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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Insurgents take the upper hand, endgame nears in Afghanistan

America's desperation to pull out is itself seen as a victory for the Taliban who have gained greater international...

1 Feb 2019 12:24 AM IST

The Talibans threats of extortion has stirred fears of comeback in Pakistans Swat Valley. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Ironic! Freed Taliban chief leads difficult peace talks

A co-founder of the Afghan Taliban movement, his role is seen as critical to the effort to end the 18-year war.

30 March 2019 12:10 AM IST

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

The Talibans 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)

World needs more women as mediators for peace

The countries that have experienced war on a large scale have now grown into major exporters of war weapons.

5 March 2019 12:00 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

Will economic adversity cost Pakistan a few good friends?

CPEC, which was until recently being projected as a game-changer for the country and the region, has lost its attraction...

8 April 2019 12:01 AM IST

John Bolton led negotiations for America to withdraw from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty so that the Bush administration could proceed with a national missile-defence programme. (Photo: AP)

Why is the US hell-bent on starting a war against Iran?

The Iranian armed forces showed they were no pushovers when Saddam Hussein attacked their country back in 1980.

19 May 2019 4:48 AM IST

US hostility towards Pak is driven by China rivalry

The recently announced US South Asia Policy is predicated on India's regional domination.

13 May 2019 12:05 AM IST

In November last year, the ISIS had claimed the responsibility for the shootout in which police sub-inspector Imran Tak was also killed in Srinagars Gulab Bagh area. (Photo: Representational | AP)

After US exit, Afghanistan to be fertile land for ISIS' entry

ISIS exploits political gaps and vulnerable environments to entrench itself and rule through fear or a select few power...

30 Aug 2019 12:00 AM IST

Defence minister Rajnath Singh in Jaisalmer on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

The Taliban are coming! Should we run scared?

A reality check from the past to the present may be necessary to correctly assess this threat.

26 Aug 2019 12:11 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)

Won't derail peace talks with US despite blast in Balochistan: Afghan...

The brother of Taliban chief was among 7 people killed when a powerful bomb ripped through a Balochistan mosque during...

18 Aug 2019 2:01 PM 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)

Stay agile in Kabul

It's a different matter whether peace can be brought about even if the talks are declared a success.

30 Sept 2019 12:01 AM IST

US special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad (Photo: AP)

Standoff with Taliban & limits of US credibility

Zalmay Khalilzad negotiated with the Taliban over the past one year, and with more focus through the last four months.

12 Sept 2019 12:09 AM IST