Afghanistan

Pakistan committed to efforts for peace in Afghanistan: COAS tells NATO commander

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said his country… Read More

Pakistan committed to building a strong, prosperous neighbourhood: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to building a strong,… Read More

Chinese consulate attack mastermind Aslam Achchu killed in Afghanistan

KARACHI: Mastermind behind an attack over Chinese consulate in Karachi, Aslam alias Achchu along with… Read More

China discusses ‘new changes’ in Afghanistan situation with Pakistan

BEIJING: Senior Chinese and Pakistani diplomats discussed on Tuesday “new changes” to the situation in… Read More

‘Decide if you want Pakistan as partner or scapegoat for your failures,’ Fawad tells Afghan minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Monday asked Afghan authorities to decide… Read More

US plans for more than 5,000 troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is planning to withdraw more than 5,000 of the 14,000… Read More

US defense chief Mattis quits as Trump pulls from Syria, Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday, after President Donald Trump ordered a complete… Read More

China, Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to promote trilateral ties under BRI

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Afghanistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening their relations, deepening… Read More

Abdullah Abdullah hails Pakistan’s role in reconciliation process in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Saturday hailed Pakistan's role in reconciliation process in… Read More

FM says Pakistan, China, Afghanistan’s collective role to frustrate enemies of peace

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said Pakistan, China and Afghanistan would have… Read More

FMs of Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow to jointly fight terrorism

KABUL: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan on Saturday resolved to continue their efforts… Read More

At trilateral meeting, Qureshi urges collective efforts for peace

KABUL: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said Pakistan, China and Afghanistan need to… Read More

FM Qureshi in Kabul for trilateral peace talks with China, Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is visiting Kabul today (Saturday) to participate in the… Read More

Afghanistan opens new trade route with aim of building link to Europe

HERAT (Afghanistan): Afghanistan on Thursday opened a new international trade route aimed at establishing direct… Read More

Afghanistan reluctant to provide details of Pakistani inmates: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Expressing grief and agony over the Afghan government's attitude, the Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood… Read More

PM says US accepted his stance on Afghanistan issue

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed 'satisfaction' as the United States (US) accepted his… Read More

NATO concerned by high Afghan security losses

BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg expressed concern on Wednesday about the high casualties among Afghan… Read More

PM reiterates Pakistan’s abiding interest for peace, reconciliation in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday reiterated Pakistan's abiding interest in achieving peace and… Read More

US States Dept confirms Trump sent letter to PM Khan seeking support

WASHINGTON: The US Department of States and National Security Council have confirmed that President Donald… Read More

US airstrike kills key Taliban leader in Afghanistan

KABUL: A senior Taliban military commander has been killed in a US airstrike in Afghanistan,… Read More