4 d. ago India trying to keep Pakistan engaged on two fronts: Kh Asif

We have evidence of India’s involvement in terrorism and how it wants to keep us busy on eastern and western fronts: Defense Czar Says ‘Modi silenced after May defeat,’ vowing to stop cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil Says Pakistan preferred ‘a civilised relationship’ between two neighbours, expressing hope ongoing talks would yield a reasonable outcome […]

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6 d. ago CM Afridi vows cooperation with Centre ‘if decisions not imposed’

KP CM says short cabinet finalised under Khan’s guidance, says intent and cooperation key to progress Vows focus on performance, accountability and tackling cross-border terror RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that his government is willing to work with the federal government—provided that decisions are not taken “behind closed doors”—as he was […]

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7 d. ago Naqvi hails Iran as partner for regional peace amid Afghan border tensions

Islamabad, Tehran reaffirm joint commitment to combat terrorism and strengthen border security President Pezeshkian says Tehran values Pakistan’s ‘immense support, expressing satisfaction with trajectory of bilateral ties TEHRAN/ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday hailed Iran and Pakistan as vital partners in maintaining regional peace and stability, as he met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during […]

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1 week ago Pakistan delivers ‘final warning’ to Afghan Taliban over cross

Islamabad rejects Kabul’s ‘continued patronage’ of terror outfits, demands verifiable action Officials presents concrete evidence of TTP and allied networks based on Afghan soil Officials say Taliban “following someone else’s agenda,” hinting at Indian involvement Islamabad warns of unilateral defensive steps if Kabul fails to curb terror proxies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has conveyed a firm and […]

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1 week ago 25 terrorists killed as Pakistan foils infiltration from Afghanistan

The Pakistan Army successfully foiled two major cross-border infiltration attempts along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, eliminating at least 25 terrorists in separate operations, the military’s media wing reported on Sunday. The infiltrators, identified as members of the Indian-sponsored militant network Fitna al-Khawarij, attempted to breach Pakistani territory in large groups. Security forces, maintaining strict vigilance, responded […]

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1 week ago Pakistan, Afghanistan seek to bolster truce in Istanbul talks

The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad eyeing a “concrete” mechanism to monitor Afghan Taliban actions aimed at preventing cross-border terrorist attacks. The meeting follows the first round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks mediated jointly by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha on October 18-19. The Qatar talks […]

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1 week ago Pakistan eyes Afghanistan closely after key Doha discussions

Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan following the Doha negotiations. The Foreign Office said no attacks have occurred from Afghan soil after the talks. Spokesperson Tahir Andrani briefed the media, emphasizing that Pakistan is keeping a watchful eye on developments in Afghanistan, particularly after previous cross-border terrorist attacks. He added that Islamabad remains […]

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1 week ago Pakistan taking effective measures against terrorists in Afghanistan

PESHAWAR: Director General of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, said on Thursday that Pakistan has taken effective measures to counter the presence of terrorists in Afghanistan and to ensure peace along the border. The DG ISPR made these remarks during his visit to the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering […]

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2 w. ago COAS reaffirms Pakistan’s pursuit of peace but warns against violation of its sovereignty

Field Marshal Asim Munir says Indian proxies, cross-border terror to be crushed ‘decisively’ Says ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ and ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ spreading violence under foreign agenda Stresses Balochistan’s people, not politics, Pakistan’s true strength, vowing decisive action to rid province of militant proxies Highlights centre, provincial efforts to uplift province through people-centric growth, urging youth, civil society […]

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2 w. ago China, Saudia welcome truce as Islamabad, Kabul reaffirm joint efforts to tackle border terrorism

— Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says both nations recognized terrorism as major barrier to regional peace and progress — Pakistan-Afghanistan border is likely to reopen within 24 to 48 hours — Asif stressed regional peace can only be achieved through coordinated efforts to counter extremism — Afghan Defence Minister also acknowledges terrorism as primary source […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan reach key understanding to curb border terrorism

  Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached an important understanding to jointly combat terrorism along their shared border, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Monday. He said the agreement, mediated by Qatar and Turkiye, marks a critical step toward restoring peace, stability, and trust between the two neighboring countries long troubled by cross-border tensions and militant […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan Reach Key Understanding to Combat Cross

LAHORE: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a crucial understanding to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism along their shared border, following mediation by Qatar and Turkey. پاکستان اور افغانستان کے مابین سیز فائر کا معاہدہ طے پاگیا۔ پاکستان کی سرزمین پہ افغانستان سے دھشت گردی کا سلسلہ فی […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Taliban open crucial Doha talks to halt border terror

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are holding high-level talks in Doha today to address rising cross-border terrorism threats. A delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is representing Pakistan, aiming to push for urgent action against militant groups targeting Pakistani territory. According to the Foreign Office, the key focus is restoring peace and stability along […]

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2 w. ago PM orders expedited, dignified repatriation of Afghans, rules out any further extension

Premier Shehbaz says no more extensions will be granted for stay of illegal Afghan residents Directs provinces and federal bodies to coordinate for early, orderly repatriation, stressing dignity of women, children and minorities Expresses concern over continued involvement of Afghan nationals in cross-border terrorism Says only visa-holding Afghans allowed to stay as more exit points […]

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2 w. ago Naqvi, US envoy reaffirm commitment to deepen security, investment cooperation

Interior minister, acting US ambassador discuss counterterrorism, minerals, and regional peace Naqvi terms President Trump’s Gaza peace efforts ‘sincere and historic,’ inviting American firms to invest in minerals and energy sectors Natalie Baker acknowledges Pakistan’s sacrifices in fight against terrorism Naqvi, Australian high commissioner agree to boost border and anti-trafficking cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan Warns of “Befitting Response” After Taliban Border Aggression

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has expressed deep concern over what it called unprovoked aggression by the Afghan Taliban and allied terrorist groups along the Pak-Afghan border on the night of October 11–12. In a strong statement, the Foreign Office said Pakistan had exercised its right to self-defence, successfully repelling the assaults and inflicting heavy losses on […]

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3 w. ago 23 troops martyred, 200 Taliban, terrorists killed in border clashes

Pakistan Armed Forces, late on the night of October 11/12, repelled a cross-border attack by the Afghan Taliban and Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Khwarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. “Over 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists have been neutralized, besides the capture of 21 hostile positions on the Afghan side of the border by the Pakistan Armed Forces,” said […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan warns Kabul of ‘befitting response’ to any future aggression

FO spokesperson Islamabad values dialogue and a mutually beneficial relationship with Kabul but would ‘safeguard its territory and people’ at all costs Rejects Muttaqi’s claim that no terrorist groups remain in Afghanistan, accusing Kabul of harbouring Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan Urging Taliban to act responsibly to prevent cross-border terrorism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday warned […]

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3 w. ago ‘Necessary measures will continue’: DG ISPR responds to questions on Kabul Strikes killing TTP Chief

PESHAWAR – As tensions flare along Pakistan-Afghanistan border amid surge in terrorism, there were unverified reports of airstrike killing a

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3 w. ago PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to crush terrorism perpetrated from across border

Premier says martyrs drew a line with their blood while defending their country and this line couldn’t be violated Stresses achievements on the economic and diplomatic fronts will come to naught if terrorism not eliminated Appreciates Bloomberg report which ranked Pakistan as the second-best emerging economy after Turkey Expresses satisfaction over 11.3pc rise in remittances […]

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