Afghan Taliban claim attack on NATO convoy in Kabul

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:31

The Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for an attack on a military convoy belonging to the NATO-led ISAF security force in Kabul on Saturday, striking at the heart of the capital but without causing any casualties.

Afghan Taliban torch US vehicles at Pakistan border

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 13:54

The attackers detonated a car bomb outside the entrance to the facility at Torkham gate, a key crossing into Pakistan for NATO supplies leaving Afghanistan as the US-led coalition withdraws.

Six NATO soldiers killed in Afghan helicopter crash

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 23:48

Six soldiers from US-led NATO mission fighting Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan were killed in a helicopter crash on Tuesday.

`Up to 12,000` Afghan Taliban eliminated in 2013: UN

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 15:52

Up to 12,000 Afghan Taliban fighters have been killed, wounded or captured this year, according to a UN report, which said violence in the war-torn nation was at a three-year high.

Afghan Taliban condemn killing of Haqqani

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 20:25

Afghan Taliban condemned killing of a senior Haqqani network leader but said his death would not have any impact on militants` campaign of violence.

Rift in Afghan Taliban?

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 20:24

The Afghan Taliban has split, with the formation of an extremist faction opposed to peace talks, an Afghan newspaper reported on Saturday.

Pakistan rejects allegations about detention of Mullah Baradar

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:10

The Afghan Taliban on Wednesday claimed their former deputy chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has not been freed by authorities here, prompting a denial from Pakistani officials who said he was free to "meet and contact anyone".

Afghan Taliban claim Pakistan hasn`t freed jailed Mullah Baradar as promised

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 14:51

The Afghan Taliban has reportedly said that Pakistan has not freed their former second-in-command, Mullah Baradar as promised and the detained commander`s health is deteriorating in prison.

Afghan Taliban supporting Pakistani militants

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 00:02

The Afghan Taliban are financially supporting Pakistani militants at war with Islamabad and providing sanctuary for them in neighboring Afghanistan, the Pakistani Taliban`s spokesman said, highlighting the risk both groups pose to the Pakistani government.