul failed to yield a workable solution. He claimed the Afghan side kept deviating from the core issue and avoided key points raised by Pakistan. The dialogue began on Saturday following the worst border clashes since the Taliban took over Kabul in […]
Pak-Afghan talks stall over TTP, BLA safe havens
The second round of Pakistan-Afghan talks is underway in Turkiye under the Doha framework, with mediation by Türkiye and Qatar, as Islamabad seeks verifiable commitments from the Afghan Taliban to end cross-border militancy. Despite intensive discussions, sources indicate that progress has stalled amid Taliban reluctance to act against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army […]
Khawaja Asif: “We hope for peace, not war” with Afghanistan
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed optimism about reaching a peace agreement with Afghanistan, following a meeting held in Turkiye just two hours earlier. Speaking to the media in Sialkot on Saturday, he said that the outcome of the talks would likely be revealed by tomorrow. Asif noted that the first round of negotiations took […]
Aleem Khan boosts Pakistan’s regional trade routes
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan held meetings with officials from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Sri Lanka. He focused on improving transport links, logistics cooperation, and regional trade partnerships. The discussions aimed to enhance connectivity and promote economic growth across South Asia and the Middle East. Khan emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to building stronger regional […]