Turkey served as the stage for renewed negotiations between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban regime, during which Pakistan presented evidence-based demands aimed at ending cross-border terrorism emanating from Afghan soil. [Arab News PK +2 Geo News].Under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, talks between Pakistani and Afghan representatives were held as an effort to restore relations...
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Asif is optimistic about a positive result from Qatar-Turkey mediation efforts amid Pak-Afghan tensions.
Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to face rising border clashes, prompting Khawaja Muhammad Asif of Pakistan’s Defence Ministry to express cautious optimism that mediation efforts led by Qatar and Turkiye can produce a constructive solution. Its geo.tv +2 for more on this story.Asif’s remarks follow a week of increased violence along the Afghanistan-Pakistan frontier, the worst...
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PM Shehbaz Sought Hard Answers on Terrorism’s Return Following 2018 Election
Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, issued a statement on October 25, 2025 demanding an investigation of all factors contributing to the resurgence of terrorism across Pakistan – especially Balochistan – with particular reference to understanding its causes and renewed unrest. While terrorism had been substantially eradicated as of 2018 (with significant reductions in both...
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Security Forces Kill 34 India-Backed Terrorists in Three KP IBOs
Pakistan’s security forces have killed at least 34 terrorists allegedly backed by India during three separate intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), officials announced on Thursday. The operations, described as “swift and precise,” underscore escalating security tensions in the region as the country faces an uptick in cross-border militancy. Coordinated Operations Across KP...
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Asif Warns of Worsening Afghan Ties as Terror Attacks Increase
Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has warned that relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan could get worse if the recent wave of terror attacks continues. His warning comes at a time when security forces in Pakistan are facing a sharp rise in attacks from militants who are said to be entering the country from across the...
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30 India-Backed Terrorists Involved in Orakzai Attack Killed in ‘Retribution Op’: ISPR
In a recent military operation, the Pakistan Army’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), announced that 30 terrorists, who were allegedly backed by India, were killed in a retribution operation. This operation was launched in response to a deadly attack in Orakzai, a tribal region in Pakistan, where several innocent lives were lost. The...
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Hamas Slams Israel’s Interception of Gaza Flotilla as ‘Piracy and Terrorism’
Hamas has strongly condemned Israel’s interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla, calling it an act of “piracy and terrorism.” The flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid and medical supplies for the people of Gaza, was stopped by Israeli forces as it attempted to reach the coastal enclave. The move has sparked outrage among Palestinians and international...