`Afghan polls important milestone for political process`

Last Updated: Thursday, December 23, 2010, 12:37

UNSC members welcomed announcement of final results for Wolesi Jirga polls.

Afghan vote in the balance, Abdullah set to decide

Last Updated: Saturday, October 31, 2009, 19:32

Afghan President Hamid Karzai`s election rival Abdullah Abdullah will announce on Sunday whether he will take part in next week`s disputed run-off vote, his campaign said after speculation mounted he will pull out.

Karzai will set the stage today, says Hillary

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 11:32

As a UN-backed panel threw out Hamid Karzai`s votes from August Presidential polls, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said the he will "set the stage" for resolving the political crisis by announcing his intentions on Tuesday.

`Afghan polls successful despite Taliban attacks`

Last Updated: Friday, August 21, 2009, 00:04

Afghan Prez Karzai said the presidential election was conducted "successfully" throughout the country.

Afghanistan unveils stringent security for polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 20:59

Afghanistan said on Wednesday forces were battling on multiple fronts to secure flashpoints before elections and unveiled stringent plans to ban traffic and mobilise troops to safeguard polling day.