Afghan War
"We're not in a good place," says a US defence official.
Published 25 Aug, 2021 08:36pm
The war was already lost when the US sat across the table with the same insurgents it had sought to annihilate.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:47am
British prime minister says roadmap decided for engaging with Taliban in the future.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 10:00am
Aides asked to make contingency plan for stay beyond Aug 31 if need arises
Published 25 Aug, 2021 07:32am
Qureshi will visit Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:39am
“We are grateful for the partnership between Pakistan and the Fund and look forward to continuing our cooperation," she says.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:52am
Taliban spokesman wants Afghan doctors, engineers to stay put and serve their land.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 07:51am
Islamabad says an inclusive political settlement is the best way forward for peace and stability.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:03am
PIA has operated seven special flights and repatriated as many as 1,460 people.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:22am
The valley has immense symbolic value in Afghanistan as the area that has resisted occupation by invaders for more than a century.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:41pm
Agency worried upheaval in Afghanistan could push up Covid-19 infections, says testing dropped by 77pc in past week.
Published 24 Aug, 2021 06:24pm
Intelligence agency does not confirm meeting, says it "never discusses the director's travels".
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 07:09pm
As Taliban consolidate their rule, many Afghans say they must deliver on the war-weary nation's expectations to win their trust.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 05:01pm
"There are no hijacked Ukrainian planes in Kabul or anywhere else," says foreign ministry spokesperson.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 12:27am
The truer instincts that can’t afford to lose hope for Afghanistan lie with the UN workers.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 08:16am
While blame still accrues to the weak Ashraf Ghani regime, more decisive blame lies elsewhere with stronger states.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 08:20am
The Taliban sent messages to Iranian traders and to an Iranian chamber of commerce, which has close links to the govt.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 09:00am
Appreciates Pakistan’s support and facilitation for evacuation from Afghanistan.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 09:22am
Resistance forces in Panjshir surrounded, say Taliban; Massoud fighters ready for conflict but seek negotiations with Taliban.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 08:18am
"The Islamic Emirate is trying to resolve the problems peacefully," says Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 06:08pm
One Afghan guard was killed and three others were injured in the battle, which also involved US and German forces.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:41pm
Most consequential for Pakistan is whether the situation stabilises and peace is established in Afghanistan.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:58am
Afghan media may be among the Taliban’s first victims.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:11am
The Americans put too much faith in President Ashraf Ghani, who fled Kabul as it fell, report claims.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:23am
The Vietnam leg has sparked criticism, with some accusing Harris of being tone-deaf for visiting the communist country.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 09:02am
“We don’t want militants showing up here under cover of refugees,” he says.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:49am
The woman went into labour during the flight and began to experience complications, US Air Force says.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:53am
Sources say PIA is planning to operate three special flights to Kabul on Monday to evacuate foreigners and their dependents.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:31am
OIC says it will dispatch envoys to Afghanistan to stress the importance of “peace, stability, and national reconciliation”.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:28am
Hizb-i-Islami leader says Afghans have tired of the continuous war, there has been a "positive change" in the Taliban.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 01:40am
