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India concerned about Afghan security situation: Rajnath Singh

India is concerned about the security situation in Afghanistan and will continue to support the local government's efforts for peace, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday

Maldives' foreign minister hails late Indian president Pranab Mukherjee

Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid on Thursday penned a message in the Condolence Book opened by the High Commission of India in Maldives, dedicated to the late former president of India, Pranab Mukherjee, following his demise

IHC gives India, Jadhav second chance to clarify stance on pursuing case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted on Thursday another opportunity to New Delhi and Kulbhushan Jadhav to clarify their stance on pursuing the case before the federal capital’s high court

Speaker Nasheed attributes prosperity, independence to India-Maldives relations

Parliament Speaker and former president of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed has praised Maldives-India relations, describing it as an age-old friendship

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Oli-Modi talk seen as a step towards a thaw in Nepal-India relations

In what looks like a step towards seeking a thaw in relations between Nepal and India, prime ministers of both the countries held direct talks on Saturday after a gap of around four months

Oli, Modi hold telephonic conversation

Four months after their last telephonic conversation, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on Saturday

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to lodge protest

Pakistan on Saturday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register strong protest over ceasefire violation by India along the Line of Control (LoC) on August 14 resulting in serious injuries to a civilian

Bhutan-India relations, an epitome of immaculate neighbourly relations: Indian Ambassador

On the eve of the 74th Independence Day of India, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan, Ruchira Kamboj speaks to Kuensel on bilateral relations between the two countries

Afghan protesters to Pakistan: 'Stop Promoting Terror'

A number of  Afghan civil society institutions, the family members of the war victims, and other Kabul residents on Friday protested Pakistan’s policies towards Afghanistan and accused the neighboring country of 'promoting terrorism in Afghanistan.'

'Maldives will not endanger regional security'

Maldives Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has said that the government will not allow the Maldives to be used to endanger the security of a neighboring nation or disrupt the peace of the Indian Ocean after saying that the government did not have any problems with China

Pakistan is 'absolutely ready' for India: Pakistan Army

Pakistan is concerned about India's increasing military spending and defence budget, but it remains "absolutely ready" for any aggression despite New Delhi's recent acquisition of five Rafale fighter jets from France, the chief of the Pakistan Army's media wing said on Thursday

Pakistan rejects allegations of 'illegal fencing' along Afghan border

The Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday rejected Afghanistan's insinuation that Islamabad was conducting "illegal fencing" along the two countries' border, adding that it was being done to address "serious security concerns"

Pakistan Army launches probe into cyberattack by Indian spy networks

The  Pakistan military on Wednesday announced a probe after intelligence agencies uncovered a major cyberattack by hostile Indian spy networks targeting military and government officials

Kabul urged by Islamabad to seize opportunity for peace

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday urged Afghan leaders to seize the opportunity for peace

Cane farming in 'no man's land' on India-Nepal border

Sugarcane farming is emerging as a major problem between the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal

Pakistan urges US to help de-escalate tensions with India

Pakistan on Tuesday asked the United States to play a role in de-escalating tensions with India. The call was made during virtual consultations between Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Ambassador David Hale

Afghan foreign ministry opposes fence along Durand Line with Pakistan

The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday reacted to reports that Pakistani military forces were conducting illegal fencing along the Durand Line – the de facto border between Afghanistan and Pakistan -- saying Afghanistan has already shared its grievances and has protested the move through through diplomatic channels

Nepal and India officials to hold a high-level meeting on August 17

Following a nine-month-long hiatus in dialogue, officials from Nepal and India are preparing to take part in a meeting to discuss progress made in India-funded projects in Nepal, in Kathmandu on August 17

Imran Khan woos Maldives leader with message of joint Covid fight

After holding a rare telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina last month, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday called President of Maldives, Ibrahim Solih and reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to work with the South Asian neighbours to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation, bilaterally and in the region