War on Terror

I salute our armed forces personnel: PM...

The incident happened when the soldiers were on regular duty patrolling the border....

Pompeo assured Ghani that there has been no change to President Trump's South Asia strategy....

Trump said Pakistan would help the US "extricate" itself from Afghanistan...

The deaths come amid a flare-up in violence across war-torn Afghanistan...

Most Kabul residents have been locked out of the area for years....

The assault comes amid a series of peace talks between Washington and the Taliban...

The closures came after Afghan forces last week raided a clinic run by the NGO...

The Taliban claimed responsibility, saying over 30 soldiers had been killed. ...

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed the closure of the NGO's facilities....

Pakistan joined the three powers in talks in Beijing that come as US moves closer to an agreement. ...

HRW said deliberate attacks on medical facilities are war crimes. ...

Afghanistan now has one of the world's lowest literacy rates....

She spoke on the threats to international peace and security at UN Security Council....

Participants at the Doha summit agreed that "assuring women rights is vital for a durable peace....

Around 70 delegates are attending two-day gathering which has been organised by Germany and Qatar....

Washington wants to seal a political deal with the Taliban ahead of Afghan presidential polls. ...

The investigation officers have collected critical information from him during interrogation....

The bombing -- and an ensuing shootout -- wounded scores of people including 50 children...

The militants rammed four armoured vehicles packed with explosives into a government compound...

President Ashraf Ghani's office condemned the threats by the insurgent group...

A seventh round of talks between the warring sides begins on Saturday in Qatar's capital of Doha...

Afghan security forces come under near-daily attacks by both Taliban and IS-affiliated fighters. ...

Police and security forces in and around Kabul have come under frequent attack in recent weeks...

Taliban spokesman condemned the UN statement as "untrue propaganda" and claimed it was "baseless."...

Afghan and US forces have intensified the aerial bombardment of Taliban and IS group militants...

Afghan people deserve the opportunity to choose their next leadership through transparent election...

Violence in Afghanistan has continued apace even during the holy month of Ramadan...

US military had more than 4,000 service members on the border along with 19 aircraft....

The United States has been pushing the Taliban to agree to a ceasefire...

Authorities cordoned off the site in the capital's upscale Shahr Naw area, dispatching ambulances. ...

Ahmad received his first prosthetic at age one, and soon learned to dance...

The Taliban have stepped up attacks on security installations...

Pakistan is ready for any cooperation which will lead to peace and stability in Afghanistan. ...

The numbers showed massive losses for the local forces, reaching several thousand per year. ...

Loya jirga is being held as the US and Taliban are discussing a possible foreign troop withdrawal...

A Loya Jirga is aimed at building consensus among various ethnic groups and tribal factions ...

Women are already meeting resistance to having a strong voice in the talks....

Taliban have made a "commitment" to fight extremist Islamic State group and sever ties to Al-Qaeda. ...

UN report found that int'l and pro-govt forces were responsible for the deaths of 305 civilians....

The majority of the deaths resulted from US air strikes or from search operations on the ground...

China and Russia can put some pressure on the Taliban to meet Afghan representatives soon...

The conference would have been separate from main US-Taliban peace talks. ...

Ghani was elected in 2014 in a closely contested poll that was mired by allegations of fraud...

Across Afghanistan, women have taken to social media to join a campaign dubbed #MyRedLine...

The last time the Taliban met with the Afghan government was at secretive talks in Pakistan in 2015...

There will be women among Taliban delegation members in the Doha, Qatar meeting,” Zabihullah said. ...

He is scheduled to preside over a meeting to analyse peace and security situation in Balochistan....

The incident appears to be the latest instance of discarded ordnance claiming civilian lives...

The judges decided that an investigation into the situation in Afghanistan at this stage...

According to a Taliban statement, the ICRC had not "acted upon its agreements" with the Taliban. ...

The US-led NATO mission in Kabul did not confirm whether any such explosion had taken place...

General Kenneth F McKenzie reaffirmed the US commitment to security and stability in the region. ...

Trump is fed up with the war, which has killed over 2,300 troops and cost US taxpayers $1tr. ...

This implies that no new cases can be lodged with the military courts....

It is unclear as yet when the next round of talks will take place. ...

Taliban officials say they want all foreign troops out before a ceasefire. ...

He has expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of a deal...

He said the United States will not give up its bases in Iraq. ...

Pakistan urged the Afghan govt to ensure security of its diplomatic mission in Mazar-e-Sharif. ...

The federal information minister maintained that US' policy towards Pakistan has been changing....

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi spoke to a press conference in Multan....

With Prime Minister Khan we have a unique opportunity to change our relationship. ...

Pakistan has decided to invite Afghan Taliban in Islamabad to hold next round of peace talks. ...

The explosives and the suicide jacket were to be used in terrorism in Pakistan....

