How Indo-Pak tension helps US gameplan in Afghanistan

The current Indo-Pak crisis over Kashmir is a godsend for the US. With tensions running high, Pakistan is in no position to militarily help the Taliban. Once this realisation dawns on the Taliban,......

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

After the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday formed the interim "Islamic Emirate", appointing hardliners in its new government who oversaw the 20-year fight against the......

US could have defeated the Taliban...

The US military efforts in Afghanistan were akin to filling a bucket that had gaping holes, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: US Marines stand guard at the Hamid Karzai international......

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

The diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan deepened on Sunday after Kabul announced that it will withdraw its ambassador and other senior staff from Islamabad after the abduction and......

Asia Cup: Meet The Record Breakers!

IMAGE: Sanath Jayasuriya is the highest run-getter in the Asia Cup ODI format, with 1,220 runs in 25 matches, including a record six centuries. Photograph: Mohsin Raza/Reuters India will look to......

PICS: Spinners, Najibullah take Afghanistan to Asia Cup Super 4s

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match played between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Sharjah on Tuesday. Scorecard IMAGE: Afghanistan's Najibullah Zadran scored 43 off just 17 balls to help his team to......

Afghanistan pack in T20 WC squad with all-rounders

IMAGE: Rashid Khan will lead Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup. Photograph: ICC/X Afghanistan have packed six all-rounders, including captain Rashid Khan, in their 15-member squad for the T20......

'Give Gulbadin An Oscar!'

IMAGE: Jonathan Trott signals to the Afghan players to slow the game as Gulbadin Naib clutches his hamstring and goes to the ground. Photograph: X   Gulbadin Naib dramatically falling on his......

T20 WC: Afghanistan buckle up for stern Australia test

IMAGE: Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan will be a crucial player to put a stop to flow of run against rampant Aussie batters. Photograph: Kind courtesy ACB/X A stern test awaits Afghanistan as......