Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has described the ongoing diplomatic engagement in Islamabad following a temporary ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran as a “historic opportunity” and a moment of pride for Pakistan and the wider Islamic world. Read More: US–Iran mediation efforts put Islamabad in spotlight In his address to the nation, the prime minister said […]
Peace process
Pakistan, Afghanistan extend ceasefire after Istanbul talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to continue their ceasefire after recent border clashes and rising tensions. Talks between delegations from both countries resumed in Istanbul with the help of Türkiye and Qatar. Earlier, the discussions had stalled due to Pakistan’s concerns over cross-border terrorist attacks. However, diplomatic intervention by Türkiye and Qatar revived the process. […]
Pakistan-Afghan Taliban peace talks in Istanbul end without breakthrough
ISTANBUL – The third round of peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul ended without progress. The discussions, which lasted nearly 18 hours, aimed to reach a comprehensive peace deal but failed to produce any positive outcome. Diplomatic sources said the Afghan Taliban delegation frequently contacted Kabul, and their stance kept changing […]
Pakistan calls for accountability for Israeli crimes in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan on Thursday demanded accountability for the “grave” Israeli atrocity crimes in Gaza and called for an end to illegal actions in the West Bank, including forced displacements, illegal settlements, and annexations. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, condemned the killing […]
Israel Urges Germany to Lift Arms Export Ban After Gaza Ceasefire
BERLIN: The Israeli government has urged Germany to lift its partial suspension of arms exports and travel warnings following the recent ceasefire in Gaza, signaling hopes for improved cooperation as peace efforts move forward. “We do expect the German government to lift those two restrictions now that the war is over,” said Israeli Deputy Foreign […]
Gen Bajwa, Ashraf Ghani discuss effective border management, peace process
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Jawed Bajwa called on Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations. Chief of UK Defence Staff General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter was also present during the meeting, held in Kabul. Matters of mutual interest, current developments in Afghan […]
Afghan president urges new lawmakers to participate in peace process
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani encouraged newly-elected lawmakers to participate in the peace process with the Taliban as he opened on Friday the first session of parliament since a controversial election. Ghani has invited thousands of politicians, religious scholars and rights activists to an assembly known as a loya jirga next week to discuss ways to […]
US envoy for Afghanistan visits Pakistan
Zalmay Khalilzad US special envoy for Afghan reconciliation arrived in Islamabad today and acknowledged the efforts of Pakistan in ending the 17-year-long conflict in Afghanistan. A concise statement was issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations; it said that Khalilzad met Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa at the General Headquarters. The press release further […]
Rising objections by the Afghan government, meeting with Taliban leaders cancelled
ISLAMABAD: The Afghanistan peace process which is backed by both the United States and Pakistan, has been focusing on putting an end to the 17-year war in Afghanistan. The US and Taliban have drafted an exit plan for the departure of US forces from Afghanistan. Taliban has also negotiated not to use Afghan territories as a […]