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 […]
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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 […]
Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar may host exiled Palestinian prisoners
CAIRO – Pakistan has emerged as one of the possible destinations for resettling Palestinian prisoners exiled to Egypt following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Other countries reportedly under consideration include Qatar, Türkiye, and Malaysia, according to AFP. The ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, led Hamas to release all 20 living Israeli […]
14 Dead as migrant boat sinks in Turkiye
At least 14 people drowned when a rubber boat carrying migrants sank off Turkiye’s Mugla province on Friday. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation immediately. An Afghan survivor reached the mainland and raised the alarm around 1:00 a.m. Another survivor swam to Celebi Island near Bodrum, confirming the disaster. The Afghan survivor said 18 […]
Pakistan, Türkiye team up for shipbuilding and ferry service
Pakistan and Türkiye discussed new opportunities in maritime cooperation on Thursday. The talks focused on joint ventures in shipbuilding and a possible ferry service. Both countries aim to strengthen economic ties and enhance regional connectivity through sustainable initiatives. Officials emphasized that these collaborations could benefit both nations’ blue economy sectors. Federal Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Doha Talks
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an agreement on Sunday for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, following high-stakes negotiations in Doha mediated by Qatar and Turkiye. The agreement aims to end weeks of cross-border clashes and establish mechanisms for long-term peace and stability. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on X (formerly Twitter) that both nations […]