Pakistani authorities say military conducted drone strikes in suspected terrorist hideout, along Afghan border province of Kunar
Event aimed at underscoring improved security around country following recent military-led counterterrorism operations
Army spokesman reports 'steady progress' in counter-terrorism operation aimed at clearing Pakistani Taliban from areas close to border with Afghanistan
Farkhunda, 27, was killed by mob of mostly men who beat her, set her body on fire and then threw it into Kabul River, according to police accounts
Visit comes at outset of spring fighting season, with Afghan security forces lacking active foreign military support
Tuesday saw 12 male convicts were executed, most of them in Punjab, for offenses including terrorism and murder
Militants allied to Pakistani Taliban claim responsibility for deadly bomb blasts in majority Christian area
Murky situation about prospects of a peace dialogue has raised fears country is likely to witness another bloody year
Effort is aimed at determining deadline for all Afghan refugees in Pakistan to be safely, voluntarily repatriated
US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker underscores importance of expanding bilateral relations at start of two-day conference in Islamabad
Army says its first time they have tested missile with capability to carry both nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 2,750 kilometers
Tensions had been mounting because Indian, Pakistani troops frequently exchanged fire across disputed Kashmir frontier, causing casualties on both sides
Crackdown is part of renewed efforts to eradicate the crippling disease from Pakistan, one of only three countries where polio remains endemic
Researcher says if peace process moves forward, all parties in Afghanistan should include female negotiators to protect human rights, especially women’s rights
In Pakistan, civilian and military leaders appear to be focused on convincing local and foreign critics that Islamabad is abandoning its past interventionist policy in Afghanistan
Afghan media claimed Turkey's ambassador, Ismail Aramaz, appeared to be the target of the bombing
A new UN report shows a 14 percent decrease in the number of detainees tortured or ill-treated compared to the previous reporting period
Country's chief executive confirms plans to talk with Taliban are proceeding but declines to provide specific date for when talks will begin
Ashton Carter met with President Ashraf Ghani, who sounded optimistic about his government's efforts to promote peace, reconciliation with Taliban
White House says no talks scheduled, Taliban insists no change in policy as long as foreign forces still 'occupying' Afghanistan
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