Taliban trim presence in key district in Pakistan But militants maintain control as the military reaffirms its strategyCarlotta GallEric Schmitt The New York Times
The Taliban's presence in Pakistan has led to the growth of a so-called Pakistani Taliban as well. Drawn mainly from Pakistan's ethnic Pashtuns and consisting of a number of loosely allied militias who also have split into factions at times, they have become an important militant force based...
Despite the presence of 130,000 foreign troops, violence is at its worst since the Taliban were ousted by U.S.-backed Afghan forces in late 2001, according to the United Nations. Article content The Taliban announced this month they would open a political office in the Qatari capital, Doha...
“Pakistan has always wanted better relations with Afghanistan,” he said, according to the state broadcaster. “The only difference ... is the presence of [the Pakistani Taliban] and the spread of terrorism ... and it will remain so until they remove this issue.” Islamabad had hoped ...
“Dozens of terrorist groups are helping the fighters and have a presence in their lines,” said Asadullah Khalid, the acting minister of defense. “Terrorist groups either from Afghanistan, or Pakistan and Central Asia are active in different parts (of Afghanistan) and the Taliban has provided...
“At this stage, we have made no final decision on the future of our presence, but, as the May 1 deadline is approaching, NATO Allies will continue to closely consult and coordinate in the coming weeks,” said Stoltenberg at a press conference in Brussels. ...
Taliban says it has not found the body of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a US air strike in Kabul last month.Elad BenariAug 25, 2022, 11:35 PM The Taliban is back in hot water Zawahiri’s death and the unveiling of his presence in Kabul certainly put the ...
Pakistan Foreign Ministry's spokesman Nafees Zakaria rejected the remarks by the American General during his weekly briefing in Islamabad. "Pakistan has strongly rejected all allegations and insinuations regarding the presence of any safe havens of terrorists inside Pakistan. U.S. Gen Nicholson's remar...
The Taliban's presence in Pakistan has led to the growth of a so-called Pakistani Taliban as well. Drawn mainly from Pakistan's ethnic Pashtuns and consisting of a number of loosely allied militias who also have split into factions at times, they have become an important militant force based...
“I can confirm that security situation at the airport has improved and more broadly across Kabul and that is supported particularly by the presence of US and UK troops on the ground being able to take control of the airport. It still, though, remains an incredibly challenging environment in ...