Shawal valley in North Waziristan tribal district is last stronghold of militants in border region, say authorities
India and Pakistan are known for their tense relations, but one modest program aimed at bridging those differences in the hotly contested Kashmir region has endured for more than 10 years. Ayaz Gul gives details from Islamabad.
Kashmir bus route has been ferrying families across Line of Control since April 2005, braving occasional gunfire, in what has become enduring model of cooperation, vital link
Islamabad foreign ministry says Afghan ambassador to Pakistan was summoned to lodge 'strong protest' over killing of three Pakistani troops earlier this week
Death toll from attack at home minister's home in Punjab province expected to rise, rescue workers say, as several people are still trapped under rubble
Two sides expected to address accusations that Pakistan was involved in several recent deadly attacks in Kabul
Gang of men accused of sexually abusing nearly 300 children for years; parents in Punjab province say political pressure prevented breakup of pedophilia ring
Ashraf Ghani accuses Islamabad of fostering deadly violence, though Islamabad is condemning attacks and says it remains committed to helping Kabul end the violence
Militants claim responsibility for another deadly suicide car bombing in Afghanistan, day after series of terrorist blasts killed more than 50 in and near Kabul
Pakistan National Security Adviser Aziz denies Islamabad fault in Taliban attacks in Afghanistan
In policy statement, Pakistan's defense minister says he remains hopeful that peace talks will enter a second round
No group claims responsibility for attack, which comes day after Taliban suicide truck bombing south of Kabul kills at least six
In first half of 2015, 4,921 civilian casualties were documented, representing 1 percent increase compared to same period in 2014, which was deadliest year for Afghan civilians on record
With resignation, Tayyab Agha issues highly critical statement that highlights growing internal schisms in militant force since confirmation of death of founder
Mullah Akhtar Mansoor calls for unity in movement amid reports of rifts in Taliban ranks following announcement of death of former chief Mullah Omar
Top US Afghan diplomat also meets with Pakistani, Afghan officials following news of Mullah Omar's death
Look at what is known about new top leadership for Afghan Taliban after news reclusive leader Mullah Omar had died in 2013
The group's new leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, had served as deputy to Omar and was the head of the Taliban's political and military affairs
Statement sent to VOA says Omar died of illness but did not elaborate further except to say his health had deteriorated over past 15 days
President Ashraf Ghani's office confirms reclusive Taliban leader died in 2013, but Taliban itself claim Omar is still alive
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