？ Says prevailing Afghan situation could have been averted if authorities in Kabul had heeded Imran’s advice about inclusive govt？ Clarifies digital media wing’s analytics reportISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday asked the nation to be wary of the “ false propaganda ” against the country, saying that those running social media trends against Pakistan and the army have turned a blind eye to the unfolding situation in Afghanistan.“ The people who run trends agai

Firuz Koh, capital of central Ghor province, was handed over without a fight, officials said. The militants, fighting to defeat the government and impose their strict version of Islamic rule, have taken control of 14 of Afghanistan's 34 provincial capitals since Aug.... The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday and told him the United States" remains invested in the security and stability of Af

The Taliban are claiming towns and territories across Afghanistan.... With each victory, scrutiny is falling on the leaders of neighboring Pakistan. For decades, Pakistan has served as a sanctuary for the Afghan Taliban, who have often crossed the countries’ rugged, 1, 660-mile border with ease.... “ Even though Pakistan is really concerned about spillover violence and an influx of refugees, they want to keep the Taliban on side.” In an interview with The New York Times in June, Mr....