Afghan War
FM Qureshi assures US secretary of state that Pakistan will remain a reliable partner for peace in Afghanistan.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 11:17pm
US president calls on countries in the region to help bring about an elusive political settlement between the warring parties.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 08:27am
In the last week, the Taliban have overrun areas bordering five countries.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 08:36am
Says 69 Taliban fighters were killed in fresh operations on the edge of Qala-e-Naw and large quantity of arms, ammunition seized.
Published 08 Jul, 2021 05:13pm
The assault came around the same time as an Afghan govt delegation met with Taliban representatives in Iran.
Published 07 Jul, 2021 05:13pm
“In general we felt it was better to keep that information as closely held as possible,” says Pentagon spokesman.
Updated 07 Jul, 2021 02:01pm
It’s not enough to say that Pakistan will not take sides in the Afghan conflict.
Updated 07 Jul, 2021 08:21am
The US left the airfield after nearly 20 years by shutting off the electricity and slipping away in the night, officials say.
Updated 07 Jul, 2021 09:53am
The war in Afghanistan has seen trillions of dollars squandered in what has largely been deemed a failed nation-building project.
Published 06 Jul, 2021 08:03pm
“We have decided not to open our border for refugees; aid agencies can help the needy on the other side too," says Sheikh Rashid.
Updated 06 Jul, 2021 07:21am
PM Imran says civil war in neighbourhood can affect Pakistan’s trade link with Central Asia.
Updated 06 Jul, 2021 07:35am
“Although we (Taliban) have the upper hand on the battlefield, we are very serious about talks and dialogue,” spokesman says.
Updated 06 Jul, 2021 12:23am
"They (Americans) are completely out now and everything is under our control," says government official.
Updated 05 Jul, 2021 11:57pm
The Taliban took over 6 key districts in Badakshan, prompting 1,037 Afghan servicemen to flee into Tajikistan with its permission.
Updated 05 Jul, 2021 08:50pm
The two leaders emphasised the need to continue facilitating an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive political settlement.
Published 04 Jul, 2021 11:31pm
Kandahar provincial council head accuses govt forces of “intentionally withdrawing” from the area.
Published 04 Jul, 2021 02:32pm
Taliban overrun nine Afghan military posts in Kunar province near Pakistan border.
Updated 04 Jul, 2021 07:35am
The withdrawal of troops is leaving intelligence agencies scrambling for other ways to monitor and stop terrorists.
Published 03 Jul, 2021 04:56pm
The ability of Afghan forces to maintain control of Bagram airfield will likely prove pivotal to maintaining security in Kabul.
Published 02 Jul, 2021 01:13pm
Germany has publicly announced the end of its nearly 20-year deployment.
Updated 01 Jul, 2021 09:16am
Should peace process continue to sputter or altogether fail, Islamabad’s relations with Kabul and Washington would sour, it says.
Published 01 Jul, 2021 07:41am
"When we gave so many services ... instead of appreciating us, Pakistan was bad mouthed," said the premier.
Updated 01 Jul, 2021 07:45am
With the latest military setback, the Afghan government has increased its reliance on regional militias.
Updated 30 Jun, 2021 07:26am
Acknowledges any loss of territory has an impact on the overall security in the country; Taliban fighters launch attack on Ghazni.
Published 29 Jun, 2021 09:57pm
NSA says he is not concerned by contacts between India and Taliban, stresses that the Taliban are also "not stupid".
Updated 29 Jun, 2021 12:13am
The sad fact is that over the past few decades, there has never been a negotiated transfer of power in Afghanistan.
Updated 28 Jun, 2021 08:56am
“The world will not accept the imposition by force of a government in Afghanistan,” says State Dept spokesperson.
Updated 24 Jun, 2021 08:50am
“Withdrawal of American troops will have a bad impact on the economy of the country and that of Bagram,” says district governor.
Published 23 Jun, 2021 06:38pm
“How do we expect our withdrawal from Afghanistan to be effective without coordinating with Pakistan?" asks Lindsey Graham.
Published 23 Jun, 2021 07:10am
Army officer says soldiers were forced to leave all check posts, some of them crossed the border into Tajikistan.
Updated 22 Jun, 2021 08:59pm
