Foreign ministers
India and Pakistan have had virtually no relations since 2016, except for cricket diplomacy, which has been slow to progress due to Pakistan's reluctance to return the Asian Cricket Cup trophy. Foreign Minister-level talks ended abruptly in 2016 following the Uri attacks, and since then, there has been
Cabinet officials
Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri-Moghaddam, met to enhance trade and economic cooperation between their countries. The meeting focused on exploring new opportunities and reinforcing existing agreements, including the Pakistan-Iran Joint Economic Commission's 22nd session. The minister invited Iranian businesses
Cabinet officials
Pakistan and Iran have emphasized their shared vision of achieving $10 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2028, with ongoing initiatives, trade agreements, and upcoming opportunities to further enhance economic ties between the two neighboring countries. Key Takeaways: * Minister Jam Kamal congratulated Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri-Moghaddam on the successful organization
Ambassadors
The situation for Afghan refugees in Pakistan has rapidly deteriorated due to the closure of key border crossings, with thousands stranded without food, shelter, or medical care. According to the Afghanistan embassy in Islamabad, around 10,000 Afghan refugees have been detained and sent to holding centers, while thousands more
Mediation
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have reached an interim understanding following six days of high-level talks in Istanbul, aimed at preventing the use of Afghan soil for terrorist activities against Pakistan. The dialogue appeared to stall several times over the past week, but ultimately led to a provisional mutual understanding.
Ambassadors
The situation for Afghan refugees in Pakistan has rapidly deteriorated due to the closure of key border crossings, with thousands stranded without food, shelter, or medical care. According to the Afghanistan embassy in Islamabad, around 10,000 Afghan refugees have been detained and sent to holding centers, while thousands more
Boundary disputes
India has come out strongly in support of Afghanistan amid ongoing peace talks with Pakistan, criticizing Islamabad's efforts to practice cross-border terrorism with impunity. The border clashes between the two countries escalated while Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was visiting India earlier this month, leading to a
Mediation
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to resume talks after a ceasefire agreement was reached earlier this month, following a series of border clashes. The decision to resume dialogue was facilitated by a Turkish mediation initiative, which aims to stabilize calm along the shared border. Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif
Afghan foreign relations
Pakistan and Afghanistan have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, and Qatar, after earlier negotiations collapsed. The talks aim to reduce cross-border tensions and establish new border security mechanisms. Turkish and Qatari diplomats are mediating the renewed talks, seeking to establish confidence-building measures, including joint patrols and information exchange along
Limited warfare
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made allegations against India, stating that the country is exploiting Afghanistan territory to wage a "limited war" against Pakistan. Asif made these claims in an interview with Al Arabiya, where he also accused India of having "longstanding relations"
Pakistani foreign relations
Pakistan has signaled its willingness to resume negotiations with the Taliban following the collapse of peace talks in Istanbul earlier this week. The move comes after Turkey and Qatar intervened as mediators, pushing for a temporary ceasefire framework to facilitate further dialogue. The Pakistani delegation had initially prepared to return
Mediation
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
