3 d. ago India wants to keep us ‘busy’ on eastern, western fronts: Kh Asif

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that India wanted to keep Pakistan busy and engaged on the eastern and western fronts amid tensions with Kabul and New Delhi. Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early on Friday morning to continue a ceasefire between the two countries following a rapid deterioration of ties and a brief conflict […]

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5 d. ago Russian embassy debunks fake video alleging Putin threatened Pakistan

The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan has through an official statement confirmed that a viral video allegedly showing Russian President Vladimir Putin threatening Pakistan amid tensions between Islamabad and Kabul is “100% fake”. Pro-Afghan and Indian users shared a video on the social media platform X on Wednesday allegedly showing the Russian president warning Pakistan’s […]

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5 d. ago India reaffirms support for Afghan sovereignty amid Pakistan border tensions

NEW DELHI: India has reiterated its commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as tensions continue to rise between Kabul and Islamabad over cross-border violence and accusations of proxy warfare. Speaking at a weekly press briefing on Thursday, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi “remains committed to the sovereignty, territorial […]

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5 d. ago India upholds Afghanistan’s sovereignty amid Pakistan tensions

India has reaffirmed its commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal spoke at a press briefing on Thursday. He stressed that India supports Afghanistan’s independent decision-making and territorial control. This statement comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have worsened in recent weeks due to […]

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6 d. ago Pak, Iran partners in regional peace, Naqvi tells Pezeshkian

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday hailed Iran and Pakistan as partners in maintaining regional peace and stability during a meeting with President Masoud Pezeshkian. The interior minister is currently on a visit to Iran at a time of sustained tension with two of Pakistan’s neighbours, Iran and Afghanistan. A press release said he met […]

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6 d. ago Khawaja Asif: Pakistan prepared to defend borders, even inside Afghanistan

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned that any violation of the country’s borders will receive a strong response. He said Pakistan is prepared to act even inside Afghanistan if required. Asif made the remarks amid ongoing tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and recent clashes involving militant groups. He emphasized that Pakistan will protect its sovereignty […]

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1 week ago ‘Unlike cricket, I always win’: Rizwan Ali declares MMA has no Pakistan

Bigger than the Super Bowl: Rizwan vs Rudra clash set to rock Dubai LAHORE: As tensions between India and Pakistan play out in stadiums and on screens, one sport is proving there’s a new battlefield beyond the boundary lines, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). But for Pakistan’s undefeated phenom Rizwan Ali, who’s set to face India’s […]

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2 w. ago Afghan Defense Chief rejects Indian role in Pakistan tensions

Afghan Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob has rejected claims of India’s involvement in recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. In an interview with Arab media, he clarified that Afghanistan has no policy of allowing its land to be used against any country. He said such accusations are baseless and not in line with Afghanistan’s national interests. […]

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2 w. ago A Cry of the Heart: Iqbal Latif Responds to Taliban’s “DNA Test” Challenge

Q1: Mr. Latif, people often ask, “Why can’t Pakistan and Afghanistan be friends?” Iqbal Latif: Because friendship requires recognition. From the very first day—August 15, 1947—Afghanistan refused to recognize Pakistan’s sovereignty. When Pakistan applied for United Nations membership, Afghanistan cast the only vote against it. India abstained. That wasn’t a clerical error; it was Jawaharlal […]

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2 w. ago FC arrests ‘Afghan suicide bomber’ during raid in South Waziristan

The Frontier Corps (FC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carried out an operation in South Waziristan, arresting a suspected Afghan suicide bomber, security sources told on Sunday. This arrest was made amid border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan after the neighbours engaged in deadly clashes for days that killed dozens and wounded hundreds before agreeing to a ceasefire. […]

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2 w. ago Malaysia offers to mediate as PM Shehbaz, Anwar discuss Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace, stability in Afghanistan Urges Kabul to dismantle terror networks on Afghan soil Both leaders review Gaza Peace Agreement, stressing humanitarian access and agreeing to deepen ASEAN-linked economic cooperation ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed deep concern […]

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2 w. ago Defense Minister, ISI Chief lead Pakistan in Doha Talks with Taliban amid Border Tensions

ISLAMABAD/KABUL – Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government locked horns in high-stakes talks in Doha, as tensions on the volatile Durand Line

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2 w. ago Fact Check: Did Afghan Taliban Test Missiles amid Tensions with Pakistan?

KABUL – Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan reach all-time high, with storm of claims and pictures flooded social media. Afghan

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan in talks for peaceful border resolution: FO

Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding talks to settle recent tensions after deadly border clashes. Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed that both countries want peace through dialogue. From October 11 to 15, Taliban forces attacked Pakistani military posts. In response, Pakistan launched a strong counterattack to defend its territory. Officials said the strikes hit terrorist bases, not […]

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2 w. ago Zardari, Field Marshal Munir discuss border tensions, vow to defend sovereignty

Army chief briefs president on internal and external security amid rising Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions President lauds armed forces’ professionalism, saying Pakistan will defend its territorial integrity ‘at all costs’ Condemns cross-border attacks, calls them a “blatant violation” of sovereignty and the Doha Accord ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field […]

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2 w. ago Kabul, Kandahar under Fire as Pakistan delivers crushing blow to Taliban Military Bases

ISLAMABAD – Tensions continue to unabated between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and now Pakistani armed forces carried out precision airstrikes on

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3 w. ago China says Pakistan vowed to protect its interests in U.S. talks

Beijing: China has firmly denied recent media reports suggesting tensions over alleged mineral cooperation between Pakistan and the United States. Beijing stated that Pakistan has assured Chinese authorities that its evolving relationship with Washington will not undermine China’s interests or impact ongoing bilateral cooperation. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the enduring […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan vows to defend sovereignty amid Afghan border tensions

ISLAMABAD — President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed that Pakistan remains steadfast in defending its national interests, sovereignty, and security amid heightened border tensions with Afghanistan. President Zardari said Pakistan would never accept any misleading stance on Jammu and Kashmir, calling India’s claims a “direct violation of international law […]

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3 w. ago Saudi Arabia, Qatar Urge Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Border Tensions Peacefully

RIYADH / DOHA: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have voiced deep concern over the escalating tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, urging both nations to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomacy over conflict. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to act with “patience and wisdom,” stressing that dialogue and cooperation […]

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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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