Afghan foreign relations
The second round of ceasefire talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is set to take place in Istanbul, Turkiye, aiming to establish a monitoring mechanism to curb cross-border militancy and halt terrorist attacks from Afghan soil. The talks follow a temporary ceasefire agreement finalized in Doha, Qatar, on October
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has cautioned that his country will engage in "open war" with Afghanistan if the ongoing peace talks in Istanbul fail to resolve the dispute and rising tensions along the Afghan-Pak border. The warning comes amidst a backdrop of weeks of deadly
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan's Foreign Office expressed optimism that the upcoming Istanbul round of talks with Afghanistan will lead to the creation of a verifiable monitoring mechanism to curb cross-border terrorism originating from Afghan soil. The talks, hosted by Turkiye, aim to move beyond the temporary truce achieved in Doha earlier
Afghan foreign relations
Fears of a deeper conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan are growing as the two countries engage in intense border clashes. The situation escalated following explosions in central Kabul, which the Taliban government attributed to Pakistan, sparking retaliatory strikes along the border. Despite a second truce being brokered through mediation by
Foreign ministers
In a watershed moment, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's week-long visit to New Delhi signals a significant shift in the region's power dynamics. India has reopened its Kabul embassy, signaling deeper engagement with the Taliban regime, without formal recognition. The Taliban, in a reciprocal move,
Afghan foreign relations
India has restored its diplomatic mission in Kabul to an embassy, marking a significant shift in its engagement with Afghanistan after a four-year limited presence. The move is aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and development support in Afghanistan, in line with India's broader foreign policy goals. The decision
Afghan foreign relations
India has announced the upgrading of its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan from a technical mission to a full-fledged embassy, a move that comes as the country seeks to engage with the Taliban regime while stopping short of formal recognition. This decision underscores India's commitment to deepening bilateral engagement
Foreign ministers
India has decided to restore its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan by upgrading its Technical Mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy, a move aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding India's developmental and humanitarian footprint in the region. The decision was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs
Afghan foreign relations
India's recent engagement with the Afghan Taliban regime has significant implications for regional stability, particularly for Pakistan. During Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India (October 9-16, 2025), he adopted an unusually hostile tone toward Pakistan, echoing New Delhi's rhetoric.
Foreign ministers
India's recent engagement with the Afghan Taliban regime has significant implications for regional stability, particularly for Pakistan. During Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India (October 9-16, 2025), he adopted an unusually hostile tone toward Pakistan, echoing New Delhi's rhetoric.
Afghan foreign relations
India's recent engagement with the Afghan Taliban regime has significant implications for regional stability, particularly for Pakistan. During Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India (October 9-16, 2025), he adopted an unusually hostile tone toward Pakistan, echoing New Delhi's rhetoric.
Afghan foreign relations
India's recent engagement with the Afghan Taliban regime has significant implications for regional stability, particularly for Pakistan. During Afghan Interim Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India (October 9-16, 2025), he adopted an unusually hostile tone toward Pakistan, echoing New Delhi's rhetoric.
