Afghan War
US envoy says no progress on ceasefire or Taliban demand for withdrawal of foreign troops: Ghani's office.
Published 28 Jan, 2019 01:03pm
US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is in Kabul to secure cooperation from Afghan president.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:42am
Foreign minister to visit Muscat and London over next couple of weeks.
Published 27 Jan, 2019 11:22am
US now has new 'sustainable' strategy for fighting terrorism, says chief US diplomat.
Updated 25 Jan, 2019 10:38am
Barader, who was released from Pakistani prison in 2018, authorised to lead political team, take decisions: sources.
Updated 26 Jan, 2019 05:44pm
Report argues that Afghanistan's neighbours, including Pakistan, have a history of backing various ethnic groups.
Updated 21 Jan, 2019 08:30am
Pak, US discuss progress achieved in Afghan reconciliation process so far.
Updated 18 Jan, 2019 02:09pm
PM Khan, President Ghani agree to resolve all outstanding issues; COAS assures US envoy of efforts for stability.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Afghan ambassador urges his countrymen to stop living as refugees and return to Afghanistan.
Updated 16 Jan, 2019 08:57am
Senior US official Lisa Curtis arrives in Islamabad for meetings, Khalilzad delayed due to change in itinerary.
Updated 16 Jan, 2019 02:44pm
Qureshi says outsiders can do little to help Afghans overcome war if they do not sit together.
Updated 11 Jan, 2019 07:43am
Abdullah's remarks come a day after Taliban call off a fourth round of talks with US officials in Qatar.
Published 10 Jan, 2019 11:44am
Gen Bipin Rawat says peace in Afghanistan in the interest of India, Pakistan and the region.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:53am
Khalilzad, who is leading an intra-agency delegation, will visit Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and China in 2 week trip.
Updated 17 Jan, 2019 05:20pm
Afghan Taliban refuse to talk to Kabul because the govt has no say in key policy matters, such as US military presence.
Updated 11 Jan, 2019 07:42am
Afghan president’s special envoy meets Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Updated 09 Jan, 2019 11:01am
Govt must protect own interests abroad, and at home it must be more transparent about financial assistance it receives.
Published 07 Jan, 2019 08:22am
Afghan Taliban want talks to be held in Qatar to fend off Riyadh's efforts to include Afghan govt in negotiations.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:53am
US president says he wants to meet new Islamabad leadership in not-too-distant future.
Updated 04 Jan, 2019 12:10pm
The militant group also discussed "restoration of peace and security in Afghanistan and the region" during Tehran visit.
Published 01 Jan, 2019 05:02pm
Retired General Stanley McChrystal says the US has “basically traded away its biggest leverage point”.
Published 31 Dec, 2018 11:55am
Delay follows weeks of speculation that vote will be put off to create space for peace talks with Taliban.
Updated 31 Dec, 2018 09:32am
Foreign minister meets Qatari PM, deputy PM as well as other top officials in Doha.
Updated 30 Dec, 2018 05:07pm
Perhaps the foreign minister should share news on his efforts with the country.
Updated 07 Jan, 2019 08:27am
Or is it a convenient bogey that continues to serve the interests of war-making establishments, industries alike?
Updated 31 Dec, 2018 09:44am
Perhaps the foreign minister should share news on his efforts with the country.
Updated 28 Dec, 2018 10:12am
Qureshi completes four-nation tour
Updated 28 Dec, 2018 07:40am
“The Afghan govt has been informed of the [...] talks carried out with the Taliban, and this process will continue.”
Updated 26 Dec, 2018 07:15pm
Pakistan, China reiterate resolve to adopt joint course of action for regional peace and stability.
Updated 03 Jan, 2019 01:08pm
Two former heads of Afghan intelligence agency appointed to critical posts of interior and defence ministers.
Updated 23 Dec, 2018 11:29pm
