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WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): The commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, General John Nicholson, sees signs of friction and disagreements within Taliban.
“In 2017, the Taliban failed to meet any of their military objectives. They failed to take... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Afghanistan will never all allow its ties with one country to overshadow its relationship with others , CEO Dr Abdullah Abdullah told the UN General Assembly on Monday.
“We have used every opportunity to make it clear... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Abdullah Abdullah is set to meet US Vice President Mike Pence at the White House on Friday.
During the meeting in the historic Roosevelt Room of White House, the two leaders are expected to... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): The United States Congress on Thursday passed a $700 billion annual defense budget, authorising $4.9 billion for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund.
This also includes $1.7 billion to advance the capabilities of the Afghan... read more
WASHNGTON (Pajhwok): US Defense Secretary James Mattis has said NATO’s renewal of commitments with Afghanistan came at a proper time and sent a clear message to the Taliban and their allies.
Mattis expressed these views during a meeting with... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Without specifically mentioning Pakistan, CEO Dr Abdullah on Tuesday said terrorist groups receiving support and having sanctuaries in the region pose a challenge to peace in Afghanistan.
An absolute majority of the Afghans... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): A top American diplomat has told lawmakers the Taliban are key impediment to a negotiated political settlement in Afghanistan, adding the US wants the Taliban on the table as early as possible.
“The key impediment... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): The reconciled version of the National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA), 2018, approves $4.9 billion for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund.
This includes $1.7 billion to sustain and advance the capabilities of the Afghan... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): Hours before Foreign Minister Khwaja Asif landed in Washington on a three-day visit, the Pentagon slammed Pakistan for the continued existence of terrorist safe havens.
For the first time, senior Department of Defense ... read more
WASHINGTON (Pajhwok): A political settlement in Afghanistan is possible with the Taliban if they abandon terrorism, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told lawmakers on Tuesday.
“A political settlement in Afghanistan is only possible if the Taliban... read more
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