AFGHANISTAN

Karzai seen as key figure for political reconciliation in Afghanistan

Karzai seen as key figure for political reconciliation in Afghanistan

Shamim shahid PESHAWAR: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to deepen, with analysts warning that prolonged hostility between Pakistan’s powerful military establishment and Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban could prove damaging for Read More

Long-awaited first snowfall brings relief to water-scarce Kabul

Long-awaited first snowfall brings relief to water-scarce Kabul

KABUL, JAN 23: Children sliding around on plastic bags, boys engaging in lively snowball fights, and families taking selfies on white-covered streets: residents of Kabul rejoiced on Friday at the Read More

Crackdown against Afghan Nationals

Crackdown against Afghan Nationals

Mehtab Pirzada RAWALPINDI, Senior Superintendent of Police SSP Operations Rawalpindi, Malik Tariq Mehboob, Monday directed police officials to intensify action against Afghan nationals and other foreign residents found involved in Read More

Afghan traders pivot to Iran as Pakistan route becomes unreliable

Afghan traders pivot to Iran as Pakistan route becomes unreliable

ISLAMABAD, DEC 29 /DNA/ – Exclusionary economic measures cause prolonged disruptions in Pakistan-Afghanistan trade and transit, and generate wide-ranging economic and social consequences across the region. Uncertainty, rather than cost Read More

Regional stability Iran to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Regional stability Iran to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Iranian officials have been actively engaging both sides in recent days. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has spoken to his Pakistani and Afghan counterparts, offering Tehran’s “good offices” to ease tensions Read More

Ceasefire with Afghan Taliban ‘not holding’ amid continued terror attacks, says FO

Ceasefire with Afghan Taliban 'not holding' amid continued terror attacks, says FO

ISLAMABAD, NOV 28 – Pakistan on Friday said the ceasefire with Afghanistan was “not holding”, citing continued attacks by terrorist groups inside the country. Speaking during his weekly press briefing,Read More