Pakistan’s Hormuz moment: mediator gains, but strategic test lies aheadPakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran. This diplomatic role marks a significant shift for Islamabad. The cou...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Pakistan silently urges Afghan Taliban to neutralise threat posed by TTP terroristsHowever, it has emerged from the efforts so far that the interim government in Kabul still sticks to its earlier stance that the only way t...
18 Jan, 2023, 07.24 PM IST
Pakistan could reconsider its strategy for dealing with Afghanistan's Taliban rulers: Bilawal Bhutto-ZardariSeparately, in his address to a commemoration event to honour the victims of the December 16, 2014, terrorist attack on the Army Public Sch...
17 Dec, 2022, 12.54 PM IST
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan may lead to more violent border clashesWhile the Taliban in an official statement warned of "dire consequences" if Pakistan conducts similar attacks in the future, Pakistan, refu...
27 Apr, 2022, 10.18 AM IST
Return of the Empire: ISI strikes backWith the USA implementing an exit strategy from Afghanistan the ISI has sensed an opportunity. However, what will haunt ISI is recent prote...
22 Jun, 2020, 09.14 AM IST
USA should address Pakistan problem in its Taliban outreach: former Pentagon officialFrom the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence's perspective, a strong Afghanistan poses a threat to Pakistan, be it because of the Inter-S...
22 May, 2020, 11.40 AM IST
US, Russia, China, Pakistan urge Taliban to agree for ceasefire, begin talks with Afghan governmentPakistan for the first time joined the US, Russia and China's trilateral consultations on the Afghanistan peace process.
13 Jul, 2019, 09.15 PM IST
Not satisfied with Pak's cooperation in war against terror: USThe US, the official said, has now a different approach to Pakistan. "We expect, Pakistan to take steps against terror sanctuary on its ter...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.36 AM IST
Donald Trump’s Afghanistan strategy, if followed through, opens a window of opportunity for IndiaThe new strategy, as Tillerson clarified, will focus on not allowing Taliban/ al-Qaida to win, or the US to “lose”.
12 Jul, 2018, 11.23 AM IST
No Trump effect: Taliban enjoy on drug money in Pakistan's safe havensThe senior leadership of the Afghan Taliban enjoyed the safety provided by Islamabad and its leaders lived in comfort in Pakistan , said a ...
29 Nov, 2017, 04.28 PM IST
Taliban receiving financing, logistic infrastructure from Pakistan: Former US officialDavid S Sedney said the attacks in Afghanistan's Kabul and Khowst bore all the signatures of the Haqqani Network, a Taliban group resident ...
04 Dec, 2015, 08.30 AM IST
- Taliban vow more attacks against Pak govt, military facilities
The Taliban have vowed to launch more "high-profile" attacks against government and military installations in Pakistan.
03 Jun, 2011, 11.12 PM IST
- US, EU ignoring India on Af-Pak to appease Islamabad, says expert
US has been wary of openly embracing India as a partner due to Pakistan.
10 Feb, 2010, 05.25 AM IST
- Exit strategy for Taliban fighters worries India
India will have to rethink on its Afghan strategy.
29 Jan, 2010, 04.57 AM IST
- Af-Pak policy: ISI must fall in line
The Manmohan Singh government on Thursday said it was imperative for the international community to continue putting pressure on Pakistan t...
04 Dec, 2009, 06.08 AM IST
- Taliban aims to take over nuclear armed Pakistan: Report
Warning that Islamist extremists were aiming to gain control over nuclear armed Pakistan, US media has told the Obama Administration that g...
14 Oct, 2009, 04.11 PM IST
- Senate clears Pak aid bill
In a boost for Islamabad, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Pakistan aid bill with amendments asking Islamabad to ensure th...
18 Jun, 2009, 04.42 AM IST