Afghanistan

Having taken centre stage, Pakistan bears the onerous burden of the success of a regional solution for Afghan problem

Qara Ghoily encapsulates governance failures that helped militants gain ground against NATO-backed Afghan forces

Like many monsters Taliban got a life of their own, independent and evolving in ways undreamed of by their creators

President Barack Obama has backtracked on a pledge to pull out all but 1,000 troops

Evidence from history would lead to the conclusion that Pakistan has a fundamental interest in stabilising Afghanistan

There is a trust-deficit between Pakistan and Afghanistan that is not going to disappear overnight

The number of cases has fallen from 63 in 1999 to just 14 in 2013

The $10-billion pipeline will supply gas to Afghanistan, Pakistan and India

Islamabad, Kabul agree to make peace with those amenable to talks

Former ambassador to Pakistan says Pakistan will never give up its assets, which is most of the Taliban

Officials at Parachanar, headquarter of Kurram Agency confirmed the clash

The six American troops were killed when a suicide bomber on a motor bike struck their patrol near Bagram air base

Thirty people are reported to be injured according to Lady Reading Hospital spokesperson in Peshawar

Afghanistan has some of the world's most dangerous roads and deadly accidents are common

ISPR says General Raheel will hold meetings with Afghan civil and military leadership during visit

NATO headquarters in Kabul confirm that the air strikes had taken place but give no details

Militants break through the frontlines of Sangin on Sunday after days of pitched clashes with besieged Afghan forces

Mujibur Rahman was convicted for possessing explosives and other equipment and using them in acts of terrorism

Experts from both sides to share recommendations with their governments

Key locations within and around the town fell to the Taliban on December 20

The announcement has been made following reports that Sangin was on the verge of falling to Taliban forces

The Security Council adopted a resolution that renews sanctions against the Taliban and its allies

Pakistani and Afghan officials say talks with Taliban could begin ‘within weeks’

Officials say all but two of Helmand's 14 districts are effectively controlled or heavily contested by Taliban

Strike conducted against individuals threatening the force, US Army Colonel Michael Lawhorn said

The policy to treat Taliban fighters is a sore point at a time when casualties among security forces are soaring

The project was initiated by India as a symbolic gift to the war-torn Afghanistan in 2007

Helmand has been the scene of battles between insurgents and security forces over the past six months

There are lessons for Pakistan in Afghanistan’s slow but sure ascent to normalcy

Afghanistan has until June 30 to ratify the agreement before becoming a full member of the organisation

Carter's visit comes as Afghanistan faces serious security setbacks

Senior civil and military officials, including army chief, in attendance

Helmand, however, retained its title as leader in growth of opium, which is used to produce highly addictive heroin

Over recent weeks, insurgents have taken the districts of Musa Qal'ah and Now Zad, as well as Khanishin

The number included at least 30 killed and 37 injured in a US air strike on a hospital run by Medecins Sans Frontieres

Afghan Taliban’s authority has been challenged by the advent of organisations like IS in Afghanistan

The Taliban claimed responsibility, saying the target was a foreign guest house

In an angrily worded post on Facebook, Nabil made clear his frustration with efforts to work with Pakistan

Taliban retaliate by killing 48 Afghanis, after 11 Talibs murdered at the Kandahar Airport

As Ghani stepped off his plane he was surprised to discover the greeting party far exceeded the demands of protocol

The operation was jointly conducted by security forces and police in the area

Air Force spokesperson says the students do not pose any apparent threat

Attack coincides with regional conference in Islamabad

All issues including Kashmir and Siachen to be discussed, says joint statement

Several insurgents have taken up position inside a school and are firing at the airport, says governor's spokesperson

PM Nawaz Sharif and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani will formally inaugurate the conference Wednesday

The comment brought down a torrent of abuse and ridicule from Afghanistan's extremely active social media users

Kremlin's special envoy to Afghanistan says Americans should take care of supplies as they are there with NATO forces

There are no statistics available charting the number of killings that have taken place along "Death Road"

Official says man is being held by the Haqqani network