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A senior Pakistani delegation, led by Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, is set to hold talks with Afghan representatives in Doha, Qatar, to address ongoing issues between the two sides. The talks are aimed at ending cross-border terrorism and restoring stability on the Pakistan-Afghan border. Pakistan has expressed appreciation for Qatar&
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed a new ceasefire agreement with the Taliban, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough after months of violent cross-border clashes and airstrikes. The agreement, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, commits Kabul to not supporting anti-Pakistan militant groups operating within Afghanistan. However, the success of
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following intense negotiations in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Turkey. The Foreign Ministry of Qatar announced that both sides have committed to holding follow-up meetings to ensure the sustainability of the ceasefire and verify its implementation. This agreement comes after several
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistani airstrikes hit residential areas in Afghanistan's Paktika province, shattering the temporary ceasefire between the two nations. The escalation of violence comes hours after reports that the truce, set to expire on Friday evening, had been extended until the conclusion of the Doha negotiations. The airstrikes reportedly targeted
Afghan foreign relations
India's strategic advantages in the region and the opportunity to broker peace in Afghanistan are driving Pakistan's aggressive maneuvers, according to Sachdev, a foreign affairs expert. Pakistan is creating a conflict with Afghanistan to draw the attention of President Donald Trump and offer him a chance
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As tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an all-time high, a storm of claims and pictures flooded social media, sparking alarm over the spread of misinformation. Afghan Taliban accounts boasted of a missile capable of hitting targets 400 kilometers away and claimed possession of a Pakistani tank, but were quickly
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan is ready to engage in talks with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, provided they show seriousness in addressing the country's legitimate security concerns. The statement comes as senior officials from Pakistan and the Taliban regime are set to meet in Doha
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Senator Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to combat terrorism firmly while advocating for peaceful and cooperative relations with its neighbors, specifically Afghanistan. He emphasized that Pakistan has no issue with the Afghan people and values its relationship with the
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During his visit to Pakistan for the Third Trilateral Speakers' Conference, Turkish parliamentarian and President of the Trkiye-Pakistan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, Ali Sahin, highlighted the importance of Turkey's role in mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan to reduce tensions between the two countries. Sahin presented five visionary proposals
Afghan foreign relations
As the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, Pakistan has suffered immense losses, with 3,844 Pakistanis martyred, including soldiers and civilians, and 10,347 terror incidents reported during this period. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif revealed this in a post on X, highlighting Pakistan's efforts to engage
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire on the request of the Afghan Taliban regime, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This development comes after the Pakistan Army carried out precision strikes against key Taliban positions in Afghanistan's Kandahar
Afghan foreign relations
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan, announced by the Islamic Emirate's chief spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid. However, the ceasefire has been marred by reports of civilian casualties, including women and children, resulting from cross-border clashes. UNAMA
