Afghan War
Militant Islamic State group claims responsibility.
Updated 18 Aug, 2019 04:17pm
Discussions centred around ongoing negotiations and eventual peace deal with the Taliban and Afghan govt, says official.
Published 17 Aug, 2019 12:47pm
More than 217,000 people had to flee their homes because of fighting during the first seven months of 2019, OCHA finds.
Updated 16 Aug, 2019 08:36am
A politician in the area said the government forces attacked a student gathering over the Eidul Azha holiday.
Updated 15 Aug, 2019 07:40am
The bomb went off when a vehicle was stopped at a checkpoint outside the police station.
Updated 07 Aug, 2019 06:42pm
“This election process is nothing more than a ploy to deceive the common people," Taliban say in a statement.
Published 06 Aug, 2019 06:45pm
A driver and a passerby were killed, and three more — including two employees of Khurshid TV — were injured: ministry.
Published 04 Aug, 2019 08:14pm
A Taliban source says efforts are underway to organise a direct meeting between Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Baradar.
Updated 04 Aug, 2019 01:47pm
Taliban claim to have an agreement with US negotiators on 80pc issues, ready for intra-Afghan dialogue in next phase.
Updated 04 Aug, 2019 08:00am
Officials describe it to be the “most crucial” phase of negotiations to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan.
Updated 04 Aug, 2019 07:58am
Most of the victims were women and children.
Updated 01 Aug, 2019 08:46am
There was no immediate confirmation from the Taliban that it was behind the blast.
Published 31 Jul, 2019 10:36am
UN report says 717 civilians were killed by Afghan and international forces in the first six months of 2019.
Published 30 Jul, 2019 11:35am
The US Central Command confirms that two US troops were killed, but provided no details.
Updated 30 Jul, 2019 09:10am
Pompeo says that Washington had a simple message for all Afghans: "We want them to take their country back."
Updated 30 Jul, 2019 09:03am
Interior Ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi says around 50 others are wounded.
Updated 29 Jul, 2019 06:25pm
Qureshi says Pakistan is playing the role of a mediator for the restoration of peace in Afghanistan.
Updated 29 Jul, 2019 10:41am
Pakistan condemns attack on the office of President Ghani’s running mate.
Updated 29 Jul, 2019 08:06am
An Afghan minister had earlier said direct talks with the Taliban would take place "in the coming two weeks".
Updated 28 Jul, 2019 12:54pm
The US-made vehicle, involved in the attack, was captured from Afghan forces, says a spokesperson.
Published 28 Jul, 2019 12:48am
Spokesperson for Taliban says they will accept Pakistan's invitation because it is a "neighbour and a Muslim country".
Updated 25 Jul, 2019 07:56pm
Pakistan condemns attacks, says "will continue to support intl' efforts to restore complete peace" in Afghanistan.
Updated 25 Jul, 2019 05:25pm
Gen Bajwa was received by US army chief Gen Dunford, presented 21-gun salute at Pentagon: ISPR.
Published 24 Jul, 2019 12:17pm
Insurgents say the closure was ordered due to "some problems" and alleged that the aid group “did not remain impartial”.
Published 19 Jul, 2019 07:14pm
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.
Published 19 Jul, 2019 12:34pm
Police chief Tadin Khan says the car bomb is followed by two other explosions.
Updated 19 Jul, 2019 12:48am
Colonel Mujtaba was conducting a security assessment in Qarabagh district when an Afghan soldier started shooting.
Updated 18 Jul, 2019 01:02am
Earlier, the US envoy assured the international community that the US was not "cutting and running" from Afghanistan.
Updated 14 Jul, 2019 08:38am
“The attackers took over a building near the governor's office and police headquarters.”
Published 13 Jul, 2019 11:32pm
The major diplomatic recognition comes days before PM Imran’s visit to Washington on 22nd.
Updated 13 Jul, 2019 10:43am
