Afghanistan
US-Iran row overshadows Afghan conference
US-Iran row overshadows Afghan conference
The US military’s supply routes through Pakistan to Afghanistan constitute a major vulnerability for the US in its relations with Pakistan. That may change in the near future.
An Iranian official said the RQ-170 was shot down over eastern Iran. ISAF said a UAV crashed in western Afghanistan.
Five “terrorists” and two policemen were killed during a clash in the southern Central Asian nation.
Road Block by Pakistan Has No Logistical Implications, ISAF says
Afghanistan says needs billions long after troops go
NATO plans push in eastern Afghanistan to quell Pakistan-based insurgents
Pakistan Refuses to Help as US Sorts Out Fatal Airstrikes
Pentagon says Pakistan not joining bombing probe
NATO air strike protests: JuD observes Black Friday, effigies, flags burn all over Pakistan
Pakistan: US Info Was Wrong
From medieval Taliban to a tech-savvy militia
After NATO strike, Pakistan adjusts rules of engagement
So much for the Mohmand strike being an “unprovoked” and “deliberate act of aggression.”
Pakistan cuts supply lines, but US has options
Doubts over real target of Uzbek ‘terror’ blast
Pakistan Cleared Fatal Hit, US Says
The Taliban killed three Afghan police in Baghlan and kidnapped seven Pakistani engineers in Logar. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban fighters and commanders in Kandahar, Ghazni, Khost, Paktia, Paktika, Lorgar, Wardak, and Nangarhar. Twelve insurgents reconciled with the government in Balkh.
Afghanistan may have to slash size of forces due to shortfall
Russia’s Afghan drug problem
Ayman al Zawahiri confirmed that Atiyah was killed in a US Predator drone strike in August. Atiyah was one of al Qaeda’s top leaders.
Another Turkish fighter is said to have been killed in a recent US Predator airstrike in Mir Ali, Pakistan.
Elite Marine role in Afghanistan key to 2014 exit
NATO attack on Pakistani troops not deliberate: US
Mere apology won’t work: Pakistan
ISAF said Pakistan has resumed some cooperation to prevent border incidents. Security forces captured several Taliban commanders and fighters in Kandahar, Helmand, Ghazni, Khost, Logar, and Wardak. The Taliban killed an ISAF soldier in the south.
Afghan officials show scant remorse for Pakistan’s military casualties
Strategy on Afghanistan unchanged: US State Dept
US to Leave Shamsi Air Base
Pakistan army says NATO attack was blatant aggression