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, 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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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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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 Netherlands eyes Pakistan’s agri and IT investment opportunities

ISLAMABAD: The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to expand trade and investment ties with Pakistan. Newly appointed Ambassador Robert–Jan Siegert expressed strong interest in key sectors, including agriculture, IT, and textiles. The envoy noted that around 50 Dutch companies already operate in Pakistan. He emphasized exploring further opportunities in sectors where the Netherlands has global […]

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2 w. ago PM unveils ‘INSPIRE’ to build Pakistan’s chip industry, eyes entry into $600b global market

Premier Shehbaz vows to fast-track digital transformation, innovation-led growth under knowledge economy Rs4.5b initiative to train 7,200 professionals, link academia with semiconductor industry Programme marks Pakistan’s first formal step into trillion-dollar global chip ecosystem MoITT, PSEB spearhead national roadmap for semiconductor research and design Seven IC labs, nine universities to anchor training, innovation and industry […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan seeks more World Bank funds, eyes global investment boost

Pakistan has requested more financial support from the World Bank through its International Development Association (IDA) programs. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb made the appeal during a meeting with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Washington. He also highlighted the urgent need for reforms in Pakistan’s power and gas sectors to ensure efficiency and long-term sustainability. […]

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3 w. ago Army Surgeons Restore Soldiers’ Sight Through Historic Eye Transplants

RAWALPINDI: In a remarkable medical breakthrough, specialist surgeons from the Pakistan Army successfully restored the eyesight of two soldiers through pioneering eye transplants. The operations were performed on 30-year-old soldier Aliullah and 26-year-old Falak Sher at the Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology (AFIO). Both soldiers regained their vision, marking a historic achievement in Pakistan’s medical […]

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3 w. ago Toyota car prices may drop in Pakistan as IMC eyes import of used vehicles under new policy

KARACHI – Toyota Pakistan remained among top auto players as families across Pakistan trusted the brand for their legacy and

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3 w. ago MG HS Easy Installment Plan with 30% Down Payment in Pakistan – 2025 Update

MG HS 2025 remains among eye-candy crossover SUVs turning heads in Pakistan with its combination of comfort, style, and techn

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