Afghan president unchanged on troop deal: US envoy

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:05

The US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan said today that Afghan President Hamid Karzai still refuses to sign a security deal with the US until after next April`s elections.

Top US official visiting Afghanistan to discuss BSA signing

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 14:15

A top US official is visiting Afghanistan as part of the Obama administration`s efforts to convince the Afghan leadership, including President Hamid Karzai, to sign the bilateral security agreement (BSA) as soon as possible.

NATO chief: Not just Karzai can sign Afghan pact

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 22:18

NATO`s chief says any Afghan government representative, not only President Hamid Karzai, could sign a security pact with the United States so that thousands of coalition troops could stay in Afghanistan after 2014.

US deal with Afghanistan crucial: NATO chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 10:19

NATO`s secretary-general says the alliance won`t be able to deploy its non-combat training and advisory mission in Afghanistan after next year unless President Hamid Karzai agrees to a bilateral security agreement with the United States.

Taliban back Karzai in US pact dispute

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 01:15

Taliban insurgents fighting against the US-backed Afghan government expressed their support on Monday for President Hamid Karzai`s refusal to sign a security pact with Washington.

NATO warns Karzai aid at risk if no troop accord

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:43

NATO officials warned Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Monday that he must sign a US troop status accord or put at risk future military and development aid for his country.

Pakistan rejects proposal for Taliban office on its soil

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 16:17

Pakistan has turned down Afghan President Hamid Karzai`s request to allow Taliban to set up an office in the country, according to a media report today.

US senator blasts Karzai over refusal to sign deal

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 13:36

The head of the Senate Intelligence Committee has strong words about Afghanistan`s president for refusing to sign an agreement governing the future of the American troop presence in his country.

Karzai accuses US of halting military supplies over pact row

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 09:40

As a result of the interruptions, the affected units had "ceased their operations", according to the statement, adding Washington had violated its commitments in these areas.

Nawaz Sharif in Kabul pledges support for Taliban talks

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 16:57

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said he supported Afghan efforts to seek peace with the Taliban as he visited Kabul for talks with President Hamid Karzai.

Pakistan PM in Kabul

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 12:48

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived in Kabul Saturday on a one-day visit at the invitation of Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to visit Kabul on Saturday

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 00:37

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Afghanistan tomorrow for talks with President Hamid Karzai on the evolving situation in the region and bilateral cooperation.