Afghan War
Fighting has continued even as the coronavirus spreads throughout Afghanistan.
Updated 21 Apr, 2020 08:54am
Special envoy Khalilzad, Gen Miller call on Gen Bajwa.
Updated 15 Apr, 2020 07:41am
US General Scott Miller held discussions with the group’s representatives about "the need to reduce violence".
Updated 12 Apr, 2020 07:26am
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says step is inadequate.
Updated 10 Apr, 2020 08:21am
Taliban say they have yet to verify if those released are on list they handed over to Washington during negotiations.
Updated 09 Apr, 2020 08:38am
"The release of prisoners is being delayed under one pretext or the other," says Taliban spokesman.
Published 07 Apr, 2020 10:50am
"It is time women start playing their role as peace builders,” says lawmaker Fawzia Koofi.
Updated 03 Apr, 2020 09:05am
Afghan officials, militants’ representatives hold face-to-face talks.
Updated 02 Apr, 2020 08:52am
Progress is being made, says US State Secretary Mike Pompeo.
Updated 01 Apr, 2020 09:03am
Militants have not claimed responsibility for strikes.
Updated 31 Mar, 2020 07:45am
Team was supposed to be unveiled weeks ago, with “intra-Afghan” talks with Taliban meant to start on March 10 in Oslo.
Updated 28 Mar, 2020 08:18am
Pakistan condemns attack.
Updated 09 Apr, 2020 11:51pm
The US state secretary has indicated that the aid cuts could be cancelled if Ghani and Abdullah come to an agreement.
Published 24 Mar, 2020 12:19pm
The visit came just a day after the Afghan government and Taliban held their first discussion on prisoner exchanges.
Updated 24 Mar, 2020 09:29am
Delay in starting intra-Afghan talks increases the risk of the Doha peace plan being derailed.
Published 23 Mar, 2020 07:09am
The call comes as Afghanistan confirms 22 cases and fears arise over return of thousands of Afghans from Iran.
Updated 19 Mar, 2020 09:09am
Despite an improved scenario, will an intra-Afghan dialogue commence with a ceasefire and be concluded within 100 days?
Updated 16 Mar, 2020 07:49am
Ghani recently announced authorities would free 1,500 militants as a “gesture of goodwill” before negotiations begin.
Updated 15 Mar, 2020 08:52am
Gen Kenneth McKenzie hopes Taliban will fulfil commitments.
Updated 14 Mar, 2020 09:44am
“Collaborative approach and patience can help overcome all challenges," says Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Updated 13 Mar, 2020 09:16am
US military says it has begun its “conditions-based reduction of forces to 8,600 over 135 days.”
Published 10 Mar, 2020 02:30pm
Document is signed by the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, the UN and the US.
Updated 10 Mar, 2020 10:49am
PM Imran greets Ghani, looks forward to working with him.
Updated 10 Mar, 2020 08:06am
Ghani's remarks come after taking oath as president for another five-year term.
Updated 09 Mar, 2020 08:48pm
US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has been holding talks with Ghani and Abdullah to arrive at a solution.
Updated 10 Mar, 2020 08:00am
The split in Kabul permits for no united front.
Published 09 Mar, 2020 08:03am
Provincial council member, two bodyguards killed in Kabul.
Updated 09 Mar, 2020 08:11am
Taliban vow to restore ‘Islamic’ govt that existed before US forces toppled their rule.
Updated 09 Mar, 2020 08:00am
"They have no intention of abiding by their agreement," says one official.
Updated 08 Mar, 2020 08:33am
Trump says the Afghan government’s ability to defend itself from the guerrillas after US forces pull out was unknown.
Updated 07 Mar, 2020 10:22am
