Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Afghanistan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday as both held discussions on India's support for Afghanistan's development, bilateral trade, territorial integrity and independence, people-to-people ties and capacity-building besides several other issues.

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Roads were sealed, communication lines cut and all entry points sealed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi city on Friday ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik's (TLP) protest. Police expects clashes with TLP supporters on Multan Road after Friday prayers, the local media reported.

India to reopen Embassy in Kabul, upgrade ties with Taliban: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and announced India's upgradation of Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy. He said that Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India marks an important step in advancing bilateral ties and affirming the enduring friendship between two nations.