Afghanistan

Taliban storm checkpoints in Afghanistan, kill 7 policemen, says official

Both the Taliban and IS are active in eastern Afghanistan, especially in Kunar and neighbouring… Read More

US military releases civilian casualty figures for 2018

United States military actions killed about 120 civilians and injured 65 others in Iraq, Syria,… Read More

International gang involved in child abductions: Karachi police

Police here on Wednesday claimed that an international gang was involved in recent wave of… Read More

Pakistan making efforts for peace in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

'Pakistan's role for bringing peace in Afghanistan was appreciated' Read More

U.S. accelerates plan to drastically downsize Kabul embassy

With a workforce of about 1,500, the heavily fortified compound underwent an $800 million expansion… Read More

Pakistan will not be party to any internal conflict in Afghanistan: PM

"Pakistan has committed all diplomatic and security capital to success of [the] peace process.," the… Read More

US, govt forces killed more Afghan civilians than insurgents: UN

In first three months of 2019, international and pro-government forces were responsible for deaths of… Read More

Afghan women go online to set #myredline for peace

'If the Taliban come back, we won't have the right to education, sports, and we… Read More

Pakistan, Afghanistan declare polio card as compulsory for crossing Durand Line: sources

They said without the polio card, Afghanis would not be able to enter Pakistan. Read More

Loud explosion, gunfire rock downtown Kabul in attack near ministry

A loud explosion and follow-up gunfire were heard in an ongoing assault near the Afghan… Read More

Amid intense drought, deadly rains lash Afghanistan

Sixteen of Afghanistan's 34 provinces were hit in the past 24 hours, destroying or damaging… Read More

Three U.S. service members, one contractor killed in Afghanistan

Three U.S. service members and a contractor were killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive… Read More

Afghan chief executive supports delegation for Taliban talks

Afghanistan's chief executive Abdullah Abdullah welcomed Kabul's decision Sunday to send a delegation to meet… Read More

Double blast kills three people, injures 20 in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad

Twin explosions on Saturday in the eastern Afghanistan city of Jalalabad killed three people and… Read More

Khalilzad returns to Kabul to meet President Ashraf Ghani, others

Khalilzad's visit to Kabul comes ahead of an expected new round of talks with the… Read More

Abuse allegations leave Afghan women’s soccer team in tatters

At least seven players have made allegations, although they have not been identified publicly Read More

PM’s comments on Afghanistan misinterpreted: FO

"Pakistan has no other interest in Afghanistan but to promote peace through an 'Afghan owned'… Read More

US sees key Pakistan role in Afghan peace process

'Washington wants to see a prosperous Pakistan' Read More

Pakistan supports Afghan-owned peace talks: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan will continue supporting Afghan-owned and Afghan-led… Read More

Pakistan playing vital role in fighting terrorism: Afghan envoy

During the meeting, Governor Balochistan said long-lasting peace is inevitable for sustainable development in the… Read More