Pakistan

Reports indicate that the draft amendment to Article 243 of Pakistan’s Constitution includes the creation of a post of “Chief of Defence Forces” and the removal of the “Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee” — a move that opponents say could further tilt the balance of power in favor of the military.

As many as 16,243 Afghan refugees have been forcibly deported from neighboring Iran and Pakistan, an official said on Tuesday.

KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to maintain their ceasefire and will hold another round of senior-level talks in Istanbul next week, according to

Deputy Minister of Interior Maulvi Mohammad Nabi Omari has warned Pakistan against continuing violent actions, urging Islamabad to act wisely and avoid escalating tensions with Afghanistan.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Sunday claimed a ruling faction within Pakistan’s military was spreading propaganda against the Afghan government because it could not tolerate Afghanistan’s progress and stability.

Qatar has expressed concern over the escalation of tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line, urging both sides to exercise restraint.

Pakistan clinched the tri-nation series title after defeating Afghanistan by 75 runs in the final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match of the tri-nation T20I series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Kabul will host trilateral talks with Pakistan and Afghanistan and China tomorrow to discuss ]counterterrorism cooperation, connectivity, peace, development and trade.

The death toll from heavy monsoon floods and landslides in Pakistan and Islamabad-administered Kashmir continues to rise, with 307 people now confirmed dead, according to media reports on Saturday.

Pakistani and US officials have emphasized joint cooperation against terrorism during “counter-terrorism” talks in Islamabad.

Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Islamabad tomorrow (Saturday) on an official visit at the invitation of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.