Afghan War
The ability of Afghan forces to maintain control of Bagram airfield will likely prove pivotal to maintaining security in Kabul.
Published 02 Jul, 2021 01:13pm
Germany has publicly announced the end of its nearly 20-year deployment.
Updated 01 Jul, 2021 09:16am
Should peace process continue to sputter or altogether fail, Islamabad’s relations with Kabul and Washington would sour, it says.
Published 01 Jul, 2021 07:41am
"When we gave so many services ... instead of appreciating us, Pakistan was bad mouthed," said the premier.
Updated 01 Jul, 2021 07:45am
With the latest military setback, the Afghan government has increased its reliance on regional militias.
Updated 30 Jun, 2021 07:26am
Acknowledges any loss of territory has an impact on the overall security in the country; Taliban fighters launch attack on Ghazni.
Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:57pm
NSA says he is not concerned by contacts between India and Taliban, stresses that the Taliban are also "not stupid".
Updated 29 Jun, 2021 12:13am
The sad fact is that over the past few decades, there has never been a negotiated transfer of power in Afghanistan.
Updated 28 Jun, 2021 08:56am
“The world will not accept the imposition by force of a government in Afghanistan,” says State Dept spokesperson.
Updated 24 Jun, 2021 08:50am
“Withdrawal of American troops will have a bad impact on the economy of the country and that of Bagram,” says district governor.
Published 23 Jun, 2021 06:38pm
“How do we expect our withdrawal from Afghanistan to be effective without coordinating with Pakistan?" asks Lindsey Graham.
Published 23 Jun, 2021 07:10am
Army officer says soldiers were forced to leave all check posts, some of them crossed the border into Tajikistan.
Updated 22 Jun, 2021 08:59pm
India provided covert support to Ahmed Shah Massoud to unseat the Taliban and defeat al-Qaeda, admit former Indian diplomats.
Updated 22 Jun, 2021 04:42pm
In opinion piece for The Washington Post, PM Imran says Pakistan is ready to be a partner for peace in Afghanistan with the US.
Updated 22 Jun, 2021 03:47pm
“Visit will highlight enduring partnership between the US and Afghanistan as the military drawdown continues," White House says.
Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:49am
Talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have been deadlocked for months.
Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:51am
Says Pakistan is not responsible if Afghan leadership can’t work out a peace deal.
Updated 21 Jun, 2021 07:46am
"The US takes seriously the concern over the Taliban potentially attacking international missions," says NSA Jake Sullivan.
Updated 18 Jun, 2021 08:03am
The conflict could become more “violent and complicated” because of the involvement of other “actors”, says Tomas Niklasson.
Updated 17 Jun, 2021 07:44am
Qureshi, Russian counterpart agree to work closely for an early negotiated political settlement.
Updated 15 Jun, 2021 07:54am
Turkey has reportedly said it is prepared to keep troops in Afghanistan to protect Kabul airport.
Updated 14 Jun, 2021 07:29am
Growing violence in Afghanistan has serious consequences for the region it will be hard for Islamabad to escape the fallout.
Updated 09 Jun, 2021 08:42am
So far Central Command has handed over control of six military installations to the Afghan defence ministry.
Updated 09 Jun, 2021 08:30am
Political talks between the government and the Taliban have largely stalled as Washington pulls its troops out after 20 years.
Published 07 Jun, 2021 05:54pm
The spectre that looms is of chaos and more strife with grave implications for Pakistan.
Updated 07 Jun, 2021 09:44am
NA budget session begins today.
Updated 07 Jun, 2021 08:59am
Islamabad urges "responsible" withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
Updated 04 Jun, 2021 07:35am
There are fresh concerns that the situation across the western border may not be too promising.
Updated 03 Jun, 2021 09:12pm
FM Qureshi urges Afghan groups to "seize historic opportunity" for peace.
Updated 02 Jun, 2021 07:09am
More than 3,000 Afghans are expected to be resettled under the accelerated plans.
Updated 01 Jun, 2021 09:26am
