The interim Afghan government conceded to the Pakistani authorities in closed door meetings that the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was a problem but objected to Islamabad's approach in dealing the issue, sources familiar with the development told The Express Tribune on Sunday.

Pakistani security forces killed five suspected TTP terrorists infiltrating from Afghanistan. Tensions persist between Pakistan and Afghanistan over security issues, despite Pakistan's requests for Kabul to curb militant activities.

Pakistan has tried to pressure the Taliban to rein in the TTP, deporting more than 800,000 Afghan refugees, and instituted border closures, restricting the landlocked country’s access to Pakistan’s ports. Islamabad has also launched air strikes against hide-outs in Afghanistan that Pakistani security officials allege house TTP fighters.

Pakistan on Sunday said it will continue to support all efforts aimed at addressing the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, and the issue of lasting peace

As many as five terrorists were killed by Pakistan security forces, while they were attempting to infiltrate Pakistan’s Balochistan province from Afghanistan’s Zhob district, Dawn reported citing Pak military’s media wing.

While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.

Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan, which Islamabad blames for harboring extremists who have been waging an insurgency in Pakistan.

In recent months, people-to-people relations and trade & transit between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been squeezed. This has

India and Afghanistan have taken a significant step in securing their first high-level bilateral engagement. No foreign government, including India, officially recognizes the Taliban regime.

Recent border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan underscore ongoing tensions and challenges in managing bilateral relations. The incidents, inc

While a reconciliation between the two estranged partners – the Taliban and Islamabad – seems impossible, the rift has opened up opportunities for New Delhi to step in.

To address its terrorism concerns, Pakistan is simultaneously pursuing diplomacy with the Taliban government in Afghanistan and cross-border attacks.