Pakistan

World Bank Warns Pakistan’s Export Crisis is Symptom of Deeper Economic Malaise, Urges Urgent Reforms

 The World Bank has issued a stark warning to Pakistan, stating that the country's chronic export weakness is no longer…

3 months ago

Russia Offers to Mediate Between Pakistan and Taliban Amid Spiraling Border Tensions

MOSCOW – In a significant diplomatic move, Russia has announced its readiness to mediate escalating tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban-led…

3 months ago

Thousands of Afghan Refugees Forcibly Returned in Surge from Iran and Pakistan

KABUL – Afghanistan is witnessing a massive and rapid influx of its citizens, with over 25,000 refugees forcibly returning from neighboring…

3 months ago

Deepening Crisis: 8,000 Afghan Containers Stranded in Pakistan as Border Closures Strangle Trade

ISLAMABAD/KABUL – A severe trade and logistical crisis is escalating between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with approximately 8,000 commercial containers bound for…

3 months ago

Why is Pakistan making India a key figure in its dispute with the Taliban?

Pakistan's fears over closer India-Taliban ties are influencing its approach to peace talks with Kabul, analysts say. Islamabad, Pakistan – On…

3 months ago

Afghanistan–Pakistan Concerns: A Call for Reciprocal Security

After weeks of uncertainty and tense exchanges, cautious optimism has returned to Kabul as preparations begin for the next round…

3 months ago

Taliban Raises Alarm Over Afghan Refugee Crisis in Pakistan, Citing Detentions and Border Closures

ISLAMABAD – The Taliban administration has issued a stark warning over a deteriorating humanitarian situation affecting tens of thousands of Afghan…

3 months ago

Stalled Peace Talks: Pakistan Signals Readiness to Resume Dialogue with Kabul Amid Escalating Tensions

ISLAMABAD/KABUL – Following a deadlock in internationally-mediated talks in Istanbul, Pakistan has signaled a willingness to restart dialogue with the Taliban…

3 months ago

Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey ended without result

The talks between the Pakistani and Afghan sides in Turkey concluded without any outcome, and during this time, the behavior…

4 months ago

A Pakistan foreign policy renaissance? Not quite

Recent diplomatic gains should not be mistaken for a major shift in global standing. Rather, they reflect a pivot under…

4 months ago