Afghanistan

Pakistan plans to set up six markets along Iran border

Sep 18, 2020 11:32

Pakistan will establish 18 markets along its border with Iran and Afghanistan, according to a statement from Pakistan.
Dozens killed in fighting as intra-Afghan talks continue in Doha

Sep 18, 2020 01:57

Fierce fighting between Afghan forces and the Taliban has resulted in dozens of casualties in a restive eastern province as negotiators from both warring sides pushed ahead with talks in the Qatari capital, Doha.
Nearly 50 Afghans killed in Taliban attacks over last week

Sep 14, 2020 04:00

A statement released by Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry says that the Taliban militants have carried out several attacks and bombings across 22 out of 34 provinces of the country on Saturday night alone.
Afghan forces, Taliban clash as Doha peace talks continue

Sep 13, 2020 12:25

Peace talks between Afghan government and the Taliban were held for the 2nd day, but reports of ongoing violent clashes back in Afghanistan are stark reminder of obstacles ahead.
Withdrawal of foreign troops, inevitable prerequisite for Afghan peace, security: Iran

Sep 12, 2020 13:25

Iran has welcomed the launch of long-delayed direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant group in the Qatari capital of Doha, underlining the need for “responsible” withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan as an essential prerequisite for peace and security in the war-torn country.
Intra-Afghan peace talks kick off in Qatar’s Doha

Sep 12, 2020 09:26

Long-delayed direct talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban militant group have started in the Qatari capital of Doha, as part of efforts aimed at ending two decades of war in the country.
Six prisoners sought by Taliban head to Qatar on flight from Afghan capital: Sources

Sep 11, 2020 03:14

Six prisoners sought by the Taliban militant group have left the Afghan capital Kabul on a flight to Qatar, sources say, a move that will pave the way for long-awaited peace negotiations to begin.
Iran condemns terror attack on Afghanistan's Vice President

Sep 09, 2020 08:30

Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned a terrorist attack targeting the convoy of Afghanistan’s First Vice President Amrullah Saleh.
Iranian diplomat meets Afghan, UN officials in Kabul

Sep 09, 2020 01:33

Ebrahim Taherian, a special assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister in Afghan affairs, held extensive negotiations with senior Afghan officials and with the UN chief’s special representative for Afghanistan during a visit to Kabul.
Afghan government troops repel Taliban offensive in Kandahar

Sep 06, 2020 06:35

Afghan security forces have repelled an overnight attack by the Taliban and killed at least 10 members of the militant group in the southern province of Kandahar.