Afghanistan

Ahmad Massoud says he hopes Moscow will help prevent escalation of violence

WFP chief thanks Pakistan for repairing aircraft returning from Kabul; hopes to build airbridge between Isl and Kabul

Amid Western troops' scurry to evacuate as many people as possible before an Aug 31 deadline

13 US troops also among the dead; several Western countries say airlift of civilians now effectively over

The end of a war on Afghan soil is viewed from an extremely narrow and self-centred perspective

US-backed govt in Kabul used Pakistan as a scapegoat to excuse its own corruption and unpopularity, says Moeed Yusuf

Taliban stopped Afghan United Nations staff member, found his UN identification then they beat him

Over 1,500 Afghan nationals going back to their country through Torkham border daily, says official

FM currently in Tajikistan during his tour of neighbouring countries on special direction by PM Imran

Oxford graduate Ahmad Saadat was spotted on streets of Leipzig in orange-coloured clothes with a bag hung on his back

Cabinet forms body to recommend regulations after ‘major debate’

The militant group's victory in Afghanistan has been well-received by many around the world

US interventions in different countries are well remembered more for their failures than successes

We guarantee their security, says Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid as August 31 deadline looms for exit

US carries out military interventions in sovereign states under the banner of democracy, , says Chinese envoy

Meeting likely revolved around any delay in deadline for US to finish evacuations at Kabul airport

Taliban say there will be no extra time to continue evacuations

The organisations have appealed to the government "to stand up for colleagues in Afghanistan"

Georgieva says Fund is 'grateful' for its partnership with Pakistan

Says if Premier Imran’s suggestion had been considered, things would have been different

The decision was taken to ensure that the mental health of players was not affected

Taliban spokesperson says Salang Pass was open and enemy forces were blockaded in the Panjshir valley

Peaceful and stable Afghanistan is important for Pakistan and region, FM Qureshi tells his Saudi counterpart

To counter price spike, Taliban asked Tehran to keep the borders open for traders and cut tariffs on imports

In the past few days, there has been frustration over slow pace of evacuations of US citizens and vulnerable Afghans

Akhundzada sets up commission to investigate Pakistan’s concerns

New govt will not be formed as long as a single US soldier is present, says Taliban source

The series will take place next month

Experts from Pakistan, Turkey and Iran say inclusive govet in Kabul to bring peace, stability in country and region

Districts of Bano, Deh Saleh, Pul e-Hesar in Baghlan province were taken by local militia groups

FM says Pakistan working for ‘broad-based’ Afghan set-up

The lightning speed with which the Taliban took control of Kabul will haunt the US for many years to come

The rapid and mostly unexpected collapse of the country political and military order

Energy export price can be set at more reasonable 3 US cents per kWh

Entire region will prosper if durable peace is established in Afghanistan

Islamabad consistently maintained Afghanistan territory should not be used against any country, says envoy Asad Khan

Move highlights difficulty Washington is having in carrying out evacuations following Taliban's swift takeover

Massoud says his supporters are ready to fight if Taliban forces try to invade his stronghold of Panjshir valley

Crisis in neighbouring country requires sustained international support, foreign minister informs Josep Borrell

National Resistance Front's main goal is to avoid bloodshed and press for a new system of govt, says spokesperson

Russian president rejects idea of sending people fleeing from Afghanistan to countries near Russia

Air force personnel assisted in delivery of child in the cargo bay of the aircraft

Taliban chief Haibatullah Akhundzada recently set up three-member commission to investigate Islamabad’s complaints

The ultimate fate of the United States’ 20-year nation-building project in Afghanistan has surprised no one

British forces have evacuated 3,821 people from Kabul since August 13

Civilian aircraft would not fly into Afghanistan, but instead ferry evacuees from air bases in various locations

Banned on Facebook and YouTube, Taliban have an active presence on Twitter

'Could have gotten out with honor, instead we got exact opposite of honor', says former president

NATO official says forces maintaining strict distance from outer areas of airport to prevent clashes with Taliban

Erdogan hopes Taliban will keep their promises with an ethnically inclusive approach