Gandapur says Kurram conflict is ‘sectarian’ and fuelled by ‘foreign powers’
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has stated that the situation in Kurram is not merely a land dispute but a sectarian conflict fully influenced by foreign powers. Speaking to the media after the launch of Bank of Khyber’s Islamic banking service, Gandapur emphasized that the issues in Kurram have persisted for 103 years […]
Afghanistan should focus on rights of repatriated refugees instead of blaming Pak, MoFA says
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called a statement by the Embassy of Afghanistan alleging mistreatment of Afghan refugees in Pakistan ‘misplaced’. A statement from MoFA Spokesman Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan said that Pakistan has hosted millions of Afghan refugees for decades with ‘respect and dignity’ and any allegations of mistreatment are uncalled for. “I […]
No double standards against terrorism, Dar tells UNSC multilateralism meeting
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, addressed the UN Security Council today, emphasizing the urgent need for action against cross-border terrorism and the global threat of terrorism. In a high-level open debate at the UNSC titled “Practicing Multilateralism: Reforming and Improving Global Governance”, Dar highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing struggle […]
Punjab-origin travellers offloaded and killed in Balochistan
Unknown men killed seven people travelling to Punjab in Balochistan’s Barkhan district on Tuesday. The gunmen stopped a bus on the Barkhan-Dera Ghazi Khan Highway in Balochistan on Tuesday as it travelled from Quetta to Punjab. Videos on social media showed shocked passengers in the bus revealing how the attackers identified passengers by their CNICs. […]
Dar asks UN for support in fighting terrorism from Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, pressing for international support in addressing cross-border terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. During the meeting, Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to multilateralism and the UN Charter, highlighting the country’s upcoming role as a non-permanent member of the […]
Pak-UK counter-terrorism dialogue discusses threats from Afghanistan, cooperation strategies
Pakistan and the United Kingdom concluded the second round of their Counter-Terrorism Dialogue in London on February 18, 2025. The two-day meeting focused on a range of issues related to combating terrorism, with a particular emphasis on the threat posed by Afghanistan. The Pakistani delegation, led by Abdul Hameed, Director General for Counter Terrorism at […]