Afghan War
Report says the money helped “create a tiny class of young, ultra-rich Afghans".
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 08:58am
After decades of war and suffering, Afghans are facing “perhaps their most perilous hour”, says UN secretary general.
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 08:09am
Suspend the return of Afghan nationals to their country.
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 10:18am
"Peace cannot consolidate unless Afghanistan is provided the necessary economic and fiscal space," Qureshi tells UN conference.
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 07:38am
Baradar blamed “fake propaganda” for the death rumours in an audio message posted by the Taliban.
Published 13 Sep, 2021 03:54pm
The flight was chartered by the World Bank, says airline spokesperson.
Published 13 Sep, 2021 02:19pm
Aid conference to be convened today in Geneva for raising funds.
Published 13 Sep, 2021 11:14am
If a broad-based government is not formed soon, Afghanistan may well collapse into civil war.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 07:30am
The international reaction to the new government has been circumspect including from Pakistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 07:47am
Dostum is widely suspected to have profited from the corruption that discredited the former govt.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 10:58am
Two major US newspapers say their investigations have not found evidence of any explosives in the car.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 09:27am
Study places emphasis on Afghanistan’s trade with Pakistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 08:38am
Says 8,000-10,000 foreigners have arrived in Pakistan from Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 07:54am
Former Indian major general believes picture showing Pakistani actors Shaan Shahid and Umair Jaswal is of soldiers in Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 05:15am
Minister says subjects being taught will also be reviewed, wants Afghan graduates to be competitive with rest of the world.
Published 12 Sep, 2021 02:46pm
The Taliban have been scrambling to get the capital's airport operating again with Qatari technical assistance.
Published 12 Sep, 2021 02:23pm
Pakistan may have to carry the burden of global expectations of moderating the Taliban.
Updated 12 Sep, 2021 09:10am
Matters concerning security along border with Afghanistan come under discussion.
Updated 12 Sep, 2021 02:25pm
Khalilzad says US will continue to engage with the group to ensure the safe passage of people who want to leave Afghanistan.
Updated 12 Sep, 2021 07:42am
Afghan cricket board urges Australia not to punish its men's team over the Taliban's apparent ban.
Published 11 Sep, 2021 04:52pm
The genuine pain and anguish of 9/11 gave way to the vulgar projection of American power across the globe.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 07:34am
Even if targeted by extremists of other brands, Taliban need to abandon their earlier extremism.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 08:56am
Warn that nearly all Afghan households weren’t getting enough to eat.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 10:13am
Briefs UNSC on how change of rulers in Afghanistan could impact the country’s women and girls.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 10:46am
State Dept spokesperson says Pakistan shares concerns on Afghanistan and is working to protect gains of last 20 years.
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 12:42pm
Suggests pardon will be granted to those TTP elements who, before anything, have not remained involved in "criminal activities".
Updated 11 Sep, 2021 12:48am
"Designs of external and internal forces inimical to peace and stability in Pakistan shall be thwarted at all costs," he says.
Published 10 Sep, 2021 05:38pm
"In my view, the best way forward is international engagement as opposed to international isolation," he says.
Updated 10 Sep, 2021 04:58pm
Says Pakistan will continue to engage in Afghanistan to defend its national security.
Updated 10 Sep, 2021 04:00pm
Taliban have been cooperative in facilitating the departure of US citizens on charter flights from Kabul airport, says official.
Published 10 Sep, 2021 12:54pm
