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Six Pak soldiers, including Captain, killed in blast in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Seven terrorists were also killed in the gunbattle after the convoy was attacked in Sultani area in the Kurram tribal district bordering Afghanistan
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Pakistan now paying a high price for its long-standing ties with Taliban
Dozens of soldiers on both sides have been killed along the disputed border, and negotiators in Istanbul are now trying, with some strain, to reach a deal to prevent further escalation
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Peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban govt in Istanbul fail, says Pakistan
Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring militants linked to a surge in attacks, while Kabul denies its territory is being used against Pakistan
Pakistan, Afghanistan continue talks to resolve cross-border tensions
The Afghan side has made it clear that tensions benefit no one, one member of the delegation said. We are hopeful that these talks will produce a positive outcome
Taliban govt urges US to reopen embassy, focus on economic, political ties
Despite repeated criticism from the US President regarding the withdrawal from Afghanistan, the official stance of the US on the country's current leadership remains unclear
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India upgrades its Kabul mission to embassy to boost ties with Afghanistan
The reopening of Indian embassy in Kabul comes four years after New Delhi withdrew its officials following the Taliban takeover in August 2021
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Qatar removes 'border' reference in Pak-Afghanistan ceasefire statement
Afghanistan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid said no Durand Line discussion occurred in Doha talks, calling it a matter between nations, Tolo News reported
Afghanistan, Pakistan have agreed to immediate ceasefire, says Qatar
The two sides agreed to establish mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability, as well as holding follow-up talks in the coming days to ensure the ceasefire's sustainability
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Choose 'peace or chaos': Pak Army chief warns Taliban amid rising tensions
All proxies using Afghan soil would be met with a response to raise them to dust, Munir warned
Pakistan strikes terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan after TTP attack
The fresh strikes followed as representatives from the two countries were expected to meet in Doha, where the Qatari government was set to make an effort for mediation
Datanomics: How India-Afghanistan ties have shifted under Taliban 2.0
India cautiously renews economic engagement with Afghanistan, balancing humanitarian aid and trade ties without extending formal recognition to the Taliban regime
Pakistani forces clash with Afghan Taliban on border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Over the weekend, Afghan Taliban forces reportedly launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistani border posts, killing 23 troops, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
Muttaqi to meet industry bodies, talk opportunities in Afghanistan
Amir Khan Muttaqi meets Indian business leaders to boost economic cooperation as Taliban-Pakistan border clashes escalate during his India visit
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Afghanistan foreign minister says hopeful of stronger ties with India
"I am thankful for such a grand welcome and the affection shown by the people here. I hope that India-Afghanistan ties advance further," the Afghan foreign minister told reporters
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'No involvement': MEA clarifies after women barred from Afghan FM presser
Afghan FM Amir Muttaqi held a press meet at the Afghanistan embassy in Delhi after talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, but only male journalists attended and no joint briefing was held
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New Delhi upgrades status of technical mission in Kabul to embassy
New Delhi and Kabul renew ties after four years, with plans to boost trade, mining investment, and restore the air freight corridor via Chabahar port
Afghan FM Muttaqi meets Jaishankar; says 'India has always stood by us'
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi met S Jaishankar in New Delhi, praising India as a 'close friend' and highlighting cooperation in humanitarian aid and regional peace
India to reopen embassy in Kabul, deepen engagement with Afghanistan
Jaishankar announces upgrade of India's Kabul mission as Taliban foreign minister visits New Delhi, signalling cautious but deeper diplomatic engagement
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Afghan foreign minister Amir Muttaqi lands in Delhi: What's on agenda?
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has landed in New Delhi, marking a rare high-level engagement with India since the Taliban assumed power in 2021
Afghan FM arrives in Delhi on first high-level visit since Taliban takeover
The Afghan foreign minister was scheduled to visit New Delhi last month but it was called off in view of a travel ban that he faced under UN Security Council (UNSC)sanctions
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