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Afghanistan – Pakistan Return to Negotiating Table in Istanbul
Afghanistan and Pakistan have restarted peace talks in Istanbul after initially ending without agreement. This new round of talks was prompted by mediators from...
Afghanistan, Pakistan to Resume Peace Talks in Istanbul After Earlier Collapse
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to restart their peace talks in Istanbul, diplomatic sources confirmed on Thursday. The announcement comes just a day after...
The Normalization Trap: A Former Minister’s Warning on Taliban Diplomacy
For decades, Afghanistan has been dubbed the "graveyard of empires," but a more enduring and painful truth is its role as a chessboard for...
Talks Fail, Pakistan Threatens to ‘Crush’ Taliban Regime
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan flared on Wednesday after peace talks in Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued...
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...