In a recent press conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan could use force against militants in Afghanistan—but emphasised that Islamabad doesn’t want to “storm a brother’s home.” Dar noted Pakistan’s request to the Afghan leadership: to take action against the banned Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and ensure Afghan soil is not...
Islamabad: The talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have reportedly reached a deadlock, despite mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar. Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar said in a statement on social media that Pakistan stands firm on its principled stance that the responsibility for curbing terrorism originating from Afghan soil lies squarely with...
It will be crucial to note that Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has stated that Kabul will not back terrorists at the request of friendly nations “no matter what,” if there is an attempt to disturb Pakistan’s peace. Khawaja Asif stated in an interview with Geo News in Islamabad that peace and trust must be...
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that India is backing the Afghan Taliban in Kabul and using Afghan soil to wage a low-intensity war against Pakistan. In an interview with Arab TV, Khawaja Asif said the Taliban have become India’s proxy and Pakistan has clear evidence of connections between New Delhi and the Taliban regime....
Istanbul: During the ongoing talks, the Pakistani delegation firmly presented its stance to the Afghan Taliban representatives, making it clear that Pakistan will not tolerate any form of patronage or support for terrorism from across the border. According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan categorically conveyed that the Afghan Taliban’s current approach and actions differ from their...
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that Pakistan could move to open conflict with Afghanistan if outstanding issues are not resolved through negotiations with the Afghan Taliban. Khawaja Asif said Pakistan’s security forces and police were making sacrifices to protect the country. “Our forces and police are sacrificing their lives. We sleep while our guards remain...
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire; the Qatari Foreign Ministry has confirmed the ceasefire. The Qatari Foreign Ministry says the ceasefire decision was made during talks in Doha. The ceasefire was agreed upon through mediation by Qatar and Turkey. The two countries also agreed to hold more meetings in the next few...
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the Afghan Taliban attacked Pakistan at the behest of India, and the Pakistan Army, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, gave a befitting reply. Speaking to the federal cabinet, the prime minister claimed that the Afghan Taliban had requested a 48-hour ceasefire. It is now the Afghan Taliban’s...
Islamabad: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has said that he should be released on parole so he can help resolve the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the interest of peace. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail through his sister Noreen Khan, Imran Khan conveyed his concern over...
Islamabad: Pakistan has agreed to observe a 48-hour ceasefire following a request from the Afghan Taliban regime. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the temporary ceasefire began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and will remain in effect for the next 48 hours. The ministry said the request was made by the Afghan Taliban authorities....