Afghan War
US warns continued chaos in Afghanistan will be harmful for its neighbours.
Updated 12 May, 2021 08:33am
“We call on the Taliban and Afghan leaders to engage seriously in the ongoing peace process," US State Dept spokesperson says.
Published 11 May, 2021 01:15pm
The Taliban and government have declared similar ceasefires in the past to mark Islamic holidays.
Updated 11 May, 2021 08:11am
Afghan president in meeting with army chief appreciates "Pakistan's sincere and positive role" in the peace process.
Updated 10 May, 2021 10:10pm
Chief US diplomat says Washington is only withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan, not leaving the country.
Published 07 May, 2021 12:08pm
Newat Rawan, a popular talk show host in the past, was “assassinated by unknown gunmen”: police spokesman.
Updated 07 May, 2021 12:08am
Fierce fighting has erupted in southern Helmand province since the weekend.
Updated 06 May, 2021 08:11am
America’s defence department downplays fighting in several provinces.
Updated 05 May, 2021 07:25am
Increased military presence and security at checkpoints visible in Afghan capital.
Published 01 May, 2021 04:26pm
Since the US-Taliban deal, there have been no US combat deaths but attacks on Afghan forces and civilians have spiralled.
Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:08pm
"It will be an orderly, coordinated, and deliberate process," Nato official says.
Updated 30 Apr, 2021 10:16am
The two foreign ministers review bilateral cooperation, exchange views on impacts of Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 29 Apr, 2021 02:05pm
“Tough situation, no good answers to any of it," says Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley.
Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:02am
According to the Pentagon, the defence secretary and the army chief discussed the drawdown in Afghanistan.
Updated 29 Apr, 2021 07:32am
Women in Afghanistan remain targets of violence and are underrepresented in peace talks despite promises of a place at the table.
Published 28 Apr, 2021 05:41pm
All stakeholders know if the path of negotiation is abandoned, Afghanistan will descend into chaos.
Updated 26 Apr, 2021 08:44am
To end the ‘forever war’, Afghan stakeholders need to show vision and maturity.
Updated 26 Apr, 2021 08:37am
Gen Scott Miller says he has told the Taliban a return to violence would be "a tragedy for Afghanistan and Afghan people".
Updated 25 Apr, 2021 10:03pm
Pakistan must complete the fencing of its border with Afghanistan and insulate itself to the extent possible.
Updated 23 Apr, 2021 09:08am
COAS, Afghan Ambassador Najibullah Ali Khil discuss matters of mutual interest and regional security situation.
Updated 23 Apr, 2021 08:37am
Turkey's foreign ministry says meeting will cover recent developments about peace process.
Updated 23 Apr, 2021 07:32am
Regardless of who the adversary was at any point, two generations of Afghans have known only war.
Updated 21 Apr, 2021 09:08am
US State Department spokesman Ned Price did not confirm the postponement, but said broader diplomatic efforts will continue.
Updated 21 Apr, 2021 09:44am
The foreign troop withdrawals have raised concerns that the country could erupt in full-scale civil war.
Updated 21 Apr, 2021 09:49am
FM Qureshi says Taliban have largely succeeded in their objective.
Updated 20 Apr, 2021 08:54am
“The terrorism threat has moved to other places, and we have other very important items on our agenda," says US state secretary.
Updated 19 Apr, 2021 07:56am
FM Qureshi expresses hope that Afghan parties will work constructively to achieve shared objective of a stable Afghanistan.
Updated 19 Apr, 2021 07:49am
The Pentagon has around 2,500 troops in Afghanistan from a high of over 100,000.
Updated 16 Apr, 2021 09:20am
There are growing fears that Afghanistan will collapse into worsening chaos, brutal civil war, or even a takeover by the Taliban.
Published 15 Apr, 2021 06:06pm
Afghanistan has suffered for decades as powerful local players have refused to compromise and have insisted on hogging power.
Updated 15 Apr, 2021 08:49am
