NATO supply blockade hurting Pakistani military: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 14:36

The ongoing blockade of the NATO supply lines in Pakistan is against Pakistani military`s interest, a media report said Wednesday.

Suicide bomber attacks German troops near airport in Afghan capital

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 11:11

A suicide bomber attacked a convoy of foreign troops near the international airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Wednesday, a military official said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

Hamid Karzai’s military wishlist leaves India worried: Reports

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 02:41

Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s efforts to push through the "wish list" request for military hardware in his talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his upcoming visit has left India worried.

UN to inspect Libya`s uranium stocks amid worsening stability

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:02

A UN nuclear team will visit Libya this month to assess the safety of thousands of barrels of milled uranium - known as yellowcake - amid concerns about the country`s deteriorating security situation, a UN official said on Monday.

Hamid Karzai to press for stepping up defence aid during India visit

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 20:09

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, who will visit India from Friday, will hold talks with top leadership here during which he is expected to press for stepping up of aid - both civilian and military including lethal and non-lethal weapons - while apprising it of "ground realities" in the face NATO forces withdrawal by next year.

Hagel backs NATO force in Afghanistan post-2014

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 17:12

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel today told American troops that he backed a NATO force playing a role in Afghanistan after 2014, as Washington and President Hamid Karzai wrangle over a stalled security pact.

Hagel lands in Kabul amid chaos over security deal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:07

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday amid a stand-off between the US and Afghan leaders over a security agreement that President Hamid Karzai is still refusing to sign.

Iran nuclear accord means NATO missile defence unnecessary: Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 12:19

The accord with Iran to curb its nuclear programme means a planned NATO anti-missile system in Europe, hotly opposed by Moscow, is no longer necessary, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov argued today.

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.

NATO seeks Afghan accord as it looks for new role

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

NATO foreign ministers were on Tuesday set to try to nail down an accord with Kabul on the alliance`s new role in Afghanistan as pressing problems in Ukraine, Syria and beyond all call for attention.

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.