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19th April, 2013
No hope for ANP, say experts
Despite being under attack from TTP, the ANP has no option but to take active part in the elections to avoid getting sidelined, experts said.
Despite being under attack from TTP, the ANP has no option but to take active part in the elections to avoid getting sidelined, experts said.
18th April, 2013
Taliban vow revenge over Guantanamo shootings
The Taliban pledged to take revenge on US troops in Afghanistan after guards at Guantanamo prison fired non-lethal rounds at inmates to quell unrest.
The Taliban pledged to take revenge on US troops in Afghanistan after guards at Guantanamo prison fired non-lethal rounds at inmates to quell unrest.
17th April, 2013
For Jalozai IDPs, returning home is a far-off dream
“I had never imagined what it is like to depend on other people’s charity. Back home, I could sufficiently feed my large family even when my business was down."
“I had never imagined what it is like to depend on other people’s charity. Back home, I could sufficiently feed my large family even when my business was down."
15th April, 2013
Afghan roadside bomb kills seven civilians: officials
A roadside bomb hit a tractor in southern Afghanistan killing seven civilians and wounding four others.
A roadside bomb hit a tractor in southern Afghanistan killing seven civilians and wounding four others.
14th April, 2013
Afghan investigation finds 17 died in airstrike
Both Taliban insurgents and the US military were to blame for an airstrike a week ago that killed 17 people, including a dozen children, President Karzai said.
Both Taliban insurgents and the US military were to blame for an airstrike a week ago that killed 17 people, including a dozen children, President Karzai said.
12th April, 2013
Taliban militants announce ‘conditional support’ for anti-polio drive
The TTP said it would support anti-polio vaccination drives on the guarantee that they are not used by the US for espionage.
The TTP said it would support anti-polio vaccination drives on the guarantee that they are not used by the US for espionage.
12th April, 2013
Taliban attack kills 13 Afghan soldiers
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
The Afghan Defense Ministry says Taliban militants have attacked an army outpost near the border with Pakistan, killing 13 soldiers.
11th April, 2013
Afghan officials say bombs kill four in south
A spokesman for the provincial governor in southern Uruzgan province says a bomb killed the police chief of the Chora district and two of his bodyguards.
A spokesman for the provincial governor in southern Uruzgan province says a bomb killed the police chief of the Chora district and two of his bodyguards.
10th April, 2013
At least eight suspected militants killed, two soldiers injured in Orakzai clash
At least eight suspected militants were killed and two security forces soldiers were injured in a clash in Dabori area of Orakzai tribal region.
At least eight suspected militants were killed and two security forces soldiers were injured in a clash in Dabori area of Orakzai tribal region.
9th April, 2013
Most women at Kabul prison accused of moral crimes
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
9th April, 2013
Malala Yousafzai inspires Canadian filmmaker
"Malala became a shining light and force for change, not only in her Swat Valley, but around the world."
"Malala became a shining light and force for change, not only in her Swat Valley, but around the world."
8th April, 2013
US general: Taliban likely to be long-term threat
US commanders reckon that Afghans must reach some sort of self-led political accommodation with the insurgents in their region.
US commanders reckon that Afghans must reach some sort of self-led political accommodation with the insurgents in their region.
8th April, 2013
Afghan roadside bomb hits bus killing nine: officials
A roadside bomb in Afghanistan exploded under a bus on Monday, killing nine people and wounding at least 22 in an attack by suspected Taliban militants.
A roadside bomb in Afghanistan exploded under a bus on Monday, killing nine people and wounding at least 22 in an attack by suspected Taliban militants.
5th April, 2013
UN condemns Afghan court massacre
The UN Security Council strongly condemned the attack on an Afghanistan courthouse by Taliban forces that left more than 40 people dead.
The UN Security Council strongly condemned the attack on an Afghanistan courthouse by Taliban forces that left more than 40 people dead.
5th April, 2013
Afghan relations with Pakistan at new low
''We have told the Pakistanis that they should support peace in Afghanistan not only for the sake of the Afghan people, but for their own sake,'' said the Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman.
''We have told the Pakistanis that they should support peace in Afghanistan not only for the sake of the Afghan people, but for their own sake,'' said the Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesman.
4th April, 2013
Afghan de-mining threatened by international pullout
Samad has unearthed at least 1,000 explosives and become one of most experienced de-miners.
Samad has unearthed at least 1,000 explosives and become one of most experienced de-miners.
1st April, 2013
Afghan teenager fatally stabs US soldier
A Taliban spokesman said the young man was acting independently when he killed the soldier but had joined the militant movement since fleeing the scene.
A Taliban spokesman said the young man was acting independently when he killed the soldier but had joined the militant movement since fleeing the scene.
1st April, 2013
Creeping threat: Taliban in Karachi
What can be done to counter their growing presence? If the police isn’t willing to do the dirty work, who is?
What can be done to counter their growing presence? If the police isn’t willing to do the dirty work, who is?
31st March, 2013
Karzai meets Qatar emir during visit on Taliban office
Karzai discussed “issues of mutual interest” with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, state news agency QNA said.
Karzai discussed “issues of mutual interest” with Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, state news agency QNA said.
31st March, 2013
Taliban in Karachi: the real story
The activities of TTP have an enormous impact on life for the citizens of Karachi; criminal undertakings are their favored means for raising funds for the battle in the tribal areas.
The activities of TTP have an enormous impact on life for the citizens of Karachi; criminal undertakings are their favored means for raising funds for the battle in the tribal areas.
