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China praises Pak strategy against terror
Chinese Premier wrapped up his visit to Pakistan after promising a deeper and more comprehensive strategic engagement and a closer coordination for stability in Afghanistan.
Chinese Premier wrapped up his visit to Pakistan after promising a deeper and more comprehensive strategic engagement and a closer coordination for stability in Afghanistan.
18th May, 2013
Security, ailing economy await Nawaz’s foreign policy agenda
Dealing with security challenges and stabilising the ailing economy is set to drive incoming PML-N government’s foreign policy agenda.
Dealing with security challenges and stabilising the ailing economy is set to drive incoming PML-N government’s foreign policy agenda.
17th May, 2013
Afghans recall US soldier’s killing rampage
I screamed and screamed, 'He is just a baby. Don't kill him. Don't kill him.' But he just kept the gun in his mouth. He didn't say anything. He just stared at him,'' recalls Masooma.
I screamed and screamed, 'He is just a baby. Don't kill him. Don't kill him.' But he just kept the gun in his mouth. He didn't say anything. He just stared at him,'' recalls Masooma.
14th May, 2013
British forces to remain in Afghanistan till 2015
Some British troops will have to stay in Afghanistan till 2015 to ensure the departure of forces is properly managed, defence minister Philip Hammond said.
Some British troops will have to stay in Afghanistan till 2015 to ensure the departure of forces is properly managed, defence minister Philip Hammond said.
12th May, 2013
Karzai calls for new govt to back peace talks
Afghan president Karzai called on the incoming govt to help negotiate an end to the Taliban insurgency that has ravaged his country for nearly 12 years.
Afghan president Karzai called on the incoming govt to help negotiate an end to the Taliban insurgency that has ravaged his country for nearly 12 years.
12th May, 2013
Iran border guards kill 10 Afghan migrants: Kabul
Iranian guards shot dead 10 Afghan migrants illegally trying to cross the border from the western province of Herat.
Iranian guards shot dead 10 Afghan migrants illegally trying to cross the border from the western province of Herat.
10th May, 2013
Interview: Focus on Pakistan – but don’t forget Kashmir, says Yasin Malik
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
The pro-independence Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chairman, Yasin Malik, talks to Dawn.com about the elections in Pakistan.
9th May, 2013
US wants to keep nine bases in Afghanistan: Karzai
Hamid Karzai vowed Thursday to wring concessions from the United States in negotiations to sign a security pact.
Hamid Karzai vowed Thursday to wring concessions from the United States in negotiations to sign a security pact.
8th May, 2013
Afghan minister vows punishment for girls feigning illness
Afghanistan's education minister has threatened to punish schoolgirls who claim to suffer from alleged “poisonings”.
Afghanistan's education minister has threatened to punish schoolgirls who claim to suffer from alleged “poisonings”.
8th May, 2013
Madonna auctions painting to raise money for girls’ education in Pakistan, Afghanistan
“I cannot accept a world where women or girls are wounded, shot or killed for either going to school or teaching in girls' schools. We don't have time to be complacent.”
“I cannot accept a world where women or girls are wounded, shot or killed for either going to school or teaching in girls' schools. We don't have time to be complacent.”
6th May, 2013
Afghans lodge protest with Pakistan over border clash
Afghanistan lodged an official protest with Pakistan on Monday after troops exchanged fire at the border.
Afghanistan lodged an official protest with Pakistan on Monday after troops exchanged fire at the border.
4th May, 2013
Karzai urges Taliban to fight Afghan enemies after Pakistan clash
The Afghan president's words are widely seen as a swipe against Pakistan days after the neighbours’ security forces clashed on their border.
The Afghan president's words are widely seen as a swipe against Pakistan days after the neighbours’ security forces clashed on their border.
2nd May, 2013
Afghan rappers, break dancers and rockers at the Sound Central Festival
More than a hundred people attended the second edition of the Sound central festival, the only event of its kind that takes places in Afghanistan,…
More than a hundred people attended the second edition of the Sound central festival, the only event of its kind that takes places in Afghanistan,…
1st May, 2013
Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Three Nato troops killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan were British, officials said on Wednesday.
Three Nato troops killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan were British, officials said on Wednesday.
30th April, 2013
Bombs kill three Nato troops, five Afghans
The service members died in southern Afghanistan, the US-led coalition in Afghanistan said in a brief statement.
The service members died in southern Afghanistan, the US-led coalition in Afghanistan said in a brief statement.
24th April, 2013
Sharp rise in civilian casualties in Afghanistan: UN
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan rose by almost 30 per cent in the first three months of 2013, a UN envoy has said.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan rose by almost 30 per cent in the first three months of 2013, a UN envoy has said.
24th April, 2013
Nato calls for Pakistan’s role for Afghan peace
“If we are to ensure long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan we also need a positive engagement of Afghanistan’s neighbours, including Pakistan,” Rasmussen said.
“If we are to ensure long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan we also need a positive engagement of Afghanistan’s neighbours, including Pakistan,” Rasmussen said.
23rd April, 2013
Pakistan must play positive role in Afghanistan: Nato
We need a positive engagement of Afghanistan's neighbours, including Pakistan,” said Nato Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
We need a positive engagement of Afghanistan's neighbours, including Pakistan,” said Nato Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
23rd April, 2013
Children’s circus focuses on fun in war-torn Afghanistan
“It's a circus to educate, give meaning to life, make children happy, make them dream and realise their dreams.”
“It's a circus to educate, give meaning to life, make children happy, make them dream and realise their dreams.”
23rd April, 2013
Karzai leaves for Brussels meeting
US Secretary of State John Kerry will host talks between Karzai and Pakistan's army chief Gen Kayani, along with other senior officials on both sides.
US Secretary of State John Kerry will host talks between Karzai and Pakistan's army chief Gen Kayani, along with other senior officials on both sides.
