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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...

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

29 Nov 2017 1:57 PM IST

India will support Afghan initiative, says Pankaj Saran

The deputy NSA said more high-level exchanges are expected before the end of this year.

15 Nov 2018 12:58 AM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

The Moscow format' may pave way for Taliban talks

Surely, the Moscow format cannot be seen as a parallel peace move; it aims mainly at building greater regional...

15 Nov 2018 12:00 AM IST

The Taliban and ISIS fighters have regularly clashed since the latter gained a foothold in eastern Afghanistan in 2015, as the two vie for supremacy in the war-torn country. (Photo: AP)

Russia's Afghan shift worries Delhi

At Moscow meet, Kremlin softer on Taliban, closer to Pakistan.

12 Nov 2018 5:56 AM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Delhi shouldn't meddle in Kabul power games

The Taliban did not have anything to do with the hijacking itself, but tried to show that they were playing neutral...

12 Nov 2018 12:00 AM IST

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. (Photo:PTI)

Indian ex-envoys share table with Taliban at Afghan talks

The US embassy in Moscow has also sent a diplomat to observe Friday's discussions at the meeting.

10 Nov 2018 1:18 AM IST

Despite informal and regular contact between the Taliban and senior Afghan officials, there are no prospects of early public peace talks that could bring an end to the protracted war. (Representational Image)

Moscow Format step towards Afghan peace

Nor was India philosophically inclined to be in on such a venture.

10 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Indian ex-envoys at Taliban meet in Moscow

The Afghan conflict has also been caught up in the current tensions between Russia and the US.

9 Nov 2018 2:05 AM IST

This is about keeping Pakistan: first, safe; second, strong; third, prosperous; and maybe eventually all three at the same time.

Pak in midst of 3rd phase in its history

There is no authoritative tome on that phase because we haven't produced a world-class historian or political scientist...

5 Nov 2018 12:00 AM IST

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US-Pak trust deficit will be hard to bridge

The US says it wants a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan.

31 Jan 2018 1:28 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (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.

5 Jan 2018 8:33 AM IST

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.

3 Jan 2018 4:31 PM IST