Articles by Mariam Ellahi
Istanbul talks: mediators endorse Pakistan’s stance, to discuss with Afghan Taliban
Sources say Pakistan’s stance is evidence-based and meets tenets of international law and principles; mediators are discussing Pakistan’s demands with the Afghan Taliban delegation.
November 7, 2025
India planning false-flag operation in deep sea: spox Pakistan Army
DG ISPR warns India planning deep-sea false-flag operation; Pakistan vows stronger response; reports counterterror successes; poppy cultivation funding militancy; rejects talks with terrorists; cites cross-border Taliban casualties and regional concerns
November 3, 2025
Pakistan expresses ‘guarded optimism’ ahead of Nov. 6 Taliban talks
During a Foreign Office press briefing in Islamabad, Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi says Pakistan expects meaningful progress in upcoming talks with the Afghan Taliban, urging Kabul to fulfill counterterrorism commitments and prevent cross-border attacks.
October 31, 2025
Pakistan warns of strikes unless Kabul provides written anti-TTP assurances
In a wide-ranging interview with Pakistan TV Digital, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif discusses Istanbul talks, trade with Afghanistan, and tri-service drills in India.
October 30, 2025
Pakistani women lawmakers lead attendance, drive stronger parliamentary performance
In a report published by FAFEN, women parliamentarians show higher attendance and stronger legislative contributions than men, driving over half of the National Assembly’s agenda and reshaping leadership norms toward a more inclusive and effective parliament
October 30, 2025
Pakistan will retaliate if Afghan-based militants continue attacks: defense minister
Pakistan on Thursday agreed to extend the Istanbul dialogue process at Türkiye's request; decision to resume dialogue process was based on giving peace another chance; talks are to begin at 2pm Pakistan standard time.
October 30, 2025
Istanbul talks: Pakistan demands concrete Taliban action to stop cross-border terrorism
Security sources say Taliban’s arguments in Istanbul talks are illogical, contrary to ground realities, and suggest Kabul may be pursuing an agenda not aligned with regional stability. Further progress depends on Taliban’s positive engagement, officials add.
October 26, 2025
Istanbul talks ‘not concluded’ as deliberation on Pakistan proposal ongoing
With discussions spanning nine hours, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have yet to conclude talks in Istanbul, where deliberations on Pakistan’s proposal continue following last week’s Doha ceasefire
October 25, 2025
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban in second round of talks in Istanbul: sources
Focus on establishing a verifiable monitoring mechanism, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resume talks in Istanbul after a Doha-brokered ceasefire, following deadly cross-border clashes and strikes on militant hideouts along the Pak-Afghan frontier
October 25, 2025
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