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Group confirms they have sought China’s role in restarting dialogue

China is working with Pakistan and the US to broker peace talks to end Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan

Gen Nicholson says many IS fighters are from Orakzai Agency and had been forced out of Pakistan due to Zarb-e-Azb

Insurgent group confirms visit to China as Kabul warms up to Beijing’s role

PTI chief rubbishes claims he supports TTP, defends grant to Darul Uloom Haqqania

McCain urges US, Pakistan and Afghanistan to get down to the business of fighting their common terrorist enemies

Zawahiri is believed to be seeking refuge in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border area

'These lessons might one day save my and my family's life' 16-year-old Aref Qasemi says

When will Hamid Karzai be held accountable?

To respond to challenge of extremism, ‘infotainment’ can be an effective technique broadcasting industry can utilise

Child workers undertake dangerous jobs in carpet industry, as bonded labour in brick kilns, and as metal workers

Despite a 15-year international effort to defeat the Taliban, the resurgent group controls large areas of Afghanistan

A drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province reportedly killed Umar Mansur along with four others

Taliban leader claims May 21 US attack was a conspiracy

The sooner Muslim states recognise that the key solutions to extremism and terrorism lie in their hands, the better

Ashraf Ghani accuses Islamabad of continuing to make distinction between ‘good and bad terrorists’.

Rivalry has simmered for years, but according to a recent report, areas of north have descended into lawlessness

The attacker targeted the vehicle of Haji Hayat Khan, a leader in a local movement opposing IS militants in Nangarhar

Akhundzada made a speech on the eve of Eidul Fitr

Various elements blamed for deadlock in peace process

Under new leader, the insurgents have made it clear they will continue attacks on the Western-backed government

'Anyone found guilty will be prosecuted and punished in accordance and in full compliance of the Afghan laws' Ghani

Pentagon says strikes were carried out in southern Afghanistan

President Barack Obama this month announced greater powers for US forces to go after the Taliban

Skirmish took place in Afghanistan’s Kunar province

Hundreds of thousands of people are associated with the weapons’ manufacturing industry now controlled by the Taliban

Speakers underscore importance of tackling problem together.

Taliban say they decided to free the hostages after they were found to be 'innocent'

Provincial governor’s spokesperson Omar Zwak says, 18 women and children were released by Taliban after the incident

'The Taliban are sending beautiful boys to penetrate checkpoints and kill, drug and poison policemen'

The subculture of keeping boys for personal servitude and sexual pleasure is a centuries-old practice in Afghanistan

The Taliban have used the pervasive practice to mount a wave of Trojan Horse attacks, killing hundreds of policemen

As leader of al Qaeda organisation for jihad, I extend my pledge of allegiance once again, said 14 minute recording

'This is using the forces we have...in a better way, basically, as we go through this fighting season' Secy Ash Carter

UN, Afghan High Peace Council call for cessation of hostilities during the month.

The Taliban said the attack was in retaliation for the execution of six Taliban-linked inmates in early May

It seems that Mullah Mansour's was was left at the location of drone strike to be found

Afghanistan is a mess due to America’s restlessness on how best to deal with Afghanistan

The incident came after the Taliban killed 10 bus passengers and kidnapped dozens of others earlier this week

Civilians are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Afghanistan's worsening conflict

Around 200 passengers were travelling in the buses when they were stopped by the Taliban

State Dept spokesman says coordinating with Kabul on Fazlullah.

Harassment of Pakistani nationals, who are working on various projects, is now common, says Pakistani official

Pakistan says drone strike detrimental to its sovereignty and overall peace process

Pakistan says drone strike detrimental to its sovereignty and overall peace process

The clarity of the image has led some to speculate that intelligence agencies were behind its circulation

In his former role, Haibadullah was responsible for issuing a series of death sentences against opponents of Mansour

Taliban unlikely to come to the table for peace talks with the government of Afghanistan, says US president

Maulvi Haibatullah is new Taliban chief; Sirajuddin Haqqani and Maulvi Yaqoob will be his deputies

Shura was convened in haste after leader Mullah Mansour was killed in drone strike, say sources