Tag: Afghan government

US, Taliban talks hit a snag

--Both parties cancel talks in Qatar after failing to agree on agenda  --Taliban claim US not serious regarding prisoner exchange, won’t agree to ceasefire unless...

Taliban attack Afghan government post near Iran border, killing 20 troops

KABUL: Taliban militants attacked a border outpost in western Afghanistan on Tuesday, killing 20 government soldiers in the latest assault likely to compound fears...

Afghan govt nominates Atif Mashal as new ambassador to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Afghan government has decided to appoint Atif Mashal as new Afghan ambassador to Pakistan. The Afghan government on Monday informed Foreign Office (FO) officials about the...

Afghan government rejects proposals to privatise war

  KABUL: Afghan officials have reacted angrily to speculation that foreign military contractors could take over training and advising the Afghan armed forces, following a...

Shehbaz welcomes Eid ceasefire between Taliban, Afghan govt

LAHORE: President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday welcomed the ceasefire between terror group Taliban and the federal government in Afghanistan during...

Pakistan ready for one-on-one talks with Afghan Taliban: Kh Asif

FM says 'some institutions' portray their own interests as being in greater national interest and that 'this habit will also be changed soon' Says...