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Terror to rise in Pakistan if ties with Kabul sour: Khan

Terrorism will escalate in Pakistan if it does not improve relations with Afghanistan, warns former prime minister Imran Khan. He hit out at warnings from some federal ministers of striking alleged hideouts of the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) in…

US war in Afghanistan was a total disaster: Khan

Neighbours will benefit from peace and stability in Afghanistan, believes former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan. In an interview with an Iranian media outlet, he said: "Both countries host millions of Afghan refugees, which is impacting social and…

Spurned US call for military bases: Ex-PM Khan

Former prime minister Imran Khan claims to have spurned the US demand for military bases in Pakistan to keep a watch on Afghanistan. The Americans believed their request would not be granted as long as he remained in…

Khan de-notified as Pakistan’s prime minister

With Pakistan falling into a constitutional crisis, the Cabinet Division says Imran Khan no longer holds the Office of the prime minister. The Cabinet Division issued a notification regarding Khan’s status hours after the dissolution of the National…

Afghans longest-suffering people: Pakistan PM

For the first times in the last four decades, there is no conflict in Afghanistan, says the Pakistani prime minister. Addressing the inaugural session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Islamabad, Imran Khan called the…

Peace in Afghanistan vital to regional prosperity: Khan

Pakistan has reaffirmed its consistent support for efforts for sustainable peace in Afghanistan and the provision of humanitarian assistance to it. At a meeting with Tajikistan’s foreign minister, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said lasting stability in Afghanistan…

Afghanistan on agenda as Putin meets Khan

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan are all set to hold a summit in Moscow today (Thursday). In response to Putin’s invitation, Khan is currently in Moscow on a two-day official trip. He is…

Pakistan PM sees chance for peace in Afghanistan

A chance of peace has emerged in Afghanistan following an end to decades of war, says the prime minister of Pakistan. No nation had suffered as long as the people of Afghanistan, he said an interview with China…

Khan discusses Afghanistan with Chinese, Uzbek leaders

Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan and China should work together to promote peace, stability and development in Afghanistan. At a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang in Beijing on Saturday, Khan said the Sino-Pak partnership would…

Pakistan, Russia to stay in touch on Afghanistan

Pakistani and Russian leaders have exchanged views on the current humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. In a phone call on Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Vladimir Putin agreed to remain in close contact on Afghanistan. "The prime…

Khan blames US for humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Afghanistan will be able to overcome the current humanitarian crisis if its funds are unfrozen, believes the Pakistani prime minister. Imran Khan also took a swipe at the United States for creating the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of…

Session expression of solidarity with Afghans: Khan

The extraordinary session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers is an expression of solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, says Pakistan’s prime minister. On the eve of the meeting in Islamabad, Imran Khan…

Khan urges world to stay engaged with Afghanistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasised the importance of inclusivity, respect for human rights and resolute counter-terrorism actions by the new Afghan government. At a meeting with senior diplomats from China, Russia and the United States in Islamabad…

Talks ongoing with Pakistani Taliban: Khan

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced a three-week ceasefire, starting from October 2I. The outlawed militant out made the announcement hours after Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government was in talks with TTP. A TTP faction confirmed…

Khan sets terms for recognising Taliban govt

The Pakistani prime minister fears Afghanistan may slip into civil war if the Taliban fail to create an inclusive government. In an interview with the BBC, Imran Khan said: “If they do not include all factions, sooner or…

Khan backs Biden’s decision on troop pullout

US President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan was the most sensible thing to do, the Pakistani prime minister believes. In an interview aired on Sunday, Imran Khan stoutly defended Biden’s decision as a rational step,…

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Talking with Taliban on inclusive govt: Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he has initiated talks with the Taliban on forming an inclusive government in Afghanistan. The statement from Imran Khan came in a tweet after the conclusion of the 20th Shanghai Cooperation…

Can’t afford to accept more refugees: Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says Afghan refugees are the biggest concern for his administration. Already hosting three million Afghan refugees, Pakistan could not afford to accept any more, the premier said in an interview on Wednesday. Khan…

Putin, Khan talk developments in Afghanistan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has exchanged views with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on the latest developments in Afghanistan. The exchange of views, the second between the two leaders in less than a month, came on Tuesday, when…

Khan underlines economic support for Afghanistan

The Pakistani prime minister says the international community has the responsibility to stand by the Afghans, support them economically and help rebuild the war-ravaged country. In separate telephone calls on Sunday, Imran Khan discussed the situation in Afghanistan…

Khan, Putin vow joint efforts for peace in Afghanistan

Pakistan and with Russia have agreed to work together to bring peace to Afghanistan and combat terrorist threats to the region. In a phone conversation on Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Vladimir Putin underlined a coordinated…

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