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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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, 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 Peace talks collapse in Istanbul, Tarar criticizes Afghan delegation

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the latest talks in Istanbul failed to yield a workable solution. He claimed the Afghan side kept deviating from the core issue and avoided key points raised by Pakistan. The dialogue began on Saturday following the worst border clashes since the Taliban took over Kabul in […]

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7 d. ago Dar talks Gaza with Turkish FM, Pakistan joins key peace meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a call from Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday. They discussed the evolving situation in Gaza and possible steps toward lasting peace in Palestine. The leaders exchanged views on diplomatic efforts to end hostilities and address the humanitarian crisis. According to the Foreign Ministry, […]

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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 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 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 Pakistani delegation heads to Kabul for border, Trade and Peace Talks

ISLAMABAD – A high-level Pakistani delegation is visiting Afghanistan today (Tuesday) for crucial talks aimed at improving border management, trade cooperation, and cross-border movement systems. The meetings are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and ensure lasting peace following the recently agreed ceasefire between the two countries. Officials confirmed that the discussions would […]

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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 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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