Pak Afghan Ties

Afghan regime’s move to suspend trade sends shock waves through KP

Business leader fears country will lose big market in both Afghanistan, Central Asia.

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:33am

Afghan refugees in Pakistan live in larger households with more dependents: UN survey

Says the typical refugee family has 8.9 people, exceeding the national average of 6.3.

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:02am

7 detained in connection with capital bombing

Mastermind of the attack allegedly Afghans; sources claim that the bomber came from Afghanistan two weeks ago.

Updated 14 Nov, 2025 07:53am

All terrorists in Wana attack Afghan nationals; orchestrated by TTP from Afghanistan: information ministry

Says attack was aimed at increasing security concerns in Pakistan, on "demand of the Indian agency RAW".

Published 13 Nov, 2025 11:46pm

Iran, Russia FMs call for ‘continued dialogue’ between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Araghchi slams US draft resolution on Gaza force; both ministers "determined" to expand cooperation in all avenues.

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 06:10pm

PM blames Kabul-Delhi nexus for surge in terrorist attacks

Warns enemies of "befitting response" to their actions; reminds Afghan Taliban of responsibility to stop act of terrorism from soil of Afghanistan.

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 07:25am

Islamabad suicide bomber was ‘not a Pakistani national’: Talal Chaudhry

State minister says the attacker was not aware of Pakistan's currency or language.

Published 13 Nov, 2025 12:25am

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

Afghan link being probed as terror revisits capital after years

TTP claims responsibility; explosive weighed 4kg.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 07:33am

Attacks on terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan ‘cannot be ruled out’, Asif says after attacks rock Pakistan

Defence minister says hot pursuit of terrorists into Afghan territory will intensify in coming days.

Published 11 Nov, 2025 11:54pm

‘State of war’: Defence Minister Asif says futile to hope for positive talks with Kabul after Islamabad attack

Asif says Kabul can put a stop to ongoing terrorism in Pakistan, “but bringing this war all the way to Islamabad is a message from Kabul, to which … Pakistan has the full strength to respond”.

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 09:35pm

PM Shehbaz says lasting peace hinges on Kabul reining in terror groups operating from Afghan soil

“A peaceful Afghanistan holds the key to regional connectivity, peace and prosperity,” he says.

Published 11 Nov, 2025 12:32pm

Afghan-based terrorist groups’ access to illicit arms threatens regional peace, Pakistan warns at UNSC debate

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar says Pakistan has “credible information of attempts to smuggle these arms to neighboring countries for terrorist activities”.

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 09:59am

Month-long Torkham border closure inflicts $45 million trade losses

Exporter says markets in Kabul and Jalalabad flooded with Iranian, Turkish and Central Asian products.

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 03:14pm

Security forces kill 2 terrorists after attack on Wana Cadet College

ISPR says Pakistan reserves the right to respond against the terrorists and their leadership present in Afghanistan.

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 03:36pm

Going nowhere

While internal security is indeed Pakistan’s responsibility, Kabul has a duty to stop armed actors from crossing the border.

Updated 10 Nov, 2025 08:52am

UN says Afghan arrests in Pakistan spike by 146pc in one week

Links the surge to the reopening of border crossings; reveals Balochistan is the epicentre of the crackdown.

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 08:15am

Asif says talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan ‘over’, ceasefire stands for time being

Source in Istanbul describe late-evening atmosphere as “not positive”; some delegates remain in Istanbul.

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 10:48am

Border trouble tests truce as Pak-Afghan talks resume

Islamabad says demands "non-negotiable" as third round opens in Istanbul; Taliban leader asks Afghan team to only make "realistic" commitments.

Updated 07 Nov, 2025 08:02am

Third round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in presence of mediators begins in Istanbul

Pakistan's delegation to be led by ISI chief Lt Gen Asim Malik while Afghan Taliban’s delegation includes General Directorate of Intelligence chief Abdul Haq Waseq.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 03:38pm

Mediators in Istanbul for third round of talks

Pakistan’s delegation to be led by DG ISI, senior military and intelligence officials, and Foreign Office.

Updated 06 Nov, 2025 07:30am

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirms delegation’s departure for Istanbul talks with Afghan Taliban

Minister says “final shape” of proposed changes in 27th Constitutional Amendment will emerge by next week and be tabled in Parliament.

Published 05 Nov, 2025 09:22pm

Our Afghan imperative

Instead of a Big Brother policy towards Afghanistan, Pakistan should consider a policy of Strategic Generosity.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 08:57am

Future of medical students at stake over Torkham border closure

Pakhtun Students Federation asks govt to facilitate them to appear in exam at Afghan institutions.

Updated 05 Nov, 2025 11:07am

27th Constitutional Amendment to be tabled in Parliament soon, Dar says

Says the government will be the one to bring it and consult partners and all stakeholders; says Afghan FM called him six times yesterday.

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 11:48pm

Demand to end terror from Afghan soil ‘non-negotiable’: army

• ISPR chief rejects reports regarding US drone operations • Warns India against ‘false flag operation’ in deep waters • Says

Published 04 Nov, 2025 07:26am

Over 5,000 Afghans repatriated via Torkham

Return process from other provinces also ongoing.

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 09:53am

18 booked for renting out property to illegal Afghan nationals

Citizens have been asked to provide information about illegal foreigners to the police.

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 10:39am

Onus on Kabul to act against terrorists using Afghan soil: Tarar

Information minister says Afghan Taliban need to "stop making excuses", joint mechanism will ensure that anyone violating the agreement will be punished.

Updated 02 Nov, 2025 11:35pm

PAKISTAN’S CHALLENGE ON THREE FRONTS

Beneath the surface lies the volatile reality of a state stretched thin due to hostile neighbours, and because of deepening crises within.

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 07:54pm