The Australian government is proposing a significant expansion of its sanctions regime to hold Taliban leaders accountable for serious human rights violations in Afghanistan. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the new regulations would allow authorities to impose travel bans and asset freezes on Taliban officials and associated entities accused of...
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...
The Torkham border crossing is now available for the return of Afghan nationals living illegally in Pakistan. The Deputy Commissioner of Khyber claims that yesterday it was agreed to open the Torkham border to drive out Afghan citizens who were living there illegally. In an attempt to return home, hundreds of Afghan nationals have arrived...
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has termed the Afghan delegation’s claim that TTP terrorists are actually Pakistani refugees living on Afghan soil who are returning to their homes as ridiculous and illogical. In a message on social media, Khawaja Asif questioned how these so-called refugees were returning home armed with destructive weapons, and that too not...
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to continue the ceasefire, following high-level talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. According to a joint statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the discussions took place from October 25 to 30 in Istanbul and aimed to strengthen the ceasefire agreement earlier reached in Doha on October 18...
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...
The third round of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is currently underway in Istanbul, Turkey. According to diplomatic sources, Pakistan has maintained its firm stance that the Afghan Taliban must end its patronage of the Khawarij elements responsible for cross-border attacks. Pakistan has reiterated that Afghan soil should not be used for terrorism...
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...
The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan has concluded in Istanbul, Turkey, with Pakistan presenting a comprehensive plan to the Afghan Taliban aimed at preventing cross-border terrorism. According to diplomatic sources, the talks were held at a local hotel in Istanbul and were hosted by senior Turkish officials. The discussions reviewed the implementation...
Istanbul: The talks between the delegations of Pakistan and Afghanistan have officially begun in Istanbul, Turkey, aimed at easing recent border tensions and reviewing previously agreed security commitments. According to diplomatic sources, the negotiations are taking place at a local hotel in Istanbul under the facilitation of Turkish authorities. A two-member delegation from Pakistan is...