Latest stories about Afghanistan withdrawal

After Kabul’s fall, the West outsourced its shame to Pakistan

Editorial
As Pete Hegseth promises a historic review into the Fall of Kabul, the real accounting must extend beyond the airport chaos to the Afghan families left stranded in Pakistan by Western failure, delay and broken promises.

U.S. vows full review of Kabul’s fall and Afghanistan withdrawal

International
Pete Hegseth has promised a historic review of the Afghanistan withdrawal, saying the department will examine the decisions that led to Abbey Gate, the Kabul evacuation and what he described as a wider loss of American deterrence after 2021.

پاکستان کے خلاف دہشتگردی میں امریکی ساز و سامان اور ہتھیار استعمال ہو رہے ہیں۔ امریکی کانگریس مین

Newsroom
امریکی کانگریس مین رایان زِنکے نے دعویٰ کیا ہے کہ پاکستان میں طالبان جنگجو امریکی ساز و سامان استعمال کر رہے ہیں۔ سی این این کی سیریل نمبر چیکس تفصیلات اور پاکستانی رپورٹس بھی بلوچستان اور خیبرپختونخوا میں امریکی ہتھیاروں کے استعمال کی نشاندہی کرتی ہیں۔

US weapons are turning up in Pakistan’s war zone

Analysis
A claim by US Congressman Ryan Zinke that Taliban fighters in Pakistan are using American Humvees and M16s has revived Pakistan’s long-running warning about post-2021 weapons spillover, as Pakistani reporting cites CNN-linked serial checks and alleged recoveries of US-origin kit in KP and Balochistan.

ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی پاکستان کی تعریف، پاک امریکہ تعلقات مضبوطی کا اشارہ، عمران خان کے حامیوں کی امیدیں ماند پڑگئیں، امریکی اخبار نیویارک ٹائمز

Analysis
امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی جانب سے بڑے دہشتگرد کی گرفتاری میں پاکستان کے کردار کی تعریف، پاک امریکی تعلقات مضبوطی کی جانب اشارہ۔ صدر ٹرمپ کی پاکستانی حکومت کی تعریف کے بعد عمران خان کے حامی جو امریکی دباؤ کے ذریعے ان کی رہائی کی امید کر رہے تھے، اس بیان کے بعد ان کی امیدیں ماند پڑگئیں۔ امریکی اخبار نیویارک ٹائمز

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Iran thanks Pakistan by name as US-Iran understandings reached on “most issues”

International
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman thanked Pakistan by name, citing PM Shehbaz Sharif, Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Munir's role, as Tehran said understandings had been reached on most issues with the US. A formal agreement has not yet been signed. The Thursday Times reports.
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IMF board called Pakistan’s economic performance “exceptional,” officials say

Economy
The IMF board called Pakistan's performance "exceptional" in closed-door discussions and India's attempt to block the third review did not prevail. Pakistan receives $1.32 billion. Total disbursements reach $4.8 billion. Officials cited by the Express Tribune. The Thursday Times reports.
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Quetta railway blast: BLA’s Majeed Brigade claims responsibility

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An explosion near a railway track in Quetta on Sunday injured at least 52 people. The BLA's Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility. The group is designated a terrorist organisation by Pakistan, the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia. The Thursday Times reports.
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Donald Trump: US-Iran deal “largely negotiated.” Pakistan named.

International
President Trump says a US-Iran peace agreement is "largely negotiated" and will be announced "shortly." The Strait of Hormuz will be opened. Pakistan's Field Marshal Asim Munir was named personally by Trump alongside heads of state. Pakistan brokered the original ceasefire. Pakistan's army chief flew to Tehran and negotiated through the night. Less than twenty-four hours later, Trump announced the deal is largely done. The Thursday Times reports.
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Field Marshal Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation, New York Times

Analysis
The New York Times reported that Field Marshal Asim Munir played a central role in US-Iran mediation and his overnight Tehran visit was an intensification of shuttle diplomacy. The Thursday Times traces how Pakistan's army chief built the trust of both Washington and Tehran, one visit at a time.
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