Afghan War
"Misperceptions and scapegoating must be avoided to counter designs of spoilers," he says.
Updated 12 Aug, 2021 07:51am
Information Ministry launches "Deep Analytics Report" on "Anti-State Trends" on social media.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 08:31pm
Acknowledges Pakistan's important role in Afghan peace process.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 04:47pm
Two key meetings being held in Doha this week; participants will press for a reduction in violence, says State Dept spokesperson.
Published 11 Aug, 2021 11:43am
Taliban now have control of nine of 34 provincial capitals in Afghanistan.
Published 11 Aug, 2021 11:12am
Russia, China and Pakistan have far greater stakes in stopping the violence in Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:51am
Instead of night-vision goggles and ammo vests, the markets are now stuffed with cheap goods from China and Southeast Asia.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 08:24am
Security forces retreat towards army base outside Farah city.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:56am
Zalmay Khalilzad, senior Afghan officials travel to Doha where the Taliban maintain a political office.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:32am
Senior official warns the fighting in Afghanistan could force half a million people to flee to Pakistan, Iran and Tajikistan.
Published 10 Aug, 2021 11:33pm
“The only way is self-imposed house arrest or to find a way to leave for Kabul,” says a provincial official.
Updated 11 Aug, 2021 07:54am
Congress party urges the government to help evacuate Afghanistan's Sikh and Hindu communities to protect them from any attacks.
Published 10 Aug, 2021 06:10pm
Fawad Chaudhry says Pakistan has nothing to gain from conflict in Afghanistan.
Updated 10 Aug, 2021 02:52pm
Lashes out at India for refusing to accept Pakistan’s request for participation in UNSC meeting.
Updated 10 Aug, 2021 07:39am
"The Taliban are now in full control,” says governor of Afghanistan's Samangan province.
Published 09 Aug, 2021 07:48pm
"Pakistan will not be apologetic because it is sincere and honest for attaining peace in Afghanistan," says the foreign minister.
Updated 10 Aug, 2021 08:32am
Taliban spokesperson says he has no information on the killing of the radio station manager or the abducted journalist.
Published 09 Aug, 2021 12:18pm
Alert encourages US citizens to fly out on commercial flights, offers repatriation loans for those who can’t afford tickets.
Updated 09 Aug, 2021 12:49pm
Four provincial capitals have been snatched up since Friday in a rapid offensive that has apparently overwhelmed the government.
Published 08 Aug, 2021 02:42pm
Fighting is still raging in Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar.
Updated 08 Aug, 2021 08:39am
The foreign office has warned Britons not to rely on it for emergency evacuation.
Published 07 Aug, 2021 04:19pm
Pakistan warns that during India's presidency of UNSC, a "distorted picture" of Afghan situation may be projected.
Updated 07 Aug, 2021 11:20am
The closure could impact import of medicines and other essential goods as violence has sharply escalated in Afghanistan.
Updated 06 Aug, 2021 07:01pm
Police spokesperson says the Taliban were able to capture the city because of a lack of reinforcements from the govt.
Updated 06 Aug, 2021 08:55pm
At least 10 Afghan soldiers and a militant commander of Abdul Rashid Dostum group killed in Jowzjan province.
Updated 06 Aug, 2021 06:26pm
Russia is also carrying out drills in Tajikistan, another former Soviet republic bordering Afghanistan, this week.
Updated 06 Aug, 2021 08:59am
UNSC members will be briefed by the Afghan foreign minister during the session.
Updated 05 Aug, 2021 09:10am
Dozens have died in the battle for Lashkar Gah, which will be Taliban's biggest urban prize since they launched offensive in May.
Published 04 Aug, 2021 01:02pm
There is no sign of the Taliban showing any flexibility in their position and taking a more moderate stance.
Updated 04 Aug, 2021 08:21am
Afghan government forces launch airstrikes to defend Lashkar Gah.
Updated 04 Aug, 2021 08:23am
