World
US top General unveils future strategy in Afghanistan
KABUL- *Commander of US Forces and NATO’s Resolute Support mission inAfghanistan Gen. John Nicholson has stressed the need for pressure...
World
Afghan Taliban responds to President Ghani s offer
KABUL – *The Taliban has rejected Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s call forthe group to take part in the upcoming parliamentary...
World
Afghan Taliban allow conditional restoration of electricity to Kabul
PUL-I-KHUMRI – Afghan Taliban have conditionally agreed to allowing therepair of a destroyed pylon that carries electricity to central capitalKabul...
World
Atleast 10 Afghan soldiers killed in a complex attack by Afghan Taliban
KABUL- At least 10 security force members were killed in a Taliban attackin Shindand district in Herat on Thursday night,...
World
Afghan Taliban kill 20 Police officials, take away four military vehicles and arms
link>*KABUL- *Taliban spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, claimed in a statement sent tomedia that the attack in Shindand left more than 20...
World
Afghan Taliban capture strategic district, kill Governor in one of the biggest success of recent days
*GHAZNI:* Afghan Taliban captured a district in Afghanistan’s Ghazniprovince near the provincial capital early on Thursday and killed more thana...
World
Afghan Taliban may join peace talks: Report
KABUL- The Taliban are holding discussions about President Ashraf Ghani’speace offer and the group could possibly respond in a positive...
Opinions
Pakistan has arrested senior Afghan Taliban Commanders
*ISLAMABAD:* Former Afghan ambassador in Islamabad Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeefsays Pakistan has ‘increased pressure’ on the Taliban to join thereconciliation...
Opinions
Pakistan increased pressure on Taliban for peace but insurgents will not accept pressure: Former Taliban envoy
*ISLAMABAD:* Former Afghan ambassador in Islamabad Mullah Abdul Salam Zaeefsays Pakistan has ‘increased pressure’ on the Taliban to join thereconciliation...
Foreign Policy
Pakistan has delivered a clear message to Afghan Taliban and Haqqanis: Report
WASHINGTON: Responding to a question about the Haqqani network, Pakistan’sAbassador in US Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry said Pakistan’s message to them...