Afghan War
Senior security official says the apparent target was the residence of a member of parliament; at least three killed.
Updated 03 Aug, 2021 11:02pm
Intra-Afghan peace talks should be promoted, but the global community must be ready for the imminent collapse of the Afghan state.
Published 03 Aug, 2021 07:34am
Unlike with the interpreters, the United States says it has no immediate plans to fly out the newly eligible Afghans.
Updated 03 Aug, 2021 09:05am
Vows to focus on protecting provincial capitals of Afghanistan.
Updated 03 Aug, 2021 08:16am
Taliban fire rockets on Kandahar airport; street battles reported from Lashkar Gah city.
Updated 02 Aug, 2021 07:54am
A civil war next door would pose serious threats to Pakistan’s security and multidimensional challenges.
Updated 02 Aug, 2021 07:48am
Moeed Yusuf says there have been "ups and downs" in US-Pakistan ties but both countries have an agreement on how to move forward.
Updated 01 Aug, 2021 07:24am
Took stock of progress made since Geneva meeting; discussed bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest: Moeed Yusuf.
Updated 30 Jul, 2021 11:14am
“Pakistan has a vital role to play in using its influence with the Taliban," he says.
Updated 30 Jul, 2021 10:54am
"The US is committed to helping those who helped us during our time in Afghanistan over the last 20 years," Blinken says.
Updated 30 Jul, 2021 09:12am
China, being a neighbour of Afghanistan, has an important role to play in the Afghan peace process, says FO spokesperson.
Updated 30 Jul, 2021 07:38am
The premier reiterates his desire of "peace in Afghanistan" in a meeting with media representatives from across the border.
Updated 29 Jul, 2021 01:37pm
The Islamic Emirate assured China that Afghanistan’s soil wouldn't be used against any country’s security, says Taliban spokesman.
Updated 29 Jul, 2021 07:18am
“[Our] delegation assured China that they will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against China,” says Taliban spokesperson.
Updated 28 Jul, 2021 05:34pm
Move draws criticism from media and rights advocates.
Updated 28 Jul, 2021 09:08am
The only way out of a scenario that threatens the hard-won peace against militancy is to engage with the Afghan Taliban.
Updated 28 Jul, 2021 07:25am
“Taliban victory is not inevitable," says General Kenneth McKenzie, head of the US Army Central Command.
Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:36am
Report says militant outfit operates under Taliban protection from Kandahar, Helmand and Nimruz provinces.
Updated 26 Jul, 2021 07:58am
Human Rights Watch says there are reports that the Taliban are committing atrocities on civilians in areas they have captured.
Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:23pm
Authorities claim to have killed more than 260 Taliban fighters in the past 24 hours across several provinces.
Updated 25 Jul, 2021 07:55am
The Taliban cannot think of ruling Afghanistan without international legitimacy.
Updated 21 Jul, 2021 08:58am
“The whole point was to get rid of the Taliban and we didn't do that. The Taliban will take over,” says one veteran.
Published 20 Jul, 2021 07:05pm
President Ashraf Ghani and a group of other leaders were performing Eidul Azha prayers in the garden when the rockets struck.
Updated 20 Jul, 2021 02:12pm
“The Taliban’s offensive is in direct contradiction to their claim to support a negotiated settlement," statement says.
Updated 20 Jul, 2021 10:25am
The alliance, known as Five-Plus-One, pledged to work together to end the Afghan conflict.
Updated 18 Jul, 2021 08:45am
The Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing is an economic lifeline for southern Afghanistan.
Updated 17 Jul, 2021 09:26am
This time all regional states must make efforts to prevent a collapse of order in Afghanistan.
Published 16 Jul, 2021 07:30am
“Aim of the forthcoming peace conference is to engage with and consult all sides on Afghan peace process," says FO spokesperson.
Published 16 Jul, 2021 07:17am
PM says countries such as Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey "will try and help facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan".
Updated 15 Jul, 2021 10:34pm
The premier has also invited other leaders to an international conference on Afghanistan to be organised by Pakistan soon.
Updated 15 Jul, 2021 07:58am
