Khawaja Asif: Pakistan ready for open conflict if Afghan talks fail
SIALKOT: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif divulged that the purpose behind the dialogues with Afghanistan is to resolve the differences through pacific means. He however warned that if such talks failed to yield any positive output, then Pakistan would have no other alternative but to fight openly, on Saturday. In a
Pakistan-Afghan border crossings closed for 11th consecutive day as tensions persist
ISLAMABAD: The border points between Pakistan and Afghanistan, namely Chaman’s Friendship Gate, Khyber’s Torkham Border, South Waziristan, North Waziristan, and Kurram District, are all closed for the 11th day in a row because of the dispute between the two countries, which is going on and getting worse. The blocking of
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to national security amid border tensions with Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a comprehensive briefing for foreign diplomats on the evolving border situation with Afghanistan, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its national security. In a statement released by the Foreign Office, Foreign Secretary Amina Baloch, during the presentation, pointed out the legitimate security concerns
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
