Pak-Afghan relations

Statements from Afghanistan’s army chief & CEO tell us country is looking for scapegoats to problems of its own making

The persecution and scapegoating of Afghans living in Pakistan on pretext of fighting terrorism is not the way forward

Ghani likely to visit Pakistan to co-inaugurate a ministerial meeting of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process on Dec 8

Analysts say elements sabotaging good relations between neighbours active again

Reiterates Islamabad directing orthodox militia’s insurgency

Afghan CEO Abdullah Abdullah reiterates allegation of Pakistan’s hand in directing insurgency

PM Nawaz proposes ‘quadrilateral initiative’ to restart Afghan reconciliation process

Constant low-level state of conflict between India and Pakistan acts as a handbrake of the development of the region

There are indications President Ghani will be visiting Pakistan soon. This could set the stage for revival of talks

FO confirms Ghani will be in Islamabad for the Heart of Asia meeting on December 9

Both the leaders reiterate tackling terrorism on the sidelines of COP 21 summit in Paris

Says Afghan leader’s participation in Heart of Asia to depend on outcome of Paris meeting

Meeting likely at UN climate change conference in Paris

Meets leaders from ANP, PkMAP, QWP at Presidential Palace in Kabul

Dr Zakhilwal is primarily an economist and has served as former Afghan president Hamid Karzai’s top economic adviser

Delegation including Mahmood Khan Achakzai, Aftab Sherpao & ANP chief Asfandyar Wali will travel to Kabul on Thursday

Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Economic commission achieved almost nothing in terms of cross-border trade agreements

Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Economic Commission meeting was previously scheduled to be held in August

We conveyed our concerns, warning to immediately stop these attacks, says Afghan foreign ministry spokesperson

Whenever Afghans, Indians and Pakistanis meet, most of them usually trade stereotypes about one another

Last meeting was put off after Kabul accused Pakistan of the Taliban’s resurgence

Asim Bajwa stresses on need of strict surveillance along the border to keep check on terrorists escaping Zarb-e-Azb

Two-day dialogue titled 'Beyond Boundaries' begins in Islamabad on Monday

Afghan leaders pay tribute to Afzal Khan Lala

Pakistan's foreign ministry declined to comment on the Afghan plan to obtain attack helicopters from India

Afghan city faces severe food shortage after weeks long fighting between govt troops and Taliban

The trust between neighbours has worn away leaving a state of mutual animosity

If Pakistan cannot fight insurgency, we cannot trust that they would not support insurgents, he said

Abdullah Abdullah says he has suspicions over PM Nawaz's 'refusal' to act against Afghan Taliban

ISPR says FC check post comes under firing in Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan Agency

Deputy presidential spokesperson says Pakistan should adopt policies against Taliban similar to Afghanistan’s stance

City facing food shortage due to fighting between Taliban, govt forces

Much of the terrorist activity in Pakistan has a direct or indirect linkage to Afghanistan

Delays curtailing trade activities between the two neighbours in particular

Afghan CEO's response comes two days after PM Nawaz said he "wants to bring the Taliban back to the negotiation...

Say it is damaging for Pakistan and their country to keep a distance

Afghanistan blaming Pakistan has become a routine reflex & a way of deflecting attention from its internal weaknesses

Says chaos in one country affects situation in another

Presence of terrorist sanctuaries and support networks in Pakistan continue to cause trouble in Afghanistan, he said

Abdullah Abdullah asks Pakistan to keep its promise to crack down on extremists

A number of delegations reiterated their pledge for long-term support for Afghanistan

Says move comes after Islamabad's clear warning to insurgent groups against using its soil for attacks in Afghanistan

By condemning Badhaber Air Base attack, Ashraf Ghani broke the ice that had formed following Kabul attacks in August

FO to share evidence of Badhaber base attack with Afghanistan

Says neither country wants its territory to be used against the other

High-powered team to present ‘hard evidence’ to Afghanistan

Prime minister is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on the September 30, says FO spokesperson

Official says Pakistan awaiting positive response from Afghanistan

Step out of the premises after nearly two weeks’ confinement

It is time that Pakistan and Afghanistan lay down the cudgels and get on with the serious business of business