Afghan War
Says countries in the region “have a significant stake in the stable future” of Afghanistan.
Updated 15 Apr, 2021 08:34am
No ally expected to oppose Biden’s formal announcement for a complete US troop withdrawal by Sept 11, says senior Nato diplomat.
Published 14 Apr, 2021 05:11pm
The proposed schedule is seen as a “mid-way” between meeting the May 1 deadline.
Published 14 Apr, 2021 07:10am
Says US actions in Afghanistan in the next year will have significant regional consequences, particularly in Pakistan and India.
Updated 10 Apr, 2021 07:47am
Foreign Minister Lavrov’s visit is part of the growing interaction and regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and Russia.
Updated 07 Apr, 2021 07:24am
Ghani’s plan will be presented as a counter to proposals put forward by Washington.
Updated 05 Apr, 2021 08:55am
Qureshi also meets Iranian FM on sidelines of Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process Conference.
Updated 31 Mar, 2021 07:24am
Foreign minister says Afghan peace process is at a "defining juncture".
Updated 31 Mar, 2021 07:23am
Reiterates appreciation for Turkey’s "principled and steadfast support" on the issue of Indian-occupied Kashmir.
Updated 29 Mar, 2021 10:34pm
Ghani will announce the election plan at a stakeholder conference in Turkey next month, according to two government officials.
Updated 25 Mar, 2021 09:51am
The fear is that the violence could be a harbinger of more chaos as US troops head toward the exits.
Updated 24 Mar, 2021 09:12am
US Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin holds telephone conversation with COAS Gen Qamar Bajwa.
Published 23 Mar, 2021 07:01am
The US peace plan for Afghanistan faces critical tests ahead.
Updated 22 Mar, 2021 08:25am
Says senior US officials wanted to see a responsible end to the conflict and a transition to “something else”.
Updated 22 Mar, 2021 11:19am
Washington sent a senior official for the first time to participate in regional peace talks convened by Russia.
Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
US president says he is still “in the process” of determining when the forces should leave.
Updated 18 Mar, 2021 08:59am
The Americans will only be postponing the inevitable if they linger.
Updated 17 Mar, 2021 08:17am
Washington has encouraged the Afghan leadership to work towards establishing an “inclusive” government.
Updated 16 Mar, 2021 09:28am
The United States currently has 3,500 troops in Afghanistan, report says.
Updated 15 Mar, 2021 09:00am
“We welcome the US efforts to re-energise the peace process and expedite the final political settlement," says FO spokesman.
Updated 12 Mar, 2021 07:35am
Diplomatic efforts have recently intensified to bring peace to war-torn nation.
Updated 11 Mar, 2021 07:32am
Regional states should play the role of facilitators, but decisions must be taken by the various Afghan stakeholders themselves.
Updated 10 Mar, 2021 08:25am
This marked the first public acknowledgement by the Biden administration that it has asked Islamabad to continue its role.
Updated 10 Mar, 2021 09:28am
The US, China, Pakistan, the Afghan govt and the Taliban have been invited to attend the coming expanded trilateral consultations.
Updated 10 Mar, 2021 07:38am
The Afghan president has not commented on the draft proposal or a sternly worded letter from US State Secretary Antony Blinken.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 10:57am
The Afghan Journalists Safety Committee says that more than 300 women have left the industry in recent months.
Updated 09 Mar, 2021 08:58am
“Matters of mutual interest, regional security and ongoing Afghanistan Reconciliation Process were discussed," ISPR says.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 07:02am
At least nine media workers have been killed since peace talks with the Taliban started in September.
Published 03 Mar, 2021 01:21pm
Qureshi hopes that “collective efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan will bear fruit”.
Updated 23 Feb, 2021 07:36am
Biden’s administration is reviewing whether to stick to a looming May 1 deadline to withdraw or risk a bloody backlash by staying.
Updated 18 Feb, 2021 09:33am
