Afghan War
Zalmay Khalilzad and Alice Wells arrive in capital for delegation-level talks ahead of next Doha meeting with Taliban.
Updated 29 Apr, 2019 10:02pm
The US, Russia and China reach a consensus on how to end the 18-year-old war, reads a joint declaration.
Updated 28 Apr, 2019 08:49am
PM Imran's appeal for reduction of violence in Afghanistan has the potential to positively transform the region: envoy.
Updated 27 Apr, 2019 08:22pm
More than 2,000 people, including Afghan politicians and delegates, will attend grand jirga to discuss Afghan war.
Updated 26 Apr, 2019 03:06pm
Khalilzad claims "peace is the agenda" for US in Afghanistan.
Updated 26 Apr, 2019 07:40am
PM says Taliban’s offensive and Afghan forces’ operations undermine peace process.
Updated 27 Apr, 2019 08:22pm
Court had dropped probe into Afghan war crimes, including those allegedly involving US army and CIA, amid US pressure.
Updated 26 Apr, 2019 07:49am
"It is not right to seek an edge in dialogue through coercion," prime minister states.
Updated 25 Apr, 2019 10:52pm
Fleeing villagers said they had to run for their lives.
Updated 25 Apr, 2019 08:48am
Overall, civilian casualties decreased by 23 per cent as compared to the same period last year.
Updated 25 Apr, 2019 07:59am
Zalmay Khalilzad urges all sides to "seize the moment and put things back on track".
Published 19 Apr, 2019 11:08am
"The government will have to change the composition of the delegation to make this meeting happen," says diplomat.
Updated 19 Apr, 2019 09:40am
India is unlikely to offer any meaningful compromises to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Published 14 Apr, 2019 11:02am
Rights groups denounce the judges' decision as a blow for thousands of victims in the long-running Afghan conflict.
Updated 13 Apr, 2019 09:14am
The US diplomat also makes it clear that America's role does not involve teaching Afghans how to deal with their women.
Updated 13 Apr, 2019 01:04am
The premier stresses importance of intra-Afghan dialogue, reiterates desire for "good neighbourly relations" with Kabul.
Published 08 Apr, 2019 11:03pm
It marks the fourth time in about a month and a half that Kabul has demanded an explanation from Islamabad.
Published 06 Apr, 2019 11:02pm
Khalilzad arrives in Islamabad after Afghan visit; meets foreign secretary, foreign minister.
Updated 05 Apr, 2019 06:46pm
Attack highlights fragility of Afghanistan's security situation.
Published 30 Mar, 2019 01:49pm
SIGAR's 2019 report focuses on risks that might arise in case of a peace settlement between Taliban and Afghan govt.
Updated 30 Mar, 2019 07:32am
Official says if paychecks of 300,000 Afghan soldiers stop, it could "pose a serious threat" to stability in country.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 10:45am
Mullah Baradar has been credited for rebuilding the Afghan Taliban into an effective fighting force.
Updated 30 Mar, 2019 08:17am
"Your knowledge of ball-tampering is as void as your understanding of Afghanistan," Mazari lashes back.
Updated 29 Mar, 2019 09:51am
Khalilzad will also visit Belgium, Britain, Jordan and Uzbekistan as he seeks global support for a peace deal.
Updated 27 Mar, 2019 10:34am
PM Khan doesn't elaborate when and with which Taliban representatives his meeting had been fixed.
Updated 26 Mar, 2019 04:23pm
Bodies brought into Kunduz city in the back of a truck as part of protests by dozens of civilians against the deaths.
Updated 25 Mar, 2019 12:31am
Four soldiers have been killed so far this year in the landlocked country.
Updated 23 Mar, 2019 12:33pm
Bombs strike as people gather to mark Nauroz.
Published 21 Mar, 2019 12:19pm
Defence ministry says search operation to continue until soldiers are released.
Updated 19 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Assurance follows reports of Nato allies' upset with US for not involving them in Afghan peace process.
Updated 19 Mar, 2019 10:48am