The United States is pressing Taliban leaders to sit down with Afghan government officials...

The Taliban confirmed the attacks, saying their fighters had captured three checkpoints...

The remarks come after Iran confirmed Monday that the Taliban had visited Tehran...

The longest American war effort has since killed nearly 140,000 people...

The Taliban also met with the United States, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in the United Arab Emirates...

The presidential ballot was originally scheduled for April 20....

After a year of record bloodshed, Afghans are bracing for an even deadlier 2019...

Iran and Afghanistan share a nearly 600-mile border, and have a complex relationship in recent years...

Aslam Achu was at the house along with his accomplices at the time of the attack. ...

Some of the attackers rampaged through the building of the Ministry for Martyrs and Disabled Persons...

US troops make up bulk of Resolute Support mission to train and advise local forces ...

The unexpected move stunned and dismayed foreign diplomats and Afghan officials in Kabul ...

We need peace on our eastern and western fronts if we want to take the nation out of poverty...

Shah Mehmood said Pakistan was pursuing friendly and cooperative relations with all countries. ...

Only a third of those surveyed - 32.8 percent - said the country was moving in the right direction...

A US force spokesman in Afghanistan confirmed the airstrike had killed the Taliban shadow governor....

The Pentagon offered a detailed explanation of why it believed the arms on display came from Iran...

The Afghan constitution requires the presidential election take place no later than April 22. ...

LEAs arrested three alleged facilitators in connection with attack....

President Ashraf Ghani condemned the attack as "inhumane", and ordered an investigation...

Achhu is one of the key commanders of BLA...

The Special Military Courts tried these terrorists and awarded them death penalties...

Initial information suggests it was caused by a suicide bomber...

Pakistan has successfully fought against terrorism while also contributing to regional peace...

Pakistan has suffered enough fighting US's war...

We no longer pay Pakistan the $Billions because they would take our money and do nothing for us...

The meeting, which underlines Russia's desire to be involved in any settlement in Afghanistan...

At least 23,000 civilians and 8,832 security officials died in war on terror in Pakistan. ...

The confirmation comes a day after Afghanistan's High Peace Council...

Ghani's presidency has been marred by growing militant violence, record-high civilian casualties...

Provincial governor spokesman Attaullah confirmed there had been casualties in the operation...

Fifteen suspects have been arrested over the shooting so far...

FC personnel also recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition....

Eight explosions were recorded in the eastern province of Nangarhar...

The Italian NGO Emergency said 37 people had been taken to its trauma hospital in Kabul...

US and NATO commander General Scott Miller was not hurt in the attack...

The Independent Election Commission would announce the new date...

An Afghan journalist working for state media also died...

Wounded soldiers of Afghanistan war are being dauntless and are planning to take part in games....

The Taliban statement was issued as Khalilzad returned to Kabul after a regional trip...

Interior ministry deputy spokesman Nasrat Rahimi said most of the 14 killed were civilians...

The United States is the only foreign force known to carry out air strikes in Afghanistan...

Asikzai, a young first-time candidate, was campaigning on a platform of "positive change"...

The Oct 20 vote, seen by international partners as a dry run for presidential elections next year...

The pair won the award "for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war''...

The German ambassador appreciated efforts of Pakistan for peace and security...

Bringing a Gender Perspective to the Negotiating Table is important....

Pakistan will continue supporting the Afghan people and the government for durable peace ...

Security forces effectively responded to the attack...

Speech of FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi was in Urdu and quite comprehensive but results are yet unknown....

The US had never cooperated with them...

General Qamar Javed Bajwa signed death warrants of 11 terrorists....

limits must be defined to use autonomous weapon systems in compliance with humanitarian law...

Constructive engagement between Pakistan and India is the need of hour and should be taken serious....

On average new mothers are kept in the ward for six hours...

Qureshi also handed over a letter from PM Imran addressed to the Afghan President...

The military leadership apprised the prime minister about border management with Afghanistan...

The terrorists were also involved in an attack on security forces ...

World community did not take the issue of Afghan Refugees seriously...

The attack came hours after a double bombing in front of a girls' school ...

The convicts were tried by special military courts...

Vital developments on the foreign policy horizon of Pakistan can be observed in the recent time....

Lively nations never forget their martyrs and our soldiers sacrificed their today for us...

Secretary emphasized important role Pakistan could play in bringing peace in Afghanistan ...

Most of the victims were studying for college entrance exams when the blast happened...

Pompeo acknowledged that Pakistan has rendered great sacrifices in the war on terrorism...

The meeting will also discuss Pakistan’s role in war on terror...

It definitely will be a challenge for PM Imran Khan to tackle Donald Trump. Time will explore....

Jalaluddin was from among the great distinguished personalities of this era, the Taliban said....

American casualties have fallen dramatically since the withdrawal of US-led NATO combat troops...

He was addressing a press conference in Islamabad. ...

