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Category: Diplomacy

China, Pakistan, Russia, and Iran issued a joint statement.
Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan urge the Taliban to combat terrorism, form an inclusive government, and improve the conditions of women and girls.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, US, Sept 24. [IC: Reuters]
Iran backs Saudi-Pakistan defence pact at UN, urging Muslim unity and a collective regional security framework.
Palestine Recognition Crosses 160 States with France and European Backing
France and six European states recognise Palestine, joining the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal as global support surpasses 160.
Pakistani Scholars Denounce TTP Leader Naseem Haqqani’s Justification of Terror as ‘Jihad’
Pakistani delegation led by PM Shehbaz in New York to spotlight Kashmir, Palestine, and multilateral cooperation at the 80th UNGA.
European Countries Lead New Wave of Palestinian Recognition
France, Belgium, and others join the global movement to recognize a Palestinian state, intensifying diplomatic pressure on Israel amid the Gaza war.
KP Peace Jirga Planned for Kabul Amid Pakistan’s Concerns Over TTP, BLA
KP Peace Jirga planned for Kabul amid Islamabad’s calls to curb cross-border militancy and dismantle TTP-BLA bases.
Recognition as a New Path to Peace
A wave of global support for Palestinian statehood is challenging the traditional two-state solution approach and pressuring world leaders.
US Ends India’s Chabahar Waiver; Pakistan Backs Tehran’s Right to Trade
US ends India’s Chabahar waiver; Pakistan backs Iran’s right to trade, calling Gwadar and Chabahar “sister ports.”
Syria’s President al-Shara’a Arrives in New York for First UNGA Visit Since 1967
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’a arrives in New York for UNGA, the first Syrian head of state to attend since 1967.
Once the largest US hub in Afghanistan, Bagram, less than 800km from China’s Xinjiang border, is now at the center of tensions as Kabul rejects Trump’s demand. [Courtesy: AP].
Kabul rejects Trump’s demand for Bagram, reminding US of its Doha pledge to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence.
Iran’s senior official Ali Larijani arrives in Pakistan for high-level talks on regional stability, security, trade, and strategic cooperation.
Afghan returnees face winter without shelter, ID access or reintegration support as governance gaps widen.
Habib Hekmatyar criticises the Taliban and former Afghan factions in his recent X post, exposing political rifts and highlighting Pakistan’s concerns over TTP and cross-border militancy.
Afghanistan pivots trade to Uzbekistan amid Pakistan border closures; cement, medicines, and exports reshaped.
Al Mirsad claims a Pakistan-ISIS-Zionist alliance, but UN and global reports confirm Pakistan’s counter-terror efforts in Afghanistan.
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