US imposes sanctions on 3 Islamic State leaders

The United States has imposed sanctions on three leaders of Islamic State’s Afghanistan branch and an alleged financial facilitator for the group.

Merkel hopes Germany continues to work with Turkey

In a farewell visit to Turkey, outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her country will continue to maintain a working relationship with Turkey, and stressed the need for continued cooperation on migration and other issues.

Qureshi: Pakistan not engaged in any peace talks with India

Pakistan has categorically rejected that it is holding “any” peace talks with India through backdoor channels or with third-party mediation.

Pakistan foreign minister visits Iran

Foreign Minister of Pakistan, who met with his Iranian counterpart in Tajikistan on March 30, says he would soon pay an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

After nine years, Russian Lavrov visited Pakistan

Russia’s foreign minister arrived Tuesday in Pakistan for a two-day visit expected to focus on efforts to bring peace to neighbouring Afghanistan.

Lavrov: India should be engaged in international efforts supporting Afghan peace process

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said India is an important player in the political settlement in Afghanistan and that it should be engaged in international efforts supporting the Afghan peace efforts. Quoted by Hindustan Times in a report Tuesday,