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...
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...