Pakistan’s defence minister said today (25 October) he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean “open war,” days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following deadly border clashes. The talks in Istanbul, which began today and are expected to continue into tomorrow (26 October), […]
Read MoreDUBAI: A Pakistani Navy ship seized narcotics worth more than $972 million from sailboats in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement issued on Tuesday from the naval network overseeing the operation. The Combined Maritime Force (CMF), a naval partnership that includes the United States, said the Pakistani naval vessel last week intercepted two different […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD: At least 18 people have been killed and more than 360 wounded in Afghanistan in military clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan since Oct. 10, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said in a statement on Thursday. “UNAMA calls on all parties to bring a lasting end to hostilities to protect civilians,” the […]
Read MorePakistan, the nation with a proven track record of sponsoring terrorism on its soil, has accused Afghanistan’s Taliban government of “fighting a proxy war” on behalf of India. Casting doubts over the recently brokered 48-hour ceasefire between Islamabad and Kabul, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused India of “sponsoring” the moves of the Afghan […]
Read MorePakistan said on Wednesday it agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan following days of violence that have killed dozens of people on both sides of the border. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said the ceasefire was at Afghanistan’s request. Moments later, the Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said the truce was at “the insistence” of […]
Read MoreBy Tom Hussain Pakistan has vowed to respond to future terrorist attacks launched from Afghanistan with overwhelming military force after deadly cross-border clashes over the weekend, with the conflict setting the stage for prolonged hostilities between Islamabad and the Taliban regime. Analysts say the fighting, sparked by retaliatory Pakistani air strikes against insurgents in Kabul […]
Read MoreBy Yashraj Sharma and Abid Hussain Pakistani and Afghan forces have exchanged deadly fire at multiple locations along their border, and the two sides claim to have captured and destroyed border posts in one of the worst border clashes in recent years. The Taliban administration’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said at least 58 Pakistani soldiers were […]
Read MoreBy Maria Siow The United States is likely to seriously consider Pakistan’s proposal for a new port in the Arabian Sea and use it to ship the South Asian country’s rare minerals, even as observers warn of commercial and geopolitical risks of investing in a volatile region. Advisers to Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim […]
Read MorePakistan and Malaysia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in trade, education, technology, and governance, as Kuala Lumpur announced plans to import $200 million worth of halal meat from Pakistan. The announcement was made during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s three-day official visit to Malaysia, where he held extensive discussions with his Malaysian counterpart […]
Read MoreIslamabad: Widespread protests and violent clashes have erupted in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, driven by long-standing economic grievances and political demands from the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Why it matters The current unrest is the third major wave in two years, showing deep-rooted dissatisfaction with governance and subsidies in the region. Deadly escalation clashes have […]
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