Afghanistan
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Trump rules out Taliban talks amid deadly attacks in Afghanistan
Amid Afghan chaos in the face of deadly militant attacks, President Donald Trump has ruled out holding talks with the Afghan Taliban. “When we see what they’re doing and the atrocities that they’re committing, and killing...January 30, 2018 853 0 -
Kabul Carnage: Nearly 100 killed in bombing
A view of Kabul, Photo UNAMA/Fardin Waezi Ninety five people were confirmed killed and another 158 injured when attackers blew up an ambulance packed with explosives in central district of the Afghan capital Saturday. The Afghan...January 27, 2018 1069 0 -
Pakistan seeks U.S. focus on commonality of interests
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has urged President Donald Trump to see commonality of interests that both countries have in the fight against terror, asking Washington to frame its policy toward Islamabad on the basis...January 27, 2018 1004 0 -
Pakistan pushing the Afghan Taliban, Haqqanis back to Afghanistan: Aizaz Chaudhry
A File photo shows U.S. soldiers watch two Chinook helicopters fly in to take them back to Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Nov. 4, 2008. Photo by Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez, CJTF-101 Public Affairs/Wikipedia Pakistan has said...January 19, 2018 1229 0 -
U.S. seeks to move toward a new relationship with Pakistan based on mutual trust
Photo: Pakistan Foreign Ministry After weeks of recriminations, the United States and Pakistan are expressing mutual desire to build trust, with both countries climbing down from rhetorical statements. The relationship between the two countries – already...January 16, 2018 1139 0 -
A UNSC mission may visit Afghanistan shortly for first-hand assessment
Photo: UN A UN Security Council mission may visit Afghanistan shortly for a first-hand update of the situation in war-torn Afghanistan, Kazakhstan’s UN Ambassador Kairat Umarov indicated Thursday. The diplomat told reporters Thursday that he hopes to lead the...January 12, 2018 849 0 -
Afghanistan: Then and Now
Kabul in 1950s or 1960s with modern transport system Photo: Public Domain/Wikipedia Afghanistan and Pakistan have been part of American news cycle for more than 16 years now since the U.S. invaded the country in 2001 after the September...January 9, 2018 3585 0 -
US cannot walk away from Pakistan; should explore constructive options -NYT
The Khyber Pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan, Photo James Mollison/Wikimedia Commons As U.S.-Pakistan relations nosedive following Washington’s recriminatory moves including suspension of military aid, a major American newspaper has said U.S. President cannot walk away from...January 6, 2018 922 0 -
Pakistan reminds critics of counterterror gains; efforts on with U.S. to find common ground
A map showing Pakistani tribal areas along Afghan border, Photo: Hbtila/Wikimedia Commons Pakistan has reacted to the latest U.S. announcement of suspending nearly all security assistance with a reminder of the importance of counterterrorism cooperation. Islamabad...January 5, 2018 810 0 -
In a region of multiple interests, U.S.-Pakistan ties need a quick patch-up
A map showing India, China, Pakistan and the broader region Photo Credit: CIA Factbook As U.S.-Pakistan relations face a stiff test following President Donald Trump’s twitter tirade against Islamabad, foreign policy experts have warned Washington against...January 4, 2018 1841 0
