Kabul: The supreme leader of the ruling Taliban regime in Afghanistan, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, has directed the Ministry of Energy to immediately begin the construction of a dam on the Kunar River. According to Afghan media reports, the Taliban chief instructed authorities to finalize agreements with domestic companies rather than waiting for foreign firms. The...
Pakistan has announced the phased restoration of Afghan transit trade, starting with the Chaman border crossing, as part of efforts to normalize trade movement after nearly two weeks of suspension. According to a notification issued by the Directorate of Transit Trade Customs, the movement of returning vehicles will be strictly monitored under the new restoration...
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...
DOHA: The first round of talks between delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded in Doha, Qatar, with Pakistan strongly objecting to the presence of banned terrorist groups operating from Afghan soil. According to diplomatic sources, the talks are being hosted by Qatari Intelligence Chief Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. The discussions are focused on a...
ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing concern over the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan and offering Malaysia’s constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the region. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...
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...
After a ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan was announced, Iranian President Massoud Peshkeshian called for negotiations. Speaking at the meeting, Iranian President Masoud Peshkeshian discussed Iran’s stance on tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. On this occasion, President Masoud Peshkeshian reportedly stated that Muslim nations oppose war and separation and that insecurity stems from Muslim adversaries...
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....
