The recent offences by Taliban have led to capturing of ten more districts out of the forty by them. The U.S top commander issued a warning that continued such offences may lead to counter offences by …
When is the US war in Afghanistan really over?
As the last US combat troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, the question arises: When is the war really over? For Afghans the answer is clear but grim: no time soon. An emboldened Taliban insurgency is …
Key dates in U.S. involvement in Afghanistan since 9/11
American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, a U.S. defence official said, under an agreement with the Taliban allowing for the withdrawal of all U.S. forces from …
How the 20-year war changed Afghanistan | FT Film
An Afghan photojournalist, former politician, young musician, Nato interpreter, female filmmaker, and a student whose mother was assassinated, reveal the impact of war… as US troops pull out and the …
Pakistan: Failing economy, polarized politics
Friendly relation with India and Afghanistan, abandoning the policy of exporting terrorism are only recipes available for Pakistan to realize its economic potential …
Afghanistan in danger of ‘collapse’ as UK troops quit
As flag-lowering ceremonies marked the end of operations in Afghanistan, former British military chiefs have warned that the country is at “grave risk of collapse”.General Sir Richard Barrons, a …
As troops leave, US to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
The U.S. military will remain involved in the Afghanistan war into September, keeping the option of launching airstrikes against the Taliban to defend Afghan forces, U.S. officials said Thursday, even …
Pakistan Intel Chief Gives 8-Hour Briefing on Afghanistan
Senior Pakistani military and intelligence officials told members of Parliament during a closed, eight-hour briefing Thursday that they are losing influence over the Taliban and building up border …
On eve of military exit, U.S. names Afghanistan among world’s worst on human trafficking
The inclusion on a list of nations with entrenched trafficking patterns deepens questions about the country’s future.
As Western forces pack bags in Afghanistan, aid agencies brace for new round of displacement
Nearby countries already hosting millions of Afghans say they are not equipped to handle more people, while international programs to aid refugees remain underfunded.