Diplomacy

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  Diplomacy

  2020-09-30

  Abdullah's visit to Islamabad heralds warming Pak-Afghan relations

  Afghanistan's top official in charge of peace efforts with the Taliban met with an array of top Pakistani officials, and observers say his three-day visit heralds a new era of positivity.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-09-17

  Pakistan reiterates support for Afghanistan's path to peace, development

  Afghan and US officials praised Pakistan's role in facilitating the peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban under way in Doha.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-08-24

  Afghan Taliban leaders head to Islamabad for talks amid renewed sanctions

  A Taliban delegation is in Islamabad just days after Pakistan reiterated UN sanctions against the group.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-08-21

  Image of Chinese ambassador walking on backs of locals causes uproar

  The ambassador to Kiribati was pictured walking along the backs of young men who had lain on the ground in front of him. Many see this as emblematic of 'what China does with debtors'.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-07-17

  China's secretive pact with Iran sparks fears of regional upheaval

  The 25-year accord would put Beijing in position to provide an internationally recognised state sponsor of terrorism with military and intelligence assistance.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-07-08

  Pakistan ramps up engagement with Kabul to encourage Afghan peace process

  Pakistan could be key in bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table, say observers.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-06-24

  Pakistan denounces Iran-backed Houthis for attacks on Saudi Arabia

  The Houthis' drone attack on a military airport in Saudi Arabia on June 16 is just the latest in a series of strikes on the kingdom. The rebel group has the backing of Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-06-11

  Pakistan's new special envoy for Afghanistan welcomed on both sides of the border

  Veteran diplomat Mohammad Sadiq is expected to help improve Pak-Afghan relations and facilitate the Afghan peace process.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-04-23

  Iran issues more threats to US ships in Gulf; US military vows response

  The threats come after IRGC Navy ships conducted aggressive maneuvers near US vessels last week.

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  Diplomacy

  2020-04-14

  Iran's 'criminal negligence' behind coronavirus spread in Pakistan

  The Iranian regime did not deliver accurate information to thousands of pilgrims regarding the outbreak of the coronavirus in Iran, and knowingly allowed them to return to Pakistan.