Afghan War
India provided covert support to Ahmed Shah Massoud to unseat the Taliban and defeat al-Qaeda, admit former Indian diplomats.
Updated 22 Jun, 2021 04:42pm
In opinion piece for The Washington Post, PM Imran says Pakistan is ready to be a partner for peace in Afghanistan with the US.
Updated 22 Jun, 2021 03:47pm
“Visit will highlight enduring partnership between the US and Afghanistan as the military drawdown continues," White House says.
Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:49am
Talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have been deadlocked for months.
Updated 21 Jun, 2021 09:51am
Says Pakistan is not responsible if Afghan leadership can’t work out a peace deal.
Updated 21 Jun, 2021 07:46am
"The US takes seriously the concern over the Taliban potentially attacking international missions," says NSA Jake Sullivan.
Updated 18 Jun, 2021 08:03am
The conflict could become more “violent and complicated” because of the involvement of other “actors”, says Tomas Niklasson.
Updated 17 Jun, 2021 07:44am
Qureshi, Russian counterpart agree to work closely for an early negotiated political settlement.
Updated 15 Jun, 2021 07:54am
Turkey has reportedly said it is prepared to keep troops in Afghanistan to protect Kabul airport.
Updated 14 Jun, 2021 07:29am
Growing violence in Afghanistan has serious consequences for the region it will be hard for Islamabad to escape the fallout.
Updated 09 Jun, 2021 08:42am
So far Central Command has handed over control of six military installations to the Afghan defence ministry.
Updated 09 Jun, 2021 08:30am
Political talks between the government and the Taliban have largely stalled as Washington pulls its troops out after 20 years.
Published 07 Jun, 2021 05:54pm
The spectre that looms is of chaos and more strife with grave implications for Pakistan.
Updated 07 Jun, 2021 09:44am
NA budget session begins today.
Updated 07 Jun, 2021 08:59am
Islamabad urges "responsible" withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
Updated 04 Jun, 2021 07:35am
There are fresh concerns that the situation across the western border may not be too promising.
Updated 03 Jun, 2021 09:12pm
FM Qureshi urges Afghan groups to "seize historic opportunity" for peace.
Updated 02 Jun, 2021 07:09am
More than 3,000 Afghans are expected to be resettled under the accelerated plans.
Updated 01 Jun, 2021 09:26am
The USS Ronald Reagan, the only American aircraft carrier in Asia-Pacific, is currently based in Yokosuka, Japan.
Updated 27 May, 2021 07:59am
The Foreign Office has dismissed reports of Pakistan allowing a US base in the country, terming them baseless speculation.
Updated 26 May, 2021 04:47pm
Pentagon press secretary indicates US exploring range of options to provide viable over-the-horizon counter-terrorism capability.
Published 26 May, 2021 12:01pm
Afghanistan’s foreign ministry says it hopes Australia will review the decision.
Updated 26 May, 2021 08:19am
Violence has soared in Afghanistan since US forces began their final pullout on May 1.
Updated 25 May, 2021 09:42am
“Pakistan has played an important role in Afghanistan," says US official.
Updated 24 May, 2021 07:38am
The month-long halt in hostilities will allow local farmers to harvest their wheat crop and students to sit annual examinations.
Published 20 May, 2021 03:14pm
California lawmaker questions why given its importance to Afghan peace, Pakistan is not being treated accordingly by the US.
Published 20 May, 2021 11:15am
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had earlier claimed that Pakistan "operated an organised system of support" for the Taliban.
Published 17 May, 2021 01:38pm
Violence has soared as the United States military presses ahead with a plan to withdraw all of its troops by September.
Updated 17 May, 2021 07:58am
A prosperous, stable and peaceful Afghanistan is in the best interest of region, COAS says.
Updated 13 May, 2021 08:20am
US warns continued chaos in Afghanistan will be harmful for its neighbours.
Updated 12 May, 2021 08:33am
