Afghanistan

New Delhi urges its diplomats and citizens to take the special flight home

Interior minister says 3G and 4G internet suspended in ex-Fata region till Muharram 10

Defence Secretary Austin confers with Gen Bajwa on Afghan situation on eve of key Doha meeting

Insurgents advances, including seizing 6 capitals, may appear startling but were not unexpected in Washington

On Monday, insurgents overrun Aybak, capital of the northern province of Samangan

The insurgents have taken dozens of districts and border crossings in recent months

At least 30 media workers have been killed, wounded or abducted by militant groups in Afghanistan this year

Conference of regional FMs part of diplomatic push to prevent civil war in Afghanistan

Dozens begin lining up at the passport office in Kabul before dawn

Qureshi says Pakistan cannot be made scapegoat for mess in neighbouring country

14 bodies, including women, children taken to the hospital: health officials

The pilot, Hamidullah Azimi, died when a sticky bomb attached to his vehicle detonated, officials say

US citizens asked to 'immediately' avail commercial flights, govt offers repatriation loan

Islamabad rejects allegations at council’s Friday session that it provides safe haven to Taliban

If the Taliban take over Afghanistan, Pakistan will be subjected to a double whammy

Taliban able to capture city because of lack of reinforcements from government, says Nimroz police spokesperson

Interior ministry official says ‘the savage terrorists killed’ Dawa Khan Menapal during Friday prayer

UN 'deeply concerned about safety of tens of thousands of people trapped in the city'

Taliban lack resources to take over major cities including Kabul, says senior official

Taliban stepped up campaign to defeat US-backed government as foreign forces complete their withdrawal

Harsh rhetoric of Afghan govt making it ‘impossible’ to maintain good relations between neighbours, says Dr Yusuf

Over thirty years of continuous war with generations growing up under unending violence

Taliban spokesperson says his group targeted minister's residence as an important meeting was underway there

Violence escalates throughout the country as the Taliban seeks more territory since US announced troop withdrawal

Addressing extraordinary session of parliament, Ghani says US, international community support new security plan

10 civilians killed, 85 wounded in Lashkar Gah in past three days

No stakeholder including Afghan govt and Taliban want Da’ish to establish its roots in war-torn country, says FO spox

Washington’s complete detachment would allow Al Qaeda to regroup, NSA, ISI chief tell US officials

At least three provincial capitals under attack overnight after a weekend of heavy fighting

Sheikh Rashid says govt to ensure foolproof security for diplomats

Islamabad hopes Delhi will abide by relevant rules and norms governing conduct of Security Council Presidency, says FO

Perpetrators of Friday’s attack that killed Afghan guard need to be held accountable, says UNAMA in a statement

We want to remain partners with US on mutual interests, says Moeed while addressing a press conference in Washington

Residents city of Lashkar Gah say Taliban were fighting pitched battles from 'street to street'

Blinken warns that Afghanistan would become a ‘pariah’ state if the Taliban take its control by force

Pakistan’s Afghan policy remains unflinchingly consistent since the withdrawal of the Soviet Union in 1989

The attack involving rocket-propelled grenades happened hours after Taliban fighters penetrated deep into Herat city

He (Mohammad Fazal) tried to flee when we detained him, prompting our gunmen to kill him, says Taliban spokesman

CNN’s interview of Noor Wali Mehsud an attempt to legitimise terrorist organisation, say analysts

Taliban have made swift territorial gains over last two months but have not yet captured any provincial capitals

TDAP official shares plans to promote Pakistan’s trade through various initiatives

Pakistan looks forward to enhance mutually beneficial multi-domain relations with Belgium, says Gen Qamar

We loaded grapes in Kandahar and on the way we have been extorted at least three times, says trucker Hidayatullah

Initial information shows 60 houses destroyed and 100 people are missing

The Pentagon now estimates that the fighters control more than half of Afghanistan's district centres

Erdogan’s apparently pro-Dostum, pro-Turkic maneuver may just split the already divided Islamic world

EU envoy says war-torn country is facing one of its toughest challenges – militarily, economically and psychologically

Troops were handed over to Afghan authorities at Nawa Pass in Bajaur, says military's media wing

Development comes during Taliban delegation’s meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Chinese city of Tianjin

The two-day talks between the Afghan HCNR and the Taliban ended without a major breakthrough