Afghan War
19 current and former soldiers to be referred for potential criminal prosecution for allegedly killing the Afghan locals.
Updated 20 Nov, 2020 02:52am
“The sooner the foreign forces leave, the more the war will be prevented," says the Taliban spokesman.
Updated 19 Nov, 2020 09:34am
"Around 2,000 troops will be pulled from Afghanistan by January 15," says Acting Defence Secretary Chris Miller.
Updated 18 Nov, 2020 04:44pm
Nato’s security operation in Afghanistan is its biggest and most ambitious undertaking ever.
Updated 18 Nov, 2020 10:07am
While many NATO allies want to leave the country, many feel it could be reckless given militant violence plaguing Afghanistan.
Published 17 Nov, 2020 10:15pm
The United States has been pulling out troops under the deal which envisages the withdrawal to be complete by May.
Published 10 Nov, 2020 11:52pm
Biden and Trump are determined to extricate America from a no-win war that has cost the superpower more than a trillion dollars.
Published 04 Nov, 2020 07:58am
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives after being identified by the education centre's guards.
Published 24 Oct, 2020 09:10pm
Hekmatyar’s visit to Pakistan was particularly interesting, especially to those who have been following Afghan politics.
Published 23 Oct, 2020 07:46am
The Taliban assault on Helmand province tests the resolve of the government at the start of talks to end the 19-year war.
Updated 14 Oct, 2020 09:09am
Days ago, US President Donald Trump had said he wanted all US forces “home by Christmas".
Published 12 Oct, 2020 08:42pm
If foreign soldiers cut and run without a proper Afghan peace pact in place, the govt in Kabul will be vulnerable to attacks.
Published 10 Oct, 2020 07:53am
Taliban call Trump's announcement a "very positive step" towards the implementation of the US-Taliban peace deal.
Updated 09 Oct, 2020 08:41am
Most of the victims are Afghan security force members but several civilians are also among the dead: official.
Published 03 Oct, 2020 04:58pm
Seven women, five children and two men died when their vehicle detonated an explosive device in Daikundi province.
Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:34pm
Says discussions with the Taliban in Qatar so far have been positive.
Updated 23 Sep, 2020 09:54am
Taliban denies its fighters were hit and says 23 civilians were killed.
Updated 20 Sep, 2020 10:17am
"Pakistan will remain in solidarity with the Afghan people as they march forward in this journey for peace," says PM Imran.
Updated 12 Sep, 2020 08:10am
A rise in violent incidents on both sides of Pak-Afghan border is meant to derail the Afghanistan peace process, says ISPR DG.
Updated 11 Sep, 2020 09:25am
Attack on convoy leaves 10 dead.
Updated 10 Sep, 2020 10:30am
Seeks Pakistan's support to ensure rights granted to Afghan women are protected in any new arrangement.
Updated 09 Sep, 2020 10:22am
Delay partly due to both sides sorting out final questions over the opening ceremony, says official.
Updated 08 Sep, 2020 10:13am
A date for the talks has not been set but the warring sides have made signals that negotiations could launch soon.
Published 05 Sep, 2020 08:26pm
“This is a miracle that is actually happening," says the premier.
Updated 04 Sep, 2020 08:56am
“Today we take the next step, because the ICC continues to target Americans, sadly,” says Mike Pompeo.
Updated 03 Sep, 2020 10:06am
“The release of Taliban prisoners is a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to peace," says President Ashraf Ghani.
Updated 03 Sep, 2020 10:10am
Their presence at the negotiating table is significant, though they will be outnumbered by 16 men in the Afghan govt team.
Updated 31 Aug, 2020 04:37pm
Fawzia Koofi, a former member of parliament and strong critic of the Taliban, was shot in her right hand.
Published 16 Aug, 2020 03:25pm
The gathering, known as Loya Jirga, began on Friday with over 3,600 participants amid tight security and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published 08 Aug, 2020 04:42pm
Six students were also wounded in the explosion in the Ishkamish district of Takhar province.
Updated 19 Jun, 2020 09:36am