Afghanistan

US forces in Afghanistan are due to be nearly halved to 5,500 from the current level of 9,800 by the start of 2017

‘Sesame Street’ adds girl power to fifth season of ‘Baghch-e-Simsim’

A ferocious version of polo, Afghanistan's national sport is not for the faint hearted

Taliban forces had captured two government outposts in clashes overnight in the area north of Kabul

About 51,000 refugees and migrants are in Greece, where arrivals more than doubled on Tuesday

PCB postpones series indefinitely; will reschedule when security situation improves

Mullah Abdul Qayyum Zakir was dismissed as military commission chief in 2014 over differences with Mansoor

The American and NATO combat mission in Afghanistan officially ended in December 2014

The Taliban said their fighters shot down the jet, claiming that all on board had been killed

Decline in opium production isn't due to any eradication programme, but due to a fungus which began wiping out poppies

Nicholson on Tuesday met family members of victims and the staff of the now-shut MSF trauma centre

Former Pakistan skipper says it feels good that people are appreciating team

US officials said those involved have been 'disciplined', some suspended and others facing 'administrative' action

More than 10 military personnel face administrative action

The 39-year-old hit three sixes and eight fours to score an unbeaten 83

The number of US troops is due to drop to 5,500 starting in January 2017, down from 9,800 currently

Pakistan tells Afghan government that it should remain directly in contact with the Taliban Office in Doha

This is the first time troops from Russia's Central Military District have been involved in exercises in Tajikistan

At all of 19 years of age, Sadaf seeks 'to prove that men and women can be equal'

In Kabul, however, members of the Afghan government were sceptical about Pakistan's assertions

Non-tariff barriers and illegal smuggling of goods continue to impede growth in Pak-Afghan bilateral trade

Between January and mid-February alone, 320 people have died crossing the Aegean Sea

Winners now join England, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies in Super 10 Group 1

Afghan and Pakistani governments have a regional approach to dealing with problems in Afghanistan, says Gen Shoffner

Last year, military officials estimated that there were between 1,000 and 3,000 IS fighters operating in Nangarhar

Hong Kong became the second team to be ousted from the tournament in late Group B match

Responding to Trump’s remarks, Aziz says US should stay in Afghanistan but not because of Pakistan's nuclear weapons

Mohammad Shahzad brought the house down with his colourful strokeplay, scoring 61 off 39 balls

Inzamam says his charges don't lack for talent but need greater exposure to take the next step up

Taliban said it would not take part in peace talks brokered by Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and the US

Announcement comes amid diplomatic efforts by Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, US to hold direct talks

'I think you have to stay in Afghanistan for a while' Trump

Will lead to $200m investment in TAPI company, finalisation of route in Afghanistan

He brings long experience, having already spent three-and-a-half years deployed to some of the most contested areas

General Raheel meets Afghan president, top US defence leadership during Kabul stopover

There was no immediate word on casualties from the blast, which destroyed at least eight cars

Presidential aide says insurgents have to drop preconditions for dialogue

The cache of 113 documents, translated and declassified by US intelligence, are mostly dated between 2009 and 2011

In Afghanistan, out of 53 women and girls accused of pre-marital sex, 48 were subjected to virginity exams

Byers is from SEAL Team Six, which led the raid on the compound of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in 2011

US lawmakers have also expressed concern about a possible sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

US advisers suspected police of providing weapons, ammunition to Taliban

Provincial governor spokesperson says most of the victims were civilians and children

Murtaza Ahmadi said that he still dreams of coming face-to-face with Argentine football superstar

Ten Daesh fighters, including their two commanders, have joined the Afghan government peace process

Five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi received a signed shirt and football from Barcelona forward

Afghan president says the assault rifles will be directly transferred to security forces

Accusation comes days after the UN expressed alarm at the highest civilian casualties in 2015

Says Obama administration helping two countries in countering terrorism

The movie focuses on Afghanistan, deleting Barker's adventures in Pakistan