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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3 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to establish formal mechanism: Talal Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Saturday that Pakistan’s principled stance had been recognised by both the international community and neighbouring countries, marking a diplomatic breakthrough in regional relations. Speaking to the media, Chaudhry announced that, for the first time, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed in writing to establish a formal […]

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4 d. ago PSX soars as Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to resume peace talks

KARACHI – Investor confidence returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday after news of renewed peace efforts between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The benchmark KSE-100 Index jumped 4,898.86 points, or 3.13%, to close at 161,631.73. Market participants welcomed the news as a sign of easing regional tensions. Buying activity was strong across major sectors, […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to extend ceasefire after tense border clashes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan early on Friday agreed to continue a ceasefire following a sharp deterioration of bilateral ties and deadly border skirmishes earlier this month. The breakthrough came during a second round of talks in Istanbul, mediated by Türkiye and Qatar, after earlier negotiations had collapsed in a stalemate over Pakistan’s demand for action […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to continue ceasefire as Istanbul talks gain traction

Next high-level meeting set for November 6 to finalise peace framework Joint mechanism to monitor the ceasefire and penalize violations agreed in principle Türkiye, Qatar praised for mediating breakthrough after week-long stalemate   ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed early Friday morning to extend the ongoing ceasefire, marking a cautious step toward de-escalation after weeks of […]

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2 w. ago China welcomes ceasefire agreement between Pakistan, Afghanistan

BEIJING: China welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday. According to a statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire under the mediation of Qatar and Turkey. Furthermore, the two sides will continue […]

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2 w. ago Saudi Arabia praises border ceasefire between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Saudi Arabia has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan following days of deadly border clashes. In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter), the Saudi Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its support for efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. The ceasefire was brokered in Doha with mediation from Qatar and Turkiye. […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire After Doha Talks

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an agreement on Sunday for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, following high-stakes negotiations in Doha mediated by Qatar and Turkiye. The agreement aims to end weeks of cross-border clashes and establish mechanisms for long-term peace and stability. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on X (formerly Twitter) that both nations […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following high-level negotiations in Doha, where both countries pledged to respect each other’s sovereignty and are expected to meet again on October 25 to further discuss matters, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Sunday. Amid heightened tensions along the Pak-Afghan border, a high-level Pakistani delegation led […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz, Nawaz Discuss Political Situation, Afghan Ceasefire in Jati Umra Meeting

LAHORE — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met PML-N President Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra on Sunday to discuss the country’s political and national affairs, according to ARY News. The meeting focused on the prevailing political situation and ongoing government matters.PM Shehbaz also briefed Nawaz Sharif about the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan, reached […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan reach ceasefire agreement in Doha talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a ceasefire agreement, a breakthrough in efforts to restore peace and stability in the region.

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2 w. ago Pakistan Hails Doha Ceasefire with Afghanistan as ‘Positive First Step’

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has lauded the Doha ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan as a “positive and important” milestone toward restoring peace and stability in the region. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dar expressed gratitude for the “constructive roles of Qatar and Türkiye”, emphasizing […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, pledge to respect borders

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha, in an effort to reduce escalating border tensions and restore stability. Both sides pledged to respect each other’s territorial sovereignty, while Qatar’s foreign ministry described the development as a “strong foundation for lasting regional peace.” The agreement […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan Agree on Immediate Ceasefire After Doha Talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached an immediate ceasefire after high-level negotiations in Doha, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced on Sunday. The agreement comes after days of deadly border clashes between the two neighbours. During the 13-hour talks, held under Qatar’s mediation and supported by Turkiye, both sides promised to respect each other’s sovereignty and work […]

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2 w. ago Extended Ceasefire in Place as Pakistan Delegation Arrives in Doha for Talks with Taliban

KABUL – After days of intense clashes along their shared border, Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend a critical

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2 w. ago Torkham, Chaman border crossings remain closed for trade due to ‘security situation’

The Torkham and Chaman border crossings with Afghanistan remained closed for all trade activities last Sunday, in light of the “escalating security situation” along the Pak-Afghan border, it emerged on Thursday. This development comes in the wake of military hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan. On Wednesday, the two neighbours agreed to a temporary ceasefire after […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan agree temporary ceasefire after Kabul, Kandahar ‘precision strikes’: FO

FO spokesperson confirms 48-hour ceasefire announced with Afghanistan from 6pm Wednesday, agreed at Taliban’s request Both sides vow to pursue a ‘constructive, positive solution’ to end the escalating border hostilities Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says Afghan forces told to observe truce ‘unless any aggression takes place’ Defence Minister accuses Afghan Taliban of ‘fighting India’s war,’ […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan stops Strikes amid Border Clashes as Taliban Govt requests Ceasefire

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to temporary ceasefire after airstrikes and ground fighting left more than dozen civilians dead

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