Afghanistan has described its ongoing talks with Pakistan, hosted by China, as “useful,” reflecting cautious optimism in efforts to reduce cross-border tensions. The negotiations are taking place in Urumqi and were initiated following China’s invitation to both countries to engage in dialogue and de-escalate hostilities. The talks come after months of rising tensions along the…
A temporary ceasefire between Pakistani and Afghan border forces at the Torkham border crossing failed to result in the recovery of a body that had been lying at Zero Point for several days. According to sources, both sides agreed to briefly pause hostilities in order to identify and retrieve the body after local residents noticed…
China has stepped in to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan following recent tensions along the border between the two neighboring countries. According to the Chinese foreign ministry, China’s special envoy for Afghanistan is currently conducting shuttle diplomacy between Islamabad and Kabul to help ease hostilities and promote dialogue. The diplomatic initiative aims to reduce tensions…
Pakistan has once again raised concerns at the United Nations regarding terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory, warning that such activities pose a serious threat to regional and international security. During a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, emphasized that Pakistan supports the vision…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will continue its existing policy towards Afghanistan unless the Afghan Taliban leadership abandons what officials have described as a “guerrilla mindset,” Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said on Wednesday. Speaking on a private television programme, the minister stated that Pakistan initially preferred dialogue to resolve tensions with Kabul. However, he warned…
