Afghan War
Humanitarian aid can resume even if the world decides to hold back on formal recognition of the regime for now.
Published 16 Sep, 2021 08:41am
Says a security vacuum in the presence of militant groups in the neighbouring country will spell disaster.
Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:06am
PM Imran says he wants to see Pakistan and US have a "normal relationship", like Washington's relationship with India.
Updated 16 Sep, 2021 08:50am
International donors have pledged over $1bn for Afghanistan to avert what UN warned could be “the collapse of an entire country”.
Published 15 Sep, 2021 06:10pm
Minister welcomes Afghan Taliban's announcement to prevent use of their soil against Pakistan, but seeks implementation.
Updated 15 Sep, 2021 07:38pm
Here's is a timeline of main events centring on Afghanistan under the Taliban rule.
Published 15 Sep, 2021 03:17pm
Afghan ministry has requested the CAA to facilitate the operation of two of its airlines to Pakistan.
Published 15 Sep, 2021 02:48pm
Investigation may lead to freezing of assets and accounts of former civil servants, ministers and lawmakers, says official.
Updated 15 Sep, 2021 09:19am
They were facing threats from Taliban due to their involvement in sports and issued emergency humanitarian visas.
Updated 15 Sep, 2021 08:48am
Acting foreign minister says Taliban will spend donor money wisely and use it to alleviate poverty.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 08:29pm
The new govt "hasn't told us anything but we are committed to maintaining and supporting women's cricket," says ACB chairman.
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 07:06pm
Prime Minister Imran, Russian president renew invitations to each other to visit their countries.
Updated 15 Sep, 2021 05:04am
"What is really important right now is to avert a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan," he says.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 05:19pm
Around 3,000 families, mostly those of retired army and Afghan security forces personnel, were given three days to leave.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 04:26pm
Wars do not end with a withdrawal or retreat or retrograde or the signing of a peace treaty.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 01:25pm
Says Pakistan has a “multiplicity of interests, [with] some that are in conflict with ours”.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 11:25am
Report says the money helped “create a tiny class of young, ultra-rich Afghans".
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 08:58am
After decades of war and suffering, Afghans are facing “perhaps their most perilous hour”, says UN secretary general.
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 08:09am
Suspend the return of Afghan nationals to their country.
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 10:18am
"Peace cannot consolidate unless Afghanistan is provided the necessary economic and fiscal space," Qureshi tells UN conference.
Updated 14 Sep, 2021 07:38am
Baradar blamed “fake propaganda” for the death rumours in an audio message posted by the Taliban.
Published 13 Sep, 2021 03:54pm
The flight was chartered by the World Bank, says airline spokesperson.
Published 13 Sep, 2021 02:19pm
Aid conference to be convened today in Geneva for raising funds.
Published 13 Sep, 2021 11:14am
If a broad-based government is not formed soon, Afghanistan may well collapse into civil war.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 07:30am
The international reaction to the new government has been circumspect including from Pakistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 07:47am
Two major US newspapers say their investigations have not found evidence of any explosives in the car.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 09:27am
Dostum is widely suspected to have profited from the corruption that discredited the former govt.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 10:58am
Study places emphasis on Afghanistan’s trade with Pakistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 08:38am
Says 8,000-10,000 foreigners have arrived in Pakistan from Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 07:54am
Former Indian major general believes picture showing Pakistani actors Shaan Shahid and Umair Jaswal is of soldiers in Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Sep, 2021 05:15am
