Afghan forces

Afghan media says officials left for Islamabad today

The statement comes after the UN said over 1,000 civilians were killed in the past month

The publication says Ghani feels isolated, only solution is to unite and rally groups opposed to the Taliban

Say doesn't want foreign interference, won't allow Afghan soil to be used; seeks int'l role for reconstruction

According to the Afghan defence ministry, the crash took place in the central part of the country

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

US Army General John Nicholson showed videos at presser of targeted aerial strikes against Taliban drug factories

47 injured in cross-border firing; army, FC make befitting reply; Torkham also under fire

Taliban forces briefly seized Kunduz city a year ago

Afghan forces fight back a renewed series of attacks on Kunduz, killing dozens of Taliban fighters