Afghan War
Taliban spokesman outlines the “Islamic system” that the group says it hopes to establish under any peace deal.
Published 01 Feb, 2019 06:34pm
Russia will serve as reliable partner to countries around Afghanistan in effort to ensure border security: official.
Updated 01 Feb, 2019 07:02pm
"I was a kid, but I remember they burned our school right in front of our eyes," says woman who grew up under Taliban.
Updated 01 Feb, 2019 09:56pm
Afghan Taliban have so far refused to hold talks with "puppet" government.
Updated 01 Feb, 2019 10:01am
No evidence to suggest that Trump's new South Asia policy was effective in bringing stability to Afghanistan: SIGAR.
Updated 01 Feb, 2019 09:45am
FO spokesman says no restrictions on Aasia Bibi’s movement.
Updated 01 Feb, 2019 09:44am
Sceptics have “rushed to judgement”, US envoy says, adding that “you can't eat an elephant in one bite!”
Published 31 Jan, 2019 10:23pm
Says matters between Afghan government and Taliban are "their business".
Published 31 Jan, 2019 04:13pm
Ghani also questions religious legitimacy of Taliban, who have repeatedly refused to hold direct peace talks with Kabul.
Updated 31 Jan, 2019 10:58am
Tensions between Pakistan, India likely to persist this year, says report presented to Congress
Published 31 Jan, 2019 06:15am
Taliban want Afghans to forget past, live "like brothers" with them; say they believe in an inclusive Afghan world.
Updated 31 Jan, 2019 10:33am
US national intelligence director predicts Pakistan "will frustrate US counter-terrorism efforts against Taliban".
Updated 05 Mar, 2019 11:50am
I can’t see this as anything more than an effort to put lipstick on what will be a US withdrawal: Ryan Crocker.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Will the Taliban agree to a ceasefire and sit across the table with the Kabul government?
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:52am
Russian ambassador says Pakistan and Russia are important stakeholders in regional peace.
Updated 30 Jan, 2019 07:34am
US special envoy says talks are heading in the right direction
Updated 30 Jan, 2019 10:46am
Negotiated settlement with Afghan Taliban will reduce impact of hybrid warfare against Pakistan, establishment believes.
Updated 31 Jan, 2019 10:43am
But major hurdles including a ceasefire and withdrawal of foreign forces remain.
Updated 29 Jan, 2019 10:34am
US envoy says no progress on ceasefire or Taliban demand for withdrawal of foreign troops: Ghani's office.
Published 28 Jan, 2019 01:03pm
US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is in Kabul to secure cooperation from Afghan president.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:42am
Foreign minister to visit Muscat and London over next couple of weeks.
Published 27 Jan, 2019 11:22am
US now has new 'sustainable' strategy for fighting terrorism, says chief US diplomat.
Updated 25 Jan, 2019 10:38am
Barader, who was released from Pakistani prison in 2018, authorised to lead political team, take decisions: sources.
Updated 26 Jan, 2019 05:44pm
Report argues that Afghanistan's neighbours, including Pakistan, have a history of backing various ethnic groups.
Updated 21 Jan, 2019 08:30am
Pak, US discuss progress achieved in Afghan reconciliation process so far.
Updated 18 Jan, 2019 02:09pm
PM Khan, President Ghani agree to resolve all outstanding issues; COAS assures US envoy of efforts for stability.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Afghan ambassador urges his countrymen to stop living as refugees and return to Afghanistan.
Updated 16 Jan, 2019 08:57am
Senior US official Lisa Curtis arrives in Islamabad for meetings, Khalilzad delayed due to change in itinerary.
Updated 16 Jan, 2019 02:44pm
Qureshi says outsiders can do little to help Afghans overcome war if they do not sit together.
Updated 11 Jan, 2019 07:43am
Abdullah's remarks come a day after Taliban call off a fourth round of talks with US officials in Qatar.
Published 10 Jan, 2019 11:44am
