As many as 67 terrorists including ISIS loyalists were killed during joint military operations conducted by Afghan security forces within the last 24 hours across the country. Ministry of National Defense press office issued BNA, the operations were launched by support of Afghan Air and artillery forces to ensure security and stability, protect the lives and properties of people and […]
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New Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral engagement framework operational
The Afghan and Pakistani officials have agreed to take practical steps regarding the start of the operations of the six working groups upon which President Ghani and Prime Minister Abbasi had reached to an agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan in a statement said “The 4thmeeting of Afghanistan Pakistan Action Plan for Peace and Solidarity (APAPPS) was held […]
Read more ›Govt forces missing after Baghlan district falls to taliban
Over 100 government forces are missing following the collapse of Tala Wa Barfak district in Baghlan province on Tuesday, head of Baghlan Provincial Council Mohammad Safdar Mohseni said. Some key officials including district governor of Tala Wa Barfak and district police chief are also missing following the militants attack on the area, Mohseni added.
Read more ›Pakistan urges India to take steps for bilateral discussion
Pakistan today asked India to take steps to resume bilateral talks instead of issuing “provocative” statements. Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal made the remarks in response to a query about Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s statement that India will not open fire first, but if Pakistan does so, it would unleash a volley of fire. “India should walk the talk and […]
Read more ›US assures India of its commitment to strategic partnership
The new US national security adviser John Bolton spoke to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Wednesday to underline continuing US commitment to ties with India. The US has reassured India about Washington’s commitment to their strategic partnership amid key changes in President Donald Trump’s security and foreign affairs teams. The new US national security adviser John Bolton spoke to […]
Read more ›“We have no hostile designs on any country”, says Pakistan’s CoAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa
Pakistan’s Chief of the Army Staff (CoAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, during his visit to Russia, said that, “we have no hostile designs on any country and will keep working towards a cooperative regional framework based on sovereign equality”. Meanwhile, Chief of General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Valery Vasilevich Gerasimov said that Russia supported Pakistan’s efforts for reconciliation and […]
Read more ›Three militants and one Soldier killed in cross-border attack in FATA
Three militants and one Soldier were killed during an exchange of fire along Pak-Afghan border in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 26, reports Dawn. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that a Soldier deployed at a checkpost near Pak-Afghan border embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire with militants who raided the post from across the […]
Read more ›Pakistan calls for peaceful settlement of Afghan conflict
Pakistan Foreign Office on Thursday urged all warring factions of Afghanistan to seek a peaceful settlement of the conflict. “During the past 17 years, the pursuit of a military option has only added to the sufferings and miseries of the Afghan people. We, therefore, urge all sides to focus on resolving the internal Afghan dispute through dialogue,” said FO spokesman […]
Read more ›NATO backs Afghan peace offer to Taliban insurgents
NATO is backing Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s offer of peace talks to the Taliban, embracing what top officials say is an “unprecedented” opportunity to end the fighting in the insurgency-wracked country. In a statement Friday, NATO foreign ministers said the 29 allies “are united in their support for this proposal,” and that they would respect a political settlement that ends […]
Read more ›Egypt Condemns Deadly Blast in Kabul
Egypt has condemned a deadly blast at a voter registration centre in Kabul on Sunday that left at least 57 people dead as Afghanistan prepares for nationwide elections in the autumn. In a statement on Saturday, the Egyptian foreign ministry decried the attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State terrorist group, expressing its sincere condolences to the families of […]
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