Pakistan started negotiations with Taliban, says PM Imran Khan
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan started negotiations with Taliban, says PM Imran Khan

India TV News  

Pakistan started negotiations with Taliban, says PM Imran Khan Imran Khan's remarks came following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting held in Dushanbe, where SCO members thoroughly discussed issues associated with Afghanistan. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday informed that his government has started negotiations with the Taliban to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan. Khan's remarks came following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting held in Dushanbe, where SCO members thoroughly discussed issues associated with Afghanistan. "After long meetings in Dushanbe with leaders of Afghanistan's neighbors, especially with Tajik President Emomali Rakhmon, I have begun negotiations with the Taliban for the inclusion of the Tajik, Hazara and Uzbek communities in the Afghan government for an inclusive government," Prime Minister Imran Khan said in a tweet.

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‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups
9 months ago

‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups

Al Jazeera  

The comments come amid heightened tensions between the neighbours and a new Pakistani military offensive. Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country would not hesitate to launch attacks on the territory of Afghanistan, its neighbour, amid rising tensions between the two over security concerns. Pakistan has repeatedly accused armed groups of launching attacks from …

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired
1 year ago

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired

Hindustan Times  

India, Iran & Afghanistan: How Pakistan’s ‘Bleed Neighbours With Terrorism’ Policy Has Backfired Pakistan seems to be caught in a disaster of its own making, facing adversaries on three fronts. Months after cross-border tensions with Iran, now Pakistan & its neighbour Afghanistan conducted strikes on each other's territories. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, had praised the Taliban, hoping …

Tensions with Pakistan, food crisis leave Afghanistan on brink of another human disaster
1 year, 1 month ago

Tensions with Pakistan, food crisis leave Afghanistan on brink of another human disaster

New Indian Express  

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a conference of special representatives and ambassadors of neighbouring and regional countries in Kabul on January 29. Addressing the meeting for ‘Afghanistan’s Regional Cooperation Initiative’, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi stressed, “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan respects others’ interests, choices, government structures, and development models, and in return, expects others to respect …

Afghan Taliban asks Pakistan Government to pursue peace talks with TTP: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Afghan Taliban asks Pakistan Government to pursue peace talks with TTP: Report

The Hindu  

The Afghan Taliban has asked the Pakistan Government to initiate another round of negotiations with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terror group, with a top leader in Kabul telling Islamabad that it should prefer peace over war, a media report said on Saturday. But the Afghan Taliban told him after a series of meetings that Pakistan should pursue the path of …

Pakistan govt turns down Imran Khan’s negotiations offer: 'Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists'
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan govt turns down Imran Khan’s negotiations offer: 'Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists'

India TV News  

A day after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's offer for dialogue, the ruling coalition rejected former his offer and asserted, "Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists". When in power, Khan often said former military ruler Pervez Musharraf ended criminal cases against the leaders of various parties including the PML-N and the Pakistan Peoples Party through the NRO but …

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions

Al Jazeera  

The two neighbours ‘reaffirm their desire to pursue continuous and practical engagement’ in bilateral talks in Islamabad. Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have agreed to boost trade and lower tensions along their border amid a surge in attacks on Pakistani security forces, officials said. Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, struck the …

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers’ arrival in Islamabad. Pakistan is set to host a day-long trilateral dialogue with China and Afghanistan in Islamabad after the arrival of the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers, Qin Gang and Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Friday. “The government of Afghanistan wants to hold comprehensive talks on bilateral …

Foreign minister says Pakistan in ‘perfect storm’ of crises’
2 years ago

Foreign minister says Pakistan in ‘perfect storm’ of crises’

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s foreign minister said Thursday his country is facing “a perfect storm” of troubles — an economic crisis, the consequences of catastrophic flooding, and terrorism “that is once again rearing its ugly head” as a result of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Mr. Zardari said his party supports expanding revenue collection and believes those who are well off should pay …

’We do not have final decisions,’ Pakistan on joining SCO meeting in India
2 years ago

’We do not have final decisions,’ Pakistan on joining SCO meeting in India

Live Mint  

Pakistan on Thursday said that it has yet not decided upon attending a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Goa starting on May, 2023. India has invited Pakistan's foreign minister to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting scheduled to take place on May 4-5, 2023 in Goa. Using its right to reply, India's representative Seema Pujani slammed her Pakistani counterpart …

Pakistan’s Taliban challenge: With over 100 attacks in two months, Islamabad faces grim security situation
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan’s Taliban challenge: With over 100 attacks in two months, Islamabad faces grim security situation

