Afghan War
Robert Gates wants Washington to keep its troops in Afghanistan until the Kabul government becomes stable.
Updated 13 May, 2019 07:47am
A provincial official says Abdul Ghafour Mahmoud was shot on Sunday while travelling to the capital.
Published 12 May, 2019 02:14pm
The US embassy in Kabul did not immediately comment, nor did US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.
Updated 10 May, 2019 08:53am
Media reports claim that President Ghani may visit Islamabad after Eid.
Updated 08 May, 2019 07:32am
Ahmad's leg was amputated below the knee when he was only eight months old.
Updated 08 May, 2019 04:44pm
The report stresses the importance of planning for “the day after” any peace deal in eight areas including security.
Updated 07 May, 2019 08:21am
Fighters clash with Afghan forces, says Taliban spokesperson.
Published 05 May, 2019 02:42pm
Foreign minister says SBP governor, FBR chairman shown door over their performance.
Updated 05 May, 2019 09:33am
President Ashraf Ghani says he is conditionally prepared to implement the call.
Published 03 May, 2019 02:30pm
The Taliban, who were not at the talks, are this week separately meeting in Doha with US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.
Updated 03 May, 2019 09:03am
Metric tracks territory controlled or influenced by the Afghan govt and militants.
Updated 02 May, 2019 08:48am
Pakistan is hopeful its "sincere efforts" for peace in Afghanistan will prove successful, says Foreign Minister Qureshi.
Updated 01 May, 2019 05:24pm
Pompeo also emphasises the need for a broad coalition of non-Taliban Afghans to strengthen the Afghan peace process.
Updated 01 May, 2019 09:07am
Alice Wells lauds Islamabad’s efforts for regional peace, highlights need for cooperation to expand economic relations.
Updated 30 Apr, 2019 07:20am
Zalmay Khalilzad and Alice Wells arrive in capital for delegation-level talks ahead of next Doha meeting with Taliban.
Updated 29 Apr, 2019 10:02pm
The US, Russia and China reach a consensus on how to end the 18-year-old war, reads a joint declaration.
Updated 28 Apr, 2019 08:49am
PM Imran's appeal for reduction of violence in Afghanistan has the potential to positively transform the region: envoy.
Updated 27 Apr, 2019 08:22pm
More than 2,000 people, including Afghan politicians and delegates, will attend grand jirga to discuss Afghan war.
Updated 26 Apr, 2019 03:06pm
Khalilzad claims "peace is the agenda" for US in Afghanistan.
Updated 26 Apr, 2019 07:40am
PM says Taliban’s offensive and Afghan forces’ operations undermine peace process.
Updated 27 Apr, 2019 08:22pm
Court had dropped probe into Afghan war crimes, including those allegedly involving US army and CIA, amid US pressure.
Updated 26 Apr, 2019 07:49am
"It is not right to seek an edge in dialogue through coercion," prime minister states.
Updated 25 Apr, 2019 10:52pm
Fleeing villagers said they had to run for their lives.
Updated 25 Apr, 2019 08:48am
Overall, civilian casualties decreased by 23 per cent as compared to the same period last year.
Updated 25 Apr, 2019 07:59am
Zalmay Khalilzad urges all sides to "seize the moment and put things back on track".
Published 19 Apr, 2019 11:08am
"The government will have to change the composition of the delegation to make this meeting happen," says diplomat.
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 09:40am
India is unlikely to offer any meaningful compromises to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Published 14 Apr, 2019 11:02am
Rights groups denounce the judges' decision as a blow for thousands of victims in the long-running Afghan conflict.
Updated 13 Apr, 2019 09:14am
The US diplomat also makes it clear that America's role does not involve teaching Afghans how to deal with their women.
Updated 13 Apr, 2019 01:04am
The premier stresses importance of intra-Afghan dialogue, reiterates desire for "good neighbourly relations" with Kabul.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 11:03pm
