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Pakistan plays vital role in safe withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan: US Senator

ISLAMABAD, The US Senator Christopher J Van Hollen has said that Pakistan has played an important role in the safe withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan. In an exclusive talk with PTV World, he said there was a lot of uncertainties after the US […]

‘No favourites’ in Afghanistan; Pakistan to support whoever chosen by Afghans : PM

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan has “no favourites” in Afghanistan and it would support any government in the neighbouring country chosen by the Afghans themselves. “We do not have any favourites in Afghanistan. Our policy is that whoever the people of […]

Pakistani leadership wants restoration of peace in Afghanistan: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Friday that Pakistani leadership had a very clear policy about Afghanistan as it wanted restoration of peace and stability in the war-torn country. While addressing a function organised by Pak Afghan Youth Forum here, […]

U.S. ‘really messed it up’ in Afghanistan, says PM Khan; political settlement ‘best choice’

NEW YORK, Amid deteriorating Afghan security situation, Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasized Tuesday that the best choice was a negotiated political settlement to the long-running conflict in Afghanistan, saying Pakistan would remain helpful in the peace process. “So, the Taliban sit down with the other […]

U.S. diplomats in Afghanistan face daunting challenges amid troop pullout: report

NEW YORK, A leading American newspaper said in a report from Kabul Sunday that U.S. diplomats and aid workers in Afghanistan were facing serious challenges following the conclusion of the Pentagon’s two-decade mission in the strife-torn country as troop withdrawal nears completion. “In the absence […]

Pakistan, Afghanistan hold delegation-level talks in Tashkent

TASHKENT (Uzbekistan), Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday held the delegation-level talks between their governments, led by Prime Minister Imran Khan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. The talks were held on the sidelines of ‘Central and South Asia 2021: Regional Connectivity: Challenges and Opportunities’ conference, held […]

CPEC’s extension into Afghanistan to boost local exports, journey of peace: analysts

BEIJING, As officials from China, Pakistan and Afghanistan revealed an inclination to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project into Afghanistan, experts said that such projects could help boost Afghanistan’s exports, which is conducive to the country’s journey […]

Pakistan wants to adopt joint regional strategy on Afghanistan: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Pakistan wanted to adopt a joint strategy on Afghanistan after consultation with important countries of the region. “As Pakistan is fulfilling its responsibilities, the improved situation in Afghanistan will benefit all. If, God forbids, […]

Pakistan, Afghanistan sign protocol for 6-month extension in APTTA 2010

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan and Afghanistan on Thursday signed the Protocol-VI of Afghanistan Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA) 2010 to extend the agreement for six months beyond 11-05-2021. The extension was essential to facilitate uninterrupted flow of transit trade between the two countries and to provide sufficient […]

US, Pakistan want peaceful settlement of conflict in Afghanistan: Ambassador Asad Khan

WASHINGTON, With the United States having nearly completed the withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan, an inclusive political settlement in the war-torn country would best serve Pakistan and the U.S.’ shared security interests in the region, Pakistani Ambassador in Washington Asad Majeed Khan has said. […]

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