Mistrust, diverging security priorities, conflicting domestic pressures behind repeated Af-Pak talks failures

IANS | November 8, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Another attempt by regional negotiators to get Afghanistan and Pakistan to agree on a peace plan reportedly ended in a deadlock in Istanbul amid renewed fighting between the two countries. Both sides appear to be guided by mutual distrust, with pride and efforts at justifying individual stands overshadowing any other issue. The outcome once again has raised questions over regional stability.

Steps being taken to strengthen Indian Embassy in Afghanistan: MEA

IANS | November 7, 2025 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India has upgraded its technical mission in Afghanistan to an embassy and New Delhi is looking at how to strengthen its functionality, responsibilities and increasing strength.