Afghan War
"Pakistan by joining the US after 9/11 committed one of the biggest blunders," says Imran Khan at CFR.
Updated 24 Sep, 2019 12:02pm
The meeting comes after Trump’s eleventh-hour cancellation of the negotiations between the US and the Taliban.
Updated 23 Sep, 2019 08:45am
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Friday’s blast in Spin Boldak district.
Updated 22 Sep, 2019 08:55am
On Wednesday, a drone attack killed 30 civilians and injured 40 others, according to Afghan provincial officials.
Published 20 Sep, 2019 10:44am
Afghans are hopeful that the elections will lead to the second peaceful transfer of power in their history.
Updated 20 Sep, 2019 09:07am
The Taliban say the target was a nearby government intelligence department building.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 10:35am
The attack left at least four people killed and a dozen others injured.
Published 19 Sep, 2019 12:30am
"To our regret a few countries refused to keep the text of consensus previously agreed," says China’s UN ambassador.
Updated 18 Sep, 2019 08:41am
Monday’s death is the 17th US combat death in Afghanistan this year, according to the Pentagon’s count.
Updated 17 Sep, 2019 09:06am
Fighting has picked up in several parts of Afghanistan after US president’s abrupt cancellation of the Doha talks.
Updated 16 Sep, 2019 08:16am
The move comes as the militant group looks to bolster regional support, with visits also planned for other countries.
Updated 14 Sep, 2019 01:56pm
There is no immediate indication as to whether and when these peace negotiations might resume.
Updated 12 Sep, 2019 07:59am
Calling off the talks will hardly lead to the change in the current situation that the Americans are hoping for.
Published 11 Sep, 2019 07:32am
Signs are process of reconciliation will continue.
Updated 10 Sep, 2019 08:14am
Accuses journalists of trying to create the "look of turmoil in the White House, of which there is none”.
Published 10 Sep, 2019 12:50am
Cites Kabul bombing as reason for decision; Taliban express disappointment, Pakistan urges resumption of negotiations.
Updated 09 Sep, 2019 10:58am
A secret US summit with the Taliban and Afghanistan's leader is not the first time the US has sought a deal with them.
Published 08 Sep, 2019 12:44pm
Earlier, US Defence Secretary Esper sought to allay fears that Washington was looking for a quick exit from Afghanistan.
Updated 08 Sep, 2019 09:11am
A rushed decision on the US withdrawal will have regional and global consequences.
Published 08 Sep, 2019 07:10am
Says ANP will follow joint opposition’s decision on 'Islamabad lockdown' plan.
Updated 08 Sep, 2019 10:06am
Pakistan urges both sides to "re-engage to find negotiated peace from the ongoing political settlement process".
Updated 08 Sep, 2019 11:54pm
All sides reiterate "strong resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and without any distinction".
Updated 08 Sep, 2019 11:18am
Fighting started early in the morning when insurgents briefly seized an Afghan army recruitment centre in Farah city.
Updated 07 Sep, 2019 10:08am
It is not clear why the visit was postponed; President Ashraf Ghani has mostly been shut out of US-Taliban negotiations.
Published 06 Sep, 2019 11:06pm
Provincial Governor Mohammad Shoaib Sabet says there is no immediate word of casualties.
Published 06 Sep, 2019 11:29am
A Romanian and a US member of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission dead; their vehicle was targeted: Afghan official.
Updated 05 Sep, 2019 07:20pm
Gen James Mattis says that a rushed withdrawal could force Washington to send its troops back to Afghanistan.
Updated 05 Sep, 2019 08:54am
This week Khalilzad shared with Afghan officials an agreement "in principle" that Washington forged with the Taliban.
Updated 05 Sep, 2019 08:09am
It is still unclear what kind of political setup the Taliban would be willing to work within.
Updated 04 Sep, 2019 07:53am
Nato ended its combat mission in Afghanistan in 2014 but maintains up to 16,000 troops on the ground.
Updated 04 Sep, 2019 08:45am