Firstpost  

Apart from its serious political and economic challenges, Pakistan is faced with a grim security situation. For the last two decades, conventional wisdom in Pakistan held that an Afghanistan ruled by the Taliban would bolster Pakistan’s security for at least three reasons: Such a government would ensure that India did not get any space in Afghanistan. The Taliban would recognise …

Pakistan FM travels to Kabul, meets Taliban amid border tensions
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan FM travels to Kabul, meets Taliban amid border tensions

Al Jazeera  

Hina Rabbani Khar holds talks with her Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi a day after Pakistan Taliban ended its truce with Islamabad. Hina Rabbani Khar, Pakistan’s minister of state for foreign affairs, has met Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in the capital Kabul amid tension over cross-border violence. Kabul and Islamabad were engaged in a war of words …

Pakistan PM: Want ‘just and peaceful’ resolution with India on Kashmir
2 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan PM: Want ‘just and peaceful’ resolution with India on Kashmir

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif affirmed on Thursday that Pakistan aspires peaceful bilateral ties with India. The remarks by Pakistan PM also came after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan praised India for its independent foreign policy. Imran Khan's political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf played out a video clip in Lahore of India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar where he said …

Pakistan’s PM pledges urgent action amid economic and political challenges
2 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan’s PM pledges urgent action amid economic and political challenges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sharif, the leader of the opposition who became …

Pakistan Taliban says ceasefire with gov’t in Islamabad extended
2 years, 9 months ago

Pakistan Taliban says ceasefire with gov’t in Islamabad extended

Al Jazeera  

The banned group, also known as TTP, extends ceasefire indefinitely as the previous truce between the two sides expired on May 30. The Pakistani Taliban says it has indefinitely extended a ceasefire with the government in Islamabad, following two days of talks with a delegation of Pakistani tribal elders that were hosted by the Afghan Taliban. The Pakistani Taliban has …

What Imran Khan’s exit could mean for India-Pakistan relationship
2 years, 11 months ago

What Imran Khan’s exit could mean for India-Pakistan relationship

Firstpost  

If Pakistan gets a new government, India can expect changes, but those are likely to be incremental and not sweeping Imran Khan is the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan among the 22 who lost their job before completing their term. Under a boisterous, narcissistic, and increasingly Islamist Imran Khan, Pakistan isolated itself from its traditional allies like the US, Saudi …

Ahead of no-trust vote, Imran Khan says no deal with Opposition
3 years ago

Ahead of no-trust vote, Imran Khan says no deal with Opposition

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that he would not reach a deal with the Opposition leaders who have moved a no-confidence vote against him in Parliament even if his government collapsed. Addressing a huge crowd of supporters of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf at Islamabad’s Parade Ground, Mr. Khan, who is facing the biggest political crisis of his …

Pakistan’s neutrality, Taliban’s worry
3 years ago

Pakistan’s neutrality, Taliban’s worry

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s so-called foreign policy independence or neutrality is going to have severe implications for its allies in Kabul. First, this will dampen the Taliban’s chances of getting immediate international recognition as Pakistan’s turn towards Russia seems to have further deepened the distrust between Washington and Islamabad. The Taliban’s resurgence has also not resulted in the outcome that Pakistan’s military establishment …

Pakistan PM Imran Khan offers TV debate with PM Modi to resolve differences
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan PM Imran Khan offers TV debate with PM Modi to resolve differences

India Today  

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday proposed a televised debate with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve differences between the two neighbours. "I would love to debate with Narendra Modi on TV," Imran Khan told Russia Today on the eve of his visit to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. "India became a hostile country so trade …

Pakistani Taliban ends ceasefire, future of peace talks uncertain
3 years, 3 months ago

Pakistani Taliban ends ceasefire, future of peace talks uncertain

Al Jazeera  

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group unilaterally announces end to month-long ceasefire with the Pakistani government. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan armed group, also known as the Pakistani Taliban, has unilaterally announced an end to a month-long ceasefire with the Pakistani government, accusing authorities of reneging on promises made in the initial stages of peace talks, a statement says. The ceasefire …

Pakistan ‘welcomes’ second round of US-Taliban talks in Doha
3 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan ‘welcomes’ second round of US-Taliban talks in Doha

Al Jazeera  

The foreign ministry reiterates the country’s position that the world community needs to engage with the Taliban government. Pakistan has “welcomed” a second round of talks between the United States and the Taliban since the latter’s takeover of Afghanistan earlier this year, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson says. US Special Representative on Afghanistan and Pakistan Tom West will arrive …

Imran Khan’s talks with the Pakistan Taliban will not bring peace
3 years, 5 months ago

Imran Khan’s talks with the Pakistan Taliban will not bring peace

Al Jazeera  

Negotiations with the TTP have failed in the past. In an interview with Turkish media aired on October 1, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed that his government is in talks with the Pakistan Taliban. Now, with the wind of the Afghan Taliban’s victory in its sails, a success that Islamabad ironically played an important role in, the TTP is …

Pakistan rejects reports of agreement with U.S. to conduct air operations in Afghanistan
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan rejects reports of agreement with U.S. to conduct air operations in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Pakistan on Saturday rejected reports about an agreement with the United States on the use of its airspace for intelligence operations in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The Foreign Office issued a statement in response to media queries regarding the news report alluding to formalisation of an agreement between the two countries to conduct military and intelligence operations against Afghanistan. CNN News had …

Pakistan foreign Minister Qureshi, ISI chief Hameed in Kabul for talks with Taliban
3 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan foreign Minister Qureshi, ISI chief Hameed in Kabul for talks with Taliban

Firstpost  

The Pakistani delegation will hold talks with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and call on leadership of the interim government in Kabul and other Afghan leaders, according to the Foreign Office Islamabad: Pakistan’s foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi travelled to Kabul on Thursday along with spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to hold talks with Afghanistan’s …

US, Taliban to hold first talks since Afghanistan withdrawal
3 years, 5 months ago

US, Taliban to hold first talks since Afghanistan withdrawal

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Senior Taliban officials and U.S. representatives are to hold talks Saturday and Sunday about containing extremist groups in Afghanistan and easing the evacuation of foreign citizens and Afghans from the country, officials from both sides said. It's the first such meeting since U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in late August, ending a 20-year military presence there, and the Taliban's …

US, Taliban to hold first talks since Afghanistan withdrawal
3 years, 5 months ago

US, Taliban to hold first talks since Afghanistan withdrawal

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Senior Taliban officials and U.S. representatives are to hold talks Saturday and Sunday about containing extremist groups in Afghanistan and easing the evacuation of foreign citizens and Afghans from the country, officials from both sides said. It’s the first such meeting since U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in late August, ending a 20-year military presence there, and the …

US, Pakistani officials hold talks over Afghanistan
3 years, 5 months ago

US, Pakistani officials hold talks over Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

Senior US and Pakistani officials discuss bilateral ties, regional peace and the way forward in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has met Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Islamabad to discuss bilateral ties, regional peace and the way forward in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. “Foreign Minister noted that an inclusive and broad-based political …

‘Good Taliban': Pakistan Minister defends Imran Khan government's talks with terror group TTP
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Good Taliban': Pakistan Minister defends Imran Khan government's talks with terror group TTP

India TV News  

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has defended the government's move to hold talks with banned terror group Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan for "reconciliation", saying the negotiations are for "good Taliban". Rashid's remarks came after Prime Minister Imran Khan in an interview with Turkish government-owned TRT World news channel revealed that his government was in talks with the TTP with the help of …

US ‘sooner or later’ must recognise Taliban: Pakistan PM Khan
3 years, 5 months ago

US ‘sooner or later’ must recognise Taliban: Pakistan PM Khan

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan says the US is in a state of ‘shock and confusion’ after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the United States government will “sooner or later” have to recognise the Taliban, which now rules Afghanistan. In a televised interview with the Turkish-state affiliated TRT World, Khan said on Saturday …

Pakistan crux of problems in Afghanistan, say experts
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan crux of problems in Afghanistan, say experts

India TV News  

A recent European Parliament resolution, highlighting Islamabad's role in Afghanistan, comes in the backdrop of a growing global recognition that despite the Taliban showing its true gory colours, it is nothing short of a wonder that Pakistan is still selling to the world, the outfit that has overtaken control of the war-torn country, according to experts. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran …

Strengthen, stabilise Taliban govt in Afghanistan: Pakistan's Imran Khan at UNGA
3 years, 6 months ago

Strengthen, stabilise Taliban govt in Afghanistan: Pakistan's Imran Khan at UNGA

India Today  

In his address to the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on the global community to strengthen and stabilise the Taliban government in Afghanistan "for the sake of the people of Afghanistan". Pakistan PM Imran Khan said a destabilised and chaotic has the potential to once again become a "safe haven for …

Imran Khan says Biden faced 'unfair criticism' over Afghanistan withdrawal
3 years, 6 months ago

Imran Khan says Biden faced 'unfair criticism' over Afghanistan withdrawal

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden's decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan was defended by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan as he said that Biden faced "unfair criticism" over the move and it was the "most sensible thing" to do. In an interview given to Russia Today on Friday, Khan said: "There was so much unfair criticism of President Biden, and what …

