Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to continue ceasefire in Istanbul talks
ISTANBUL: After a series of talks in Istanbul, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to extend the ceasefire, which was the result of their last talks. The discussions held from October 25 to 30, 2025, were mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The meetings mainly revolved around the negotiation and supplementing of the
Explosive claim: Ahmad Massoud’s viral interview highlights Taliban-TTP nexus
ISLAMABAD: Discussions about the secret alliance between the Taliban and TTP have been reignited by a statement of Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan. Massoud’s comments made reach back to over a year ago and now as they are viral, they create waves in
Anas Mallick: Taliban unwilling to sign anti-terror pact, talks at risk
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s talks with the Taliban, aimed at reaching an agreement, are struggling to deal with serious issues, and the conversation on the third day is said to be about collapse. Anas Mallick, a senior journalist, tweeted that the militant group was unwilling to stop attacks in their areas
Second round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks concludes in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: The second round of peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan ended in Istanbul on Friday but discussions are expected to last for another two days. The talks which hosted by Turkey are a sequel to the first round held in Doha and take place against a backdrop of increased
Talal urges Kabul to honor Doha accord, stop use of Afghan soil by terrorists
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said that the only way to establish peace and stability between Pakistan and Afghanistan is for Kabul to fully abide by the Doha Agreement, i.e., not allowing terrorists to take advantage of its territory. During his appearance on the private TV
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Khawaja Asif confirms deal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan came to a decision for a ceasefire in order to cool down the recent border and stop the further rising of the situation. The deal was made during a tough talks in Doha where Qatar and Türkiye acted as mediators. The case was confirmed by the
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire, confirms Qatari Foreign Ministry
DOHA: The Qatari Foreign Ministry has now confirmed that Pakistan and Afghanistan have come to a consensus on an immediate ceasefire, which is a very significant move towards a peaceful and friendly coexistence of the two countries. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said that the ceasefire was the outcome of talks
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
Tensions soar on Pak-Afghan border, Khawaja Asif warns of possible resumption of fighting
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Afghanistan has made it clear that there are no more diplomatic relations between Islamabad and Kabul following the unprovoked aggressions by Afghanistan. Khawaja Asif in his talk with Shahzeb Khanzada on Geo News said, “Right now it is a deadlock. You may
Torkham border remains shut for second day amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tension
PESHAWAR: Due to the rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Torkham border has been closed for the second day in a row, leading to a total halt of both cargo and passenger traffic across the border. The security officials have cited the frequent incidents of firing between the armed
