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    In September, the United States and the Taliban had appeared on the verge of signing a deal that would have seen Washington begin withdrawing thousands of troops in return for security guarantees. (Representational Image, Photo: AP)Opinion
    Only Afghans, with help from Pak, can rescue their country

    The ongoing US-Afghan Taliban talks appear to be less about Afghanistan's peace than about the end of America's war.

    2 Jan 2020 1:41 AM IST

    Pakistan is a key player in the talks between the Taliban and the US in an effort to end the war in Afghanistan and allow withdrawal of American troops. (Photo: AFP / File)Opinion
    Pak needs to see Taliban as a challenge, not an asset

    Finding a sound strategy to deal with this conflict should be at the centre of Pakistan's priorities.

    4 Oct 2019 12:04 AM IST

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    How the deadly embrace' of US has an impact in Pak, Afghan

    It is dangerous to get involved in America's wars where the US is always the commanding force of change, often with a...

    16 March 2019 12:00 AM IST

    This is about keeping Pakistan: first, safe; second, strong; third, prosperous; and maybe eventually all three at the same time.Opinion
    America needs Pakistan's help to bring peace to Afghanistan

    It was none other than Zalmay Khalilzad who once said that Pak-Afghan ties are the mother of all relations.

    21 Dec 2018 12:15 AM IST

    Shahram AmiriWorld
    Iran: Scientist executed for spying

    Iran has executed a nuclear scientist convicted of handing over “confidential and vital” information to the...

    8 Aug 2016 7:24 AM IST

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    Iran bids farewell to late filmmaker Kiarostami

    Several thousand cinema lovers joined top artists in Tehran on Sunday to bid farewell to renowned Iranian film director...

    11 July 2016 2:33 AM IST

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    Iran, China aim at business ties worth $600 billion

    Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony in Tehran on...

    24 Jan 2016 6:11 AM IST

    Russia to build 2 nuclear reactors in IranWorld
    Russia to build 2 nuclear reactors in Iran

    Russia will start constructing two nuclear reactors in Iran next week, as Tehran seeks to reduce its reliance on oil and...

    23 Dec 2015 5:05 AM IST

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