Two Nato service members killed in Afghanistan

So far this year, 285 Nato service members have been killed in Afghanistan. — File Photo by Reuters

KABUL: Nato says two service members with the international military coalition in Afghanistan have been killed in an insurgent attack.

The alliance says the two died when they were attacked by militants in the east on Wednesday, but gave no other details.

The nationalities of the soldiers killed were not disclosed.

So far this year, 285 Nato service members have been killed in Afghanistan.

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you have a thought to share or a way we can improve? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to us at feedback@dawn.com.

World

US ‘hopeful’ as Islamabad tries to prevail on Tehran

Saad Edhi freed alongside flotilla activists

Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 crash

Branded Content

Why investors who know Lahore are looking closely at Alif Holdings’ 20 Canal Residence

20 Canal Residence: Where prestige meets income.

FaisalTown Group brings worldwide honour to Pakistan with two wins at International Asia Pacific Property Awards 2026-2027

The awards celebrate excellence throughout the world across architecture, development, interior design and real estate.

The digital bank that Pakistan needs

Over the past decade, Pakistan has made meaningful progress in digital financial services.

Most Popular

Govt announces Eidul Azha holidays from May 26-28

‘Why don’t you take questions, Mr Modi?’

Colosseum selfies and 'Melody' toffee: Modi meets Meloni in Rome

Aga Khan affirms commitment to supporting development during meeting with President Zardari

Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub ruled out of upcoming ODI series against Australia

In pictures: Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war 'sacrifice'

Water win

Hormuz gamble

ECC allows NLC to take over shipping corporation

Latest Stories

Emergency funding approved to accelerate work on Karachi Red Line BRT project

Wheat production target revised downward this year, says minister

Pindi ATC orders confiscation of bail bonds of PTI leaders’ guarantors

Parliamentary caucus warns against using fuel levy as revenue measure

Govt to issue commemorative coin to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China

Queen pushed for Andrew to be trade envoy, paper reveals

Opinion

Reconsidering assessments

Faisal Bari

Should school-leaving exams be the only way to judge who ought to continue their education?

Updated 22 May, 2026

Will AI kill your job?

Shahid Mehmood

22 May, 2026

World and religion

Sadiq Karim Soofi

Updated 22 May, 2026

Death of intellect?

Aasim Sajjad Akhtar

Updated 21 May, 2026

Climate-proofing CPEC 2.0

Ali Tauqeer Sheikh

Editorial

Updated 22 May, 2026

Hardening lines

Iranian suspicions about Pakistan’s close ties with Washington and Gulf states persist, while Pakistan remains uneasy over Tehran’s growing engagement with India.

22 May, 2026