Afghan War
“Taliban victory is not inevitable," says General Kenneth McKenzie, head of the US Army Central Command.
Updated 26 Jul, 2021 09:36am
Report says militant outfit operates under Taliban protection from Kandahar, Helmand and Nimruz provinces.
Updated 26 Jul, 2021 07:58am
Human Rights Watch says there are reports that the Taliban are committing atrocities on civilians in areas they have captured.
Published 25 Jul, 2021 05:23pm
Authorities claim to have killed more than 260 Taliban fighters in the past 24 hours across several provinces.
Updated 25 Jul, 2021 07:55am
The Taliban cannot think of ruling Afghanistan without international legitimacy.
Updated 21 Jul, 2021 08:58am
“The whole point was to get rid of the Taliban and we didn't do that. The Taliban will take over,” says one veteran.
Published 20 Jul, 2021 07:05pm
President Ashraf Ghani and a group of other leaders were performing Eidul Azha prayers in the garden when the rockets struck.
Updated 20 Jul, 2021 02:12pm
“The Taliban’s offensive is in direct contradiction to their claim to support a negotiated settlement," statement says.
Updated 20 Jul, 2021 10:25am
The alliance, known as Five-Plus-One, pledged to work together to end the Afghan conflict.
Updated 18 Jul, 2021 08:45am
The Spin Boldak-Chaman border crossing is an economic lifeline for southern Afghanistan.
Updated 17 Jul, 2021 09:26am
This time all regional states must make efforts to prevent a collapse of order in Afghanistan.
Published 16 Jul, 2021 07:30am
“Aim of the forthcoming peace conference is to engage with and consult all sides on Afghan peace process," says FO spokesperson.
Published 16 Jul, 2021 07:17am
PM says countries such as Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey "will try and help facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan".
Updated 15 Jul, 2021 10:34pm
The premier has also invited other leaders to an international conference on Afghanistan to be organised by Pakistan soon.
Updated 15 Jul, 2021 07:58am
Some estimates say there are around 18,000 people who would qualify for the Special Immigrant Visa programme.
Published 15 Jul, 2021 12:03am
Says it seems like interpreters and people who helped international troops were "just going to be left behind to be slaughtered".
Published 14 Jul, 2021 07:43pm
China welcomes US withdrawal as a new chance for Afghanistan, calls on Taliban to cut all ties with terrorist groups.
Updated 14 Jul, 2021 08:17pm
They say they'll protect human rights but according to “Islamic values” that are interpreted differently across the Muslim world.
Published 14 Jul, 2021 05:29pm
The eight-member delegation will include senior Afghan peace official Abdullah Abdullah and former president Hamid Karzai.
Updated 14 Jul, 2021 08:23am
“It is better [...] to use any possible channel to get in touch with our invitation and guidance commission,” says Taliban leader.
Published 14 Jul, 2021 12:09am
Qureshi urges Afghanistan to address all concerns through established mechanisms, says "blame game will not serve the region."
Published 13 Jul, 2021 07:40pm
Gen Austin Miller handed command to Gen McKenzie, who will oversee remaining operations from a US-based headquarters.
Published 13 Jul, 2021 12:00am
Says Islamabad will accept any govt in Afghanistan that has the backing of the Afghan people.
Updated 12 Jul, 2021 08:31am
ISPR DG Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar says Pakistan has no "favourites" in Afghanistan.
Published 10 Jul, 2021 06:32pm
Pakistan needs to ready itself for new circumstances, Senate panel told.
Updated 10 Jul, 2021 08:19am
Insurgent group’s officials tell news conference in Moscow they will not allow their territory to be used against neighbours.
Updated 10 Jul, 2021 07:31am
FM Qureshi assures US secretary of state that Pakistan will remain a reliable partner for peace in Afghanistan.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 11:17pm
US president calls on countries in the region to help bring about an elusive political settlement between the warring parties.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 08:27am
In the last week, the Taliban have overrun areas bordering five countries.
Updated 09 Jul, 2021 08:36am
Says 69 Taliban fighters were killed in fresh operations on the edge of Qala-e-Naw and large quantity of arms, ammunition seized.
Published 08 Jul, 2021 05:13pm
