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According to report, 'To move forward, we must see fundamental changes in the way Pakistan deals with terrorist safe-havens in its territory.' (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Will take ‘unilateral steps’ with Pak to fight against terrorism: US

Under new strategy, US diplomatic, military, and economic resources are aligned in support of a negotiated settlement to terrorism.

16 Dec 2017 7:15 PM

The remarks by Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's former Ambassador to the US, came as several American experts highlighted the role of the Army in the country's decision. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan army arsonist in Afghanistan: Former top diplomat

Haqqani said Pakistan was an ally of convenience during the Cold War, but Pakistan's main objective is to compete with India.

15 Dec 2017 1:52 PM

Taliban leaders live in style with drug money: US general

In August, Trump outlined a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, chastising Pakistan over its alleged support for Afghan militants.

30 Nov 2017 6:03 AM

Afghan National Army soldiers in thwe Sangin district of Kandahar province in Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Kabul’s new Great Game: Delhi must play to win

The Narendra Modi government must know that this is a great game that Delhi must play to win.

22 Nov 2017 6:08 AM

The 14-metre high Kanjur stone Buddha image has been unearthed after 80 years.

1,700-year-old sleeping Buddha unveiled in Pakistan

Buddhist site in Bhamala province was first discovered in 1929

17 Nov 2017 4:37 AM

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, according to their spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. (Representational Image | Photo: AFP)

14 policemen, 6 insurgents killed in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

Afghan forces have struggled to combat Taliban since US and NATO forces formally concluded their combat mission in 2014.

28 Oct 2017 6:04 PM

According to estimates available in public space, half a million of them have already become refugees and the numbers are rising because of the ethnic cleansing unleashed by the Myanmar junta. (Representational image)

Time is ripe to choose butter over guns

In the middle of all this, the India-Pakistan standoff continues.

22 Oct 2017 12:48 AM

Spokesman Dawlat Wazir said the attack late Wednesday involved two suicide car bombs and set off hours of fighting. He says nine other soldiers were wounded and six have gone missing. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

43 Afghan soldiers killed in attack on army camp by Taliban

Afghan forces have struggled to combat a resurgent Taliban since US and NATO forces formally concluded their combat mission.

19 Oct 2017 2:00 PM

This still image made from a 2013 video released by the Coleman family shows Caitlan Coleman and her husband, Canadian Joshua Boyle in a militant video given to the family. (Photo: AP)

Taliban rejects Canadian man's allegation of rape, murder, calls it fabricated

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid rejected the accusation as propaganda by the Western governments that helped rescue the family.

15 Oct 2017 3:54 PM

US officials said Pakistan secured the release of Caitlan Coleman of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, and her husband, Canadian Joshua Boyle, who were abducted five years ago, while traveling in Afghanistan and had been held by the Haqqani network. (Photo: Twitter/@Genlawang1)

American couple, 3 kids held captive by Taliban, freed after 5 yrs in Pakistan

The Pakistani military confirmed the release and said the family was 'being repatriated to the country of their origin.'

13 Oct 2017 9:27 AM

However, the Taliban has not commented over anything regarding the repeated calls by the government and the international community to participate in peace talks. (Photo: AP)

Taliban releases statement, says not tired of war in Afghanistan

According to a Khama Press report, the statement said that the Taliban represents the Afghan nation and asked American forces to withdraw.

08 Oct 2017 3:06 PM

Afghanistan's foreign minister Salahuddin Rabbani (Photo: AP)

Terrorism in Afghanistan product of Pak's lon-standing policy: Rabbani at UN

'Afghanistan has maintained a principal position of seeking to resolve differences with Pakistan through dialogue', Rabbani said.

26 Sep 2017 2:45 PM

The majority of the dead belong to Afghan forces and most of the wounded are civilians, the source said. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Taliban suicide bomber kills 13 in Helmand: Afghan official

The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack in a WhatsApp message sent to journalists.

28 Aug 2017 8:40 AM

The “core issues” for Pakistan, in the words of the NSC, are four: “eliminating safe havens inside Afghanistan, border management, return of refugees and reinvigorating the peace process for a political settlement in Afghanistan”.

Forgetting core issues, Pak busy punching Trump, India

The weird thing is, the militarised state is telling us that it is doing all of this. In plain words, directly and right in front of us.

28 Aug 2017 12:29 AM

The official was responding to a series of question on the statements coming out of Pakistan, which are generally in strong opposition to the Trump's South Asia strategy. (Photo: File)

US aid to Pakistan 'will be conditioned', says White House official

There have been long standing relationships between the Pakistani intelligence officials and these terrorist groups, White House said.

27 Aug 2017 12:00 PM

Security forces inspect the site of attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

Death toll from mosque attack in Kabul reaches 28: official

The Islamic State said in a statement on the website of its Aamaq news agency that it had deployed two attackers to the mosque.

26 Aug 2017 3:04 PM

President Trump also left the door open to an eventual political deal with the Taliban. (Photo: AP)

Pak using India as excuse to support terrorist groups: Trump admin official

Trump administration official said, the Pakistani government has been guilty of 'active direct support' for terrorist groups.

23 Aug 2017 10:45 AM

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Washington's relationship with Pakistan would depend on its help against terrorism. (Photo: File)

Relationship with Pak would depend on its help against terrorism, says US

Pakistan denies it harbours militants fighting US and Afghan government forces in Afghanistan.

23 Aug 2017 9:07 AM

'India shares these concerns and objectives,' External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said. (Photo: File)

India welcomes Donald Trump's move to expand US troops in Afghanistan

External Affairs Ministry spokesman said India was committed to supporting Afghanistan in its efforts to bring peace.

22 Aug 2017 1:20 PM

Trump backtracked from his promise to rapidly end America's longest war in his first formal address to the nation as commander-in-chief (Photo: AP)

Taliban responds to Trump’s threat, says Afghanistan will become 'graveyard' for US

US President Donald Trump also lambasted ally Pakistan for offering safe haven to 'agents of chaos.'

22 Aug 2017 10:45 AM

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