Pakistan, Afghanistan Edge Closer to Landmark ‘Istanbul Agreement’ After 13-Hour Marathon Talks

Sources say the draft pact includes a 10-point framework to curb cross-border militancy, with Qatar and Turkey set to act as guarantors.
Afghanistan Exposed as Hundreds of Terror Training Camps Operating, Confesses Captured Militant

Experts warn Afghanistan has become a haven for terrorist networks, fueling organized attacks against Pakistan
The Silenced Republic: Afghanistan’s Media Strangled Under Taliban Rule

When the truth becomes treason, silence becomes national policy.
Pak-Afghan Border: Dividing History, Identity, and Politics

A line drawn in 1893 still divides hearts and politics. The Durand Line remains a border of history, identity, and mistrust.
Second Round of Peace Talks Concludes Between Militants and Khyber Grand Jirga in Tirah Valley

Tribal elders warn militant groups to vacate the area or face a security operation; militants consider withdrawal amid ongoing negotiations.
IRS Report Exposes Taliban’s Deep Links with TTP: 80% of Cross-Border Attackers Are Afghan Nationals

A new policy brief warns that Afghanistan has transformed into the epicenter of anti-Pakistan terrorism, urging a unified international strategy to compel the Taliban regime to dismantle terror networks.
Work on the TAPI Gas Pipeline in Afghanistan Progresses: 14 Kilometers Completed

Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visits Afghanistan to review progress on the TAPI gas pipeline project, marking a new phase of regional economic cooperation.
ICC Faces Backlash Over ‘Selective Outrage’ After Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Strikes in Afghanistan

ICC faces criticism for echoing Kabul’s unverified “cricketers killed” claim while staying silent on TTP-linked attacks against Pakistani players.
Zalmay Khalilzad Faces Backlash for Misleading Claims on Pakistan’s Counterterror Strikes

After accusing Pakistan of ceasefire violations, Zalmay Khalilzad faces backlash over misleading remarks on Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan’s Khost and Paktika provinces.
Rana Sanaullah Says “Pakistan Won’t Attack First, But Will Strike Back Harder”

PM’s Adviser Reiterates Clear Defence Policy Amid Rising Tensions with Afghanistan