Afghan War
Trajectory of Taliban's relationship with US, rest of the world will depend on their actions, says US secretary of state.
Published 09 Sep, 2021 07:15am
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says any international legitimacy for the Taliban government will have to be “earned”.
Updated 09 Sep, 2021 07:42am
German foreign minister says he sees little reason for optimism about conditions in Afghanistan.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 11:16pm
Says the situation requires "discarding old lenses, developing new insights and proceeding with a realistic, pragmatic approach".
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 03:31pm
Foreign ministry spokesperson says China hopes the Taliban will "pursue moderate and steady domestic and foreign policies".
Updated 09 Sep, 2021 07:33am
“We're scared, I'll be honest with you, we are nervous,” says the CEO of Tolo's parent company Moby Group.
Published 08 Sep, 2021 02:00pm
Board's programme for girls has already been paused, but men's cricket has been allowed to continue, says ACB chief executive.
Published 08 Sep, 2021 01:07pm
Senator Lindsey Graham warns Kabul could be invaded again if situation worsens.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 04:50pm
The most serious challenge for the Afghan Taliban is to maintain the unity within their ranks.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 08:19am
In a world where climate change, pandemics and cyberwarfare are the most pressing threats, why fight a two-decade-long war?
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 08:34am
WHILE the Afghan Taliban announced members of an interim ‘cabinet’ on Tuesday — the first step towards the...
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 08:04am
“We are not aware of anyone being held on an aircraft or any hostage-like situation in Mazar-i-Sharif,” he says.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 10:48am
“These Afghan families were deported to Afghanistan as they entered Pakistan illegally,” says Quetta division commissioner.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 09:36am
FO says meeting will review the evolving situation in Afghanistan to address common challenges, realise emerging opportunities.
Updated 08 Sep, 2021 08:53am
The "acting" government announced by the Taliban comprises 33 cabinet members, headed by Mohammad Hasan Akhund.
Published 08 Sep, 2021 12:06am
By inclusive govt, Taliban appear to have meant a govt that included only Taliban officials and no women, says one journalist.
Published 07 Sep, 2021 11:25pm
Sirajuddin Haqqani appointed as interior minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi as foreign minister, says spokesperson.
Updated 07 Sep, 2021 11:55pm
At least three rallies were held across Kabul in a show of resistance against the Taliban.
Published 07 Sep, 2021 05:35pm
Despite the billions of dollars of US-led military support, the army's capacity was hollowed out by years of rampant corruption.
Published 07 Sep, 2021 05:24pm
US state secretary hails “Qatar's extraordinary support in facilitating the safe transit of US citizens, Afghans at-risk".
Published 07 Sep, 2021 01:28pm
“Putting up curtains is not acceptable,” says one female student at Kabul University.
Published 07 Sep, 2021 12:42pm
Within weeks of the taking the capital, many of the street art pieces have been painted over.
Updated 07 Sep, 2021 01:47pm
Qatar, which hosts a major US airbase, has been the gateway for 55,000 people airlifted out of Afghanistan.
Updated 07 Sep, 2021 08:42am
“Since Pakistan is not getting any significant aid from the US, it should not be bothered much," says former ambassador to US.
Updated 07 Sep, 2021 09:47am
"We have no problem facilitating the evacuation of US citizens from Afghanistan,” says Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan.
Updated 07 Sep, 2021 07:49am
Britain lost 457 soldiers in Afghanistan or 13pc of the international military coalition's 3,500 fatalities since 2001.
Published 06 Sep, 2021 07:24pm
Indian media outlets using visuals from a video game to falsely claim PAF planes are bombing anti-Taliban fighters in Panjshir.
Updated 06 Sep, 2021 09:51pm
“We will announce the new government as soon as technical issues are resolved,” said Zabihullah Mujahid.
Published 06 Sep, 2021 02:28pm
Fahim Dashti, the spokesman for Ahmad Massoud's anti-Taliban group, was killed in battle on Sunday.
Published 06 Sep, 2021 12:18pm
Taliban spokesman says the group assured the UN delegation of "cooperation and provision of needed facilities".
Published 06 Sep, 2021 11:00am
