Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls on Afghan Ambassador

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls on Afghan Ambassador

Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a meeting with Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Atif Mashal at Zardari House Islamabad. During the meeting, the Chairman PPP and the Afghan Ambassador discussed issues of mutual interest and relations between the two countries. Talking to the Afghan Ambassador, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that it has always … Read more

COAS Qamar Bajwa calls on Afghan Ambassador Atif Mashal

COAS Qamar Bajwa calls on Afghan Ambassador Atif Mashal

Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Atif Mashal has called on Chief of Armt Stafff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Afghan Ambassador Atif Mashal said in a statement released on the social networking site Twitter that he had met with Chief of the Armed Forces General Qamar Javed Bajwa today (Jun 25). The meeting focused on the … Read more

Afghan Taliban killed 45 civilians during peace talks: Afghan Government

'Historic' peace negotiations with Taliban begin

The militants of Taliban kidnapped 60 civilians in central Afghanistan in the last week. According to the sources, The provincial deputy governor, Mohammad Ali Uruzgani said that The Taliban grabbed the hostages in the central province of Daikundi after a women escaped a Taliban-controlled village in a neighbouring province. He added that tribal elders were … Read more

World Refugee Day: Millions forced to live in exile

World Refugee Day: Millions forced to live in exile

World Refugee Day is being observed today all over the world, including Pakistan, due to war, lack of peace or other reason Pakistan has been hosting 4 million refugees for the last 4 decades. The UN General Assembly has decided in a resolution that every year since 2001, June 20 will be celebrated as World … Read more

Afghan artists paint George Floyd’s mural on blast wall in Kabul

A group of artists painted a mural of George Floyd in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul in solidarity with the anti-racism protests sparked by Floyd’s death in police custody.  Floyd was killed on May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer knelt of his neck for almost 9 minutes while detaining him. The police officer was charged with … Read more

Afghan Taliban declares three-day ceasefire on occasion of Eid ul-Fitr

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Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Ayesha Farooqi said that on this auspicious occasion of Eid, Pakistan welcomes the decision of the Afghan and Taliban to ceasefire. According to details, Dr. Ayesha Farooqi said that on the occasion of Eid, a ceasefire agreement was signed between the Taliban and the Afghan government, Pakistan welcomes the ceasefire … Read more

Afghanistan: Baby girl survives 2 bullets right after her birth

Afghanistan: Baby girl survives 2 bullets right after her birth

On May 12, terrorists attacked the maternity ward of a government hospital run by the international organization Doctors Without Borders in the Afghan capital, Kabul, and killed newborns and mothers. At least 24 people, including newborns, were killed in the terrorist firing. The killing of infants and mothers saddened  people not only in Afghanistan but … Read more

Four countries in the region urge Taliban to agree on ceasefire

Four countries in the region urge Taliban to agree on ceasefire

The four countries in the region have urged Afghan groups to agree on a ceasefire, start peace talks as soon as possible and take decisive action against terrorist groups on their soil. The demand was made in a joint statement issued after a “virtual” meeting of delegates from Pakistan, Iran, Russia and China on the … Read more

Afghan women breastfeeding orphaned infants after Kabul attack

Afghan women breastfeeding orphaned infants after Kabul attack

At least 24 people, including two infants, were killed in a May 12 attack on a maternity home at a government hospital in the Afghan capital, Kabul, three days ago. The killing of infants and mothers has saddened people not only in Afghanistan but all over the world. Taking care of the babbies whose mothers … Read more

Afghan forces arrest member of Da’ish in Kabul

Daish member arrested in Afghanistan

The security of Afghanistan arrested eight members of Islamic State (ISIS), also known as Da’ish. The militant involved in the attacks in the capital including on Sikh worshipers. Security agency of the country said on Wednesday (May 6) that the terrorist has a past of attacking in the Kabul. They has also revealed that he … Read more

Former Italian ambassador to Pakistan appointed as NATO representative

Stefano Pontecorvo

Stefano Pontecorvo, former Italian ambassador to Pakistan has been selected as NATO’s senior civil representative in Afghanistan The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation announced this in a statement on Twitter on Monday (May 4). The official twitter of Italy at NATO wrote that Italy has appointed Stefano Pontecorvo as senior civilian representative to Afghanistan. SG @JensStoltenberg … Read more

Taliban release 40 Afghan security forces soldiers

Taliban release 40 Afghan security forces soldiers

The Taliban has released 40 more Afghan security forces soldiers under the Doha Accords. According to details, Sohail Shaheen, spokesman for the Taliban’s political office, said “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan released 40 soldiers of the Kabul Administration in Kunduz Province today afternoon.” “The Islamic Emirate is trying to speed up prisoners’ release process in order … Read more

UN repeats call for worldwide ceasefire including LoC

40th day of lockdown

The United Nations has repeated its call for a ceasefire in world’s conflict zones including at the Line-of-Control (LoC) in the disputed Jammu and Kashmir area. A spokesman to UN Secretary General, Stephane Dujarric said that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ recent appeal for a ceasefire in world’s conflict zones also applies to the Line of Control … Read more

Cargo trucks, Containers to cross-over into Afghanistan through Torkham, Chaman border

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Pakistan decided to facilitate movement of cargo trucks and containers to cross-over into Afghanistan through Torkham and Chaman border crossing points in face of Coronavirus pandemic. Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui, in a statement, said the facilitation will be extended thrice a week, i.e. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning from tomorrow. The spokesperson said the … Read more

Pakistan stands with Afghan brethren amidst global pandemic: FO

Pakistan rejects Indian allegations, calls for the UNMOGIP’s mandated role: FO

Foreign office spokesperson Dr Aisha Farooqui stated that Pakistan remains in solidarity with its Afghan brethren at this time of global pandemic. She further stated “continuing our support to Afghan brethren & on special request from Govt. of Afghanistan, we are allowing cargo trucks & containers as per mutually agreed protocols to cross-over into Afghanistan … Read more

Taliban claims US violates peace deal in Afghanistan

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Taliban said that the peace deal with the United States is on a breaking point because of the violation of the deal from Washington. Earlier on February 29, United States of America and the Afghan Taliban signed the peace deal in Qatar – the capital city of Doha after a long spell of negotiations. According … Read more

2 security personnel killed 11 others injured in Afghanistan clash

2 security personnel killed 11 others injured in Afghanistan clash

Two security personnel were killed and eleven others injured in a clash in Kapisa province in Afghanistan. According to provincial police spokesman Abdul Shaeq Shurash, the incident occurred when a group of Taliban militants stormed a security checkpoint. Yaesterday, at least eight people were killed and two others were injured in a roadside mine blast … Read more

19 Died due to clashes in Afghanistan

Eighteen security members and a citizen died due to the clashes that happened in two provinces in Afghanistan on Sunday night.

Eighteen security members and a citizen died due to the clashes that happened in two provinces in Afghanistan on Sunday night. District Chief Mohammad Omar said that 12 security officials and a civilian died in one clash whereas five police officers were injured as activists launched an attack on a district police chief’s house in … Read more