Pakistan Navy Vessel Visits Bangladesh After Five Decades
In a move symbolizing a potential reset in South Asian diplomacy, a Pakistani naval vessel, PNS Saif, arrived at Chittagong Port on Sunday for a four-day goodwill visit — the first of its kind in more than five decades.
Taliban Accuses Pakistani Forces of Attack in Spin Boldak During Peace Talks in Istanbul
The Taliban government has accused Pakistani forces of launching an attack in Afghanistan’s Spin Boldak region amid ongoing peace talks in Istanbul. On Thursday (November 6), the Afghan Taliban stated that they have not yet retaliated, out of respect for the negotiations and consideration for the safety of civilians.
Bangladeshi militants killed in Pakistan after joining TTP
Two Bangladeshi youths have been killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during a joint security forces operation while fighting for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Haunted by the Taliban: The Persistent Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
In October this year, deadly armed clashes erupted along the 2,640-kilometer Durand Line — the disputed border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The fighting once again exposed the fragile peace and deep-rooted mistrust that continue to define relations between the two neighbors. Despite efforts by friendly nations to prevent escalation, both sides remain trapped in a cycle of violence, suspicion, and competing national interests.
Peace Talks Between Pakistan and Afghanistan Collapse Amid Deep Mistrust
After four days of negotiations, the once-allied South Asian neighbors, Pakistan and Afghanistan, failed to reach a lasting ceasefire. Despite mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar during successive talks in Istanbul, no agreement was achieved. Pakistan blamed Afghanistan for the breakdown of talks, while Kabul in turn accused Islamabad’s delegation.
Dhaka Hosts Defense Talks as Pakistan, Bangladesh Move Toward Thaw in Relations
Pakistan and Bangladesh have signaled a gradual thaw in their long-strained relations as Chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held a series of meetings in Dhaka with senior civilian and military leaders to discuss defense and security cooperation, Pakistan’s military confirmed on Monday.
Bangladesh Resets Foreign Policy, Elevates Pakistan to Top Diplomatic Priority
In a significant diplomatic realignment, Bangladesh’s interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus has placed Pakistan at the forefront of its foreign policy agenda — a move that signals what analysts are calling a strategic “reset” in Dhaka’s regional outlook.
Post-Conflict Afghanistan-Pakistan: Food Prices Soar as Public Struggles Amid Border Closure
After the closure of the border disrupted cross-border trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the prices of essential food items have skyrocketed in both countries. The escalation follows intense clashes and Pakistani airstrikes along the 2,600-kilometer border that began on October 11, causing sharp increases in food prices — particularly tomatoes and fruits.
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: Stripped of Identity, Trapped Between Borders
Born and raised in Pakistan, 45-year-old Allah Meer has never truly known Afghanistan. His parents fled the Soviet invasion in 1979 and settled in a refugee village in Kohat, northwestern Pakistan. Meer, along with more than 200 extended family members, has lived in the country ever since.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Reach Immediate Ceasefire Agreement in Qatar Talks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an "immediate ceasefire" following talks held in Doha, Qatar, the Qatari foreign ministry announced early Sunday. The agreement comes after deadly Pakistani airstrikes killed at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan, breaking a previous 48-hour truce.