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Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan President announces ceasefire extension with Taliban

President Ashraf Ghani also urged the Taliban to extend their three-day ceasefire which is due to end Sunday.

17 Jun 2018 11:40 AM IST

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Car bomb kills 26 at ceasefire gathering of Taliban, Afghan armed...

The Taliban announced a surprise three-day ceasefire over the Eid holiday, which began on Friday, except against foreign...

16 Jun 2018 8:28 PM IST

Afghans shared photos on social media purportedly showing Taliban fighters around the country gathering with security forces and locals for the holiday. Representational Image (Photo:AP)

Taliban, Afghan forces celebrate Eid ceasefire with hugs, take selfies

The Taliban announced a ceasefire for the first three days of Eid, for the first time since 2001.

16 Jun 2018 7:18 PM IST

The scene inside this Kabul gym is repeated at venues all round the capital, where bodybuilding has become ubiquitous since the fall of the Taliban regime.

Bodybuilding, the pursuit of beauty in Kabul

The sport has a long tradition in Afghanistan, and was even tolerated by the Taliban when they ruled the country from...

25 Jun 2018 10:58 AM IST

Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)

Managing US relationship will be tough for PM Imran

Pakistan, therefore, prefers to offer positive incentives to the Taliban to join a US-led peace process in Afghanistan.

8 Aug 2018 12:26 AM IST

A suicide attacker on foot blew himself up near a compound belonging to the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul, killing six civilians.

Gunmen attack Afghan intelligence training centre in Kabul

'Clashes are ongoing and the area is cordoned off by the Afghan security forces,' said Kabul police spokesman Hashmat...

16 Aug 2018 1:32 PM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

At least 30 killed by Taliban attacks on checkpoints in Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack.

15 Aug 2018 2:05 PM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Taliban say they're ready for second round of talks

One of the officials said the meeting ended with a plan to meet again in September. The US has refused to confirm or...

12 Sept 2018 1:55 PM IST

Nasrat Rahimi, deputy interior ministry spokesman, said the bomber blew himself up near the Kart-e Sakhi shrine, a target of previous militant attacks. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

Death toll from Afghanistan suicide blast rises to 68, over 160...

The bombing on Tuesday in the eastern province of Nangarhar was the latest in a wave of deadly insurgent attacks.

12 Sept 2018 1:29 PM IST

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa confirmed death sentences awarded to 13 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, the Pakistan Army said. (Photo: AP)

Pak military court has sentenced 13 terrorists to death, says army

The military said 13 convicted militants were involved in attacks on armed forces, destruction of schools, and killing...

11 Sept 2018 2:44 PM IST

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, third from right, attends a ceremony of Indias AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccination at the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. (The Presidential Palace via AP)

Anand K. Sahay | Afghan challenges for India & Taliban factor

Whether the Taliban's recapture of Kabul comes to pass or not, staying engaged with Afghanistan is India's foremost...

24 Feb 2021 7:25 AM IST

US President Donald Trump. (Photo: AP)

Pak using India as excuse to support terrorist groups: Trump admin...

Trump administration official said, the Pakistani government has been guilty of 'active direct support' for terrorist...

23 Aug 2017 10:45 AM IST