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Pak delivers WHO medical supplies in Taliban-controlled Mazar-e-Sharif

Pakistan on Monday delivered WHO medical supplies to northern Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif, the fourth largest city of the country which fell to the Taliban on August 14

Over 20,000 Afghan evacuees reach Pakistan via Islamabad airport

The evacuation mission from the neighbouring country has been limited to Islamabad airport.

Pakistan's daily Covid fatalities exceed 100 for the second time in August

The daily Covid-19 fatalities in Pakistan exceeded a 100 for the second time in August on Saturday.The country last reported more than 100 deaths on August 12, 2021, according to The News International.According to the latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Pakistan reported 120 COVID-related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide death toll from the virus to 25,535.As many as 4,191 people tested positive for the virus after 61,446 COVID-19 tests were taken, as per the NCOC's data. The country's positivity rate now stands at 6.83 per cent.In addition to this, the total number of active cases in the country has surged to 93,107 on August 28, which is the highest number this year.However, a total of 1,029,930 people have so far recovered from the virus. Pakistan's total confirmed case count now stands at 1,148,572, it added.

Pakistan to restrict entry of Afghan evacuees to only Islamabad: Report

Pakistan government has decided to accept evacuees from Afghanistan only in capital Islamabad, dropping plans of using Karachi and Lahore as two other transport bases

Pakistan is like a second home for the Taliban, says Zabihullah Mujahid

Says group needs assistance from the world to help nation turn to a new chapter

Pakistan head coach Misbah tests positive for Covid, quarantine in WI

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has tested positive for Covid and will stay here in quarantine for the next 10 days even as rest of squad flies out to Lahore after completing Test and T20 series.

Afghanistan: China in talks with Taliban to expand CPEC to Kabul

China has established its first diplomatic contact with the militant group, aimed at pushing forward its ambitious project -- the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -- to Kabul.

Pak FM to visit regional countries to discuss Afghanistan crisis

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will travel to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran this week to discuss the evolving situation in Afghanistan, Foreign Office said on Tuesday

India, Pak issue diplomatic visas to each other after 28 months

India and Pakistan have issued assignment visas to each other's diplomats after a gap of around 28 months as both countries are trying to normalise ties

Trade between Afghanistan, Pakistan increases by 50% after Taliban takeover

Trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has risen by 50 per cent in the past week as the Taliban now hold control over Afghanistan's borders and dry ports.

Pakistan dispels speculations on FM Qureshi's visit to Afghanistan

Pakistan has dispelled speculations regarding visit of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to Kabul, according to an official spokesperson.

Pak urges international community to remain engaged with Afghanistan

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said that the international community should remain engaged with Afghanistan to help it come out of the current situation. During a conversation with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy/Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, Qureshi shared Pakistan's perspective on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. Qureshi underlined that the highest priorities remained ensuring safety and security as well as protection of the rights of all Afghans, Pakistan's Foreign Office said in a statement. Qureshi said that the current situation in Afghanistan required sustained international engagement. At this critical juncture, it was vitally important to remain in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and extend support to them, both in the humanitarian arena and for economic sustenance, he said. He said that Pakistan was in close contact with regional and international partners and briefed ..

Pakistan to allow fully-vaccinated Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur Sahib

Pilgrimage to the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara was suspended in March 2020 because of the Covid-19 outbreak

Pakistan to allow Sikh pilgrims to visit Kartarpur Sahib amid Covid

Pakistan has decided to allow Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur from next month amidst efforts to contain the fourth wave of the coronavirus.

Pak FM Qureshi discusses Afghan situation with several counterparts

Shah Mahmood Qureshi held telephonic interactions with his counterparts from Russia, Germany Turkey, the Netherlands, Belgium and with the OIC chief on the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan

China condemns suicide attack on its nationals in Pakistan's Gwadar

A suicide bomber attacked a convoy of Chinese nationals in the restive Balochistan province in the second such attack in over a month

History over geography

India shouldn't be paranoid about a weakened Pakistan creating a new 'Terroristan'. This is the best chance to focus on maritime power and opportunity rather than overland threats

Taliban appeals for int'l recognition; says China has 'big role' to play

The Taliban have appealed to the international community to recognise it amid growing resentment against it at home and abroad, even as the Afghan militant group sought to placate China

Peaceful, stable Afghanistan crucial for Pak and the region: FM Qureshi

FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi spoke to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over the evolving situation in Afghanistan and stressed on the need for an inclusive political settlement in the war-ravaged country

Pakistan PM meets Afghan leaders; says committed to support inclusive govt

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday told an Afghan delegation, led by former vice president Muhammad Younas Qanooni, that Pakistan was committed to support an inclusive government in Afghanistan.