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Pakistan, Afghanistan signal intent to build trust, border cooperation
The view into Pakistan from the Afghanistan border at Torkham Gate Photo: Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson (U.S. Armed Forces)/Wikimedia Commons After months of acrimonious statements and actions, Pakistan and Afghanistan are signaling agreement on enhanced cooperation...August 17, 2017 1196 0 -
New report says record high number of civilians losing lives in Afghanistan conflict
Kabul after a massive explosion Photo: UNAMA/Jawad Jalali Calling the Afghan conflict an “ugly war, “the United Nations has said civilians lives – including those of women and children – continue to be lost at record...July 18, 2017 1562 0 -
U.S. emphasizes peaceful resolution to Kashmir dispute
The United States is making it clear that it continues to view Kashmir as disputed territory and that it wants Pakistan-India talks toward resolution of the longstanding dispute. A series of statements by the U.S. senators...July 3, 2017 1203 0 -
China steps in to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions
In the wake of months-long deterioration in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations over allegations of failure to stem the two-way cross-border terrorism, China has stepped in with shuttle diplomacy to help the two neighbors focus on cooperation. Chinese Foreign...June 30, 2017 1749 0 -
US, Pakistan should find ways to resolve differences and work together – Congresswoman Lee
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has emphasized the importance of cooperative U.S.-Pakistan relations, arguing that the two countries should work together in the fight against terror and find ways to resolve problems. The Democratic lawmaker from Houston...June 21, 2017 1201 0 -
As Afghanistan falters, Trump advisers propose additional troops
U.S. soldiers as two Chinook helicopters fly in to take them back to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Nov. 4, 2008. Photo Credit: Photo by Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez, CJTF-101 Public Affairs via Wikimedia Concluding a months-long policy...May 9, 2017 1121 0 -
As US crafts new strategy, Pakistan says peace in Afghanistan high priority
Photo: Screenshot/Official White House video U.S.-Pakistan relations and peace in Afghanistan were among key subjects that Pakistan’s ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry National Security Adviser HR McMaster discussed at a White House meeting this week. According to...May 6, 2017 1273 0 -
US watchdog says serious internal problems eroding Afghan security
Afghanistan conflict is experiencing a “shockingly high” rate of deaths among security forces and a record number of casualties among civilians, a U.S government watchdog says amid uncertainty surrounding the future of the country. “Casualties suffered...May 1, 2017 1090 0 -
Taliban militant details how India funded terror in Pakistan
Pakistani solciers in Swat, Photo Credit: Al Jazeera English via Wikimedia Commons An infamous Tehreek-e-Taliban spokesman, who has surrendered himself toPakistani security forces, has detailed in a confessional statement how India backed the TTP terror attacks...April 26, 2017 1489 0 -
U.S. believes Russia providing weapons support to Afghan Taliban
Kabul Photo Casimiri/Wikimedia Commons As Afghanistan reels from a spate of Taliban bombings, the United States has suggested a Russian hand behind the armed insurgency that has grown fierce over the last year. General John Nicholson,...April 24, 2017 1393 0