Naqvi said that the escalating hostility between the two neighbouring countries has left transporters in a dire state. "Our trucks have stopped near the border with no access to food, water, or security," he explained, adding that drivers are relying on each other for safety in the absence o
The second round of peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul collapsed after the Afghan side "failed" to provide assurances on Islamabad's key demands, preventing any "workable solution", claims Pakistan's Information Minister Ataullah Tarar, as reported by The Express Tribun
Efforts to ease tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan suffered a setback after four days of negotiations in Istanbul concluded without any agreement, Tolo News reported citing sources familiar with the matter.
Several Kabul residents have voiced alarm over the rapid drop in groundwater levels, urging the Islamic Emirate to address the worsening water crisis. Experts and officials cited drought, climate change, and unplanned urban growth as key causes, warning of severe social and economic impacts
Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, currently underway in Istanbul, gained momentum as both sides reached agreement on most key issues, with the remaining topics expected to be finalised soon
The ongoing closure of the Torkham border since October 13 has worsened the difficulties faced by hundreds of stranded transporters, with many running low on funds and others experiencing physical and mental health challenges, according to a report by Dawn.
Activists from Pashtun, Baloch, Sindhi, and Kashmiri communities joined an online Afghan United Front meeting, condemning Pakistan's control and human rights abuses. They urged unity among oppressed groups and reaffirmed their commitment to achieving independence, justice, and self-determina
Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended in a deadlock as the Taliban refused to commit to verifiable action against the TTP and other militant groups. Pakistan demanded concrete steps to curb cross-border terrorism, while mediators from Turkiye and Qatar tried to prevent
"If the negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey result in a general agreement, and both countries agree to de-escalate tensions along the Durand Line and cooperate in other areas, in my view, such an agreement could last for several months," Faqiri said, according to Tolo new
"The historical background of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan has always been problematic. Because of what the British did in creating a border, the Durand Line at the end of the 19th century was the genesis of problems between the two nations," Sinha said.