Russia takes center stage to address Afghan issues
Russia’s goal is to ensure engagement with Taliban brings diplomatic penetration in and around Afghanistan and expand its influence in region
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Iran agrees on naval exercises with Pakistan
Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri announced today the upcoming naval exercises with Pakistan. "We have reached good agreements, including on the joint naval exercises in the territorial waters …
Pakistani nuclear weapons scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan dies aged 85
PM pays tribute to ‘national icon’ who turned country into atomic power but later admitted smuggling nuclear secrets
Azerbaijan offers condolences to Pakistan on earthquake victims
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has extended condolences to Pakistan in connection with victims of strong earthquake, which took place in the country on the night of October 7, the ministry said on Twitter. "We are deeply saddened by …
At least 20 killed in southern Pakistan earthquake
At least 20 people, including seven children, were killed and more than 300 injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Pakistan in the early hours of Thursday, local authorities said. The quake struck near the remote, …
Tensions rise between Tajikistan and the Taliban*
Russia and Pakistan have urged Tajikistan and the Taliban* (the movement prohibited in the Russian Federation) to back away from the conflict brewing on the Afghan-Tajik border
Turkey to deliver aid to Afghanistan via Pakistan
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced that humanitarian aid will be sent to Afghanistan by land via Pakistan, as it is faster and less costly. Çavuşoğlu answered the questions of journalists after the …
Russian-Pakistani Druzhba-2021 drills begin in Russia
The Russian-Pakistani joint exercises entitled Druzhba-2021 are beginning at the Molkino range in Russia’s Krasnodar Region, the Southern Military District said in a statement. "The Russian-Pakistani joint Druzhba-2021 …
Afghans oppose Pakistan as it tries to impose its own currency
Afghans are stressing that no one should use the Pakistani currency and those using it should be punished. A number of people have reacted to a report in a Pakistani newspaper that said business deals in Afghanistan should be based on Pakistani …
Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan to hold joint military drill
The Turkish, Azerbaijani and Pakistani militaries will hold joint drills for the first time from Sept. 12-20 in Baku, Azerbaijan's defense ministry said Saturday, Daily Sabah reports. The goal of the "Three Brothers …
Afghanistan receives humanitarian aid from 5 countries
Afghanistan on Thursday received humanitarian assistance, including food and medicines, from five countries, an official said. The cash-strapped country, which suffered 20 years of war, is now in severe economic crisis, and poverty can …
Pakistan plans to buy 10 mln doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine
Pakistan intends to purchase at least 10 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, Pakistani Ambassador to Moscow Shafqat Ali Khan said. "Ten million doses of Sputnik V we are going to get from Russia," he …
Council of Salvation: Taliban interested in relations with Russia
The Taliban (outlawed in Russia) are interested in establishing relations with Russia, Iran and Pakistan, formed Taliban field commander and now the leader of Afghanistan’s High Council of Salvation Mohammad Akbar Agha said. …
German foreign minister to travel to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas will travel to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Pakistan in the coming days for talks on the latest developments in Afghanistan, according to a letter by the foreign office to parliament seen by Reuters on …
Three security personnel killed in landmine blast in Pakistan
Three security personnel were killed and three others injured in a landmine blast in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Thursday, a Pakistani government official said. Spokesperson of the Balochistan government Liaquat …
Rahmon demands Tajik role in running Afghanistan
The president of Tajikistan has said that his government will not recognize the Taliban’s rule (banned in Russia) over Afghanistan unless the country’s ethnic Tajik minority is accorded a “worthy role” in the running of the country
Turkey’s vision for Afghanistan comes into view
Taliban calls Turkey's military presence at Kabul airport 'reprehensible' but Ankara has deep-seated reasons to stick around
Growing Pakistan-Uzbekistan Relations
Pakistan-Uzbekistan relations in recent times are growing and cooperation is on the rise between the two important countries of South Asia and Central Asia. The recent visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to Uzbekistan was an indication …
China moves swiftly to exploit the void in Afghanistan
US military exit is likely to become Beijing's strategic gain
Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan sign Baku declaration
The speakers of the parliaments of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Baku Declaration following the trilateral meeting on July 27. The declaration was signed by chairperson of the Azerbaijani parliament Sahiba Gafarova, …
