Afghan War
It marks the fourth time in about a month and a half that Kabul has demanded an explanation from Islamabad.
Published 06 Apr, 2019 11:02pm
Khalilzad arrives in Islamabad after Afghan visit; meets foreign secretary, foreign minister.
Updated 05 Apr, 2019 06:46pm
Attack highlights fragility of Afghanistan's security situation.
Published 30 Mar, 2019 01:49pm
SIGAR's 2019 report focuses on risks that might arise in case of a peace settlement between Taliban and Afghan govt.
Updated 30 Mar, 2019 07:32am
Official says if paychecks of 300,000 Afghan soldiers stop, it could "pose a serious threat" to stability in country.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 10:45am
Mullah Baradar has been credited for rebuilding the Afghan Taliban into an effective fighting force.
Updated 30 Mar, 2019 08:17am
"Your knowledge of ball-tampering is as void as your understanding of Afghanistan," Mazari lashes back.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 09:51am
Khalilzad will also visit Belgium, Britain, Jordan and Uzbekistan as he seeks global support for a peace deal.
Updated 27 Mar, 2019 10:34am
PM Khan doesn't elaborate when and with which Taliban representatives his meeting had been fixed.
Updated 26 Mar, 2019 04:23pm
Bodies brought into Kunduz city in the back of a truck as part of protests by dozens of civilians against the deaths.
Updated 25 Mar, 2019 12:31am
Four soldiers have been killed so far this year in the landlocked country.
Updated 23 Mar, 2019 12:33pm
Bombs strike as people gather to mark Nauroz.
Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:19pm
Defence ministry says search operation to continue until soldiers are released.
Updated 19 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Assurance follows reports of Nato allies' upset with US for not involving them in Afghan peace process.
Updated 19 Mar, 2019 10:48am
State Department summons Afghan official for criticism over ongoing peace talks between US and Afghan Taliban.
Updated 16 Mar, 2019 07:50am
Afghans have no reason to fear a settlement, says Taliban leader who led the delegation in latest round of talks.
Updated 15 Mar, 2019 08:04am
Zabiullah Mujahid says the next phase of peace talks is "about fleshing out details" of US troops' withdrawal.
Updated 09 Mar, 2019 08:03am
Special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says "meetings were productive".
Updated 28 Feb, 2019 02:18pm
Taliban spokesperson says "there is a possibility we will reach some results".
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:54am
Durable peace and security in Afghanistan will depend on the level of external interference in its affairs.
Updated 18 Feb, 2019 09:31am
Taliban leader in Qatar claims no decision made yet on whether they will meet MBS.
Updated 17 Feb, 2019 12:49pm
Taliban say they will also meet PM Imran Khan for “comprehensive discussions” about bilateral affairs with Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:58am
Defence ministers from 29 Nato countries to meet in Brussels today to assure Afghanistan of continued support.
Updated 13 Feb, 2019 10:19am
Shanahan says he is not been directed to "step down" US forces in Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Feb, 2019 12:24pm
President Ghani asks Taliban to open office in Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Feb, 2019 07:41am
Pakistan is regarded as a "second home" by Afghans, says Taliban spokesman.
Updated 12 Feb, 2019 04:00pm
Khalilzad acknowledges role played by Islamabad towards reconciliation.
Updated 10 Feb, 2019 09:38am
Taliban leader says Pakistan has kept "unprecedented pressure" on militants and their relatives over past few months.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:55am
US envoy insists US wants "better relations with Pakistan".
Updated 09 Feb, 2019 08:41am
"Some military cooperation activities" between US and Pakistan continue despite suspension of aid, says Jospeh Votel.
Updated 08 Feb, 2019 08:42am
