ISLAMABAD — Turkey will be sending a high‑level delegation to Pakistan, including its Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, and the Chief of Intelligence, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced. The visit aims to review the ongoing ceasefire situation between Pakistan and Afghanistan and explore ways to promote lasting peace in the region. The announcement came following...
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...
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...
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....