The two sides also agreed to adopt a new format for regular commission meetings to improve coordination and accelerate joint projects.
Pakistani authorities accused India of supporting the group and alleged that New Delhi is backing militant activity in Balochistan. India has not responded to the accusations.
The proposed CPEC expansion into Afghanistan is seen as a move to enhance regional economic integration amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
Imports from Afghanistan to Pakistan also saw a notable decline, falling by 36.75 percent to $6.321 million, the data showed.
In a broader regional assessment, the International Crisis Group has listed Afghanistan–Pakistan relations among the 10 major conflicts to watch in 2026.
The mutual defence deal was signed following Israel's strikes on what it said were Hamas targets in Doha, an attack that shook the Gulf region.
The closure has also affected Afghan students studying in Pakistan, creating additional challenges.
She lost to Hasina in the 1996 general election but came back five years later with a surprise landslide win.
Abdul Bari Omar, chief executive officer of Afghanistan’s national power utility (Breshna), made the announcement following talks with a Turkmen delegation, according to Trend.
Uzbekistan, which already has a direct rail connection with Afghanistan, has positioned itself as a regional logistics hub linking Russia, Central Asia and South Asia.
Qanit urged both countries to take a long-term view. “It is essential for Pakistan and Afghanistan to sit together and resolve these problems. If these crises...
Key discussions will centre on activating the full potential of the Chabahar Port corridor, increasing Afghan exports to India, and promoting long-term investment partnerships.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday Najib explained that the mediators also supported this request, citing their limited awareness of the sensitivities between the two...
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...
Addressing Pakistan’s Senate, Dar emphasized the importance of constructive regional engagement. “I am among those who want to move forward positively with Afghanistan, Iran, and all...
The latest medical aid underscores India’s longstanding partnership with Afghanistan and its ongoing support in humanitarian and developmental areas.
Minister Azizi welcomed Kazakhstan’s growing engagement, noting Afghanistan’s interest in attracting Kazakh investment in agriculture, energy, transport, mining, and construction.
Jalali reaffirmed Afghanistan’s commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes through “joint programs, preventive initiatives, and stronger community-based services.”
Naqvi welcomed Iran’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Islamabad and Kabul, saying Pakistan “values any constructive role that can help reduce regional tensions.”
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...