Political and religious parties begin “long march” to Islamabad to protest reopening of supply routes to Afghanistan. … Read More
Deadly roadside bombs strike Afghan south
At least 14 people reported killed in Kandahar province as donor nations meet in Tokyo to discuss civilian aid pact. … Read More
Donors gather in Tokyo for Afghan aid talks
Countries could pledge up to $16bn in civilian aid for Afghanistan over the next five years. … Read More
Donors expected to pledge $16 billion in Afghan aid
KABUL (Reuters) – Donors are expected to pledge $16 billion in aid for Afghanistan over the next four years, a U.S. official said on Saturday, as Washington kept a promise to declare the country a major non-NATO ally. … Read More
U.S. designates Afghanistan a major ally
The United States named Afghanistan a major non-NATO ally Saturday, clearing the way for the two countries to maintain a defense and economic relationship even as American combat troops withdraw. … Read More
U.S. gives ally Afghanistan special security status
KABUL (Reuters) – Washington declared Afghanistan a major non-NATO ally on Saturday, a largely symbolic status reinforcing its message to Afghans that they will not be abandoned as the war winds down. … Read More
Many dead in triple Pakistan drone strike
At least 21 killed in North Waziristan by first US drone attack since Pakistan agreed to reopen NATO supply routes. … Read More