Situation could worsen if US doesn't recognise Taliban, says Imran Khan
3 years, 6 months ago

Situation could worsen if US doesn't recognise Taliban, says Imran Khan

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that if the US does not hold talks with the Taliban and take a positive stance on its recognition it could escalate difficulties in the region, local media reported. Imran Khan, during an interview with a Russian media outlet on Friday, said that Afghanistan is currently the most important issue for the entire …

Afghanistan can’t be ‘controlled from outside’: Pak PM Khan at SCO summit
3 years, 6 months ago

Afghanistan can’t be ‘controlled from outside’: Pak PM Khan at SCO summit

The Hindu  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said Afghanistan could not be “controlled from the outside” and that Islamabad will continue to support the war-torn neighbouring country even as he urged the Taliban to fulfil the promises they have made. Addressing the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State Summit in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, Mr. Khan highlighted the …

Pakistan, Russia to ‘coordinate’ positions on Afghanistan
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan, Russia to ‘coordinate’ positions on Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

Pakistani PM Imran Khan and Russia’s Vladimir Putin hold talks ‘focused on the need for peace and stability’ in Afghanistan. The Pakistani statement on the meeting also said “close coordination and consultations between Pakistan and Russia on the evolving situation in Afghanistan were of crucial importance”. That statement offered further detail on Khan’s comments during the meeting, which focused on …

Pakistan calls for world to ‘engage’ with Taliban government
3 years, 6 months ago

Pakistan calls for world to ‘engage’ with Taliban government

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s national security adviser has called on the world to “engage” with the Taliban’s caretaker government in Afghanistan or risk a return to the instability that characterised the group’s last era in power three decades ago. “For us, it is an imperative to seek peace and stability in Afghanistan, that is what we are focused on.” Yusuf’s …

World should engage with Afghanistan to address humanitarian needs: Pak PM Imran Khan
3 years, 6 months ago

World should engage with Afghanistan to address humanitarian needs: Pak PM Imran Khan

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said the world should engage with Afghanistan to address humanitarian needs and provide economic stability to prevent a refugee crisis in the war-torn country. According to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office, Khan underscored the need for the international community to become more engaged with Afghanistan, according urgent priority to addressing the …

India, Taliban hold first talks: What lies ahead for New Delhi, China, Pakistan in Afghanistan
3 years, 6 months ago

India, Taliban hold first talks: What lies ahead for New Delhi, China, Pakistan in Afghanistan

Firstpost  

With the United States ringing in the formal end to two decades of misadventure with a C-17 military aircraft on Monday ferrying out the last of the American troops one minute before the 31 August deadline set by US president Joe Biden, Afghanistan now stares at a convulsive future under the Taliban. Chinese concerns would have intensified with the suicide …

Imran Khan govt must resolve Tehreek-e-Taliban issue in Pakistan: Taliban
3 years, 7 months ago

Imran Khan govt must resolve Tehreek-e-Taliban issue in Pakistan: Taliban

India TV News  

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said that the issue of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, a proscribed organisation, is one that the Imran Khan government must resolve, not Afghanistan. When asked how soon people can expect the formation of a government in Afghanistan, the Taliban spokesman said that they are hopeful of announcing government "within a few days," reported Geo News. Mujahid …

'Entire Pakistan at Taliban's Service': Amrullah Saleh on Why US Attempt to 'Buy' Cooperation Came to Naught
3 years, 7 months ago

'Entire Pakistan at Taliban's Service': Amrullah Saleh on Why US Attempt to 'Buy' Cooperation Came to Naught

News 18  

Amrullah Saleh, Afghanistan’s acting president, minces no words as he slams Pakistan for colluding with the Taliban to take over the country and sponsor terrorism and insurgency, leading to the fall of the government and thousands of displaced Afghans fleeing to safer areas. The Pakistan ISI’s heavy involvement in the deliberations between the Taliban and the Pakistan government too were …

Pakistan ISI-Taliban Nexus Confirmed, Chief Met Insurgents in Kandahar - News18
3 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan ISI-Taliban Nexus Confirmed, Chief Met Insurgents in Kandahar - News18

News 18  

The Pakistan ISI’s heavy involvement in the deliberations between the Taliban and the Pakistan government has been confirmed. Determined to Play ‘Positive’ Role: Pak Mehmood Qureshi on Friday had said Pakistan is determined to play a “positive role” in Afghanistan as he appealed to the Taliban insurgents and former rulers of the war-ravaged country to formulate an all-inclusive political government …

