US, Taliban talks hit a snag
–Both parties cancel talks in Qatar after failing to agree on agenda –Taliban claim US not serious regarding prisoner exchange, won’t agree to ceasefire unless major gains on ground achieved –Probable peace…
Taliban attack Afghan government post near Iran border, killing 20 troops
KABUL: Taliban militants attacked a border outpost in western Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 20 government soldiers in the latest assault likely to compound fears that the security forces are facing an unsustainable…
Afghan govt nominates Atif Mashal as new ambassador to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Afghan government has decided to appoint Atif Mashal as new Afghan ambassador to Pakistan. The Afghan government on Monday informed Foreign Office (FO) officials about the nomination of the new Afghan ambassador. The…
Afghan government rejects proposals to privatise war
KABUL: Afghan officials have reacted angrily to speculation that foreign military contractors could take over training and advising the Afghan armed forces, following a renewed push by the founder of private military…
Shehbaz welcomes Eid ceasefire between Taliban, Afghan govt
LAHORE: President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday welcomed the ceasefire between terror group Taliban and the federal government in Afghanistan during Eidul Fitr which is expected to commence on…
Pakistan ready for one-on-one talks with Afghan Taliban: Kh Asif
FM says ‘some institutions’ portray their own interests as being in greater national interest and that ‘this habit will also be changed soon’ Says political instability harmful to manifestation of CPEC ISLAMABAD: Foreign…