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Pakistan's defense minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif issued a stark warning to the Taliban in Afghanistan, stating that Islamabad doesn't need to employ its full military power to "obliterate" the group, drawing from the 2001 Tora Bora battle as a possible precedent. Asif's
Boundary disputes
Following a recent round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the negotiations have come to an impasse, with Islamabad accusing the Taliban government in Kabul of refusing to take action against militants blamed for deadly cross-border attacks. The talks, held in Istanbul, were part of a broader diplomatic push
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The fragile peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan appears to be at risk after four days of protracted negotiations in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough. The collapse of the talks has raised concerns that the guns may soon begin booming across the Durand Line, given the Taliban regime's refusal
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Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban government have reached a stalemate in Istanbul, with Pakistan accusing Kabul of failing to crack down on militants responsible for cross-border attacks. The talks, facilitated by Qatar and Turkey, were arranged following deadly clashes along the border this month that left dozens
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The United Nations has voiced concern over the collapse of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul, as the fragile ceasefire agreed earlier this month hangs in the balance. The four-day discussions aimed to address cross-border tensions and the issue of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) activities, but negotiators failed to
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Following a recent round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the negotiations have come to an impasse, with Islamabad accusing the Taliban government in Kabul of refusing to take action against militants blamed for deadly cross-border attacks. The talks, held in Istanbul, were part of a broader diplomatic push
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Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban government have reached a stalemate in Istanbul, with Pakistan accusing Kabul of failing to crack down on militants responsible for cross-border attacks. The talks, facilitated by Qatar and Turkey, were arranged following deadly clashes along the border this month that left dozens
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed his country's commitment to becoming a strong, prosperous, and respected power in its regional environment. In a message marking the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic, Erdogan pledged to thwart expansionist ambitions and protect national unity and solidarity.
Field marshals
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence in his ability to resolve the long-standing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, describing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir as "great people". Trump's remarks came amid renewed border tensions between the two countries,
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Pakistan's delegation in the ongoing second round of talks with the Afghan Taliban in Turkiye has presented evidence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) operatives using Afghan soil for attacks against Pakistan. The Taliban, however, has continued to deny any involvement, with officials claiming that
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Russia has confirmed the successful test flight of its nuclear-powered cruise missile, Burevestnik, which stayed airborne for 15 hours, allegedly making it invulnerable and having an effectively unlimited range. The Kremlin-backed test flight has sparked international concerns and contradicting claims from US intelligence sources, who previously stated that the missile&
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Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan over ending terrorist safe havens in the region have reached a stalemate, with the Taliban delegation showing reluctance to take concrete action against sanctuaries of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups operating from Afghan soil. The Pakistani delegation, led by senior security officials,
