Afghan government extends ceasefire with Taliban despite suicide bombing killing at least 25
An Afghan government ceasefire with the Taliban was extended on Saturday despite a suicide bombing killing at least 25, which marred an otherwise remarkable Eid holiday that has seen militants hugging security forces and civilians in celebration of the unprecedented truce.
Jun 17, 2018, 00:47 AM IST
Pakistan rejects allegations of role in Kabul bombing
Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership on Wednesday expressed concern over the "deteriorating" security situation in Afghanistan and rejected as "baseless" allegations that it had any hand in last week's bombing in the war-torn country's capital.
Jun 07, 2017, 17:51 PM IST
US air strikes hit targets in embattled Afghan district
US aircraft carried out two attacks in Sangin, the district in southern Afghanistan overrun by Taliban insurgents this week, officials said on Thursday, as the battle for the strategic province of Helmand continued.
Dec 24, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
Five policemen killed in Afghan bombing
At least five policemen were killed in a bomb attack in an eastern Afghan province while 23 civilians were wounded in the neighbouring area in an improvised explosive device explosion, authorities said on Sunday.
Sep 20, 2015, 18:14 PM IST
