Boundary disputes
Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, issued a warning on Saturday that if peace talks with Afghanistan fail, Pakistan has the option for "open war". The warning comes as the two countries engage in peace talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey, following a temporary truce called
Pakistani foreign relations
Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan gathered in Istanbul for emergency talks to discuss how to sustain a recent ceasefire deal brokered by Qatar and Turkiye. The discussions came after a truce was established to end deadly clashes between the two neighboring countries, which had killed dozens of people and injured
Foreign ministers
As the international community observes United Nations Day, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, reiterated the country's commitment to working with member states and the UN system to promote peace, development, and human dignity. In a message on the Day, Senator Dar
Pakistani foreign relations
President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed Mr. Radosław Sikorski, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, emphasizing Pakistan's commitment to mutual respect and cooperation. The President expressed Pakistan's desire to deepen economic, cultural, and political engagement with Poland, citing significant potential
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
The second round of discussions between Pakistan and Afghanistan began in the Turkish city of Antalya on Saturday, a week after both parties agreed to a ceasefire following intense border clashes earlier this month. The meeting is a follow-up to the first round of talks, which took place in Doha
Foreign policy
Pakistan's foreign policy has undergone a subtle yet significant transformation, as the country increasingly engages with nations outside its traditional spheres of influence. This shift is marked by a willingness to form partnerships and forge cooperative relationships across a broader range of domains, rather than solely focusing on
Pakistani foreign relations
Pakistan is keeping a close eye on the situation in Afghanistan, where talks are underway in the Doha framework, following recent terrorist attacks that killed Pakistani citizens. The Foreign Office has confirmed that circumstances have changed since these incidents, but no attacks have occurred from Afghan soil since the dialogue
Hockey
India's Hosting of international sports tournaments has been marred by tensions with neighboring Pakistan, leading to the withdrawal of Pakistani teams from various events, including the Junior Hockey World Cup. The decision was confirmed by the Federation Internationale de Hockey (FIH) on Friday, with Pakistan initially withdrawing from
Chinese foreign relations
As Pakistan and China prepare to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level meeting to review preparations for the celebrations. The two nations have a long-standing partnership that has withstood the test of time, and the upcoming anniversary is seen
Foreign ministers
Afghanistan's defense minister, Mullah Yaqoob, has categorically denied India's involvement in the recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yaqoob brushed off allegations that India had a hand in the violence, emphasizing Afghanistan's commitment to its sovereignty and
Foreign ministers
Afghanistan's defense minister, Mullah Yaqoob, has categorically denied India's involvement in the recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yaqoob brushed off allegations that India had a hand in the violence, emphasizing Afghanistan's commitment to its sovereignty and
