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Trump sacks national security advisor John Bolton

The announcement followed an acrimonious conversation on Monday that included their differences over Afghanistan.

Sep 11, 2019

Afghan peace process: US Secretary of State declines to sign 'risky' deal with Taliban

The deal, if approved by Trump, would start the withdrawal of some 5,400 US troops, which is roughly one-third of total forces present in Afghanistan.

Sep 6, 2019

Taliban suicide attack kills 10 civilians, injures 42 near US embassy in Afghanistan

The attack took place near a checkpoint in Shash Darak area, which is an important diplomatic region that houses NATO headquarters, US embassy and the National Directorate of Security (NDS).

Sep 5, 2019

Taliban launches 'massive attack' in Kunduz amid Afghan peace talks

Conducting airstrikes by the US and Afghan forces have been difficult as officials said the terrorists are seeking shelter in homes and hospitals.

Aug 31, 2019

Taliban kills 14 pro-government militia members in Afghanistan amid peace talks

14 members of the militia were killed and several civilians were wounded during clashes in the Rubat-e-Sangi district in Herat on Wednesday.

Aug 28, 2019

Al-Qaeda says Pakistani security forces detained wife of its chief Zawahiri

While Pakistan has not commented on the statement, Zawahiri is said to be hiding in the country.

Aug 24, 2019

Donald Trump asks India, other nations to fight terrorists in Afghanistan

Trump claimed that despite the US being 7,000 miles away, it has single-handedly eliminated the caliphate in a month.

Aug 22, 2019

Jalalabad serial blasts injure 34 on Afghanistan's 100th Independence Day

No group claimed responsibility for the 10 bombs, however, both Islamic State (IS) and Taliban militants operate in the area.

Aug 19, 2019

Afghanistan flays Pakistan, says linking Kashmir issue with peace talk is reckless

Roya Rahmani said Pakistan's claim was a poor excuse to justify its inaction against the Taliban and to avoid taking a decisive stance against the militant group.

Aug 19, 2019

Kabul suicide attack kills 63, injures 182 amid Afghan peace talks

The attack came as the Taliban and the United States are trying to negotiate an agreement on the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan.

Aug 18, 2019

US cuts $440 million financial aid to cash-strapped Pakistan

US President Donald Trump had complained that Islamabad "has given us nothing but lies and deceit" and "give safe haven" to militants.

Aug 17, 2019

Trump addresses Afghan peace talks with national security officials

Washington is negotiating a deal with the Taliban regarding the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan and a political agreement between the two sides.

Aug 17, 2019

Balochistan mosque bombing: 5 killed, 15 injured in blast in restive Pak province

The explosive was planted inside the mosque in Kuchlak, near provincial capital Quetta.

Aug 16, 2019

Pakistan has few options on Kashmir issue amid near-total global isolation

Deep State's long-time subterfuge using militancy against India and Afghanistan has returned to visit Pakistan in the form of international isolation and a wide trust gap on Kashmir developments

Aug 10, 2019

Pakistan reactivates terrorist training camps in PoK amid tension over Article 370 move

Earlier last week, Indian forces foiled major infiltration bid by Pakistan's Border Action Team (BAT) on forward post along the LoC in the Keran Sector, killing at least five intruders.