Pakistan and China call for an inclusive Afghan government, counter-terrorism cooperation, and regional stability, as Islamabad explores direct talks with Kabul on key bilateral issues.
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, in Beijing. Afghanistan's integration into the international community and the process of sustainable development of the country were among the key topics discussed.
According to the joint statement, Islamabad and Beijing urged the global community to work together in encouraging the Interim Afghan Government to establish an inclusive political system, embrace moderate policies and foster good relations with neighboring countries.
Additionally, they emphasized the need for enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation at both bilateral and multilateral levels to help Afghanistan implement comprehensive measures against terrorism. Furthermore, Afghanistan was urged to prevent its territory from being used against neighboring states, the broader region and beyond.
Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to playing a constructive role in Afghanistan’s stable development and supporting its integration into the international community.
In another recent development, Pakistani media has highlighted that Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reaffirmed his plan to dispatch a delegation to Afghanistan to tackle rising concerns. The proposed strategy involves sending a small government team alongside tribal elders to engage in preliminary talks with Afghan counterparts.
Should these initial discussions yield positive outcomes, a more extensive meeting or jirga comprising tribal leaders and government officials from both nations would be organized to further the dialogue.
Gandapur emphasized that the federal government would be consulted before any delegation is sent to Kabul.
The anticipated discussions are likely to address critical issues such as border security, trade relations, and broader bilateral cooperation. However, this is not the first time such a proposal has been made. A similar initiative by the provincial government was rejected by the federal government, which argued that foreign policy matters fall solely under federal jurisdiction, not provincial authority.
A significant point of contention between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains the presence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant group in Afghanistan. Pakistan has been actively seeking ways to persuade the interim Afghan government to prevent the TTP from using Afghan territory to launch attacks against Pakistan. This issue has further complicated the already tense relations between the two neighboring countries.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), with tremors felt in nearby areas.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported on Monday that six children in the Samos migrant camp in Greece are suffering from acute malnutrition, spotlighting worsening humanitarian conditions in the EU-funded facility.
Iran and Afghanistan are working to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties as the Taliban seeks greater engagement with the United States. The discussions focus on trade, security, and regional stability, highlighting shifting alliances in the region amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Afghanistan is facing a dire water crisis, with over 21 million people in urgent need of clean water and sanitation. Humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm, urging immediate action as underground water reserves dry up and the country’s already fragile infrastructure risks collapse.
Climate change has become a critical destabilizing factor in Afghanistan, worsening the country's already severe economic and social instability.
A Russian court has sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to nearly three years in prison for protesting the war in Ukraine using poetry and graffiti.
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan has called for closer military coordination with Tokyo, framing the alliance as crucial amid rising regional tensions and ongoing trade disputes.
Students in Serbia have rallied outside a police station as Belgrade University’s rector is questioned over support for anti-government protests.
OpenAI has unveiled a new option called Flex processing, an API service designed to provide more affordable AI model usage in exchange for slower response times and occasional resource unavailability.
The Russian rouble surged past 81 to the U.S. dollar on Thursday, marking a 40% increase since the beginning of 2025.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 16th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Severe rainfall on April 17 led to flooding and landslides in the Piedmont region, prompting a large-scale emergency response from over 400 firefighters.
The British steel industry is grappling with its most significant crisis in decades, as the government has been forced to intervene in an emergency bid to save the country's last operational blast furnaces at British Steel.
Police in Pakistan have detained nearly 180 people following a series of incidents involving KFC restaurants in several major cities.
The leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Central Asian countries will come together on May 5 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in relations between the two sides.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman has confirmed that the second round of talks between representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America will be held in Rome this Saturday.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Moscow.
A Russian court has sentenced 19-year-old Darya Kozyreva to nearly three years in prison for protesting the war in Ukraine using poetry and graffiti.
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan has called for closer military coordination with Tokyo, framing the alliance as crucial amid rising regional tensions and ongoing trade disputes.
Students in Serbia have rallied outside a police station as Belgrade University’s rector is questioned over support for anti-government protests.
OpenAI has unveiled a new option called Flex processing, an API service designed to provide more affordable AI model usage in exchange for slower response times and occasional resource unavailability.
The Russian rouble surged past 81 to the U.S. dollar on Thursday, marking a 40% increase since the beginning of 2025.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment