Afghans search for bodies after at least 69 killed in mosque explosions
No group has claimed responsibility but the government accused Taliban insurgents of being behind it.
Afghan War
Afghan War
Blasts in Afghanistan mosque kill at least 62, wound more than 100
Govt official says there were multiple blasts from explosives placed inside the mosque in Nangarhar province.
‘Unprecedented’ Afghan civilian casualties in three months: UN report
"Civilian casualties are totally unacceptable," says the UN’s special representative in Afghanistan.
3 killed, dozens wounded in Taliban truck blast
About 20 children were wounded by flying glass, says govt spokesperson.
Editorial: Afghan Taliban must cut off links with militant groups if they seek legitimate political status
The Taliban must reconsider their approach to sheltering foreign militants.
Taliban at a crossroads
Apparently, the Taliban have not yet worked out a post-peace deal strategy.
Murder, injuries and rape: UN report says 14,000 grave violations against Afghan kids took place in 4 years
Child casualties during past four years increased by 82 per cent.
Afghan Taliban delegation meets Qureshi at foreign ministry
Delegation discusses regional situation, Afghan peace process and other issues of mutual interest.
Afghan Taliban delegation to visit Islamabad to review peace talks progress
Arrangements being finalised for Taliban delegation's meeting with Foreign Minister Qureshi: Foreign Office.
Khalilzad in Islamabad, seeks revival of Taliban talks
The trip follows voting in the Afghan presidential elections held on Sept 28.
Taliban attack kills at least 11 policemen: Afghan officials
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the insurgents have overrun the district.
Editorial: In a society as complex as Afghanistan, there no alternative for power-sharing except elections
The Taliban are doing no service to Afghanistan by attacking voters.
The Taliban cut off his finger for voting, he defied them again
During the 2014 presidential vote, Taliban fighters cut off the fingers of at least six voters.
The economist and the eye doctor: The Afghan presidential hopefuls
Despite a lack of credible polling, Ashraf Ghani is widely perceived as the overall favourite.
Afghans vote in presidential election amid deadly violence
At least two dead as insurgents attack polling centres in a series of blasts and clashes across the country.
At least 35 people at wedding party killed during nearby Afghan army raid
An Afghan official says the raid was against “a foreign terrorist group engaged in organising terrorist attacks”.
PM Imran talks economy, US-Pakistan relations and Kashmir at think tank
"Pakistan by joining the US after 9/11 committed one of the biggest blunders," says Imran Khan at CFR.
Baradar-led Taliban team meets China’s special envoy
The meeting comes after Trump’s eleventh-hour cancellation of the negotiations between the US and the Taliban.
Separate blasts kill two kids, pregnant woman in Afghanistan
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Friday’s blast in Spin Boldak district.
Letter detailing civilian presence failed to prevent deadly Afghan drone strike
On Wednesday, a drone attack killed 30 civilians and injured 40 others, according to Afghan provincial officials.
Doha deadlock puts Afghan presidential elections in doubt
Afghans are hopeful that the elections will lead to the second peaceful transfer of power in their history.
Suicide bomb in southern Afghanistan kills at least 20
The Taliban say the target was a nearby government intelligence department building.
Suicide bomber, gunmen attack Afghan government building
The attack left at least four people killed and a dozen others injured.
UN Council overcomes Chinese veto threat to renew Afghan mission
"To our regret a few countries refused to keep the text of consensus previously agreed," says China’s UN ambassador.
US soldier killed in Afghanistan
Monday’s death is the 17th US combat death in Afghanistan this year, according to the Pentagon’s count.
Afghan, US forces kill two Taliban ‘shadow governors’
Fighting has picked up in several parts of Afghanistan after US president’s abrupt cancellation of the Doha talks.
Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after US talks collapse
The move comes as the militant group looks to bolster regional support, with visits also planned for other countries.
Analysis: Scuttling of the near-certain Afghan peace accord
There is no immediate indication as to whether and when these peace negotiations might resume.
Editorial: The Trump administration should know better than to look for quick-fix solutions to the Afghan war
Calling off the talks will hardly lead to the change in the current situation that the Americans are hoping for.
US recalls Taliban negotiator, vows to keep troops in Afghanistan
Signs are process of reconciliation will continue.