The embassy said that the consulate will remain closed until the security arrangements are completed...

China has long worried that militancy in Afghanistan could spill over into its Xinjiang region...

Enforced disappearance has become a global problem and is not restricted to a specific region....

State sponsorship of terrorist groups also increases the likelihood of drone attacks...

The exact details of the rift with Ghani were not immediately clear...

Dr Faisal says there was no mention at all in conversation about terrorists operating in Pakistan...

Pompeo will land in Pakistan on Sep 5 and his visit is aimed at rapprochement with Pakistan ...

Khan has long advocated a negotiated settlement with Islamist insurgents....

The Taliban have long insisted on direct talks with Washington ...

The Taliban confirmed they had captured "three buses packed with passengers"...

The terrorists were involved in the killing of 45 people....

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the assault...

The US and NATO formally concluded their combat mission in Afghanistan at the end of 2014...

The insurgents exaggerate their battlefield gains and downplay losses incurred during fighting ...

A deadly blast hit the Quetta, bleed the television screens red and mourned the nation....

The last presidential election in 2014 produced no clear winner ...

Several foreign organisations are also in the vicinity...

Government buildings are a common target for insurgents, including hospitals and medical facilities...

It will be justified to say that this election is among the bloodiest one. ...

The Kabul government has also said it is considering offering another ceasefire during next month...

There is the possibility that a ceasefire may be announced over Eid al-Qurban...

Kunduz governor spokesman confirmed an investigative team had arrived in Char Dara district...

Officials say Trump has shown signs of frustration over the lack of progress ...

The suicide bomber behind the deadliest Mastung blast was identified as Hafiz Nawaz...

Punjab Rangers, police and intelligence agencies carried out raids in different parts of Punjab....

It undoubtedly, is one of heart-breaking incidents after APS that Pakistani nation has to go through...

More than half of the civilian casualties were caused by the Afghan Air Force....

Dauntless Pakistanis have been offering their lives for decades. Hope we have a tranquil Pakistan....

Leaders having diversified thoughts have been targeted multiple times....

The party that seemed to be more concerned with foreign affair issues was PTI....

The convicts were tried by special military courts...

716 terrorists included in the 'Red Book' are set to face serious action by the government. ...

More than 5.2m Afghan refugees have returned to their militancy-plagued country in past 16 years...

Report said that approach needs to be updated to respond to the changing nature of fighting groups...

Afghan Muslims were celebrating their first peaceful Eid since 2001...

The investigation quoted unnamed special forces insiders saying some Australian troops engaged in the “unsanctioned and illegal application of violence on operations” with “a disregard for human dignity”. Photo: AFP...

According to estimations from data, in 2017 violence cost the economy $14.8 trillion – nearly $2,000 a person. Photo: Reuters...

President Donald Trump last year unveiled a much-vaunted "South Asia Strategy" to tackle Afghanistan...

The defence ministry initially denied civilians had been hurt, then claimed Taliban had shot them...

US and Afghan aircraft Tuesday bombed Taliban positions in the western city of Farah...

With the help of US air forces, the Taliban militants have been pushed back ...

The shift started when the US Congress blocked sale of military aircrafts to Pakistan. ...

Pakistan has played a vital role in war against terror. ...

Bomb disposal squad was called in to neutralize the suicide vests....

The total number of civilian casualties in the January-March period reached 2,258. ...

Activists say time is running out before weapons are deployed that use lethal force without a human making the final kill-order. Photo: AFP...

Provincial governor Lutfullah Azizi confirmed Hekmat had been killed. ...

PM Abbasi extended an invitation to President Ghani to visit Pakistan....

Minister says blame game won't help eliminate terrorism...

Women from the ethnic Pashtun-dominated region began protesting alongside men in the provincial capital Lashkar Gah demanding an end to the war. Photo: Reuters...

Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad is in full swing throughout the country. ...

Janjua termed peace process a ray of light. ...

General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Landi Kotal today....

Imran has confessed to using mobile applications to lure like-minded young girls toward ISIS. ...

The raids were conducted as part of ongoing operation Raddul Fasaad....

The IBOs were carried out as part of the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad....

Afghan Ambassador Omar Zakhilwal called on National Security Adviser Nasser Khan Janjua in Islamabad...

The FATF move could hamper banking and hurt foreign investment....

Prosecutors said the couple had met on internet dating site, singlemuslim.com. Photo: Independent...

The Afghan based TTP terrorists were cordoned near Ghatki Kaga, Mena Bajaur Agency....

Several dozen French citizens suspected of links to the jihadist group are believed to be in detention camps or prisons in Syria and Iraq. Photo: AFP...

ISPR said Punjab Rangers, intelligence agencies and Elite Police jointly participated in IBO...

The Senate was informed that the ex-TTP member Ehsanullah Ehsan will not be pardoned....

President Mamnoon held meeting with the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee....