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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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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6 d. ago Test Pakistan and pay the price, Khawaja Asif warns Afghan Taliban

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban after talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan failed. He said Pakistan will no longer tolerate the Taliban’s deceit and hostile actions. According to him, Pakistan entered the negotiations for peace at the request of friendly countries. However, the Afghan officials’ harsh statements […]

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8 d. ago Istanbul talks enter third day as Pakistan, Afghanistan seek lasting truce

Pakistan and Afghanistan officials met in Istanbul on Monday for a third straight day of peace talks. The discussions followed a ceasefire agreed in Doha on October 19 after deadly border clashes. Dozens of people were killed in the worst violence since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021. The ongoing talks, mediated by […]

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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 verifiable counterterror mechanism as second round of talks with Afghanistan opens in Istanbul

Istanbul round seeks to operationalise Doha ceasefire through concrete monitoring framework Pakistan pushes Afghan Taliban for time-bound, verifiable action against TTP sanctuaries Khawaja Asif warns of ‘open war’ if peace initiative collapses ISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL: A crucial second round of Pakistan–Afghanistan talks opened in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad pushing for the establishment of a “concrete and […]

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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 Shehbaz, Nawaz Discuss Afghanistan Talks, TLP Crackdown, and Punjab LG Polls

LAHORE — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met PML-N President Nawaz Sharif on Sunday to discuss key national and international matters, including Pakistan’s talks with Afghanistan, the crackdown on Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), and preparations for upcoming local government elections in Punjab. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also attended the meeting, where PM Shehbaz briefed his elder […]

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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 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, 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 Pakistan, Afghanistan need clear framework for coexistence: Saad Rafique

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique said on Saturday that Pakistan and Afghanistan must establish clear and lasting rules for coexistence, stressing that geography binds the two countries together. Commenting on the upcoming Pakistan–Afghanistan talks in Doha, he said the dialogue was crucial to resolving recent tensions and setting a foundation for […]

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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 Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire ahead of ‘crucial Doha talks’ tomorrow

Both neighbours agree to prolong 48-hour truce until conclusion of Doha negotiations Pakistan’s delegation to depart for talks tomorrow aimed at ensuring lasting border stability Security sources reject media reports claiming a Pakistani team already arrived in Doha, terming them ‘baseless’ Islamabad says truce reflects both sides’ willingness to resolve border crisis through dialogue, not […]

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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 ‘Meet Pakistan demands or Forget Peace Talks’, PM Shehbaz tells Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his government is ready to hold talks with Afghanistan if Kabul meets

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4 w. ago Pakistan to join regional powers at Moscow Format talks on Afghanistan tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take part in the 17th Moscow Format consultations on Afghanistan, with Special Representative on Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq Khan leading the country’s delegation to the high-level talks in the Russian capital. Sadiq, who also serves as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister and Minister of State, departed for Moscow on Sunday. The meeting, […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan joins Moscow talks as Afghanistan becomes full member

Pakistan’s Special Representative on Afghanistan, Muhammad Sadiq Khan, has left for Moscow to join the 17th Moscow Format talks. He will lead Pakistan’s delegation in discussions starting Tuesday. Representatives from Iran, China, and Russia will also participate. The talks will focus on security, counter-terrorism, drug trafficking, and Afghan refugee issues. During the meeting, Pakistan will […]

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