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Makkah Declaration a ploy of US, allies: Haqqania Madrasah
Spokesperson says any assertion useless unless it meets demands of the Afghan Taliban
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Taliban attacks on Afghan forces cause 'heavy casualties': officials
Militants using night-vision goggles launched simultaneous raids on several Afghan military bases and posts
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Afghan villagers search for survivors after landslide destroys nearly 300 homes
A landslide destroyed nearly 300 homes, killing at least 10 people
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Citizenship is a lie
In 2001, Pakistan had strongly advised the Americans to negotiate with the Taliban instead of attacking
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11 killed in attack on Afghan education office
Attack sparks hours-long battle with security forces in latest attack in restive region
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Afghan deported from Germany commits suicide in Kabul hotel
23-year-old forcibly returned to Afghan capital along with 68 other failed Afghan asylum seekers
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Britain to send extra 440 troops to Afghanistan
The troops will help bring the stability and security that the Afghan people deserve, British PM expected to say
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Britain to almost double troops in Afghanistan after US request
Prime Minister Theresa May announce government will send extra 440 troops
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Working towards reconciliation in Afghanistan
General Bajwa’s sustained efforts to develop confidence in Afghan leadership shows Pakistani interest in peace process
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12 killed in suicide attack on Afghan security forces
The attacker detonated his explosives near a fuel station, causing a big fire, officials said
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US soldier killed in 'apparent insider attack' in Afghanistan: NATO
Two others also wounded in Southern Afghanistan
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Convincing Taliban for talks shared responsibility, says FO
Urges all stakeholders to use their influence; says Pakistan is ready to play its role
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Kabul picks itself up from decades of war, but what next?
'If the Taliban come back, it will be with a new government, not like before'
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Afghan tensions rise as protest in north turns violent
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Maiman to demand the release of a prominent militia commander
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Afghan civilian casualties rose over winter: Pentagon
Afghan civilian casualties increased sharply, according to a US Defense Department report
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Chasing peace
Peace in the broadest sense of the word in Afghanistan remains as elusive as ever
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Afghan Sikhs, Hindus grieve after suicide attack kills 19
'This attack has killed many of our elders, those who loved their country more than anything else'
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Several Sikhs among 19 killed in Afghan suicide attack
Avtar Singh, the only Sikh candidate running in the October 20 parliamentary election among the dead
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Three Afghans beheaded, school torched in suspected Islamic State attack
Unidentified gunmen beheaded three men and torched a boys' school in Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan
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Pakistan allows ‘interim’ extension to Afghan refugees
Caretakers leave it up to next elected govt to take a permanent decision
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Afghan president orders troops to resume operations against Taliban
Ghani said that its now the Taliban's decision whether they want peace
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Pakistan, Afghanistan to carry out synchronised campaigns
Both countries to focus on people moving across the border to stop its transmission
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Afghan acronyms
On Monday 25th, the Pak-Afghan Track-II initiative welcomed a commitment to bring an end to the circular ‘blame game’
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Top Afghan leader pins hopes on new Islamabad-Kabul regimes to boost ties
Talking to Pakistani journalists in Kabul, Abdullah Abdullah urges renewed efforts to improve bilateral relations
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India most dangerous country for women with sexual violence rife: poll
War-torn Afghanistan, Syria ranked second and third in Reuters survey
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Pak-Afghan relations: Experts call for avoiding knee-jerk reaction
Pakistan, Afghanistan specialists suggest steps to consolidate relations
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The pursuit of beauty in war-torn Kabul
Bodybuilding has become one of Afganistan’s most popular sports since fall of Taliban regime
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The pursuit of muscles in war-torn Kabul
The sport has a long tradition in Afghanistan, and was even tolerated by the Taliban
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Taliban kidnap 43 Afghans including road construction workers
In Badghis, eight members of pro-government militia also killed and another six wounded
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Pakistan offers disaster handling training to Afghanistan
NDMA chief says his organisation is equipped to meet mega disasters
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Taliban kill 16 Afghan soldiers, kidnap engineers after ceasefire ends
Taliban resumed their campaign on Thursday after rejecting President Ashraf Ghani's request to extend their ceasefire
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Who broke the world?
America, the long-standing global champion of human rights, just pulled out of UNHRC
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Two Afghan soldiers sent back home as goodwill gesture
ISPR says both soldiers had crossed over to Pakistan and were arrested by FC
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Pakistan part of the solution, says US commander tipped for Afghan post
President Trump’s approved strategy has called for more aggressive action against the Taliban
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Resumption of Afghan peace talks on the cards
Negotiations between Kabul, Taliban will be kept secret
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Uzbekistan invites Afghan government, Taliban for peace talks
The former Soviet republic is seeking to raise its international profile and attract foreign investment
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Afghanistan's surprise ceasefire celebrations raise hopes for peace
The Taliban resumed fighting on Monday after a three-day ceasefire on Eid
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Afghan peace marchers arrive in Kabul after 700-km-long trek as Taliban end ceasefire
Initially ridiculed for their plan to walk from Helmand to Kabul, marchers now enjoy strong public support
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Suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan kills 14: official
The explosion took place outside the Nangarhar provincial governor's office
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Taliban say ceasefire will not be extended, fighting to resume
The ceasefire ends tonight and our operations will begin, the Taliban spokesperson said
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Afghanistan extends Taliban ceasefire after suicide attack kills 25
President Ghani asks Taliban to extend their three-day ceasefire, which is due to end on Sunday night
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Afghan president extends ceasefire
Ghani calls for Taliban to also extend their three-day ceasefire
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Car bomb kills 26 during Eid ceasefire in east Afghanistan
Dozens of unarmed Taliban militants enter cities to celebrate ceasefire
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Taliban enter Afghan capital to mark Eid ceasefire, hugs and selfies elsewhere
Dozens of unarmed Taliban militants entered the Afghan capital on Saturday to celebrate an unprecedented ceasefire
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Khyber Pass: World Bank to help Pakistan develop corridor with Afghanistan
Will provide more than $500m for this project and producing solar energy in Sindh
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Pictures of Mullah Fazlullah’s grave surface after President Ghani-COAS phone call
Mullah Fazlullah’s killing gives relief to scores of victims of TTP’s terror, says ISPR
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Afghanistan suffer bruising Test debut defeat
India claim resounding innings and 262 run win as newcomers bowled twice on day two
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Unconfirmed reports: TTP chief Mullah Fazlullah killed in US drone strike
Four commanders also killed in Kunar attack
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Afghanistan claw back after bumpy introduction to Test cricket
Phil Simmon’s side became one of only 12 nationals sanctioned to play this format
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How Afghanistan's urban gardens are changing women's lives
Afghan women are powerful, they can work if given the same opportunities as men and they want it, says UN delegate
 
    















































