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Polio cases are presently reported from two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

Polio cases on the rise in Pakistan, 5 more victims confirmed

The youngest victim to polio is merely 22-months-old. While polio is highly infectious, it is easily preventable by the polio vaccine.

07 Aug 2019 3:59 PM

The talks, now in their eighth round, began on Saturday with no end date issued publicly. (Photo: AP)

US, Taliban push for peace

The US, which invaded Afghanistan, wants to withdraw thousands of troops and turn the page on its longest-ever war.

04 Aug 2019 3:45 PM

At least three soldiers lost their lives in clashes after a border force camp in Taluqan here was attacked by armed militants overnight. (Representational Image)

3 soldiers, 5 militants killed in Afghanistan military camp attack

The detainees were found to be involved in terror crimes in the past.

04 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

The explosion occurred in the Shawiz area when a bus carrying dozens of passengers was en route to Farah province from Herat, an official of Herat hospital, Mohammad Ibrahim Mohammadi. (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan: 34 killed, 17 injured in blast on highway

The blast came a day after three children were killed and 23 others were injured in a suicide attack at a busy market in Kandahar province.

31 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

The text in the Malayalam language said, ‘Your brother was seeking martyrdom. Allah has fulfilled his wish as per his aspiration. He was martyred 10 days ago in a drone attack by the American forces’. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala man, who joined ISIS, dies in US drone strike in Afghanistan

News of Muhammad Muhasin's death was communicated to his family via WhatsApp from an unidentified number from Afghanistan.

31 Jul 2019 2:39 PM

Pompeo had on July 29 said that Trump has ordered to reduce the number of American troops in war-torn Afghanistan before the presidential elections in 2020. (Photo: File)

Pompeo backtracks on Afghanistan, says 'no deadline' for troops withdrawal

Pompeo's comments, that came amidst negotiations between the US and the Taliban, were widely reported in the American media.

31 Jul 2019 12:58 PM

Deadly violence marred the start of Afghanistan's election season on the weekend, after President Ashraf Ghani insisted 'peace is coming' to the war-torn nation. (Representational Image)

20 dead as violence mars Afghan election season

A 27-year-old said he won't be voting as he has lost faith since 2014 election that was mired in allegations of fraud and ballot stuffing.

29 Jul 2019 3:31 PM

The attack, which continued for six hours, left 50 others injured. At least 16 people were civilians among killed. (Photo: ANI)

Toll in terror attack on Saleh office rises to 20

The explosion took place at Shaheed Circle in Kabul's Police District 4 (PD4) at around 4:40 pm (local time) on Sunday.

29 Jul 2019 1:53 PM

Trump's remarks followed a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House on Monday. (Photo: File)

'Won't allow anyone to determine our fate': Afghanistan wants clarity on Trump’s jibe

'The Afghan nation has not and will never allow any foreign power to determine its fate,' Afghanistan's presidential palace said.

23 Jul 2019 3:13 PM

There was a continuous exchange of fire between the terrorists and police personnel. (Photo: ANI)

11 killed in Afghanistan hotel attack, Taliban claims responsibility

The siege came to an end after seven hours and three terrorists were killed while two others were arrested, according to Rahimi.

14 Jul 2019 12:19 PM

Taliban has conducted various attacks in a past few days. On June 2, 68 people suffered injuries in a coordinated attack by the terror group which rocked the city of Kabul. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

4 killed, 36 wounded in Taliban attack in Afghanistan

The Kamma Press, citing the 209 Shaheen Corps, reported that Taliban fired multiple rounds of mortars and rockets in a market area.

05 Jul 2019 7:05 PM

An explosion was reported near the US Embassy sending smoke billowing over the capital city of Afghanistan on Monday morning. (Photo: ANI)

At least 68 injured in powerful explosion near US embassy in Kabul

The explosion reportedly took place in the vicinity of the 2nd district of the city, reported Khaama Press.

01 Jul 2019 10:44 AM

Ties between Islamabad and Kabul have never been smooth and there have always been issues in mutual relations mainly due to historical distrust between them. (Photo: AP)

Afghan President in Pakistan for bilateral talks and to boost peace process

He was received by Pakistan's Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and other officials after which Ghani was given a 21-gun salute.

27 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (AFP)

Afghan President on his official visit to Pakistan

He was received by Pakistan's Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood and other officials after which Ghani was given a 21-gun salute.

27 Jun 2019 1:52 PM

‘Taliban launched a coordinated attack on a police checkpoint in Guzara district of Herat province Saturday, killing four policemen and injuring another,’ Sulaiman, the Guzara district police chief said. (Photo: AP)

4 policemen killed in Taliban attack

A police armoured vehicle was also damaged by Taliban militants.

23 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

Afghanistan is facing an unstable political and security situation due to the activities of the Taliban and the Islamic State. (Representational Image | AFP)

5 Taliban terrorists killed by Afghan forces in Faryab province

The anti-terrorist operation was carried out in the Dara-e-Shakh area of Gurziwan district in the wee hours of Friday.

21 Jun 2019 1:34 PM

While supporting and appreciating the international efforts to end the conflict in Afghanistan, he said, ‘We see that some may be driven by a sense of an urgency with timelines which are, perhaps, not intrinsic to the needs of the Afghan people’. (Photo: ANI)

India warns against hasty US-Taliban peace deal

Indian diplomat Syed Akbaruddin cautioned that terrorist organisations cannot be allowed to negotiate from position of strength.

20 Jun 2019 2:39 PM

The old citadel known as Ghaznain Fort originally had 36 towers, but 14 of the towers had collapsed in recent years due to decades of war, heavy rain and neglect. (Photo: Pixabay)

Afghanistan’s cultural history at risk after citadel collapse

Ancient Afghan citadel collapses, cultural heritage sites at risk.

15 Jun 2019 4:51 PM

PM Narendra Modi with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. (Photo: ANI)

India assures support to Afghanistan in electing a legitimate government: Sources

Afghanistan is scheduled to undergo--presidential, provincial councils and the Ghazni parliamentary elections--simultaneously in September.

14 Jun 2019 12:01 PM

No terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. (Photo: File)

Terror attack in Afghanistan leaves six dead

The explosion took place at around 9 am (local time) in Dand district when a civilian vehicle was targetted by a roadside bomb

12 Jun 2019 12:58 PM

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