Afghan War
Biden’s administration is reviewing whether to stick to a looming May 1 deadline to withdraw or risk a bloody backlash by staying.
Updated 18 Feb, 2021 09:33am
“It is the responsibility and in the interest of all to bring an end to this war," says Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:22am
“While no ally wants to stay in Afghanistan longer than necessary, we will not leave before the time is right," he says.
Updated 16 Feb, 2021 08:43am
The first has to do with the signal it will send to the Taliban — primarily of America’s unreliability as an honest broker.
Updated 12 Feb, 2021 08:19am
“A time has come when Pakistan is supposed to play its anchoring role in the Afghan peace deal," says Dr Barnett R Rubin
Updated 08 Feb, 2021 09:33am
Taliban and Afghan govt forces have repeatedly clashed in Kunduz, with the insurgents attempting to capture the strategic city.
Updated 06 Feb, 2021 07:46am
Report urges new US leaders to postpone May deadline for the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.
Updated 05 Feb, 2021 08:23am
Nato-led mission reports 2,586 civilian casualties from Oct 1 to Dec 31 last year.
Updated 02 Feb, 2021 07:50am
The Biden administration is widely expected to reaffirm the framework of the Doha agreement.
Updated 01 Feb, 2021 08:22am
“Political decisions cannot be made in a vacuum," says Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Updated 01 Feb, 2021 08:53am
For over 40 years, persistent conflict and instability in Afghanistan have forced millions to flee in search of safety.
Updated 01 Feb, 2021 07:43am
Kabul and some foreign governments and agencies say the Taliban has failed to meet conditions due to escalated violence.
Updated 31 Jan, 2021 11:18pm
"The US strategy supports the continuation of war and bloodshed among various Afghan groups," says Iranian official.
Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:31am
The two sides have been meeting in Doha since September in a US-backed effort to contain violence in their country.
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:58am
FM Qureshi says progress in dialogue will “facilitate a reduction in violence, leading to a ceasefire”.
Updated 26 Jan, 2021 07:35am
Many of those killed in recent weeks have actively been campaigning against rampant violence and rising human rights violations
Updated 20 Jan, 2021 08:42am
“We have already conveyed our concerns to the Afghan government and the international community with evidence,” he says.
Published 18 Jan, 2021 07:21am
The attack on the judges happened as they were driving to their office in a court vehicle, says Supreme Court spokesperson.
Published 17 Jan, 2021 01:15pm
Visiting Hazara leader from Afghanistan meets PM, army chief.
Published 13 Jan, 2021 07:14am
Four-member IS cell dismantled in Nangarhar province.
Updated 13 Jan, 2021 07:21am
In southern Uruzgan province, a suicide car bomber detonated a vehicle full of explosives near a military base.
Published 07 Jan, 2021 02:04pm
Months of deliberations between the two sides have yielded little so far.
Updated 06 Jan, 2021 07:22am
Govt official says negotiations will be "time-consuming and very complicated".
Published 04 Jan, 2021 07:08am
Separate bombings were also reported on Sunday in the provinces of Logar, Nangarhar, Helmand and Badakhshan.
Published 20 Dec, 2020 03:11pm
Gen Mark Milley discusses need for progress towards a negotiated political solution during talks with the Taliban.
Updated 18 Dec, 2020 08:45am
Matters of mutual interest including the overall regional security situation were discussed, the ISPR says.
Updated 15 Dec, 2020 08:00am
Base closures are a part of the complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, report says.
Updated 28 Nov, 2020 09:50am
UN refugee chief says the future of millions of Afghans depends on the outcome of peace talks taking place in Qatar.
Updated 24 Nov, 2020 09:48am
PM says his visit to Kabul "was another step towards conveying Pakistan's commitment to peace in Afghanistan".
Published 20 Nov, 2020 09:05pm
US Charge d’Affaires to Pakistan Angela Aggeler meets Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa.
Updated 20 Nov, 2020 09:34am
