Pak-Afghan relations

Six men who 'belong' to two networks said to be run by Afghan intelligence agency NDS have been captured in Quetta

The killing of Mullah Akhtar Mansoor in an American drone strike has almost murdered the hopes for peace in the region

India's RAW and Afghan NDS have united against Pakistan; Afghan refugees should leave the country, says Sarfraz Bugti

For Pakistan, the current scenario throws up a fresh challenge on dealing with the emerging Taliban leadership

For the Pakistani state to be stable, the Afghan state must be stable

Taliban originated among young Afghan religious students who took refuge in Pakistan from 1979-89 Soviet occupation

The world recognises the Durand Line as an international boundary but Afghan government has historically refused

There are fears that the Afghan Taliban will then join the TTP and create serious consequences for our own security

The meeting is being considered important as Kabul is pushing for military action against Afghan Taliban

Whatever influence Pakistan may have had over the Taliban is largely dissipated and the cycle looks set to continue

The two leaders reiterate resolve to fight terrorism and bring lasting peace in the region, says ISPR

Pakistan’s dilemma is the limited role of the political leadership over the Afghan policy

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has hardened his stance against the Taliban, prioritising war over reconciliation

Should we wait for others to tell what is necessary to correct Pakistan’s image or repair relations with neighbours?

Problems are escalating between Afghanistan and Pakistan due to a lack of coordination, mutual trust and understanding

Afghans have right to expect something if civilian, military leaders have made promises

We in Pakistan believe to have successfully thwarted Indo-Afghan-American conspiracies against us

The failure of US policy in Afghanistan is reflected in its frustrations against Pakistan

Must emphasise welfare of citizens of both countries who continue to suffer

The plight of the Afghan nationals is not unlike the challenges faced by Hindus who have migrated from Pakistan

PM’s adviser Sartaz Aziz meets Chinese foreign minister; renew pledge to work closely with Afghan government

Diplomatic source says no talks with Taliban in Pakistan planned as yet

The attempt to isolate Pakistan diplomatically is going to take nobody anywhere

The law and order in K-P seems to have improved but this is not the police's job alone

There are serious implications for Pakistan and the region if Afghanistan remains chaotic

FO spokesperson says Pakistan is not solely responsible for bringing Taliban on negotiating table

Ghani also labelled the Islamic State, Haqqani Network and certain segments of the Taliban as ‘enemies’ of Afghanistan

Two officials injured in check post assault; one official killed by IED

The spokesperson alleged that the deadliest attack yet in Kabul was planned by the Haqqani network in Pakistan

Tense relations between Pakistan and India continue to upset potential regional trade agreements

Dr Abdullah Abdullah postpones visit, his spokesperson says April 19 assault planned ‘outside’

Spokesperson says India did not give advance warning of nuclear missile test

The attack killed at least 64 and wounded over 347, many of them seriously & according to reports most were civilians

The history of reconciliation initiatives over the past few years, have been a monumental exercise in self-deception

It is in the interest of all groups in Afghanistan to participate in the process, says foreign office spokesperson

Nearly 1,900 people — over 300 families — were forced to leave the Torkham area this week

Media should play role of bridging trust deficit instead of widening it

Afghan envoy cautions against treating peace as a seasonal objective

Top envoy says his country wants broader interaction

Apex committee decides to shut down all illegal communication towers

Blame game viewed as attempt to divert attention from govt’s own failures

Decline in opium production isn't due to any eradication programme, but due to a fungus which began wiping out poppies

Islamabad and Kabul have failed to understand the factors that negatively impact their mutual ties

Will constitute a body consisting of representatives of relevant ministries

Afghanistan continues to seek Pakistan’s support to achieve stability

Shazia Marri’s recent troubles at Kabul airport raise eyebrows; journalists exposed to underlying tensions

Dr Omar Zakhilwal says current environment is conducive for talks between Afghan government and Afghan Taliban

During his stay in Kabul, Gen Raheel met President Ashraf Ghani and held separate talks with US military leadership

General Raheel meets Afghan president, top US defence leadership during Kabul stopover

Hamid Karzai looms large over the political scene in Afghanistan and is revered by the majority as ‘Rahbar’