Afghan War
The United States currently has 3,500 troops in Afghanistan, report says.
Updated 15 Mar, 2021 09:00am
“We welcome the US efforts to re-energise the peace process and expedite the final political settlement," says FO spokesman.
Updated 12 Mar, 2021 07:35am
Diplomatic efforts have recently intensified to bring peace to war-torn nation.
Updated 11 Mar, 2021 07:32am
Regional states should play the role of facilitators, but decisions must be taken by the various Afghan stakeholders themselves.
Updated 10 Mar, 2021 08:25am
This marked the first public acknowledgement by the Biden administration that it has asked Islamabad to continue its role.
Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:28am
The US, China, Pakistan, the Afghan govt and the Taliban have been invited to attend the coming expanded trilateral consultations.
Updated 10 Mar, 2021 07:38am
The Afghan president has not commented on the draft proposal or a sternly worded letter from US State Secretary Antony Blinken.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 10:57am
The Afghan Journalists Safety Committee says that more than 300 women have left the industry in recent months.
Updated 09 Mar, 2021 08:58am
“Matters of mutual interest, regional security and ongoing Afghanistan Reconciliation Process were discussed," ISPR says.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 07:02am
At least nine media workers have been killed since peace talks with the Taliban started in September.
Published 03 Mar, 2021 01:21pm
Qureshi hopes that “collective efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan will bear fruit”.
Updated 23 Feb, 2021 07:36am
Biden’s administration is reviewing whether to stick to a looming May 1 deadline to withdraw or risk a bloody backlash by staying.
Updated 18 Feb, 2021 09:33am
“It is the responsibility and in the interest of all to bring an end to this war," says Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:22am
“While no ally wants to stay in Afghanistan longer than necessary, we will not leave before the time is right," he says.
Updated 16 Feb, 2021 08:43am
The first has to do with the signal it will send to the Taliban — primarily of America’s unreliability as an honest broker.
Updated 12 Feb, 2021 08:19am
“A time has come when Pakistan is supposed to play its anchoring role in the Afghan peace deal," says Dr Barnett R Rubin
Updated 08 Feb, 2021 09:33am
Taliban and Afghan govt forces have repeatedly clashed in Kunduz, with the insurgents attempting to capture the strategic city.
Updated 06 Feb, 2021 07:46am
Report urges new US leaders to postpone May deadline for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Updated 05 Feb, 2021 08:23am
Nato-led mission reports 2,586 civilian casualties from Oct 1 to Dec 31 last year.
Updated 02 Feb, 2021 07:50am
The Biden administration is widely expected to reaffirm the framework of the Doha agreement.
Updated 01 Feb, 2021 08:22am
“Political decisions cannot be made in a vacuum," says Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Updated 01 Feb, 2021 08:53am
For over 40 years, persistent conflict and instability in Afghanistan have forced millions to flee in search of safety.
Updated 01 Feb, 2021 07:43am
Kabul and some foreign governments and agencies say the Taliban has failed to meet conditions due to escalated violence.
Updated 31 Jan, 2021 11:18pm
"The US strategy supports the continuation of war and bloodshed among various Afghan groups," says Iranian official.
Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:31am
The two sides have been meeting in Doha since September in a US-backed effort to contain violence in their country.
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:58am
FM Qureshi says progress in dialogue will “facilitate a reduction in violence, leading to a ceasefire”.
Updated 26 Jan, 2021 07:35am
Many of those killed in recent weeks have actively been campaigning against rampant violence and rising human rights violations
Updated 20 Jan, 2021 08:42am
“We have already conveyed our concerns to the Afghan government and the international community with evidence,” he says.
Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:21am
The attack on the judges happened as they were driving to their office in a court vehicle, says Supreme Court spokesperson.
Published 17 Jan, 2021 01:15pm
Visiting Hazara leader from Afghanistan meets PM, army chief.
Published 13 Jan, 2021 07:14am
