Afghanistan

The bloodshed came as the US pushes for a peace settlement with the Taliban

Group notorious for strictly conservative attitude to women’s rights

The blast occurred on the outskirts of Mehtarlam, capital of Laghman province

Trusting the Taliban to adhere to their words has been a foolish act these past years

FO confirms Pakistan not going to attend talks to be held in Doha between US and Taliban

The announcement is largely symbolic as in recent winters the Taliban have continued fighting Afghan and US forces

Hopefully, during Khalilzad’s interaction with the Taliban in Doha, some satisfactory answers can be found

Three US troops were killed in the suicide bomb attack outside Bagram Air Base north of Kabul

Suicide bomber targets convoy near Bagram Air Base

The militants launched their assault ahead of a widely expected spring offensive

Abdullah Abdullah says governmental and non-governmental politicians need to be on one platform for peace talks

The Taliban had no immediate reaction to Daudzai's announcement

Geo-strategic environment and regional security including Afghanistan and Pakistan-India standoff discussed: ISPR

'Afghanistan considers recent statements of Imran Khan explicit interference in internal affairs'

It was not clear what caused the explosions

Pakistan needs to be more involved in Kabul for relations between the US and Pakistan to improve says the US

PM says Zardari, Nawaz will be held accountable for looting national wealth

US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad meets FM Qureshi

Pakistan closed its airspace in February after a suicide attack in occupied Kashmir

Change is coming and the sport can give Afghanistan a platform no other can equal

Khalilzad is likely to take Pakistani leadership into confidence over Afghan peace process

Reconciliation is currently at a delicate stage and any misstep will undermine chances of peace deal

Situation in S Asian region in general and Pakistan-India relations in particular are on a downward slide

Afghan women fear freedoms eked out since overthrew Taliban in 2001 could slide backwards

The attacks come as United States seeks to broker peace accord with Taliban and Kabul government

Heavy rains have washed away houses and cut off access to remote villages across the country

US SIGAR report says Islamic State poses greater security threat in Afghanistan than in 2016

US has poured more than $780 billion into aid of Afghanistan, 15 per cent of which was spent on reconstruction

Decision comes after Pakistan clarified PM's comments on Afghanistan 'misinterpreted and reported out of context'

Peace dialogue is a prelude to the next war

Afghanistan on Tuesday recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by the premier

Deputy spokesperson says US wants to see a prosperous Pakistan contribute towards regional stability

The last negotiations between Khalilzad and the Taliban closed on March 12 in Doha and appeared to make headway

India can carry out terrorist attack in Pakistan before next month's elections: PM tells journalists

In an air strike by "international forces" in the northern city of Kunduz

US holds talks on Afghan peace process with China, Russia and EU

The blasts appeared to have been caused by planted explosives

US service members were killed while conducting an operation: Resolute Support Mission

Lt Gen Asim Bajwa says province turning into country’s economic hub

The defense ministry said police had arrested the attacker and secured the area

Presidential elections were originally scheduled for April but were already delayed to July 20

Nadim went on to become a full Denmark international and played in the European championships final in 2017

Afghanistan register their first ever Test triumph against Ireland in Dehradun on Monday

Earlier 72 Afghan security forces were captured by Taliban

Mohib’s remarks caused affront in Washington

Close aide to Ashraf Ghani sparked diplomatic spat by offering criticism of Washington’s talks with Taliban

'We may wake up one day to a tweet by Trump about a unilateral withdrawal of US troops before a peace agreement'

The strikes were carried out in Ghazni province and targeted a base belonging to militants

Taliban spokesperson says human rights concerns raised by such a criminal state are preposterous and comical

Afghans voiced outrage over the girl’s killing in hundreds of social media posts