Morning News: Russia offers to mediate as Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions rise – By Taurus Research
- Russia has offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease rising tensions, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry said. (TRIBUNE)
- Pakistan said on Friday that normal trade and transit with Afghanistan are only possible if the Afghan Taliban regime takes clear steps against “anti-Pakistan elements” operating from its soil. Islamabad also ruled out talks with any terrorist group, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), targeting Pakistan’s civilians and security forces. (BR)