Afghan forces

Intelligence officers dismantle a four-member IS cell in the eastern province of Nangarhar

Over 400 Taliban attacks killed 291 Afghan security force members, says official

Taliban yet to officially extend or end cease-fire, resume key talks with government for prisoners' swap

In 1st phase 50 women, 76 children will be handed over to their Pakistani relatives, says official

The prosecution has appealed for the decision and is arguing the case in three days of hearings

Taliban try to gain control over parts of Wardak province nearly two months after being pushed back by Afghan forces

Provincial police spokesperson says eight Taliban fighters were also killed during the attack

At least 59 people, including Taliban commanders, were killed in the attack

Neither the Americans nor the Afghan forces have the wherewithal to dislodge the Taliban from its position of strength

The dead commander has been identified as Qari Qudrullah