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AfghanistanSeveral days ago, an Afghan Taliban (IEA) official provided two U.S. leftover New thermal imaging devices, each valued at $4,000, along with an M4 rifle worth $3,500, to a TTP Tashkeel preparing to infiltrate Pakistan from Afghanistan for terrorist purposes.

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Pakistan and Afghanistan set to hold talks amidst growing tensions​

Tahir Khan
April 16, 2025

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq is greeted by Afghan officials on his arrival in Kabul. — Ambassador Mohammad Sadiq’s X


Pakistan and Afghanistan are holding key talks on security and border issues in the 7th session of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), set to take place in Kabul, officials said on Wednesday.

The meeting comes in the light of rising tensions between the two countries, with Afghan refugee deportations, skirmishes along the border, and the increased activity of armed groups within Pakistan since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

Pakistan maintains that these armed groups operate from within Afghan soil, a claim that Afghan officials have denied, maintaining that no one can use afghan soil against any country.

Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq is leading Pakistan’s delegation, which includes both military and intelligence officials. Ambassador Sadiq’s office in Islamabad said that he had reached Kabul this morning.

While on the other side, Afghan Deputy Defence Minister Mullah Abdul Qayyum Zakir is set to lead the meeting, according to Afghan government spokesperson, Zabiullah Mujahid.

Mullah Abdul Qayyum Zakir is a senior Taliban leader, who once led the Taliban military commission during the 20-year war against the US-Nato forces.

“SAPM/Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan arrived at Kabul at the head of a delegation to attend the JCC meeting. JCC meeting is being held after a long gap,” according to Sadiq’s X.

The last JCC meeting was held in Islamabad in early January 2024.

Afghan spokesperson Mujahid said both sides will “discuss resolving potential disputes along the Durand Line and creating facilities for the people of both sides.”

Last month, Pakistan and Afghan Taliban forces exchanged fire following the closure of Torkham border crossing over construction of posts.

Following this development, a Pakistan and Afghan Jirga brokered a deal that led to the reopening of Torkham on March 19 after 27 days.

Head of the Pakistani jirga, Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi told Dawn.com last month that the JCC would discuss whatever the Jirga had decided including a ceasefire till April 15.

Both sides have agreed to stop construction of the controversial check posts, he added.

Pakistani Officials cite the issue of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other armed groups as a major hurdle in Pak-Afghan relationship.

Further, Pakistan Foreign Office revealed last month that the terrorists behind the Jaffar Express hijacking had Afghan connections, with phone records traced to Afghanistan.

The Afghan Taliban claim that militants of the ISKP (Daesh) enter Afghanistan from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Pakistani officials have labelled these claims as baseless.

Pak-Afghan trade talks

In a separate development, a delegation from the Afghan Ministry of Industry and Commerce, led by its minister Noor Uddin Azizi, will visit Pakistan today, Afghan Commerce Ministry spokesman Abdul Salam Jawad told Dawn.com from Kabul.

Pakistan and Afghan commerce ministers are expected to hold further discussions on the preferential trade agreement, reduction in tariffs on certain items, a revised transit agreement and facilities for traders at border points.

 

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Security Forces Eliminate Four TTP Terrorists in Late-Night Operation

 

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Pakistan to install modern armed remote-controlled guard posts on Afghan border

Pakistan has decided to install modern armed remote-controlled guard posts on the Afghan border to effectively prevent cross-border movement of terrorists and further strengthen the border surveillance system.

These guard posts will be equipped with the latest technology, including remote-controlled machine guns, night vision systems, and 360-degree visual monitoring equipment. The American-made M2 Browning heavy machine guns installed in them have an effective range of up to two kilometers, which is capable of providing a quick and effective response to any suspicious or unusual movement.

The aim of these modern posts is to ensure close surveillance and defense of the borders without endangering the lives of soldiers.

Pakistan, following the pattern of developed countries, is spending a significant portion of its defense budget on research and development and collaboration with local and international defense companies, so that modern automated defense systems can be implemented as soon as possible.

This initiative not only marks a breakthrough in technology but also a decisive step towards a secure, independent, and strong Pakistan.

 

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Pakistan, Russia agree to boost cooperation on terrorism threats in Afghanistan​

Pakistan and Russia meet in Moscow for the 11th Joint Working Group session to discuss evolving terrorism threats.

News Desk
April 23, 2025

The handout photograph released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin, presenting a souvenir to Pakistan’s Special Secretary to the United Nations, Nabeel Munir (right), during the 11th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism in Moscow on April 22, 2025. PHOTO: MOFA PAKISTAN


Senior officials from Pakistan and Russia agreed on Tuesday to enhance their collaboration in combating terrorism, particularly in Afghanistan and the broader region, as both nations face growing security threats from armed militant groups, the Foreign Office said in a statement.

The meeting, held in Moscow as part of the 11th session of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism, was attended by key officials from both sides.

Pakistan’s delegation, led by Special Secretary (United Nations) Nabeel Munir, and Russia’s side, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin, focused on the evolving nature of terrorism in the region. Both delegations discussed strategies to combat the increasingly transnational nature of terrorism.

Pakistan has long expressed concerns over rising cross-border attacks, particularly from the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which it claims originates in Afghanistan. Kabul has denied these allegations.

Similarly, Russia continues to grapple with the threat posed by Daesh militants, highlighted by the deadly March 22, 2024, attack at Moscow's Crocus City Hall, which left over 140 dead and many more injured.

The talks emphasised the need for adaptive and cooperative approaches to counter these evolving threats. The discussions also underscored the importance of collective action in ensuring both regional and global security.

The working group, which provides a platform for sharing experiences and strategies in the fight against terrorism, concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening ties. The next meeting of the working group will be scheduled for 2026.

The 2023 meeting of the group, held on November 16, focused on national strategies for combating terrorism, marking a continuation of the growing cooperation between Pakistan and Russia in addressing shared security challenges.

 

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