The Pentagon now estimates that the fighters control more than half of Afghanistan's district centres

Beijing hosts Afghan insurgents delegation led by Mullah Baradar

EU envoy says war-torn country is facing one of its toughest challenges – militarily, economically and psychologically

What was done in the first stage of origin tracing should not be repeated, says senior Chinese official

Development comes during Taliban delegation’s meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Chinese city of Tianjin

The fastest, fittest and most formidable version of the virus that causes Covid-19 the world has encountered

Troops were handed over to Afghan authorities at Nawa Pass in Bajaur, says military's media wing

Seen as the most significant contact with Tibetan leadership since the Dalai Lama met president Obama in 2016

Pakistan will continue to extend all-out support to its Afghan brethren, says military’s media wing

Praises Prime Minister Imran Khan's Ten Billion Tree Tsunami project

Trudeau, 49, is eyeing September for what would be his third election

Additional Secy Dr Tariq stresses importance of solution of Kashmir issue in accordance with UN resolutions

Tunisia's soaring infection and death rates have added to public anger at the government

Biggest increase since unmasked, unvaccinated airport driver allegedly sparked the current outbreak

Spokesperson says govt firmly believes in separation of powers between executive, legislative and judiciary

Imran raises with Prince Faisal issue of 400,000 expats who couldn’t go back to S Arabia due to Covid curbs

Delta variant wave pushes daily infections in Japan's capital to 2,848, highest since start of pandemic

Talks may help restart negotiations aimed at dismantling North's nuclear programmes in return for sanctions relief.

FO says bilateral ties, regional issues will be discussed during Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud's visit

Participants unanimously approve resolution against Indian aggression

Bodies trasnsported to Islamabad airpot to be sent to China

Boulders fell and hit the vehicle carrying 11 people

Sunday recorded highest single-day deaths from the virus in its 5th wave