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American blood on its hands: Bill tabled in US House to revoke Pak's...

Pakistan has stubbornly refused to go after, in any meaningful way, terrorists that actively seek to harm opposing...

23 Jun 2017 11:24 AM IST

The remarks by Husain Haqqani, Pakistans former Ambassador to the US, came as several American experts highlighted the role of the Army in the countrys decision. (Photo: ANI)

Pakistan army arsonist in Afghanistan: Former top diplomat

Haqqani said Pakistan was an ally of convenience during the Cold War, but Pakistan's main objective is to compete with...

15 Dec 2017 1:52 PM IST

There was also no claim of responsibility for the attack in Logar but Salleh, the spokesman, accused the Taliban of planting the roadside bomb. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Gunmen kill 8 Afghan guards at largest US military base

Washington is soon expected to announce an increase in the US military deployment to bolster Afghan forces.

20 Jun 2017 5:56 PM IST

Security forces are deployed as the site of suicide attacks and an ongoing clash between Taliban insurgents and government forces in the main police station in eastern Paktia province, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

5 Afghan policemen killed, 15 injured in Taliban attack in Gardez

One of the five attackers was still holding out more than five hours after the coordinated assault began, police...

18 Jun 2017 1:31 PM IST

The death toll has been unclear, with Afghan officials (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan arrests 35 soldiers after attack on base

The brutal assault is believed to be the deadliest-ever Taliban attack on a military installation.

26 April 2017 8:45 PM IST

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British soldier who killed Taliban fighter divides UK

The case was the first time since the Second World War that a British soldier was convicted of a murder carried out on...

21 Dec 2016 2:39 AM IST

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Canadian couple appear in Taliban hostage video

Joshua Boyle and his wife Caitlan Coleman had two sons after being kidnapped in Afghanistan in 2012 during a backpacking...

20 Dec 2016 2:51 PM IST

Afghan men inspect the remains of their belongings at the house of parliament member Mir Wali in the aftermath of gunmens attack last night in western Kabul, Afghanistan. (Photo: AP)

8 killed after Taliban suicide bombers storm Afghan lawmaker's house

Sporadic gunfire and explosions were heard from the house early Thursday as Afghan forces cordoned off the property.

22 Dec 2016 2:37 PM IST

The Talibans threats of extortion has stirred fears of comeback in Pakistans Swat Valley. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Taliban's demands for cash stir fears of comeback in Pakistan

Locals fear that a spate of targeted killings earlier this year marks an attempt by the Taliban to regain a foothold in...

12 Dec 2016 5:43 PM IST