KABUL in the region after the pullout of US forces, according to the Voice of America News on Sunday. “This political reconciliation must succeed. ... We wish that the U.S. leaves Afghanistan as a friend of the region, not as…
Pakistan’s visa policy for Afghan citizens remains unchanged, says the Foreign Office spokesperson. “Pakistan’s missions in Afghanistan issue around 3,800 visas a day to Afghans -- more than any other country.” Dr Muhammad Faisal tweeted on Wednesday He…
Pakistan and help the neighbour enter a new phase of peace and prosperity. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held out the commitment at a meeting Afghan President's Special Envoy on Afghan Reconciliation Omer Daudzai in Islamabad on Tuesday.…
KABUL This contribution will support UNHCR’s interventions in areas of health, livelihoods, as well as the provision of legal support to around 1.39 million registered Afghan refugees. The new funding will benefit some 475,000 refugees and youth in host communities…
KABUL. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi held out the assurance at meetings with US National Security Advisor John Bolton and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. After the meetings late on Wednesday Dawn quoted diplomatic sources as saying that even the…
Registered Afghan refugees living in Pakistan are expected to get another extension, a federal government official said on Monday when a repatriation deadline expired. At last week’s meeting of the federal cabinet, the official told Pajhwok Afghan News,…
Pakistan at the Torkham border, officials say. In April this year, ex-prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi announced a gift of 40,000 tonnes of wheat to the drought-stricken country during a visit to Kabul. National Logistic Cell (NLC) General…
Pakistan) Chamber of Commerce and Industry, says a trade leader. SAARC’s Senior Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik, speaking to journalists in Lahore on Friday, hailed Khan’s maiden address to the nation after his party won Wednesday’s general election.…
Pakistan and UAE cricket board officials will meet this week to discuss the Afghan Premier League (APL) schedule, an official said on Saturday. A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) told Pajhwok Afghan News they were not…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has been wounded in an assassination attempt in the Narowal city of Punjab province. The gun attack came on Sunday when the minister was addressing a corner meeting in his constituency, the Punjab…
The United States has once again asked Pakistan, to bring peace and stability to the region. “So, with respect to Pakistan, we have opportunities with Pakistan,” Pentagon chief spokesperson Dana White told a media briefing in Washington. Pakistani…
Pakistan, claiming dozens of precious human lives and wounding many others. "We are distressed and grieved at the loss of precious lives in the dreadful terrorist attacks," said the Foreign Office spokesman. In a statement, he said: "We…
KABUL, Pakistan’s ambassador in Kabul said on Thursday. Ambassador Zahid Nasrullah Khan said the destinies of the two countries were interlinked. He expressed the view while addressing a gathering at Pakistan’s embassy to mark Pakistan’s National Day. The Pakistani diplomatic…
Pakistan has introduced a new software system at ports, drastically cutting container charges and clearance time, a news report said on Thursday. The National Single Window (NSW) software system, which would benefit Afghan importers, has been unveiled by…
Pakistan. “We are very preoccupied by what is happening in Afghanistan and by the expansion of IS influence,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters on Tuesday. After talks with his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Mohammad Asif in Moscow,…
Pakistan has renewed its vow to continue working for peace and stability in the region despite the suspension of US security assistance. In Islamabad, the Foreign Office said on Friday: “We are determined to continue to do all…
Misunderstandings between Washington and Islamabad could negatively impact the security situation in Afghanistan Army. Although their bilateral relations had seen several ups and downs, Pakistan and the US were still friends, the chief military spokesman said on Wednesday.…
KABUL. “The United States does not plan to spend the $255 million in foreign military financing (FMF) for Pakistan at this time,” White House spokesman Raj Shah told a media briefing in Washington. In his first New Year tweet on…
KABUL embassy in Kabul. “All the visa applicants are informed that it is henceforth mandatory for all Afghan nationals seeking Pakistani visa to produce a hospital certificate on account that he/she is polio-free. “No visa applicant will be entertained without…
Kabul says. Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Omer Zakhilwal told reporters after a visit to the Taxila Museum on Saturday the neighbours needed to work together for peace in the region. The present mistrust between the neighbours would…
KABUL, an official said on Thursday. Defence Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Dawlat Waziri told Pajhwok Afghan News that the tripartite meeting was held on Wednesday and was attended by major generals from the three sides. He said the Afghan side…
The United States, the UK and Pakistan on Sunday condoled the death of Afghanistan (HPC) chairman Pir Syed Ahmad Gilani. Pakistan’s Foreign Office in a statement said: “We are deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Pir Syed Ahmed Gilani, Chairman of the HPC of Afghanistan.” It…
KABUL military, saying such acts amount to spurning the international law and conventions. The issue was raised during a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC), chaired by President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday evening. While denouncing Monday’s suicide bombing of…
Pakistan, citing security threats. The crossing in Kharlach area of Kurram Agency has been closed since Friday. The border was shut in the wake of a suicide attack on a check-post in the area, wounding two security personnel.…
