
Pakistan says that the Afghan Taliban have refused to hold talks with the government and its peace council. The statement came hours after Afghan President concluded a two-day visit to Pakistan that was focused on efforts to encourage the Taliban to come to the negotiation table. Karzai’s spokesman, Aimal Faizi, said in Islamabad […]

Afghan President Hamid Karzai Tuesday wrapped his extended visit to Pakistan that was focused on Islamabad’s role in the possibility of talks with the Taliban and the release of Taliban prisoners. Karzai was scheduled to conclude his daylong visit Monday evening but was extended on the request by Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, to hold more […]

Afghan President Hamid has extended his stay in Pakistan for another day on the request of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, to discuss the peace process further, Pakistani and Afghan officials said on Monday. Afghan Spokesperson Ailmal Faizi and Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry told the media in Islamabad that the visit was […]

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Monday assured the visiting Afghan President Hamid Karzai of his country’s support to the peace and reconciliation process in the war-torn Afghanistan. Speaking at a joint news conference Nawaz Sharif with President Hamid Karzai after their official talks in Islamabad he said they held wide-ranging talks on the security and related […]

Afghan President Hamid Karzai arrived in Islamabad on a daylong visit on Monday for talks, focusing on Pakistan’s role to bring Taliban to the negotiation table, officials and diplomats said. The Afghan President was accorded warm welcome on his arrival at a military airbase near Islamabad. The Afghan President is accompanied by a high-level delegation […]

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, in a veiled reference to the police action against PTI activists in Lahore, has said peaceful protest is an inalienable right of all Pakistanis and directed the Punjab government to ensure no violation in this regard. Police in Lahore Saturday removed a PTI camp set up against the alleged rigging […]

The Foreign Ministry Sunday has announced Afghan President Hamid Karzai will pay daylong visit on Monday at the invitation of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for talks on bilateral relations, regional security and peace in the neighbouring country. The Foreign Ministry said the Afghan President will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including Cabinet Ministers and Senior […]

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Saturday said that Gadani Power Project should be given top priority in view of energy crisis in the country. He was chairing a meeting of Gadani Power Park steering committee in Hub today where was briefed about the project. The prime minister said this is a very important project and […]

Prime Minister Friday said that the Gwadar-Kashgar corridor will generate employment opportunities and bring prosperity to the country. Speaking at a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss the Kashgar to Gwadar Economic Corridor he said that the project would open up new areas for economic activity and generate employment. He said about […]

A bomb blast near an army truck killed a man and injured at least 10 soldiers in Karachi late Thursday, police said. The blast in Korangi area of Karachi also injured six more civilians, they said. The army truck was destroyed in the attack. Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. The TTP spokesman, […]

Pakistan army says that Indian troops Thursday killed another soldier along the Line of Control in three days. An army statement said soldier Habib was killed when the Indian forces again resorted to unprovoked firing in Rakhchakri Sector near Rawalakot at Line of Control. “The Indian Army has been continuously violating the ceasfire agreement […]

Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, has appointed Dr. Joseph Wilson as the Chairman of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on acting charge basis with immediate effect and until further orders , the CCP spokesman said Thursday. With over 21 years experience of public service, law practice, teaching and research in regulatory laws, Dr. Joseph Wilson […]