Pakistan Foreign Office Rebukes Khalilzad Over Remarks on TTP Strategy

FO rebukes Khalilzad’s call for talks with TTP, stressing Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy leaves no room for militancy.
Afghanistan Wants ‘Brotherhood, Not Hostility’ with Pakistan, Says Zabihullah Mujahid

Pakistan labels TTP a red line; Taliban’s Zabihullah Mujahid stresses brotherhood and dialogue to avoid escalation.
Barrister Dr. Saif Meets Afghan Ambassador in Islamabad Amid KP Unrest

KP Adviser Barrister Dr. Saif meets Afghan envoy in Islamabad; discussions cover unrest, jirgas, and regional peace.
Pakistan’s PTCL Leads in Afghanistan’s Fiber Network, Amidst Internet Ban

Pakistan’s PTCL is a key investor in Afghanistan’s fibre network, amidst recent internet restrictions imposed by the government.
Taliban Spokesman Condemns UN Secretary General’s ‘Foolish’ Remark on Women’s Rights

Taliban spokesman condemns UN Secretary-General’s “foolish” comments on Afghan women’s rights, citing Islamic law.
Afghanistan Rejects US Military Presence Following Trump’s Bagram Remarks

Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry firmly rejects any US military presence, including at Bagram Air Base, following comments by Donald Trump.
Pakistan Warns UN Security Council; Terrorism from Afghanistan Is Top Security Threat

Pakistan tells the UN Security Council that terrorism from Afghanistan is the biggest threat to its security, urging urgent international action.
Ustad Mureed, Bashir Zeb’s Deputy in BLA Majeed Brigade, Shot Dead in Helmand

BLA deputy Ustad Mureed, close aide to Bashir Zeb and mastermind of Jaffar Express, killed in Helmand shooting.
Historic Road Reconnects Afghanistan and Pakistan, Reviving Ancient Trade Routes

A new 194-km road reconnects Afghanistan’s Panjshir and Pakistan’s Chitral, reviving historic trade and cultural ties.
Khalilzad Urges Pakistan to Negotiate With TTP, Reviving Debate Over Failed Peace Deals

Khalilzad’s call for Pakistan to negotiate with TTP, citing Afghan Taliban’s fight with US, exposes policy flaws