Stories by Tahir Khan

Situationer: Continuation of ‘Urumqi process’ raises hopes for Pak-Afghan patch-up

Beijing’s envoy already laying groundwork to continue Islamabad-Kabul mediation efforts; Pakistani circles "fed up" by failure of bilateral efforts.

Updated 27 May, 2026 07:45am

Pak-Afghan clerics want fighting pause extended till next Eid

ISLAMABAD: A group of clerics from Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tues­day appealed to the auth­orities on both sides...

Published 25 Mar, 2026 06:56am

Clerics from Pakistan, Afghanistan appeal to authorities to extend pause in fighting till Eidul Azha

They have made the appeal in a joint statement, highlighting the need for peace during Haj.

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 12:48pm

Pakistan stands ‘ready, honoured’ to host US-Iran talks, says PM Shehbaz

Says offer "subject to concurrence by the US and Iran"; Pakistan fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue to end the war.

Updated 24 Mar, 2026 08:26pm

Pakistani forces strike Afghan Taliban’s military installations in Kabul, Nangarhar: info minister

Afghan Taliban posts across border destroyed; FO dismisses reports regarding China’s offer; 2 men killed after separate abductions in Bannu.

Updated 17 Mar, 2026 01:02pm

Six terrorists killed in joint operation by CTD, police in KP’s Kohat

Kohat DPO says the operation was carried out after police received intelligence that terrorists were planning to orchestrate a large-scale attack in Lachi.

Published 15 Mar, 2026 11:25am

Around 200 Pakistani students stuck in Afghanistan seek to return

FO spokesperson says Pakistani embassy in Kabul remains in contact with Pakistani community, offering assistance to those who approach it.

Updated 24 Jan, 2026 07:29am

Only ‘bilateral dispute’ with Kabul is terrorism emanating from Afghan soil: FO

Says there is potential for bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan, but it can only be realised with written commitments from Kabul to end cross-border terrorism.

Published 08 Jan, 2026 07:06pm

Chaman traders urge govt to reopen Afghan border crossings

Traders hold a series of meetings with government officials; all border crossings with Afghanistan have remained closed since October 11.

Published 19 Dec, 2025 05:30pm

FO ‘contradicts’ media reports of CDF Field Marshal Munir visiting the US, says no plan finalised

"I’m contradicting the fact that a visit has been agreed or planned,” FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi says.

Updated 18 Dec, 2025 07:39pm

Terrorists in Afghanistan hinder regional economic integration, pose serious security challenges: envoy

Afghanistan’s neighbours, Russia back Kabul-Islamabad reconciliation; Pakistan envoy holds separate meetings with counterparts from China, Uzbekistan.

Published 15 Dec, 2025 11:53pm

Multi-state forum presses Afghanistan on terror support

Host Iran taps regional players as reliable actors, warns against prescriptions "imported" from foreign powers; Kabul regime declines invitation to attend.

Updated 15 Dec, 2025 07:33am

Pakistan calls on other nations to press Afghanistan on removing terrorist groups

Sadiq says only an Afghanistan that does not harbour terrorists will inspire confidence in neighbouring and regional countries.

Published 14 Dec, 2025 11:56pm

Afghan clerics adopt resolution to ‘rein in militancy abroad’

The resolution, adopted by leading Afghan clerics, pledges that their country’s soil will not be used against other countries.

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 07:55am

China ready to ‘organically integrate’ Pakistan’s development plans, says Chinese envoy

Chinese envoy says will promote inclusion of more Pakistani agricultural products under contract farming cooperation and facilitate the export of more high-quality agricultural products to China.

Published 26 Nov, 2025 09:36pm

Pakistani diplomat, Afghan governor meet to ease bilateral tensions

Pakistani diplomat explains Islamabad's position on the current security issues to Nangarhar governor, who is also keen to bring the relationship back on track.

Published 25 Nov, 2025 12:00am

7 killed in attack on peace committee office in Bannu

Complaint by family says attack was consequence of family feud; police attribute statement to fear of retaliatory attack.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 06:30pm

Asif dismissive of Afghan intent to reduce transit trade, says it will only ‘benefit’ Pakistan

Mullah Baradar asks Afghan traders to find alternate routes, reduce reliance on Pakistan for trade.

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 08:06am

Türkiye’s top officials to visit Pakistan next week over tensions with Afghanistan: President Erdogan

Makes the announcement while speaking to reporters on his flight returning from Azerbaijan.

Published 09 Nov, 2025 03:49pm

Pakistan, Iran sign MoUs to enhance cultural cooperation

MoUs inked between Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and five major Pakistani media entities.

Published 05 Nov, 2025 12:10am