Afghan War
Daesh, which didn’t exist before the US invaded Iraq, is a true child of American foreign policy.
Updated 30 Aug, 2021 07:43am
"We share a common purpose," says Gen Frank McKenzie, head of the US Central Command.
Updated 30 Aug, 2021 08:44am
FM Dominic Raab has already been strongly criticised for not immediately leaving a beach holiday when the Taliban took control.
Updated 30 Aug, 2021 09:06am
“He is present in Kandahar, he has been living there from the very beginning,” says Taliban spokesman.
Updated 30 Aug, 2021 09:09am
‘Pakistan should have launched a major campaign to capture the Afghan market once the signs of US withdrawal were seen’
Updated 31 Aug, 2021 10:48am
The strike carried out by an unmanned aircraft targeted a suicide bomber who was aiming to attack the airport, officials say.
Updated 29 Aug, 2021 09:49pm
Analysts say it will be a challenge for any entity to rule Afghanistan without consensus between the country's ethnicities.
Published 29 Aug, 2021 05:41pm
Says he has instructed US commander to take all possible measures to protect their troops aiding the evacuation efforts.
Updated 29 Aug, 2021 05:48pm
"We are waiting for the final nod from the Americans to secure full control over Kabul airport," says a Taliban official.
Updated 29 Aug, 2021 06:56pm
It was only a matter of time before the US finally pulled the plug on its longest-running war.
Published 29 Aug, 2021 01:50pm
The media should have made every effort to secure access to OBL’s meticulous records.
Updated 29 Aug, 2021 08:23am
Women, children among victims of the strike, says community elder; Taliban condemn attack on Afghan territory.
Updated 29 Aug, 2021 07:30am
Despite Taliban promises of a softer form of rule, many Afghans fear a repeat of their brutal era.
Published 28 Aug, 2021 08:40pm
Foreign minister details his findings after holding dialogues with regional leadership around war-torn nation.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 07:55pm
The air of political uncertainty and confusion is now filled with grief and mourning after the deadly airport attack.
Published 28 Aug, 2021 12:24pm
There should be a unified anti-IS effort in Afghanistan, led by the Taliban and other Afghan groups and aided by foreign forces.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 08:12am
According to sources, 10,000 to 15,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan are expected to reach capital in next couple of weeks.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 10:46am
Appeals to all countries neighbouring Afghanistan to keep their borders open.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 08:27am
Officials say death toll from bombing has risen to 169; US terms it deadliest day for American troops in Afghanistan since 2011.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 10:23pm
Continued political uncertainty is making everyday tasks difficult for Kabulites.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 05:26pm
"We will not forgive, we will not forget, we will hunt you down and make you pay," says Biden as he orders action against ISIS-K.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 09:55pm
"Even after 20 years of war, we have no proof he was involved," a Taliban spokesman says.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 08:43am
“Afghan instability could lead to more terrorism, refugees and economic hardship for Pakistan," he says.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 09:16am
Security measures beefed up in and around Islamabad hotels.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 12:18pm
Says Pakistan govt helped the UN agency with overhauling and repairing planes damaged in Kabul.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 02:42pm
Nearly 90,000 Afghans and foreigners have fled Afghanistan via the US-led airlift since the Taliban took control.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 11:22pm
The Taliban have asked Turkey for technical help to run Kabul airport after the departure of foreign forces.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 09:11am
The World Bank has committed more than $5.3 billion for development projects in Afghanistan.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 09:17am
German chancellor says the international community must remain engaged with Taliban.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 08:33am
"We request the Pakistani government to allow us to cross the border because there's no war," says an Afghan at Chaman.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 11:16pm
