Afghan War
Many women doubt the Taliban's proclamations that this time women's rights will be protected under the framework of Islam.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 11:19pm
A threat from the Islamic State in Afghanistan is forcing the US military to develop new ways to get evacuees to Kabul's airport.
Published 22 Aug, 2021 12:46pm
"This is not a withdrawal. This was a total surrender," said Trump.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 11:45am
Now as the Taliban control Kabul, they will have to accommodate other stakeholders.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 12:36pm
People close to Ahmad Shah Massoud say more than 6,000 fighters, as well as local militia groups, have gathered in Panjshir.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 09:29am
Karzai, Abdullah meet political, religious leaders; Haqqani claims Massoud has "declared allegiance".
Published 22 Aug, 2021 07:00am
Hopes to evacuate a total of 30,000 Americans and Afghan civilians.
Published 21 Aug, 2021 10:08pm
Tells Russian counterpart that "security of Afghans and protecting their rights should be the first priority".
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 09:34am
Official says Taliban plan to ready a new model for governing Afghanistan within next few weeks.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 03:18pm
At mosques across Kabul, the overarching theme appeared to be an appeal for Afghans to give the new regime a chance.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 10:54am
Panjshir Valley, located north of Afghanistan’s capital, is the final major centre of resistance to the Taliban.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 11:14am
Taliban can talk all they want about inclusivity, but whether or not they will abide by their promises is yet to be seen.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 08:20am
Pakistan is in a delicately promising position after the relatively peaceful transition of power in Kabul.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 08:45am
Fitch Solutions says grants and aid, a major source of Afghan funding, will dry up significantly this year.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 10:33am
Thank Pakistan for giving assurance to play its role for a peaceful Afghanistan.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 08:55am
CEO leaves for Afghan capital to discuss matters with Afghan Civil Aviation, Nato officials.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 09:02am
Biden administration in touch with all of Afghanistan’s neighbours for bringing peace, says State Department spokesperson.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 09:42am
FO says Pakistan will continue to support peace process and development in Afghanistan.
Published 21 Aug, 2021 07:06am
Isolated signs of opposition to the Taliban emerge in parts of Afghanistan.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 07:26am
Gen Bajwa says Pakistanis will always stand by people in occupied Kashmir suffering "worst military occupation in human history".
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 01:05pm
Zaki Anwari, 17, "like thousands of Afghan youths" wanted to leave the country but fell off a US plane and died, says statement.
Updated 20 Aug, 2021 05:23pm
Ambassador Munir Akram says Pakistan is operating three flights a day to Kabul airport.
Published 20 Aug, 2021 02:00pm
In dealing with the Taliban, China may be able to use the fact that unlike Russia and the US, it hasn't fought in Afghanistan.
Published 20 Aug, 2021 11:20am
US officials have declined to confirm specific details or share the contents of the cable.
Published 20 Aug, 2021 10:34am
The Afghan cricket board has confirmed the ODI series against Pakistan will go ahead in Sri Lanka next month.
Updated 20 Aug, 2021 12:10am
The Taliban have said they are “committed” to the rights of women and have forgiven all those that fought against them.
Published 19 Aug, 2021 06:52pm
"We should be focusing on where the threat is the greatest," says US president.
Published 19 Aug, 2021 06:45pm
Flag-waving protesters took to the streets of more Afghan cities as popular opposition to the Taliban spread.
Published 19 Aug, 2021 05:25pm
A Western security official says about 8,000 people have been flown out of Kabul's airport since Sunday.
Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:30pm
Taliban commander says issues regarding how they will run Afghanistan are yet to be finalised but it will not be a democracy.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 03:11pm
