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23rd May, 2012
Fighter jets bomb militant hideouts in Orakzai; 12 killed
An unspecified number of militants was also reported wounded in the assault that destroyed four hideouts in the tribal region, security sources told DawnNews.
An unspecified number of militants was also reported wounded in the assault that destroyed four hideouts in the tribal region, security sources told DawnNews.
23rd May, 2012
Two foreigners, three Afghans abducted in northeast Afghanistan
A spokesman for the governor of Badakhshan province said the five were employed by a non-profit humanitarian organisation.
A spokesman for the governor of Badakhshan province said the five were employed by a non-profit humanitarian organisation.
23rd May, 2012
Taliban, Afghan neighbors could hamper Nato’s exit
The Nato summit's plan to "responsibly wind down" the Afghan war is not entirely in the hands of Obama.
The Nato summit's plan to "responsibly wind down" the Afghan war is not entirely in the hands of Obama.
18th May, 2012
US House approves amendment linking CSF to Nato supplies
Lawmakers voted 412-1 for an amendment that could block up to $650 million in proposed payments to Pakistan unless Nato supplies resume.
Lawmakers voted 412-1 for an amendment that could block up to $650 million in proposed payments to Pakistan unless Nato supplies resume.
16th May, 2012
PML-N and DPC oppose move to reopen Nato route
Lt-Gen (retd) Hamid Gul, a senior member of the DPC, said the government was bent upon dividing the nation.
Lt-Gen (retd) Hamid Gul, a senior member of the DPC, said the government was bent upon dividing the nation.
11th May, 2012
Afghan women fade from White House focus as exit nears
Obama's lack of overt attention to Afghan women has led many to fear their hard-fought gains will slip away.
Obama's lack of overt attention to Afghan women has led many to fear their hard-fought gains will slip away.
8th May, 2012
US shifting blame on Pakistan, says Peshawar Corps Commander
Lt. Gen. Khalid Rabbani said US was in contact with insurgents in Afghanistan, adding that, similar things should be true for "this side of the border".
Lt. Gen. Khalid Rabbani said US was in contact with insurgents in Afghanistan, adding that, similar things should be true for "this side of the border".
7th May, 2012
Afghan president raps Nato, US over civilian deaths
Hamid Karzai summoned the Nato commander and the US ambassador on Monday to express concern about civilian deaths in recent operations.
Hamid Karzai summoned the Nato commander and the US ambassador on Monday to express concern about civilian deaths in recent operations.
7th May, 2012
US secretly released prisoners in Afghanistan: report
The freed detainees are often fighters who would not be released under the legal system for military prisoners, the Washington Post reported.
The freed detainees are often fighters who would not be released under the legal system for military prisoners, the Washington Post reported.
6th May, 2012
Taliban stronger than before troop surge: US lawmakers
The Taliban is stronger now than before President Barack Obama ordered a surge of US troops to Afghanistan, two senior US lawmakers said on Sunday.
The Taliban is stronger now than before President Barack Obama ordered a surge of US troops to Afghanistan, two senior US lawmakers said on Sunday.
5th May, 2012
US intelligence, military at odds on Afghanistan: congressman
The US military is more optimistic about the situation than intelligence officials on the ground: House intelligence committee Chairman Mike Rogers
The US military is more optimistic about the situation than intelligence officials on the ground: House intelligence committee Chairman Mike Rogers
3rd May, 2012
‘Pakistani’ driving truck bomb arrested in Afghanistan
The agency said in a statement that the man was arrested Thursday on a major road in the east of Kabul.
The agency said in a statement that the man was arrested Thursday on a major road in the east of Kabul.
27th April, 2012
Bomb blast kills three US service members in Afghanistan
The Nato military coalition said three international service members were killed in the blast. Moreover, a US official said all three were Americans.
The Nato military coalition said three international service members were killed in the blast. Moreover, a US official said all three were Americans.
26th April, 2012
Gunman in Afghan uniform kills Nato soldier
A man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire on Nato allies, killing one soldier before being shot dead, the Nato-led force in Afghanistan said Thursday.
A man in an Afghan army uniform opened fire on Nato allies, killing one soldier before being shot dead, the Nato-led force in Afghanistan said Thursday.
25th April, 2012
Nato general ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Afghan war
The alliance's top military officer said Afghan security forces are becoming more effective in their fight against insurgents.
The alliance's top military officer said Afghan security forces are becoming more effective in their fight against insurgents.
23rd April, 2012
Bomb blast kills two Nato service members in Afghanistan
KABUL: Two international service members were killed in a bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan, Nato forces said. The military coalition said in a statement issued…
KABUL: Two international service members were killed in a bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan, Nato forces said. The military coalition said in a statement issued…
22nd April, 2012
Afghanistan, US finalise draft post-2014 deal: Kabul
Afghan and US officials have finalised the initial draft of a strategic partnership agreement that will govern relations between Kabul and Washington after 2014.
Afghan and US officials have finalised the initial draft of a strategic partnership agreement that will govern relations between Kabul and Washington after 2014.
18th April, 2012
Nato says concrete plans emerging for Afghanistan after 2014
Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he saw an “emerging agreement” in Nato on what role they would play in Afghanistan once that country's forces take charge of security by 2015.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen said he saw an “emerging agreement” in Nato on what role they would play in Afghanistan once that country's forces take charge of security by 2015.
17th April, 2012
US prepares for last major Afghan offensive
The US is gearing up for possibly its last major American-run offensive of the war — a bid to secure the approaches to the city.
The US is gearing up for possibly its last major American-run offensive of the war — a bid to secure the approaches to the city.
16th April, 2012
Taliban attacks show intelligence failure: Karzai
The terrorists' infiltration is an intelligence failure for us and especially for Nato, the Afghan president said in a statement.
The terrorists' infiltration is an intelligence failure for us and especially for Nato, the Afghan president said in a statement.
