During the recent clashes along the Durand Line, which left dozens dead and further strained ties between Islamabad and Kabul, Saudi Arabia offered no military or diplomatic support.
Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan and Pakistan, embroiled in more than a week of fighting that has killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday. It is the deadliest crisis between the two countries in several years.
Twenty countries pressure EU for more deportations to Afghanistan
Twenty European countries on Saturday called upon the European Commission to provide more options for returning Afghans without residence permits to their home country. The Dutch government published a letter to this effect addressed to EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner.
Afghanistan’s Digital Blackout: A Self-Inflicted Economic Crisis
The internet shutdown sent shockwaves through Afghanistan’s fragile private sector, halting transactions and inflicting millions in losses within days.
Trump’s travel ban includes Afghanistan, where thousands await US resettlement
Even though the president’s travel ban applies to Afghanistan, it does include an exception. Afghans who served with the U.S. during the war can still pursue what’s known as a Special Immigrant Visa.
Pakistan implements revised barter trade mechanism with Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan
Pakistan has implemented a revised business-to-business Barter Trade Mechanism with Iran, Russia, and Afghanistan, following its approval by the Economic Coordination Committee of the …
A Fragile Cease-fire Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Ends Violence, for Now
The two committed to stop attacking each other after the worst outbreak of hostilities in years. But the underlying causes remain, analysts warn.
Taliban and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of deadly clashes
Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” after more than a week of deadly fighting. The foreign ministry of Qatar, which mediated talks alongside Turkey, …
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree ceasefire
Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan signed an agreement in Doha on Sunday to halt the most serious escalation in hostilities between the neighbouring countries in years. The defence and …
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha
Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire during talks in Doha, both sides said on Sunday, after a week of fierce border clashes, the worst violence between the South Asian neighbours …