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If Pakistan thinks it has done enough by bringing the Taliban to the table, it must think again.

America needs Pakistan’s help to bring peace to Afghanistan

It was none other than Zalmay Khalilzad who once said that Pak-Afghan ties are the mother of all relations.

21 Dec 2018 12:15 AM

India will support Afghan initiative, says Pankaj Saran

The deputy NSA said more high-level exchanges are expected before the end of this year.

15 Nov 2018 12:58 AM

As the Taliban have vastly strengthened their hand in the battlefield in recent years, there seems to be no flexibility in its position. (Representational Image | AFP)

The ‘Moscow format’ may pave way for Taliban talks

Surely, the “Moscow format” cannot be seen as a parallel peace move; it aims mainly at building greater regional understanding on the issue.

15 Nov 2018 12:00 AM

The conference was also attended by the Taliban, of which Pakistan is widely seen as the main backer. (Representational image)

Russia’s Afghan shift worries Delhi

At Moscow meet, Kremlin softer on Taliban, closer to Pakistan.

12 Nov 2018 5:56 AM

If the Taliban return to power, which is a hypothesis, they may or may not deal with India and Iran on friendly terms because of their rigid Sunni ideology. (Representational Image | AFP)

Delhi shouldn’t meddle in Kabul power games

The Taliban did not have anything to do with the hijacking itself, but tried to show that they were playing neutral hosts.

12 Nov 2018 12:00 AM

In his opening remarks at the conference, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia and the countries of the region will continue to do everything possible to launch dialogue between Afghan government and the Taliban, which is banned in Russia. (Photo:PTI)

Indian ex-envoys share table with Taliban at Afghan talks

The US embassy in Moscow has also sent a diplomat to observe Friday’s discussions at the meeting.

10 Nov 2018 1:18 AM

This is expected to be a complex, drawn out political process, and being at the Moscow conversation will give New Delhi a first-hand feel of how the Taliban seek to proceed and how their approach is received by Kabul. (Representational Image)

Moscow Format step towards Afghan peace

Nor was India philosophically inclined to be in on such a venture.

10 Nov 2018 12:05 AM

However, New Delhi is worried since Russia is seen to have suddenly gone soft on the Afghan Taliban and its main backer Pakistan. (Representational Image | AFP)

Indian ex-envoys at Taliban meet in Moscow

The Afghan conflict has also been caught up in the current tensions between Russia and the US.

09 Nov 2018 2:05 AM

For a decade and half, the Pakistani state has waged counter-insurgency campaigns and counterterrorism operations. In the fight that has been fought, the state has been significantly successful.

Pak in midst of 3rd phase in its history

There is no authoritative tome on that phase because we haven’t produced a world-class historian or political scientist since to write the book.

05 Nov 2018 12:00 AM

Jalaluddin was an Afghan mujahideen commander fighting the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan in the 1980s with the help of the US and Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan Taliban announces death of Haqqani network founder

Jalaluddin gained notoriety for his organisation and bravery, garnering attention from CIA and visit from US congressman Charlie Wilson.

04 Sep 2018 9:30 AM

Two Taliban commanders confirmed the release of the civilians. One said the insurgents had no intention of harming the civilians, who were travelling during the Eid al-Adha holiday, but they would hold the police and soldiers as prisoners. (Representational | AP)

Taliban released 160 civilians, at least 20 others still captive, said official

Nearly 200 passengers were taken as hostages by Taliban insurgents near the northern province of Kunduz on Monday.

21 Aug 2018 5:43 PM

Smoke rises from a house where attackers are hiding in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 21, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Militants clash with official forces in Kabul, rockets fired

It was unclear who was responsible for the assault, which came as the President made a speech marking the first day of Eid al-Adha holiday.

21 Aug 2018 3:17 PM

The fate of the abducted in Kunduz province — in an area that has recently fallen under Taliban control — was not immediately known and there was no statement from the insurgents. (Representational | AP)

Taliban takes over 100 hostage in Afghanistan: Officials

The ambush came despite President Ashraf Ghani's announcement of a conditional ceasefire with the Taliban during Eid al-Adha this week.

20 Aug 2018 2:12 PM

Terrified residents described heavy gunfire, and a government building set on fire, while security forces tried to beat insurgents back. (Photo: Twitter/AFP)

US launches airstrikes as Taliban attack Afghan city

At least one Afghan soldier has been killed and seven others wounded in the fighting, provincial governor spokesman Arif Noori said.

10 Aug 2018 3:01 PM

Sunday's blast comes as a UN report shows a record number of civilians were killed in the first six months of 2018, with militant attacks and suicide bombs the leading causes of death. (Representational Image)

Suicide bombing in Kabul causes at least 10 casualties

Ministry spokesman Fraidoon Azhand said bomber struck at security gate, six people were killed and 12 were wounded.

15 Jul 2018 7:17 PM

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani called on the insurgents to agree to full peace talks following a three-day truce during this month’s Eid holiday. (Photo: File/AFP)

Afghan president orders troops to resume operations against Taliban

Saturday’s announcement means Afghan security forces, which adopted defensive posture since Eid, can resume operations against Taliban.

30 Jun 2018 2:50 PM

Some critics have said Ghani’s ceasefire allowed the Taliban to freely enter government-held areas and plan attacks. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Taliban kills 16 Afghan soldiers, abducts 13 engineers after ceasefire ends

On Wednesday, Taliban killed 30 soldiers, captured military base, gained control of 2 checkpoints, ambushed reinforcements in Badghis.

22 Jun 2018 1:50 PM

The Taliban refused to extend their three-day ceasefire beyond Sunday night despite pressure from ordinary Afghans, the government and the international community. (Photo: AP)

Dozens of Afghan peace protestors arrive in Kabul as Taliban ends ceasefire

Exhausted after 700 km trek, most of it during Ramadan month, marchers walked through Kabul shouting 'We want peace!', 'Stop fighting!'.

18 Jun 2018 2:20 PM

Afghan forces for the first three days of Eid-al-Fitr," the Taliban said in a WhatsApp message. (Photo: File/AP)

Taliban agrees for Eid ceasefire with Afghan govt, foreign occupiers exempted

Taliban agreed to three-day ceasefire with Afghan forces but said that its fighters would 'strongly defend' themselves if attacked.

09 Jun 2018 11:48 AM

US-Pak trust deficit will be hard to bridge

The US says it wants a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan.

31 Jan 2018 1:28 AM

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