Afghan War
I’m afraid that the ban that they’re calling temporary might not actually be temporary, she says.
Updated 15 Nov, 2021 07:50am
The parade was linked to the graduation of 250 freshly trained soldiers, defence ministry spokesman Enayatullah Khwarazmi said.
Updated 14 Nov, 2021 11:29pm
In interview given to BBC, Amir Khan Muttaqi says mediation process has had a "good" start, hopes for ties to improve further.
Published 14 Nov, 2021 04:20pm
Ways to counter Indian propaganda against Pakistan after US withdrawal to be discussed.
Updated 14 Nov, 2021 07:48am
ICC chief executive says they will back cricket from the war-torn region to thrive on the global stage.
Published 13 Nov, 2021 02:54pm
From the Afghan Taliban’s standpoint, there were several positives of the Troika plus meeting.
Published 13 Nov, 2021 01:09pm
Challenges the rationale behind sanctions imposed by rights groups on war-hit nation.
Updated 13 Nov, 2021 09:11am
Special envoys of US, Russia, China hold separate meetings with Bajwa, laud Pakistan role for regional stability.
Updated 13 Nov, 2021 09:18am
Qatar will also assume responsibility for the security and protection of now-vacant US diplomatic facilities in Kabul.
Published 12 Nov, 2021 09:07pm
Says Pakistan will provide essentials food items, emergency medical supplies and shelter items for Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Nov, 2021 03:36pm
Taliban official confirms the blast occurred during Friday prayers at a mosque in Spin Ghar district.
Updated 12 Nov, 2021 04:58pm
UNHCR has appealed to all nations to stop the forced returns of Afghans given the “highly volatile situation”.
Updated 12 Nov, 2021 08:25am
The airline will operate flights between Kabul and Islamabad on Thursdays and Mondays.
Published 11 Nov, 2021 05:47pm
UN and its agencies must be urged to find ways to reach out to Afghans and help stabilise the situation, says Qureshi.
Updated 11 Nov, 2021 07:39pm
"The state's job is to defend its public and not use bullets until it becomes impossible to avoid it," NSA says.
Updated 11 Nov, 2021 02:11pm
During his visit, the Afghan minister will meet Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi as well as Troika Plus delegates.
Published 10 Nov, 2021 07:32pm
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price says "there are no plans" for the new peace envoy to visit Afghanistan.
Updated 10 Nov, 2021 09:18am
The meeting will be attended by special representatives from US, China, Russia and Pakistan.
Published 09 Nov, 2021 11:03pm
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin cites "scheduling reasons", says it is "inconvenient" for Beijing to attend.
Published 09 Nov, 2021 05:11pm
Victims have ranged from former security officials to journalists, social activists, mullahs, Taliban fighters, random targets.
Published 09 Nov, 2021 01:16pm
It will operate daily flights, charging $550 for a one-way ticket.
Updated 09 Nov, 2021 08:03am
This will be the first visit to Pakistan by an Afghan minister since the Taliban took control of Kabul on Aug 15.
Updated 08 Nov, 2021 11:45pm
Notes that the Brown University’s Costs of War Project in its latest estimates put total costs of the war at $2.26 trillion.
Updated 08 Nov, 2021 10:17am
Before formation of their government, Taliban used to oppose such campaigns.
Updated 08 Nov, 2021 08:10am
Donors have asked world powers to exempt humanitarian operations from sanctions.
Updated 07 Nov, 2021 09:43am
Interior ministry spokesperson says two suspects have been arrested and the case has been referred to court.
Published 06 Nov, 2021 02:08pm
Two women — one decided to work with Taliban, the other is determined to fight them — face an unknown future in Afghanistan.
Published 05 Nov, 2021 04:50pm
Review finds there were breakdowns in communication and in the process of identifying and confirming the target of the bombing.
Updated 04 Nov, 2021 03:41pm
In preparation, Unicef will begin registering all public school teachers, says Unicef Afghanistan’s chief of education.
Updated 04 Nov, 2021 10:17am
There is no immediate claim of responsibility but the attack bears the hallmarks of previous IS strikes against the Taliban.
Updated 04 Nov, 2021 10:41am
