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ISLAMABAD, 20 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Russia has offered to help ease tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev expressing hope for an early resolution of border tensions and the reopening of border crossings. Addressing the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Pakistan-Russia relations, the Russian envoy voiced concern over reports of terrorist infiltration into Pakistan from Afghan territory and the impact of border closures on regional trade. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, highlighted opportunities for cooperation between Islamabad and Moscow in counterterrorism and law enforcement following the recent visit of the Russian interior minister to Pakistan. He stressed the need to translate growing po...

DUSHANBE, 20 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday called on Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe along with heads of government and delegations of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). President Rahmon welcomed the visiting leaders and emphasized the importance of strengthening regional economic cooperation under the SCO framework to promote connectivity, stability and shared prosperity. Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar joined the leaders and delegations of SCO member states attending the 25th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe. The participants were welcomed at the summit venue by Tajikistan Prime Minister Qohir Rasulzoda. The meeting provides an...