Afghan War
Despite Taliban promises of a softer form of rule, many Afghans fear a repeat of their brutal era.
Published 28 Aug, 2021 08:40pm
Foreign minister details his findings after holding dialogues with regional leadership around war-torn nation.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 07:55pm
The air of political uncertainty and confusion is now filled with grief and mourning after the deadly airport attack.
Published 28 Aug, 2021 12:24pm
There should be a unified anti-IS effort in Afghanistan, led by the Taliban and other Afghan groups and aided by foreign forces.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 08:12am
According to sources, 10,000 to 15,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan are expected to reach capital in next couple of weeks.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 10:46am
Appeals to all countries neighbouring Afghanistan to keep their borders open.
Updated 28 Aug, 2021 08:27am
Officials say death toll from bombing has risen to 169; US terms it deadliest day for American troops in Afghanistan since 2011.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 10:23pm
Continued political uncertainty is making everyday tasks difficult for Kabulites.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 05:26pm
"We will not forgive, we will not forget, we will hunt you down and make you pay," says Biden as he orders action against ISIS-K.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 09:55pm
“Afghan instability could lead to more terrorism, refugees and economic hardship for Pakistan," he says.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 09:16am
"Even after 20 years of war, we have no proof he was involved," a Taliban spokesman says.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 08:43am
Security measures beefed up in and around Islamabad hotels.
Updated 27 Aug, 2021 12:18pm
Says Pakistan govt helped the UN agency with overhauling and repairing planes damaged in Kabul.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 02:42pm
Nearly 90,000 Afghans and foreigners have fled Afghanistan via the US-led airlift since the Taliban took control.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 11:22pm
The World Bank has committed more than $5.3 billion for development projects in Afghanistan.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 09:17am
The Taliban have asked Turkey for technical help to run Kabul airport after the departure of foreign forces.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 09:11am
German chancellor says the international community must remain engaged with Taliban.
Updated 26 Aug, 2021 08:33am
"We request the Pakistani government to allow us to cross the border because there's no war," says an Afghan at Chaman.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 11:16pm
"We're not in a good place," says a US defence official.
Published 25 Aug, 2021 08:36pm
The war was already lost when the US sat across the table with the same insurgents it had sought to annihilate.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:47am
British prime minister says roadmap decided for engaging with Taliban in the future.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 10:00am
Aides asked to make contingency plan for stay beyond Aug 31 if need arises
Published 25 Aug, 2021 07:32am
Qureshi will visit Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:39am
“We are grateful for the partnership between Pakistan and the Fund and look forward to continuing our cooperation," she says.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:52am
Taliban spokesman wants Afghan doctors, engineers to stay put and serve their land.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 07:51am
Islamabad says an inclusive political settlement is the best way forward for peace and stability.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:03am
PIA has operated seven special flights and repatriated as many as 1,460 people.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:22am
The valley has immense symbolic value in Afghanistan as the area that has resisted occupation by invaders for more than a century.
Updated 25 Aug, 2021 08:41pm
Agency worried upheaval in Afghanistan could push up Covid-19 infections, says testing dropped by 77pc in past week.
Published 24 Aug, 2021 06:24pm
Intelligence agency does not confirm meeting, says it "never discusses the director's travels".
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 07:09pm
