Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold trade talks in Kabul as part of normalisation efforts
The talks will be held amid efforts by both sides to normalise relations following Pakistani airstrikes in two Afghan provinces on March 18.
South Asia
Pakistan denounces fresh round of curbs on political parties of India-occupied Kashmir: Foreign Office
It also denounced the decision to “extend the ban on Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front for five more years,”
Foreign Ministry confirms death of seven more Nepalis serving in Russian army
DPM Narayan Kaji Shrestha requested his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to expedite the repatriation and compensation to the families of the deceased, and facilitate the return…
Bhutan plans to set up economic zone in Kurigram
Rinchen Kuentsyl, ambassador of Bhutan to Bangladesh, believes construction work would begin very soon and that many factories would be built there, creating employment for many…
India sends strategic message with Indian Ocean naval base as Maldives draws closer to China
Navy chief R. Hari Kumar added the navy’s growing strength is not only to cater to short-term, ongoing crises, but to ensure the future balance of power in the Indo-Pacific…
No Indian troops after May 10: Maldives president says after signing deal with China
According to officials, the Maldives signed the "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian troops deployed in the archipelago to leave.
US lawmakers urge Biden not to recognise new Pakistan govt
They have called for a transparent and credible investigation before recognising a new Pakistani government, citing evidence of violations and disruptions on election day.
Direct flights between Cambodia and India to boost trade, tourism
According to the Ministry of Commerce, bilateral trade between the two nations has been on an upward trajectory, reaching nearly $485.70 million in 2023, representing a 10 per…
India to explore investing in Land Bridge project: Foreign Minister
Investment in the government’s Land Bridge mega project and waiving the visa requirement for Thais visiting India were among the topics up for discussion during Foreign Minister…
Afghan soil poses no threat to any country, Taliban deputy PM tells Pakistani religious leaders
The visit comes at a time when relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have suffered due to a spike in terrorist attacks, mostly claimed by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban.