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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)

US resumes talks with Taliban in Doha: US source

During a surprise visit to a US military base in Afghanistan last week, Trump said the Taliban 'wants to make a deal.'

07 Dec 2019 3:17 PM

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Kowtowing to US, India at losing end in Afghan

New Delhi’s considerable economic assistance has been seen by Afghans as being selfless.

03 Dec 2019 4:25 AM

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration had resumed talks with the Taliban with the purpose of bringing peace in Afghanistan, but refused to give a timeline for drawdown of his troops. (Photo: File)

Trump on surprise Thanksgiving visit in Afghan, says ‘talks with Taliban resumed’

The President referred to his September announcement to abruptly withdraw from peace talks after the Taliban killed a US soldier.

29 Nov 2019 9:38 AM

Three Taliban sources in the province also said the hostages had been releasead. (Photo: AP)

Taliban release two Western hostages in Afghanistan

There was no immediate comment from the US embassy in Afghanistan.

19 Nov 2019 5:13 PM

According to the statement, those among the killed include Ezatullah, aka Hamza, one of the local commanders of the outfit and two of his close aides. (Photo: Representational)

14 Taliban terrorists killed in Afghan airstrike

The statement further said that the slain terrorists have been involved in a series of anti-government activities.

19 Nov 2019 4:33 PM

Pakistan's Embassy announced the closure in a statement, saying that the consular services would no longer be available until further information. (Photo: AP)

Afghan official: Kabul to probe Pakistan security complaint

Afghanistan and Pak have an uneasy relationship, with Kabul blaming Islamabad for supporting the Taliban in the country's protracted war.

04 Nov 2019 1:21 PM

The Afghan special forces have neutralised 16 Taliban and Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in operations conducted in three provinces of Afghanistan in the past 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Afghan special forces killed 16 Taliban, ISIS terrorists in operations

Meanwhile, in Wardak province, the Special Forces killed two Taliban terrorists, arrested six others in Jaghatu district.

19 Oct 2019 2:42 PM

America needs to get serious about peace in Afghanistan

A major objection was that there was no assurance from the Taliban to adhere to a permanent ceasefire.

17 Oct 2019 5:46 AM

The airstrikes took place in the eastern province of Nangarhar, where a total of five ISIS terrorists were killed. (Photo: File | AFP)

Airstrikes kill 9 Taliban, ISIS terrorists in Afghanistan

The Afghan government forces have been fighting the Taliban for almost two decades.

14 Oct 2019 4:36 PM

A top US senator has accused Pakistan of supporting terror groups like the Taliban and al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and harbouring terrorists belonging to these groups in the war-torn country. (Photo: Twitter/ SenatorHassan)

Top US Senator blames Pak of supporting Taliban, al-Qaeda in Afghanistan

The senator made the statement ahead of her meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that took place on Friday.

13 Oct 2019 11:25 AM

Pakistan must end support to the Taliban and other terror groups, a top American senator said a day after meeting Pakistani leadership in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Pak must end support to Taliban, other terror groups: US Senator

US Senators Hassan and Chris Van Hollen met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Chief of Army Staff and officials from PoK.

12 Oct 2019 9:24 AM

The Taliban officials spoke on condition of anonymity, citing what they described as the sensitive nature of the issue, the paper cited a RFE/RL report. (Representational Image)

Afghan Taliban says it released 3 Indian hostages in exchange for 11 of its members: report

The prisoner swap happened on Sunday, The Express Tribune quoted two Taliban officials as saying, but it did not disclose the location.

07 Oct 2019 1:19 PM

Baradar and Chinese foreign ministry officials exchanged views on the 'process of advancing peace in Afghanistan,' said a ministry spokesman, Geng Shuang. (Photo: AP)

China says Taliban envoys discussed Afghanistan peace effort

The delegation was led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Taliban.

23 Sep 2019 3:28 PM

On September 8, Trump administration called off the peace deal after the Taliban claimed responsibility of a bomb blast in Kabul that took the life of an American soldier. (Photo: ANI)

Former Afghan president Karzai urges United States to resume peace talks with Taliban

Karzai also urged the Taliban to seek the peace talks with the Afghan as much as with the US.

19 Sep 2019 2:28 PM

How the Great Game is still on in Afghanistan

The Taliban rubbed in their advantage by further threatening that hereon the situation “will lead to more losses to the US”!

16 Sep 2019 2:20 AM

During his speech, he also explained why he cancelled his peace talks with the Taliban. (Photo: PTI)

Trump vows to hit Taliban 'harder' than ever as US marks 9/11

Trump also warned militants of grave consequences if they ever carry attacks on America again.

12 Sep 2019 12:52 PM

The Taliban on Tuesday vowed to continue fighting against US forces in Afghanistan after President Donald Trump said talks with insurgents were "dead", saying Washington would regret abandoning negotiations. (Photo: File)

After Trump says talks are 'dead', Taliban vows to fight on

The announcement followed Trump's dramatic cancellation of a top-secret plan to fly Taliban leaders in for direct talks.

10 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

The US has been conducting peace talks with the Taliban and the two sides were hopeful of a deal that included America cutting down on troops in Afghanistan and guarantees by Taliban of not allowing the Afghan soil to be ever used again for terror activities. (Photo: File)

Afghan peace talks with Taliban are 'dead': Donald Trump

Trump stunned the world on Saturday when he announced the cancellation of a secret meeting with Taliban and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

10 Sep 2019 10:58 AM

Guterres’ report was written before U S President Donald Trump abruptly ended a nearly yearlong effort to reach a political settlement with the Taliban on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

UN Chief: Islamic State remains resilient in Afghanistan

The U N chief said that between mid-June and early September 183 incidents were attributed to Islamic State fighters.

10 Sep 2019 10:57 AM

The US has been negotiating with the Taliban in the last few months at Doha despite the group’s reluctance to hold direct talks with the Afghan government, which it views as a US puppet. (Photo: AP)

Trump’s tweets on calling off peace talks ‘unbelievable’: Taliban

Trump on Saturday announced that he was calling off the peace negotiations with the Taliban.

09 Sep 2019 8:24 AM