Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, paid a one-day official visit to Kabul on April 19, 2025, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. He was received at the airport by senior Afghan dignitaries, including Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Naeem Wardak, Director General Mufti Noor Ahmad, and Chief of State Protocol Faisal Jalali. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani, and other embassy officials were also present. According to the Foreign Office, Senator Ishaq Dar held extensive talks with Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The meeting included a comprehensive…
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Pakistan’s western neighbor, Afghanistan, has consistently posed challenges for the country. After India, Afghanistan is the only nation that has persistently attempted to violate Pakistan’s borders. History reveals that on September 30, 1950, Afghan tribesmen along with Afghan soldiers attacked Pakistan’s northern border, penetrating into Pakistani territory approximately 30 miles northeast of Chaman in Balochistan. After six days of fierce fighting, the intruders were repelled and pushed back across the border. Subsequently, in September 1960, Afghan troops attacked at the Bajaur border. Peter Hopkirk, in his book The Great Game: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia, wrote that…
Islamabad, April 16, 2025: Pakistan and China held the Fifth Round of the Pakistan-China Dialogue on Maritime Cooperation in Beijing, China. This dialogue signaled another milestone in deepening strategic partnership between the two countries. The dialogue was co-chaired by Additional Secretary (Asia-Pacific) of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, and Director General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hong Liang. The two sides positively assessed the progress made since the fourth round of the dialogue and engaged in comprehensive discussions on a wide range of maritime issues. Key areas…
The recent killing of eight Pakistani nationals in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, reflect the persistent volatility along the Iran-Pakistan border and the urgent need for coordinated strategies to address militant violence. On April 12, 2025, eight Pakistani laborers were killed by unidentified gunmen in Mehrestan County, located in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province near the Pakistan-Iran border. The victims, reportedly auto mechanics, were targeted in an attack. This incident has heightened concerns over the safety of migrant workers and the stability of the region. This incident follows a similar attack in January 2024, where nine Pakistani laborers were killed in Saravan, Iran,…
The guns have fallen silent in Afghanistan, but the fight for influence is far from over. Bagram Airbase, has long been a strategic military hub in Afghanistan. Just 11 kilometers from Charikar in Parwan Province, Bagram served as the United States’ largest and most fortified stronghold in Afghanistan. Originally built by the Soviet Union during the Cold War in the 1950’s. It became the nerve center of U.S. operations following the events of 9/11. It became the largest U.S. military installation in the country. Bagram resembled a small American town, complete with fast-food outlets, swimming pools, and even cinemas.…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 comes at a critical time. KP holds vast rich mineral reserves potential. Nevertheless, legislation must balance economic ambition with local rights and environmental care. The 18th Amendment gave provinces control over mines and minerals. KP now has the authority to license, regulate, and benefit from its own resources. However, the new bill raises serious concerns. There is ambiguity in the language. The bill gives powers to the provincial licensing authority. But how will transparency and local consultation be ensured? The bill must spell out the rights of local communities. These…
Pakistan’s recent diplomatic activities emphasize its commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation, regional stability, and humanitarian values. At the forefront of this effort is Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s official visit to Belarus from 10–11 April 2025, following President Aleksandr Lukashenko’s trip to Pakistan in November 2024. In this visit, Prime Minister is set to consolidate progress made during recent bilateral exchanges, including the 8th Joint Ministerial Commission and high-level ministerial visits. Prime Minister Sharif is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. Several agreements are expected to be…