Gandapur: Pakistan-Afghan dialogue only path to lasting peace
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s ex-Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur has stated that the only way to obtain lasting peace and stability in the region is through constructive engagement between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Gandapur while evaluating the regional matters claimed that it is negotiations, not the tales of violence that can ensure
Taliban shuts down Shamshad News over refusal to air anti-Pakistan content
KABUL: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has forcibly closed Shamshad News operations, one of the most important private television channels in Afghanistan, due to supposedly not showing anti-Pakistan materials. As per reports from Afghan media, officials at the Taliban suddenly cut off all transmissions from Shamshad News, both television and
Attaullah Tarar criticises KP Chief Minister for skipping key meeting on Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday strongly criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for skipping a key meeting on the repatriation of Afghan refugees, calling it an instance of political point-scoring. Speaking to the media, Tarar said the meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, included participation from
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban conclude first round of Qatar-mediated talks
DOHA: The first round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded in Doha, according to informed sources. The next session, scheduled for tomorrow morning, will focus on cross-border infiltration by militant groups operating from Afghan territory. Sources said Pakistan’s delegation was led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, while the Afghan
Chief Minister Bugti pays tribute to martyrs of Karsaz tragedy
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday paid tribute to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy on its 18th anniversary, honouring those who laid down their lives for the cause of democracy. In his message, the chief minister said that the Karsaz tragedy remains a dark yet defining
ATC issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan in protest case
RAWALPINDI: In a significant development in the November protest case, a Rawalpindi court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, prompting police to form a special team to carry out her arrest. According to officials, a team from the Sadiqabad Police Station will leave for Lahore today with
PCB confirms tri-nation series to proceed despite Afghanistan’s pullout
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday confirmed that the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series will go ahead as planned, despite Afghanistan’s withdrawal following recent border tensions between the two countries. A PCB spokesperson told private news channel that the tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 17 to
Islamabad, Kabul must agree on clear rules for coexistence: Khawaja Saad Rafique
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Saad Rafique on Saturday underscored the significance of the proposed Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Doha, calling them “highly important” in light of recent tensions between the two neighbours. Commenting on the ongoing border conflict, Rafique stressed that Pakistan and Afghanistan must establish permanent and
Gold rates see significant drop in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan fell sharply on Saturday, following a downturn in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs 10,600, settling at Rs 446,300, while 10-gram gold declined by Rs 9,088 to Rs 382,630.
Pakistani delegation arrives in Qatar for talks with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Pakistani delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif will hold talks with Afghan Taliban officials in the Qatari capital Doha today. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, these talks are very important for the immediate and effective elimination of terrorism originating from Afghan soil. The delegation aims
