Afghanistan

FO spokesperson says govt in contact with Afghan authorities to ensure strengthened security at premises

At least 14 US military members have been killed in action in Afghanistan this year

Pakistan should avoid linking Kashmir to Afghanistan as they are exclusive domains says Afghan delegate

The statements linking the Afghan peace process with the resolution of the Kashmir issue have not gone well

The path to peace has many roadblocks that must be overcome, such as the exit of foreign forces

10 bombs explode at restaurants, public squares in Jalalabad; five rockets fired at celebration venue in Mehtralam

Expectations are rising for a deal in which the United States would start withdrawing its soldiers from Afghanistan

There is need to further beef up security at mosques, especially those administered by high-profile people

Pakistan needs to play this game started by India not as a T20 cricket match but a test series

As intermediaries secretly relay messages between Washington and Tehran at a time of heightened hostility

Islamic State claims responsibility; Pakistan condemns 'heinous' attack, says common threat must be defeated...

Excerpts from the book “The Bear Trap”

India is notorious in sabotaging similar initiatives and uses everything in its power to derail Afghan peace process

Work at the palace must be completed by August 19, the date marking 100 years of Afghan independence from Britain

War explosives account for 84 per cent of all child casualties in Afghanistan

To what extent will the Taliban shun their old ways, particularly related to human rights, once in power?

The wicketkeeper-batsman had earlier threatened to quit cricket after 2019 World Cup snub

Eid greeting from Taliban's top leader makes no mention of truce

US is heavily engaged in South Asia and routinely talks to Pakistan and India, says State Department

India may want a delay in peace process to make it costly for all stakeholders, especially Pakistan

Adviser says exports rise 14% in July whereas imports fall 18%

Future constituent assembly must be directly elected by Afghan people, and not selected by external forces

Flying to New Delhi for pre-scheduled meetings to further build international consensus, says Zalmay Khalilzad

Govt or the ones in charge of Pakistan’s foreign policy should avoid committing the past mistakes

The blast comes at the same time when US is negotiating with Taliban for a possible peace agreement

Taliban source says efforts underway to organise direct meeting between Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Baradar

If mission creep goes on, IS won't need a territory or a bomb, just an iMac will do

Only time will tell if a solution acceptable to all sides will be reached

FO spokesperson says reply from Indian side awaited

For Pakistan’s role to be effective, Islamabad must comprehend ground realities, concerns of neighbouring countries

The challenge for both Pakistan and the US is the degree to which this relationship can sustain its newfound revival

Pakistan condemns the attack, extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims

The US has made its intent very clear: “Help us out to extricate ourselves” from Afghanistan

Rise in number of casualties caused by government and foreign forces, report reveals

Interior ministry spokesman says security forces taking "serious measures" to protect candidates

US secretary of state says President Donald Trump has given the directive

ISI, ISPR DGs also attend meeting

Move has backing of the US, which is relying heavily on Islamabad to break stalemate on some contentious issues

Embassy in Kabul had demanded action against 'gang intimidating, extorting money from visa applicants'

Statement from Taliban Qatar office contradicts Afghan minister's claim of direct meeting “in coming two weeks"

Terrorists from Afghanistan attack army patrol in North Waziristan; FC convoy ambushed in Balochistan

"We are the Pamirs! You can't wipe out 'The Roof of the World'", former president Karzai said on Twitter

The argument that the Taliban should control a portion of the country does not hold good

Imran says will establish unconditional bilateral relations between Islamabad, Washington

US president claimed he could win Afghan war in a week but doesn't 'want to kill 10 million people'

Zalmay Khalilzad hopes to iron out a deal that can end nearly 18 years of military intervention

All three parties reiterate their support to a political settlement of the Afghan conflict

Islamabad and Kabul had decided in June not to issue ‘hostile’ statements against each other

33 other wounded after explosion near Kabul University, Taliban deny involvement

Afghan president's adviser Sarwar Ahmadzai says hopes are high for success of ongoing Afghan peace process