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Peace talks on ice
PRESIDENT Ashraf Ghani’s diatribe against Pakistan over a recent wave of attacks in the heart of Kabul and other major cities amply mirrors the...
How the collapse of ‘Chimerica’ will affect South Asia
There is no doubt that the momentous change that is taking place in the global political and economic structures will profoundly affect the countries...
Afghanistan: a hard country
Going by their way of management and governance, it gives little reason to doubt that, if not for the US, the Afghans would have...
China ready to play role in solving Afghan issue
ISLAMABAD: China said that it was ready to play a role in solving the Afghan issue as it always stood for an ‘Afghan-led and...
China commends Pakistan-brokered Afghan peace process
ISLAMABAD: Lauding Pakistan’s peace and reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan, China had reiterated its commitment to contributing to the process.
“China encourages and supports peace...
Pakistan wants to resolve problems with India through talks: president
ISLAMABAD: Regretting the recent acts of aggression on the eastern borders of the country, President Mamnoon Hussain has made it clear that Pakistan desires...
Pak support to Kashmiris’ just struggle to continue: Basit
ISLAMABAD: Celebrating its 69th Independence Day on Friday, Pakistan vowed to continue to support the legitimate struggle of Kashmiris irrespective of the time it...
Pakistan lodges strong protest with India
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday summoned the Indian Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh twice to lodge protests over the release of Swami Aseemanand,...
Over 400 militants surrender
QUETTA: More than 400 militants belonging to different banned organisations surrendered at a ceremony held here on Friday to mark the Independence Day.
The...
Iran wants expanded relations with Pakistan: Zarif
ISLAMABAD: In a day-long visit to Islamabad on Thursday Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif made a strong pitch for expanded relations with Pakistan offering...