19 h. ago Pakistan Army toughens stance ahead of Taliban talks in Istanbul

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Army on Monday took a firm position against the Afghan Taliban regime ahead of the upcoming round of talks in Istanbul, declaring that Pakistan’s sole and non-negotiable demand is an immediate end to terrorism originating from Afghan soil. “Pakistan has a one-point agenda: Afghan soil must not be used against us,” […]

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55 h. ago Pakistan hopes peace mechanism will ensure Taliban action against terrorists

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Sunday said that with the establishment of a joint monitoring and verification mechanism, the onus would be on Kabul to take action against terrorists using Afghan soil to launch attacks on Pakistan. A second round of discussions between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations had begun in Istanbul on Saturday, but […]

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68 h. ago Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban’s claim over deportation offer

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has strongly rejected the Afghan Taliban’s claim that Islamabad refused Kabul’s offer to deport terrorists operating against Pakistan, calling the statement “false and misleading.” In an official post on X, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said Pakistan “categorically rejects the deliberate twisting of facts” made by Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan terms Istanbul accord with Afghanistan a ‘conditional truce’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday described the Istanbul agreement with the Afghan Taliban regime as a conditional truce, calling it a positive step forward but not a final resolution, as both sides prepare for the next high-level meeting on Nov 6 in Turkiye. A senior security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the understanding “hinges […]

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul after Türkiye’s mediation

ISTANBUL: Pakistan has agreed to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul after Türkiye’s renewed mediation efforts, diplomatic sources told ARY News on Thursday. The move follows Islamabad’s earlier announcement that the previous round of talks had collapsed despite the involvement of mediators from Türkiye and Qatar. Sources said Pakistan’s delegation, which had been […]

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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 Pakistan urges Taliban to end terror support in Istanbul talks

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban are holding the third round of talks in Istanbul, Turkey. Pakistan remains firm on its demand that the Taliban end support to extremist groups. Islamabad stressed that Afghan territory must not be used for attacks against Pakistan or neighboring countries. The talks aim to secure regional peace, strengthen stability, and prevent […]

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8 d. ago Afghan women make powerful comeback on global football stage

Afghan women marked a historic return to international football, participating in a FIFA-organized tournament in Morocco after years of being banned from sports under Taliban rule. Despite losing 6-1 to Chad, the Afghan Women’s Refugee Team celebrated the match as a triumph for their right to play, symbolizing strength and resilience in the face of […]

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9 d. 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 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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1 week ago Pakistan, Afghan Taliban hold second round of key talks in Turkey

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are holding a second round of crucial talks in Turkey today. Both sides aim to establish a strong and verifiable monitoring system to combat terrorism. The meeting follows last week’s Doha talks, which resulted in a temporary ceasefire. Officials from both countries confirmed that today’s discussions will focus […]

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1 week ago Rizwan Ali destroys Indian opponent to extend unbeaten streak to 11

Pakistan’s hero dedicates his victory to Armed Forces and entire nation LAHORE/DUBAI: Pakistan’s rising MMA sensation Rizwan Ali delivered another stunning performance as he demolished Indian fighter Rana Rudra Pratap Singh in the very first round of their bout in Dubai, extending his remarkable unbeaten record to 11–0. The much-hyped clash, staged under the banner […]

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2 w. ago India restores embassy in Kabul amid improving ties with Taliban

NEW DELHI: India has restored the status of its diplomatic mission in Kabul to a full embassy, signalling a cautious but notable step towards normalising relations with Afghanistan’s Taliban administration. The move follows a visit to New Delhi by Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi earlier this month, the first such trip by a Taliban […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s firm response strengthens national security and global standing

Pakistan’s decisive and effective response to the Afghan Taliban’s recent provocations along the western border has once again reaffirmed the

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2 w. ago Security forces arrest Afghan suicide bomber from South Waziristan

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The security forces arrested an Afghan suicide bomber from the South Waziristan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The arrest was made by Frontier Corps exposed the nexus between the Afghan Taliban and “Fitna al-Khawarij.” The bomber was identified as Naimatullah, son of Musa Jan, a resident of Kandahar province in Afghanistan. He is a […]

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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 Pakistan urges Afghan Taliban to honour their commitments as Doha talks begins today

ISLAMABAD – A high-level delegation from Pakistan, led by our Minister of Defence, will hold discussions with representatives of the

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2 w. ago Field Marshal: Afghanistan should rein in proxies that attack Pakistan

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has urged Afghanistan to stop allowing militant proxies to use its soil against Pakistan. Speaking at the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, he warned the Taliban regime to control these groups. He said the use of Afghan territory for attacks inside Pakistan was dangerous and unacceptable. Pakistan, he stated, would defeat […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan Launches Precision Airstrikes in Afghan Border Areas After Truce Ends

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has carried out precision aerial strikes in Afghanistan’s border regions, targeting hideouts of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a senior security official told AFP on Saturday. Afghan Taliban officials also confirmed the strikes. According to the official, the operation focused on the Gul Bahadur Group, a faction Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering. […]

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