Afghanistan

Afghanistan is going to suffer from hunter gatherer class that will soon be in charge of the most lethal military

From cellphones to toiletries, smuggled goods have seized sizeable market share

The invitation comes after Pakistan PM Imran Khan visited Afghanistan on Thursday

The election of Joe Biden as US president has added new dimensions to the already complex situation

Must ‘own’ report on soldiers committing crimes in Afghanistan, says Defence Force Chief General Angus Campbell

Arab News quotes security sources in Afghanistan and Pakistan confirming the news

Pakistan will find a sympathetic ear in the Biden administration if it can articulate feasible trilateral arrangements

Wallace says Britain has limited scope to act independently of its largest ally

PM in his maiden trip to western neighbour assures Kabul of Islamabad’s unflinching support to restore peace

Some in the Afghan capital Kabul expressed alarm over the US troop withdrawal

The premier's programme includes tete-e-tete with President Ashraf Ghani, delegation-level talks

US President want to end 19-year-old Afghan engagement by Christmas

Pentagon chief Miller signals that he could accelerate withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, Middle East

Mohammad Hanif was a close aide to Asim Omar, who headed Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)

Yama Siawash was killed when a bomb attached to his vehicle exploded near his home in Kabul

The brazen attack has been claimed by Islamic State

Two others also injured in terrorist attack along Afghanistan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district, says ISPR

The country held a day of mourning on Tuesday, with many flags flying at half mast

This act of terrorism is particularly despicable as it targeted an institution of learning, says FO

Taliban says their fighters were not involved in the assault, no other group immediately claimed responsibility

The new system would be governed by a political order that was clearly Islamic, instead of western democracy

If any force can keep Afghanistan together against an emerging ISIS threat and govern the country, it is the Taliban

Strengthening IS-K has long-term benefits for Indian contingency plans

Gen Qamar says Peshawar madrassa attack shows hostility towards Islam

FM tells Afghan counterpart to beware of 'spoilers' who don't wish to see return of peace and stability in Afghanistan

Razak Dawood says 10-year transit trade agreement will be negotiated next month

Social media messages, videos, website reports aim at depicting militia as good governors

Trade and economic links will open a new era of cooperation between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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Engagement is the ultimate solution to the sweltering Afghan dispute

Al Qaeda leader was on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted Terrorists list

Foreign minister says the agreement is a historic opportunity for Afghan leaders to work together

Speaker of Afghan Wolesi Jirga along with his delegation calls on PM Imran in Islamabad

The strike came as Afghan security forces clashed with suspected Taliban fighters, police spokesman says

The recent spike in terror-related attacks is a reminder that spoilers want Pakistan to remain in economic crisis

Hizb-e-Islami leader says no other alternative but to seek a peaceful solution for the Afghan crisis

Tragic incident also saddens Prime Minister Imran Khan who offered condolences to victims’ families on Twitter

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar calls on Imran Khan, thanks for contribution to the socio-economic development of Afghanistan

Hekmatyar may be able to convince the Taliban to take a step back

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Afghan officials blamed the Taliban

In a meeting with UN Secretary General’s Special Representative, Qureshi highlights Pakistan’s facilitative role

FM urges Afghan leaders to seize this historic opportunity to achieve durable and sustainable peace

Hezb-e-Islami leader will also meet the prime minister and president

Opposition leader also shares a graph on Twitter predicting Indian economy to shrink by 10.3%

Creating a stable Afghan state is not going to be easy

Taliban 'might see it in their advantage' and come back by force if US withdrew, says top Afghanistan peace official

Helicopters were evacuating wounded soldiers from fighting in southern Afghanistan

Thousands of civilians have been caught up in the fighting, with more than 5,000 families displaced

Havaldar Tanveer embraced martyrdom after terrorists attacked a post in the Bajaur sector, says ISPR

Stresses no stamping will destroy domestic industry, promote smuggling