Afghan War
Some estimates say there are around 18,000 people who would qualify for the Special Immigrant Visa programme.
Published 15 Jul, 2021 12:03am
Says it seems like interpreters and people who helped international troops were "just going to be left behind to be slaughtered".
Published 14 Jul, 2021 07:43pm
China welcomes US withdrawal as a new chance for Afghanistan, calls on Taliban to cut all ties with terrorist groups.
Updated 14 Jul, 2021 08:17pm
They say they'll protect human rights but according to “Islamic values” that are interpreted differently across the Muslim world.
Published 14 Jul, 2021 05:29pm
The eight-member delegation will include senior Afghan peace official Abdullah Abdullah and former president Hamid Karzai.
Updated 14 Jul, 2021 08:23am
“It is better [...] to use any possible channel to get in touch with our invitation and guidance commission,” says Taliban leader.
Published 14 Jul, 2021 12:09am
Qureshi urges Afghanistan to address all concerns through established mechanisms, says "blame game will not serve the region."
Published 13 Jul, 2021 07:40pm
Gen Austin Miller handed command to Gen McKenzie, who will oversee remaining operations from a US-based headquarters.
Published 13 Jul, 2021 12:00am
Says Islamabad will accept any govt in Afghanistan that has the backing of the Afghan people.
Updated 12 Jul, 2021 08:31am
ISPR DG Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar says Pakistan has no "favourites" in Afghanistan.
Published 10 Jul, 2021 06:32pm
Pakistan needs to ready itself for new circumstances, Senate panel told.
Updated 10 Jul, 2021 08:19am
Insurgent group’s officials tell news conference in Moscow they will not allow their territory to be used against neighbours.
Updated 10 Jul, 2021 07:31am
FM Qureshi assures US secretary of state that Pakistan will remain a reliable partner for peace in Afghanistan.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 11:17pm
US president calls on countries in the region to help bring about an elusive political settlement between the warring parties.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 08:27am
In the last week, the Taliban have overrun areas bordering five countries.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 08:36am
Says 69 Taliban fighters were killed in fresh operations on the edge of Qala-e-Naw and large quantity of arms, ammunition seized.
Published 08 Jul, 2021 05:13pm
The assault came around the same time as an Afghan govt delegation met with Taliban representatives in Iran.
Published 07 Jul, 2021 05:13pm
“In general we felt it was better to keep that information as closely held as possible,” says Pentagon spokesman.
Updated 07 Jul, 2021 02:01pm
It’s not enough to say that Pakistan will not take sides in the Afghan conflict.
Updated 07 Jul, 2021 08:21am
The US left the airfield after nearly 20 years by shutting off the electricity and slipping away in the night, officials say.
Updated 07 Jul, 2021 09:53am
The war in Afghanistan has seen trillions of dollars squandered in what has largely been deemed a failed nation-building project.
Published 06 Jul, 2021 08:03pm
“We have decided not to open our border for refugees; aid agencies can help the needy on the other side too," says Sheikh Rashid.
Updated 06 Jul, 2021 07:21am
PM Imran says civil war in neighbourhood can affect Pakistan’s trade link with Central Asia.
Updated 06 Jul, 2021 07:35am
“Although we (Taliban) have the upper hand on the battlefield, we are very serious about talks and dialogue,” spokesman says.
Updated 06 Jul, 2021 12:23am
"They (Americans) are completely out now and everything is under our control," says government official.
Updated 05 Jul, 2021 11:57pm
The Taliban took over 6 key districts in Badakshan, prompting 1,037 Afghan servicemen to flee into Tajikistan with its permission.
Updated 05 Jul, 2021 08:50pm
The two leaders emphasised the need to continue facilitating an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive political settlement.
Published 04 Jul, 2021 11:31pm
Kandahar provincial council head accuses govt forces of “intentionally withdrawing” from the area.
Published 04 Jul, 2021 02:32pm
Taliban overrun nine Afghan military posts in Kunar province near Pakistan border.
Updated 04 Jul, 2021 07:35am
The withdrawal of troops is leaving intelligence agencies scrambling for other ways to monitor and stop terrorists.
Published 03 Jul, 2021 04:56pm
