September 7, 2026
US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv after seeing Vladimir Putin in Moscow, saying the trip produced "some new ways to advance forward" — but no proposal, terms or timeline were published.
March 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani and Afghan elders and traders made progress in a joint Jirga held on Monday to discuss the reopening of Torkham, a key border crossing for trade and pedestrians, a Jirga member said. Torkham was closed on Feb 21 after a controversy surfaced over constructions on both sides near the border. Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan told a weekly press briefing on March 13 that the Afghan side had carried out an illegal and unilateral construction activity within the Pakistani territory at two points along the Pakistan border. On their part, Afghan Taliban officials insisted that they
March 14, 2025
The participants of a high-level security conference held in Quetta today have expressed the resolve that every attempt to destabilize Pakistan will be met with the full force of the state. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Federal Minister for Planning, Minister of Information, Governor and Chief Minister Balochistan, Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, along with senior civil and military officials and leaders and representatives of political parties, attended the high level security conference. During the briefing, participants were comprehensively apprised of the prevailing security situation in Balochistan, ongoing counterterrorism efforts and
February 8, 2025
Donald Trump’s recent statement advocating for the forced occupation of Gaza has triggered a strong international backlash. Even key U.S. allies—Britain, France, and Germany—have openly rejected the notion, asserting that the forced eviction of Palestinians from Gaza is unacceptable. European and Arab nations alike have condemned the proposal, dismissing it outright. For the Palestinian people, Trump’s statement feels like the equivalent of an atomic bomb. The global community has widely denounced the remarks, viewing them as a dangerous escalation in an already volatile region. Meanwhile, Israel continues its expansionist ambitions, having previously occupied parts of Jordan, Egypt, and Syria. There
February 6, 2025
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Dr. Saif, has emphasised Pakistan’s desire for friendly relations with Afghanistan. During a meeting with Afghanistan’s acting ambassador to Pakistan, Maulvi Sardar Ahmad Shakeeb, Barrister Saif was accompanied by senior politician Muhammad Ali Durrani and Maulana Fazlur Rahman Khalil. On behalf of former prime minister Imran Khan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Barrister Saif conveyed a special goodwill message to the Afghan leadership. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and strengthening ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Barrister Saif expressed the intention to organise a delegation of tribal leaders, political figures, and scholars
February 2, 2025
اسلام اباد: خیبر پختونخوا کے قبایلی ضلع کرم میں پائیدار امن کے قیام کے لئے اسلام اباد میں جرگہ ہوا ہے جس میں شرکاء نے چار ماہ سے بند پاراچنار اور پشاور کے درمیان سڑک کھولنے کا مطالبہ کیا۔ شرکاء نے یکم جنوری کو کوہاٹ میں ہونے والے امن معاہدہ کے نفاذ میں پیش رفت کا جائزہ بھی لیا اور معاہدے کے بعد کئی خلاف ورزیوں پر تشویش کا اظہار کیا۔ جرگہ کے شرکاء اس پر متفق تھے کہ کرم ضلع میں شیعہ اور سنی کی کوئی لڑائی نہیں بلکہ کچھ عناصر کرم کے لوگوں کو لڑانے کی کوشش کرتے
January 24, 2025
The government negotiation committee spokesperson, Senator Irfan Siddiqui had asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to review its decision of ending the fourth round of the negotiations. Speaking to media, Siddiqui said: “The seven-day deadline will be ended on January 28. Our committee has been formed and the work is being underway. It took six weeks to the PTI to come up with its demand.” “But the PTI is seeking the government’s response in a week. The PTI should had wait for the reply after approaching the government,” said Siddiqui. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart said: “The PTI needs to
January 17, 2025
Listen to the article Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Friday that an agreement had been reached on the return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. The deal, brokered by Qatar, the United States and Egypt, will lead to a cessation of fighting and the gradual release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, the office confirmed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously refrained from commenting on the deal until all the details were finalised. However, after the announcement, he confirmed that a resolution had been reached. “The State of Israel is committed to achieving all the goals of
January 14, 2025
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that elements within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are sabotaging the ongoing peace talks between the government and the opposition and pinning it on him. Speaking to private news channel, he expressed his disappointment over the political manoeuvers that threaten the success of the negotiations. “Take me to any mosque, and I’ll swear that I’m in favour of talks and sincerely want them to be successful,” said Khawaja Asif. However, he accused the PTI of being insincere, stating, “In the same mosque, I’ll say the PTI is not in favour of talks at all.” The
December 5, 2024
پشاور: خیبر پختونخوا میں امن کے قیام، حقوق اور وسائل پر بحث کے لئے گورنر فیصل کریم کنڈی کے جانب سے طلب گئی آل پارٹیز کانفرنس پشاور میں شروع ہوگئی ہے۔ صوبے کے حکمراں جماعت پاکستان تحریک انصاف نے کانفرنس کا بائیکاٹ کیا ہے۔ پارٹی کے مرکزی ترجمان شیخ وقاص اکرم کا کہنا ہے کہ پیپلز پارٹی پی ٹی ائی کے کارکنان کے قتل میں خاموش اور سہولت کار تھی۔ گورنر کنڈی کا کہنا ہے کہ 16 جماعتوں کے نمائندے کانفرنس میں شریک ہورہے ہیں جبکہ صوبائی اسمبلی میں پارلیمانی جماعتوں کے سربراہان کو بھی دعوت دی گئی ہے۔ کانفرنس
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