Islamabad has accused TTP fighters of using Afghan territory to stage attacks inside Pakistan, a claim Kabul denies, insisting that Pakistan’s security problems are internal matters.
Putin stated that Afghan authorities have “substantially reduced” opium cultivation and are “seriously confronting” drug-related threats from within their borders.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia supports increased engagement with the authorities in Kabul, which Moscow formally recognized in July, noting that Afghanistan remains “an important...
Afghan officials say thousands continue to attempt irregular crossings each month, driven by limited job opportunities and tightening entry restrictions in neighboring countries.
Earlier, Russia had indicated that Afghanistan would be invited to all SCO-hosted events, but the reason for the government’s exclusion from the Moscow summit has not...
Sharif also commended Türkiye and Qatar for their role in facilitating peace talks between Pakistan and the IEA, adding that “a peaceful Afghanistan holds the key...
This latest meeting is expected to finalize that mechanism and outline steps for the full implementation of the truce.
On the Pakistani side, Asim Malik, director general of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is expected to head the delegation.
Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), who said that American drones were regularly entering Afghan airspace from Pakistani territory.
Qani added that the meeting—guided by shared Islamic values and mutual interests—marked a significant step toward deepening friendship and security cooperation between Kabul and Ankara.
According to the sources, the Afghan delegation emphasized that controlling attacks inside Pakistan is the responsibility of Pakistani security forces, and Afghanistan can only guarantee that...
Addressing concerns over Afghanistan’s growing engagement with India, Mujahid clarified that such relations are not intended to undermine Pakistan.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to sustain working-level dialogue and joint initiatives aimed at fostering peace, sustainable development, and connectivity across Central and South Asia.
Saudi Arabia echoed similar sentiments, calling for “wisdom and restraint” to prevent further escalation.
India has already resumed limited humanitarian and development cooperation with Afghanistan, focusing on food aid, healthcare, and regional connectivity projects.
Kabulov added that Russia itself has no plans to deploy bases in Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq, met with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad-Reza Bahrami, on Monday to review the latest developments in Afghanistan.
Russia, China, and Iran have all publicly warned that the return of any American military installations in Afghanistan could undermine regional security.
The senior Saudi official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, acknowledged the need to balance relations with Pakistan's rival, India, also a nuclear power.
Islamabad has repeatedly accused the group of orchestrating deadly attacks inside Pakistan, with support from foreign actors, including India.
