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The freezing of all security assistance to Pakistan comes days after President Donald Trump in a new year tweet accused Pakistan of giving nothing to the US but "lies and deceit" and providing "safe haven" to terrorists. (Photo: AP)

US suspends USD 1 bn security assistance to Pak for supporting terror

US will now not deliver military equipment or transfer security related funds to Pakistan unless required by law.

05 Jan 2018 8:33 AM

Joshua Boyle was freed in October 2017 along with his American wife Caitlan Coleman and their three children born in captivity. (Photo: AP)

Joshua Boyle, recently freed by Talibans accused of sexual assault

The identity of the alleged victim was being withheld by a court, according to Boyle's lawyer.

03 Jan 2018 4:31 PM

A man is carried following a suicide attack in Kabul. (Photo: AP)

Sectarian violence a far greater threat

Pakistan has already endured so much sectarian conflict that it is largely resigned to the persistence of such violence.

02 Jan 2018 12:25 AM

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

Pakistan continues to harbour terrorist, no change in attitude: US general

Pakistan says it has done a great deal to help the United States in tracking down terrorists.

29 Nov 2017 1:57 PM

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson (Photo: AP)

Tillerson sends strong message to Taliban, says 'we are not going anywhere from Afghanistan'

Tillerson asserted that Trump was clear in his speech the US was not undertaking nation-building in Afghanistan.

28 Aug 2017 10:57 AM

Taliban writes 'open letter' to Trump, urges US to leave Afghanistan

US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction said the Taliban hold sway in nearly 50 percent of the country.

15 Aug 2017 3:50 PM

Since Afghan Taliban were honest...

The investigations sought to establish that Modi had helped the Adani group in securing undeserved tax refunds.

02 Aug 2017 12:29 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister's Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz. (Photo: AP)

Sartaj Aziz accuses 'certain forces' of stalling Afghan peace process

Aziz said Pak has been making sincere efforts for facilitating talks between the Afghan govt and Taliban to achieve peace through talks.

10 May 2017 7:11 PM

Woman and Man stoned to death by Taliban. (Photo:AP)

Afghanistan: Woman, man accused of adultery stoned to death by Taliban

the incident happened on Sunday in a remote area of the Mohammad Agha district where the government does not hold authority.

17 Apr 2017 4:26 PM

Afghan Taliban's new chief replaces 24 'shadow' officials

The Afghan Taliban has been weakened in the past by internal divisions and defections to rival groups like Islamic State.

28 Jan 2017 10:53 AM

The Taliban's leaders have been based in Pakistani cities, including Quetta, Karachi and Peshawar, since their rule in Afghanistan was overthrown in the 2001 U.S. invasion after the 9/11 attacks. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Taliban may have moved to Kabul from Pak

If confirmed, the move would be a sign of the Taliban's confidence in their fight against the US-backed government in Kabul.

26 Nov 2016 1:30 PM

The Taliban leaders insisted they could only say whether or not the group will join talks after two or three months. (Photo: AFP/Representational Image)

Taliban seeks more time to restart peace talks: media

Afghan government has been trying to woo the militant group for peace talks.

12 Nov 2016 1:35 PM

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