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Khan underlines need for stability in Afghanistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Khan has received telephone calls from his British counterpart Boris Johnson and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They exchanged views on the latest situation in Afghanistan, with Khan underlining the importance of a peaceful and stable…

Khan eyes rail link with Central Asia via Afghanistan

The restoration of peace in Afghanistan will enable Pakistan to gain rail access to Central Asian republics via the war-hit country, says Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking to a delegation of the Pak-Afghan Youth Forum (PAYF) in Islamabad,…

Silsila Alikhil torture: Khan wants culprits nabbed

Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered the arrest of culprits involved in the kidnapping and torture of the Afghan ambassador’s daughter in Islamabad. Najibullah Alikhil’s daughter was allegedly assaulted and manhandled by unknown men in Islamabad on…

Khan invites Karzai to conference on Afghanistan

The Pakistani prime minister has invited former president Hamid Karzai to attend a conference that his country plans to organise on Afghanistan. Imran Khan telephoned Karzai late on Wednesday night, inviting him and other Afghan leaders to participate…

Khan concerned at rising violence in Afghanistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran has voiced concern over the worsening security environment in Afghanistan. In a phone call with Iranian President-elect Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday, he feared the situation in Afghanistan could lead to serious repercussions for…

Khan seeks political solution in Afghanistan before Sept

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for a political settlement before American forces exit Afghanistan. In a freewheeling interview with Axios on HBO, Khan vented his feelings of anxiousness. "Without a political settlement, there is a…

Johnson, Khan vow support for Afghan peace drive

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan have discussed the current situation in Afghanistan. In a telephone call on Monday, the two leaders discussed a range of issues, including the current situation in Afghanistan,…

Strategic-depth policy changed: Pakistan PM

Pakistan has stopped seeking strategic depth in Afghanistan, saying it is promoting peace in the neighbouring country. Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday his country was pushing for a political settlement in Afghanistan before the departure of…

PM Khan briefed on emerging situation in Afghanistan

Senior military commanders have briefed Prime Minister Imran Khan on the emerging situation in Afghanistan. The ongoing Afghan peace process and Pakistan’s overall security environment also came up for discussion at the meeting at the Inter-Services Intelligence Agency…

Khan hopes violence in Afghanistan will fall sharply

Pakistan has proactively supported the peace process in neighbouring Afghanistan, says Prime Minister Imran Khan. Speaking at an event in Islamabad on Friday, he said it was imperative to redouble efforts to promote the peace process between the…

Khan renews call for political settlement to Afghan war

Pakistan has once again highlighted the importance of a negotiated political settlement to the long-running conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan also commended Russia’s sustained efforts for promoting the Afghan peace process, including through the hosting…

Afghanistan no longer relinquishes free water: Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Wedneday during the ineugation of Kamal Khan Dam in southwestern Nimroz province stressed on implementation of Helmand Water Accord, saying Afghanistan would no longer give away free water to anyone and Iran should…

Khan hopes for political settlement to Afghan war

Pakistan has welcomed the Biden administration’s continued efforts for finding a political settlement to the conflict in neighbouring Afghanistan. Addressing a national security dialogue in Islamabad on Wednesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed Pakistan had done all it…

Nab, Mansour talk economic cooperation

Deputy Foreign Minister Mirwais Nab and Pakistani Ambassador Mansour Ahmad Khan have discussed economic cooperation and the Afghan peace process. Nab received khan for discussions on the peace process. Nab underlined the importance of achieving a comprehensive ceasefire…

Khan, Ghani talk violence reduction, truce

Pakistan has reaffirmed its steadfast support for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, backing a political solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Ashraf Ghani, in a phone call on Wednesday, discussed progress…

Afghanistan key regional priority, says Imran

Pakistan's key regional priority at the moment is bringing peace and stability to Afghanistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan says. Pakistan had played a "huge part" in bringing the US and the Taliban to the table, he told…

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Pakistan PM arrives in Kabul on Thursday

On the invitation of President Ashraf Ghani, Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Kabul on 19 November 2020, according to a statement on Wednesday. This is the Prime Minister’s first visit to Afghanistan since assuming office. The Prime…

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Khan to renew support for Afghanistan peace

KABUL on Thursday (tomorrow). The Foreign Ministry in Kabul and Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmed Khan confirmed Khan would be travelling to Kabul tomorrow. The diplomat tweeted on Wednesday: "Prime Minister Imran Khan is visiting Kabul tomorrow for meeting…

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Have no favourites on Afghanistan: Khan

Pakistan, endeavouring to make the Afghan peace process a success, says it has no favourites in the neighbouring country. “Our only interest is that the future government in Kabul does not allow India to operate from there against…

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Khan vows support for Afghan peace process

Pakistan, pledging consistent support for peace and stability in the neighbouring country. Prime Minister Imran Khan held out the pledge during a meeting on Friday night in Islamabad with Wolesi Jirga speaker Mir Rahman Rahmani and the delegation…

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Let bygones be bygones, Khan tells Afghan leaders

Pakistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Chairman Dr Abdullah Abdullah. Khan met Kabul’s chief pace negotiator in Islamabad on Tuesday during his three-day visit to Pakistan. Important issues related to the peace process in Afghanistan came up…

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Doha talks moment of hope for Afghans: Khan

Intra-Afghan talks in Doha represent a rare moment of hope for Afghanistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Afghan government and Taliban representatives launched negotiations on Sept. 12, on a political settlement that would end the war in Afghanistan. Khan…

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Seize the opportunity, Khan asks Afghan leaders

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday renewed his call for Afghan leaders to seize the historic opportunity for bringing peace to their country. As government and Taliban negotiators gathered in Doha, Khan asked both sides to work…

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Pakistani premier invites Abdullah for talks

Prime Minister Imran Khan has invited the High Council for National Reconciliation chairman to pave the ground for the early launch of intra-Afghan negotiations. In a phone call with Dr Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday, Khan invited him to…

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