Afghan War
Distancing themselves from TTP groups would be a challenge for the Afghan Taliban.
Updated 07 Mar, 2020 10:23pm
"The upsurge in violence in parts of Afghanistan over the last couple days is unacceptable," says Pompeo.
Updated 06 Mar, 2020 08:46am
The ruling paves the way for a full-blown probe, including looking into possible atrocities committed by US forces.
Updated 05 Mar, 2020 06:24pm
The insurgents killed at least 20 Afghan soldiers and policemen in a series of overnight attacks.
Updated 04 Mar, 2020 11:26pm
"There is going to have to be a compromise," say a former senior US official.
Updated 04 Mar, 2020 08:41am
Taliban attack Afghan army bases, throwing peace talks into doubt.
Updated 04 Mar, 2020 09:00am
Qureshi urges for "flexibility", says US envoy had been apprising Afghanistan president on talks.
Updated 03 Mar, 2020 09:34pm
The Americans tried and failed miserably to remake Afghanistan in their own image.
Published 03 Mar, 2020 07:53am
“Only an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led process can ensure a lasting peace in Afghanistan and the region," he says.
Updated 03 Mar, 2020 09:22am
Secretary Pompeo says the agreement also includes a secret implementation document.
Updated 03 Mar, 2020 08:48am
“Reduction in violence has ended, our operations will continue as normal,” says Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
Updated 03 Mar, 2020 11:29am
“If our 5,000 prisoners do not get released, there will be no intra-Afghan talks,” says Taliban spokesman.
Updated 02 Mar, 2020 08:20pm
Across the country, women remain wary of militants, desperate end the violence, but fearful of paying a heavy price.
Updated 02 Mar, 2020 08:37am
The move will be synchronised with the start of intra-Afghan negotiations, expected in the next 10 days.
Updated 02 Mar, 2020 08:57am
Manzoor Pashteen expresses the hope that it will prove to be durable.
Updated 02 Mar, 2020 08:42am
The foreign minister reiterates that Pakistan supports an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation process.
Updated 01 Mar, 2020 05:15pm
The president says "no commitment to release 5000 prisoners" as part of the US-Taliban deal.
Published 01 Mar, 2020 01:42pm
If everything goes according to plan, Afghanistan’s long nightmare may indeed soon give way to a more peaceful future.
Published 01 Mar, 2020 07:38am
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the agreement signed between US and Taliban is an important development.
Updated 01 Mar, 2020 09:01am
"Now all stakeholders have to ensure that spoilers are kept at bay," says PM Imran.
Updated 01 Mar, 2020 07:37am
Analysts term the deal a milestone, but caution the intra-Afghan dialogue that will follow will be much more complex.
Updated 01 Mar, 2020 09:51am
“The biggest thing is that we hope the US remain committed to their promises during the negotiation and peace deal.”
Updated 29 Feb, 2020 05:17pm
Foreign minister meets US envoy Khalilzad in Doha hours before historic peace deal between US, Taliban set to be signed.
Updated 29 Feb, 2020 08:16pm
Taliban say they will release 1,000 Afghan prisoners and expect 5,000 of their men to be released in return.
Updated 29 Feb, 2020 07:22pm
A full withdrawal of US and coalition forces will occur within 14 months if the Taliban hold up their end of the deal.
Updated 06 Mar, 2020 03:06pm
Overall, it’s not hard to empathise with the Taliban demand for an American withdrawal.
Published 26 Feb, 2020 07:37am
Future political stability will depend on the cessation of violence and how the intra-Afghan dialogue is organised.
Updated 26 Feb, 2020 10:05am
The historic agreement is set to be signed on Feb 29 if a week-long partial truce holds.
Published 25 Feb, 2020 02:00pm
There is a quiet wave of concern over the uncertainty that faces Afghanistan.
Updated 26 Feb, 2020 10:13am
Vali Nasr says peace in Afghanistan opens the door for Pakistan for a new relationship with US.
Updated 25 Feb, 2020 08:27am
