Afghan War
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
State Department summons Afghan official for criticism over ongoing peace talks between US and Afghan Taliban.
Updated 16 Mar, 2019 07:50am
Afghans have no reason to fear a settlement, says Taliban leader who led the delegation in latest round of talks.
Updated 15 Mar, 2019 08:04am
Zabiullah Mujahid says the next phase of peace talks is "about fleshing out details" of US troops' withdrawal.
Updated 09 Mar, 2019 08:03am
Special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says "meetings were productive".
Updated 28 Feb, 2019 02:18pm
Taliban spokesperson says "there is a possibility we will reach some results".
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:54am
Durable peace and security in Afghanistan will depend on the level of external interference in its affairs.
Updated 18 Feb, 2019 09:31am
Taliban leader in Qatar claims no decision made yet on whether they will meet MBS.
Updated 17 Feb, 2019 12:49pm
Taliban say they will also meet PM Imran Khan for “comprehensive discussions” about bilateral affairs with Afghanistan.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:58am
Defence ministers from 29 Nato countries to meet in Brussels today to assure Afghanistan of continued support.
Updated 13 Feb, 2019 10:19am
Shanahan says he is not been directed to "step down" US forces in Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Feb, 2019 12:24pm
President Ghani asks Taliban to open office in Afghanistan.
Updated 11 Feb, 2019 07:41am
Pakistan is regarded as a "second home" by Afghans, says Taliban spokesman.
Updated 12 Feb, 2019 04:00pm
Khalilzad acknowledges role played by Islamabad towards reconciliation.
Updated 10 Feb, 2019 09:38am
Taliban leader says Pakistan has kept "unprecedented pressure" on militants and their relatives over past few months.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:55am
US envoy insists US wants "better relations with Pakistan".
Updated 09 Feb, 2019 08:41am
"Some military cooperation activities" between US and Pakistan continue despite suspension of aid, says Jospeh Votel.
Updated 08 Feb, 2019 08:42am
"Give Kashmiris the right to self-determination, and whatever they decide, Pakistan will accept."
Updated 07 Feb, 2019 04:33pm
If there is no Afghan reconciliation, the greatest impact will be felt by Pakistan.
Published 07 Feb, 2019 08:14am
A multiethnic democratic Afghanistan that protects the rights of all minority groups is the objective here.
Updated 08 Feb, 2019 10:55am
The US has issued no details on any potential withdrawal plan.
Updated 07 Feb, 2019 08:22am
Elephant in the room is President Ghani, whose US-backed govt has not been invited to the table despite efforts.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:51am
"After two decades of war, the hour has come to at least try for peace,” says US president.
Updated 06 Feb, 2019 02:00pm
Resolution, adopted by a 70-26 vote, stresses US "faces threats" from terrorist groups in Syria and Afghanistan.
Updated 06 Feb, 2019 08:36am
Gen Scott Miller says peace talks with Afghan Taliban "are positive".
Updated 06 Feb, 2019 07:40am
