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Afghan children, who were released from being held by kidnapping gangs, are brought to the police headquarters in Ghazni province. (Photo: AFP)

Poverty drives child soldiers into Afghanistan's endless war

Afghan forces freed almost 40 children during multiple raids near the Pakistani border.

7 Sept 2017 6:45 AM IST

A woman casts her vote in Parliamentary elections in old city of Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, October 20, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan: Voting for parliamentary polls begin amid high security

Tens of thousands of Afghan forces fanned out across the country as voting began after a campaign marred by relentless...

20 Oct 2018 12:30 PM IST

Despite ongoing support from NATO troops, Afghan forces continue to struggle to contain a resurgent Taliban and the countrys precarious security situation feels like it is dangling by a thread. (Photo: AP)

A long way lies ahead for peace in Afghanistan

Roughly, 3,500 American and allied troops have been killed in a war costing trillions of dollars.

22 Feb 2020 3:14 AM IST

The fate of the abducted in Kunduz province in an area that has recently fallen under Taliban control was not immediately known and there was no statement from the insurgents. (Representational | AP)

Taliban take 170 hostages, forces rescue all but 21

Afghan forces responded quickly and were able to free 149 people and kill at least seven Taliban fighters, he said.

21 Aug 2018 4:41 AM IST

Hafiz Saeed, the former ISIS chief in Afghanistan, was killed by US in Nangarhar province in July last year.

US kills ISIS Afghanistan chief

Abdul Hasib killed by American, Afghan special forces in raid last month.

9 May 2017 6:43 AM IST

Last week, Afghan forces opened firing on Frontier Corps personnel accompanying the Pakistan Census team killing 10. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Pakistan declares Chaman border with Afghanistan no-go area'

The Bab-e-Dosti or the friendship gate remained closed on Sunday for the third day.

8 May 2017 2:34 AM IST

(Photo: Representational)

Afghan forces fire at census team fires in Pakistan; 9 dead, 45...

At least 3 children are among the injured and 2 of the victims are said to be in critical condition.

5 May 2017 4:35 PM IST