Pakistan Blames Afghan Nationals for Deadly Islamabad and Waziristan Suicide Bombings
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that both suicide bombers behind this week’s attacks in Pakistan were Afghan nationals, with officials confirming multiple arrests in connection to the incidents. The remarks were made in parliament on Thursday by Mohsin Naqvi during a session carried live on Television. On Wednesday, at the entrance of the Islamabad District […]
Afghanistan’s opium farming drops sharply after Taliban crackdown, UN says
Opium cultivation in Afghanistan fell by nearly 20 percent in 2025, according to a new United Nations report, marking the second consecutive year of decline under the Taliban’s strict enforcement of a nationwide drug ban. The sharp contraction reflects a dramatic transformation in a country that once produced more than 80 percent of the world’s […]
Istanbul hosts Pakistan-Afghanistan talks amid fragile ceasefire
Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan convened in Istanbul on Saturday for a critical second round of talks hosted by Türkiye, seeking to convert a recent truce into a lasting mechanism to halt cross-border violence.The meeting follows a ceasefire agreement brokered in Doha earlier this month after weeks of deadly clashes between Pakistani forces and Afghan […]
Pakistan, China and Afghanistan Hold Summit in Kabul to Boost Regional Cooperation
Top diplomats from Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan met in Kabul on Wednesday for a trilateral summit aimed at improving political, economic, and security cooperation. The meeting underlines how the three countries are seeking stronger ties through regular dialogue and closer coordination. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Kabul […]
Signs of Peace in Pakistan-Afghanistan Ties
In the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a new diplomatic signal emerges from Kabul that has the potential to shift the dynamics toward cooperation, stability, and peace. For decades, the two nations have been locked in a cycle of tension, exacerbated by cross-border terrorism and the ongoing use of Afghan soil […]
The Chanakya Doctrine in Action
Reports suggest that India is moving to reopen its consulates in the Afghan cities. As India moves to reopen its consulates in Kandahar and Jalalabad, questions arise about the true motives behind these efforts. While Afghanistan, as a sovereign nation, undoubtedly has the right to make its own foreign policy decisions, the presence of India […]
IAG Commander Saeedullah Condemns Noor Wali’s False Jihad
IAG Commander Saeedullah Saeed condemned those who oppose the Amir-ul-Momineen in Pakistan, calling their actions a betrayal of Islamic leadership. His words directly oppose Noor Wali Mehsud’s controversial claim that Muslims may seek help from non-Muslims, specifically Hindus, to fight against the Pakistani state, which was founded on Islamic principles. Noor Wali also admitted that […]
Ishaq Dar Secures Trade Breakthrough in Kabul, Security Issues Persist
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar’s visit to Kabul has led to a major breakthrough in trade relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, though key security concerns remain unresolved. Dar’s talks with Afghan officials focused on easing diplomatic tensions, improving trade, addressing refugee repatriation, and managing cross-border militancy. Pakistan agreed to remove 10% […]
Afghans face U.S. travel ban as Trump targets Pakistan too
President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new travel ban that may restrict entry for Afghans and Pakistanis. The policy could take effect as early as next week, according to sources. The move follows a government review of security protocols and vetting measures. This ban would resemble Trump’s previous travel restrictions, which targeted majority-Muslim countries. […]
Taliban Divisions: Crisis in Afghanistan
The House of Cards in Afghanistan has fallen apart because of escalating internal divisions within the ranks of the Afghan Taliban. The ideological and pragmatic leadership of the Afghan Taliban are divided between Kandahar and Kabul groups. Since the fall of Kabul before the Afghan Taliban in August 2021, Afghanistan’s government, economy and society have […]
