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Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks in Istanbul End Without Peace Deal
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan held in Istanbul have concluded without any breakthrough, according to Afghan state media and a Pakistani security source....
Afghan, Pakistan Peace Talks Continue in Istanbul as Trump Offers Mediation
Afghanistan and Pakistan entered the third day of peace talks in Istanbul, aiming to secure a lasting truce after deadly border clashes earlier this...
Anchoring the Future of Regional Trade in the CPEC
In the southwestern corner of Pakistan, where the Arabian Sea meets the rugged Makran coast, Gwadar Port stands as one of the most ambitious...
Post-Doha Agreement Situation
The rising tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border are not sudden, nor are they without cause. They stem from years of cross-border terrorism launched from...
Pakistan Warns Afghanistan of ‘Open War’ if Diplomacy Fails
Pakistan's defence minister stated that he believes Afghanistan wants peace, but if talks in Istanbul fail, it could lead to "open war." These talks...
US Trade Ties and the Rise of Soft Power Diplomacy
Pakistan’s diplomatic playbook for 2025 is shifting noticeably toward trade, sustainability, and the projection of soft power. Gone are the days when foreign policy...
The Pakistan-Afghanistan Visa Myth
If there were awards for political fiction, the recent “visa denial” story about Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif and ISI Chief Lt. Gen....
Pakistan: Kabul’s Control of Militants Key to Ceasefire
A ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan depends on the Afghan Taliban being able to control militants who attack Pakistan, according to Pakistan's Defence...
A Paradox of Realpolitik: Did Isolationism Win?
Power and anarchy have always formed the basis of international order in the practical world, where logic is rooted in pragmatism rather than ideals....
Doha Talks: Afghanistan and Pakistan seek path to peace after violent clashes
Afghanistan and Pakistan will engage in peace talks in Doha on Saturday after both countries agreed to extend a ceasefire following a week of...