From Islamabad Security Dialogue to the Heart of Asia Conference
March 2021: Islamabad Security Dialogue reshapes Pakistan’s security outlook, emphasizing unity, connectivity, and global partnerships.
Pakistan committed to enhancing bilateral ties with Afghanistan Foreign Secretary
Pakistan has reiterated its steadfast support for Afghanistan’s peace and reconciliation process. Talking to the outgoing Afghan Ambassador Atif Mashal in Islamabad. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood said Pakistan will continue to enhance bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the outgoing Afghan ambassador in a tweet said that during the farewell meeting, he expressed gratitude to Foreign […]
Loya Jirga Asks for prisoner release
\”In order to remove the hurdles for the start of peace talks, stopping the bloodshed, and for the good of the public, the jirga approves the release of 400 prisoners as demanded by the Taliban,\” Jirga member Atefa Tayeb announced. Following the announcement, President Ghani said: \”Today, I will sign the release order of these […]
Loya Jirga Continues Over Release of Remaining Taliban Prisoners
A few days ago, Kabul administration head, president Ashraf Ghani called for \’Loya Jirga\’. A traditional public meeting. It started on Friday. President Ghani while calling for Loya Jirga argued that he cannot free the remaining 400 Taliban prisoners because they are convicted of serious crimes. Moreover, he can’t set them free without consulting the […]
Additional Details about Jalalabad Attack Come to Light
Kabul administration authorities in Jalalabad have asked residents to stay indoors. Afghan Army’s chief of staff Gen. Yasin Zia is also present in the city to lead the operation himself. Security forces launched a special operation when Jalalabad prison was attacked that evening. Authorities announced that the prison is under control and five attackers have […]
Prison Attacked on the Third Day of the Taliban Ceasefire
Jalalabad Attack Kabul administration authorities in Jalalabad have asked residents to stay indoors. Afghan Army’s chief of staff Gen. Yasin Zia is also present in the city to lead the operation himself. Additionally, the security forces began a special operation when Jalalabad prison was attacked last evening. Authorities announced that the prison is now under […]
Majority of prisoners released by Taliban and Kabul administration
Security and Diplomacy The Afghan government is resisting freeing the final batch of 5,000 prisoners whose release was demanded by the Taliban as a condition to start peace talks.Majority of prisoners released by Taliban and Kabul administration. Additionally, the Americans and their allies agree that it would not be feasible to let some of the […]
TTP/ISIS-K Hijacking nationalist\’s narrative
A UN report where it was mentioned that 1000s of \”Anti-Pak\” terrorists were hiding in Afgh surfaced recently. The TTP has issued a statement. The statement has interesting elements – e.g: Using Pashtun nationalism as the basis for their cause. A widely circulated report It claimed that some 6000+ \”anti-Pak\” terrorists, affiliated with TTP have […]
Nearly 3,500 Afghans Killed or Hurt in First Half of 2020, UN
Despite a pact between the United States and Taliban militants, fighting continues to rage in Afghanistan. The UN estimates that over 1,280 Afghan civilians have been killed in the first six months of the year 2020. The U.N. Assistance Mission in Afghanistan state that 1,282 Afghans have been killed and another 2,176 maimed or injured […]
China Presents Four Proposals regarding Belt and Road Initiative
The Chinese state councilor and foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday hosted a virtual meeting with foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Nepal, and Pakistan. He advocated cooperation among the four nations for better economic ties and efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. During his address, he emphasized on boosting economic recoveries through regional connectivity projects. Similarly, the […]