Afghan officials have not commented on the Taliban claim.

Abdullah, Ghani have both vowed to pursue good relations with Pakistan if elected to power.

Today Afghanistan goes from a transition period toward long-lasting peace, says Karzai.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry reiterates pledge to take special measures for peaceful elections.

TTP calls it a joint operation; FIR lodged against Taliban.

Despite threats, the first round of elections on April 5 was concluded without any major incident.

“The airport was selected so that maximum damage could be caused to the government and less to the public,” says TTP.

Campaign teams of Dr Abdullah, Dr Ghani wooing ethnic groups.

TTP has claim responsibility for attack, militants manage to flee the scene.

Karim Khan says police’s refusal a clear violation of court orders.