Afghan war

Allegations that Ashraf Ghani fled Afghanistan with millions in cash may be untrue: US report

The report published by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) said Ghani fled barefoot, without the millions of dollars that he was accused of carrying before the Taliban takeover in August last year. 

Aug 11, 2022, 18:00 PM IST

Afghan war has entered 'deadlier, more destructive phase': United Nations

The Taliban have stepped up their campaign to defeat the U.S.-backed government since April as foreign forces complete their withdrawal after 20 years of war. More than 1,000 civilians were killed in the past month during a Taliban offensive.

Aug 06, 2021, 21:45 PM IST

Taliban co-founder in Qatar for talks with US

The Taliban have refused to meet the Afghan government but President Ashraf Ghani has insisted that the peace talks will not go anywhere unless the insurgents formally sit with his administration.

Feb 25, 2019, 13:59 PM IST

Pakistan tells United Nations won't be 'scapegoat' in Afghan war

Pakistan refuses to be a "scapegoat" for Afghanistan`s bloodshed or to fight wars for others, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi told the United Nations on Thursday.

Sep 22, 2017, 08:33 AM IST

Afghan battle `ongoing` as US soldier killed: Pentagon

A US soldier was killed and two wounded in an ongoing battle in Afghanistan`s Helmand province, where Afghan troops are pushing back Taliban insurgents, the Pentagon said.

Jan 06, 2016, 09:23 AM IST