Afghan War
The truer instincts that can’t afford to lose hope for Afghanistan lie with the UN workers.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 08:16am
While blame still accrues to the weak Ashraf Ghani regime, more decisive blame lies elsewhere with stronger states.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 08:20am
The Taliban sent messages to Iranian traders and to an Iranian chamber of commerce, which has close links to the govt.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 09:00am
Appreciates Pakistan’s support and facilitation for evacuation from Afghanistan.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 09:22am
Resistance forces in Panjshir surrounded, say Taliban; Massoud fighters ready for conflict but seek negotiations with Taliban.
Updated 24 Aug, 2021 08:18am
"The Islamic Emirate is trying to resolve the problems peacefully," says Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 06:08pm
One Afghan guard was killed and three others were injured in the battle, which also involved US and German forces.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 11:41pm
Afghan media may be among the Taliban’s first victims.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:11am
Most consequential for Pakistan is whether the situation stabilises and peace is established in Afghanistan.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:58am
The Vietnam leg has sparked criticism, with some accusing Harris of being tone-deaf for visiting the communist country.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 09:02am
The Americans put too much faith in President Ashraf Ghani, who fled Kabul as it fell, report claims.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:23am
The woman went into labour during the flight and began to experience complications, US Air Force says.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:53am
“We don’t want militants showing up here under cover of refugees,” he says.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:49am
Sources say PIA is planning to operate three special flights to Kabul on Monday to evacuate foreigners and their dependents.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 08:31am
OIC says it will dispatch envoys to Afghanistan to stress the importance of “peace, stability, and national reconciliation”.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 07:28am
Hizb-i-Islami leader says Afghans have tired of the continuous war, there has been a "positive change" in the Taliban.
Updated 23 Aug, 2021 01:40am
Many women doubt the Taliban's proclamations that this time women's rights will be protected under the framework of Islam.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 11:19pm
A threat from the Islamic State in Afghanistan is forcing the US military to develop new ways to get evacuees to Kabul's airport.
Published 22 Aug, 2021 12:46pm
"This is not a withdrawal. This was a total surrender," said Trump.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 11:45am
Now as the Taliban control Kabul, they will have to accommodate other stakeholders.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 12:36pm
People close to Ahmad Shah Massoud say more than 6,000 fighters, as well as local militia groups, have gathered in Panjshir.
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 09:29am
Karzai, Abdullah meet political, religious leaders; Haqqani claims Massoud has "declared allegiance".
Published 22 Aug, 2021 07:00am
Hopes to evacuate a total of 30,000 Americans and Afghan civilians.
Published 21 Aug, 2021 10:08pm
Tells Russian counterpart that "security of Afghans and protecting their rights should be the first priority".
Updated 22 Aug, 2021 09:34am
Official says Taliban plan to ready a new model for governing Afghanistan within next few weeks.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 03:18pm
Panjshir Valley, located north of Afghanistan’s capital, is the final major centre of resistance to the Taliban.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 11:14am
At mosques across Kabul, the overarching theme appeared to be an appeal for Afghans to give the new regime a chance.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 10:54am
Taliban can talk all they want about inclusivity, but whether or not they will abide by their promises is yet to be seen.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 08:20am
Pakistan is in a delicately promising position after the relatively peaceful transition of power in Kabul.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 08:45am
Fitch Solutions says grants and aid, a major source of Afghan funding, will dry up significantly this year.
Updated 21 Aug, 2021 10:33am