Pak to Play 'Positive Role' in Taliban Govt Formation, FM Qureshi May Visit Afghanistan on Sunday
3 years, 7 months ago

Pak to Play 'Positive Role' in Taliban Govt Formation, FM Qureshi May Visit Afghanistan on Sunday

News 18  

Pakistan is expected to play a major role in the government formation by the Taliban in Afghanistan as Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is likely to be in Kabul on Sunday. Comprising Speaker Wolesi Jirga Mir Rehman Rehmani, Salahud din Rabbani and former Afghan vice president Mohammad Yunus Qanooni among others, the delegation met top civil and military leadership including …

Taliban set hard conditions for peace talks with Afghan govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban set hard conditions for peace talks with Afghan govt

Hindustan Times  

With global pressure mounting on Islamabad to push the marauding Taliban to the peace table, Rawalpindi has suggested a meeting between Afghan government leadership apart from President Ashraf Ghani and the Quetta Shura leaders in Pakistan to negotiate a power sharing settlement largely in favour of Sunni Pashtun Islamists. The earlier attempt brokered by Pakistani deep state to hold a …

Not Taliban, India’s Regional Security Challenges Come from Pakistan-China Nexus
3 years, 7 months ago

Not Taliban, India’s Regional Security Challenges Come from Pakistan-China Nexus

News 18  

All the diplomatic efforts that have been made over the years in various formats to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan are ending in a fiasco. From India’s point of view the Doha agreement was a US sell-out to the Taliban and Pakistan, unmindful of India’s security concerns. Different Countries, Different Interests Not only with the US, a gap has …

As Taliban Close in on Kabul, New Peace Deal Being Drawn. Ghani to Go - News18
3 years, 7 months ago

As Taliban Close in on Kabul, New Peace Deal Being Drawn. Ghani to Go - News18

News 18  

A day after its offer of a power-sharing deal was quashed by the Taliban who continue to blitz through provinces in Afghanistan and are currently less than 80 km away from Kabul, the peace negotiations committee is drawing up a new plan which will see the complete ouster of President Ashraf Ghani’s government. Al Jazeera quoted government sources who said …

Afghanistan govt thinks Pakistan has some magic powers to persuade Taliban: PM Imran Khan
3 years, 7 months ago

Afghanistan govt thinks Pakistan has some magic powers to persuade Taliban: PM Imran Khan

India TV News  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the Afghan government was getting extremely critical about Islamabad, thinking that it had "some magic powers" to persuade the Taliban. About the controversy over US President Joe Biden's phone call, the Prime Minister said, "I keep hearing that President Biden hasn't called me. The Prime Minister said that Pakistan would influence the Taliban …

US prefers India, uses Pakistan for settling Afghanistan ’mess’: Imran Khan
3 years, 7 months ago

US prefers India, uses Pakistan for settling Afghanistan ’mess’: Imran Khan

Live Mint  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched a verbal attack against the United States during an interaction with foreign media. Khan said that the US views Pakistan as "useful" in clearing out the "mess" it has left behind in Afghanistan. However, the prime minister said he was not really "waiting" for a phone call from the US President. Meanwhile, Khan …

US prefers India, sees Pakistan useful for clearing Afghan mess only: Imran Khan
3 years, 7 months ago

US prefers India, sees Pakistan useful for clearing Afghan mess only: Imran Khan

India TV News  

Taking a dig at the US, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Washington sees Pakistan as "useful" only for clearing the "mess" it has left behind in Afghanistan after 20 years of fighting and prefers India when it comes to forming a “strategic partnership”. Khan said that since the US decided to have a “strategic partnership” with India, Washington …

Taliban won't talk to Afghanistan govt as long as Ashraf Ghani is president, says Imran Khan
3 years, 7 months ago

Taliban won't talk to Afghanistan govt as long as Ashraf Ghani is president, says Imran Khan

Firstpost  

Talking to foreign journalists in Islamabad, Imran said a political settlement was looking difficult under current conditions Islamabad: Amid large-scale fighting between Afghan forces and Taliban, Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has said that the terror group would not talk to the Afghanistan government until Asharaf Ghani remains the country’s president. Afghan govt has been criticising Islamabad for raising instability …

We don't want to be part of rivalry between India, Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part III
3 years, 7 months ago

We don't want to be part of rivalry between India, Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part III

India Today  

Claims that the Taliban is enjoying Pakistan's support are baseless, Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Suhail Shaheen told India Today from Doha in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen also said that the Taliban does not want to be part of the rivalry between India and Pakistan. READ: Talks with India can be held on 'condition of …

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