20 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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56 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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69 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 CM Afridi vows cooperation with Centre ‘if decisions not imposed’

KP CM says short cabinet finalised under Khan’s guidance, says intent and cooperation key to progress Vows focus on performance, accountability and tackling cross-border terror RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that his government is willing to work with the federal government—provided that decisions are not taken “behind closed doors”—as he was […]

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5 d. ago Four militants, including TTP deputy, killed in Bajaur operation

RAWALPINDI — Pakistani security forces killed four militants, including a senior Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander identified as Amjad alias Mazahim, during an intelligence-led engagement in Bajaur District on the night of October 29–30, 2025, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. The group was reportedly attempting to infiltrate from Afghan territory when troops intercepted […]

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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 Pakistan won’t need ‘even a fraction’ of its arsenal, Asif warns Taliban

Defence minister issues strongest warning yet after Istanbul talks collapse Says Pakistan engaged in peace talks at request of friendly nations Terms Afghan officials’ remarks “venomous” and reflective of fractured mindset Warns any terror attack on Pakistan will invite a decisive response ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday issued a stark warning to […]

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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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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 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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2 w. ago COAS reaffirms Pakistan’s pursuit of peace but warns against violation of its sovereignty

Field Marshal Asim Munir says Indian proxies, cross-border terror to be crushed ‘decisively’ Says ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ and ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ spreading violence under foreign agenda Stresses Balochistan’s people, not politics, Pakistan’s true strength, vowing decisive action to rid province of militant proxies Highlights centre, provincial efforts to uplift province through people-centric growth, urging youth, civil society […]

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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 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, 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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