Haqqani network

UNSC must use sanctions as weapon against terror funding in Afghanistan: India

India has asked the UN Security Council to use sanctions regime as a weapon against terror funding in Afghanistan.

Sep 26, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

Pakistan PM sees "zero" political or military role for India in Afghanistan

The US President had also called on India to help the US more with Afghanistan, especially in the area of economic assistance and development.

Sep 21, 2017, 10:26 AM IST

'Pakistan risks regional isolation, US aid cut'

Highly placed sources in the Trump administration, who advise the US President on policy in the Afghanistan, Pakistan region, have said that instructions have been handed down from the White House to hit pause on American aid flowing to Pakistan till the latter begins to crack down on terror safe havens operating within its borders.

Sep 21, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

Denial of USD 350mn aid to Pakistan reality, not policy: United States

United States Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has said that his refusal to give certification to Congress that Pakistan was taking action against the Haqqani network is not a reflection of a new tougher policy against Islamabad, but simply an assessment of the current state of play.

Jul 22, 2017, 09:59 AM IST

'Pakistan created Taliban, Lashkar-e-Toiba to keep India off balance'

"The US has found Pakistan to be a partner and an adversary at the same time," a former White House official said.

Jul 21, 2017, 13:00 PM IST

World hasn't done enough to destroy LeT, JeM safe havens: India at UN

Akbaruddin made the remarks during a UN debate themed “The situation in Afghanistan”.

Jun 23, 2017, 22:07 PM IST

Top Haqqani commander killed in drone attack in Pakistan

The drone attack comes days after Afghan officials blamed the Pakistan-based Haqqani network of carrying out the bombing in Kabul on May 31 in which 150 people died.

Jun 14, 2017, 00:26 AM IST

Afghanistan Interior Ministry: Gunmen attack mosque, killing 3 people

The ministry strongly condemned the attack and called it an act against Islam and humanity.

Jun 10, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Pakistan more of a threat than an ally: US think tank

Afghanistan is currently doing badly both in the fighting and in its civilian politics, governance, and poverty.

Jun 06, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

`Pakistan still a sanctuary for Taliban, should face US sanctions if it continues to do so`

CSIS said the US should make it totally clear that it will conduct a public annual review of its commitments to Afghanistan and the Afghan performance.

Jun 06, 2017, 09:40 AM IST

Pakistan rubbishes Afghan allegations over Kabul blast

Pakistan on Thursday dismissed accusations by Afghanistan linking it to the Haqqani network, blamed for Wednesday's horrific Kabul bombing that killed 90, and wounded over 400 people.

Jun 01, 2017, 21:25 PM IST

Kabul ends sports diplomacy with Pakistan after bombing

The Afghan Cricket Board (ACB) on Thursday said it had cancelled all matches and agreements with Pakistan after the Afghan intelligence linked the Pakistani intelligence agency to the Kabul bombing that left 90 dead and 463 wounded.

Jun 01, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

US and six Gulf countries join hands to curb terror financing

US, six Gulf countries have joined hands to curb terror organisations like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Haqqani network and the Taliban.

May 23, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

US should stop military support to Pakistan if it doesn't act against terror: Think-tank

In its 'Watch List 2017', the ICG has observed that Washington is “best placed” to pressure Pakistan to stop its support to Taliban, TOI reported.

Apr 28, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Pakistan not 'friends' with Haqqani Network, says envoy to US

Washington: Pakistan is not "friends" with the Haqqani Network, the country's ambassador to the US, Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry, has said.

Mar 28, 2017, 14:20 PM IST

'Pakistan Army chief needs to be persistent in fight against terror'

A top US military general has said the new Pakistan Army chief has shown signs he is taking action against the Taliban and the Haqqani network but he needs to be "more persistent" in the fight against terror. A top US military general has said the new Pakistan Army chief has shown signs he is taking action against the Taliban and the Haqqani network but he needs to be "more persistent" in the fight against terror.

Mar 10, 2017, 10:18 AM IST