Citizen Journalist
Mullah Omar: The Taliban`s mysterious one-eyed supremo
Mullah Omar cast a long shadow over Afghanistan ever since he led a young band of zealots to power almost two decades ago, imposing brutal Islamist rule over the country.
Jul 31, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
Key Taliban commander killed in Afghanistan
A key Taliban commander, identified as Safiullah alias Shafiq, has been killed in Afghanistan`s Wardak province, an official said.
Apr 15, 2013, 08:47 AM IST
Pakistani daily worried over terror threat to poll
Militants are deciding in Pakistan`s restive Federally Administered Tribal Areas about who can and who cannot contest the General Elections, said a daily.
Apr 12, 2013, 13:24 PM IST
Afghan roadside bomb hits bus, nine killed
A roadside bomb in Afghanistan exploded under a bus, killing nine people and wounding at least 22 people in an attack by suspected Taliban militants.
Apr 08, 2013, 11:33 AM IST
Afghanistan`s relations with Pakistan at new low
So far, Afghanistan has been unsuccessful in getting militants to negotiate peace and needs Pakistan`s help.
Apr 05, 2013, 08:11 AM IST
`Shocked` Afghanistan ready to work for peace sans Pakistan
Regional power Pakistan is seen as critical to stabilising Afghanistan because of its long ties to insurgent groups.
Mar 28, 2013, 12:27 PM IST
Malala Yousufzai seals USD 3 mn deal to publish memoir
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls` education, has signed a deal for a whopping USD 3 million to pen down her memoir.
Mar 28, 2013, 09:41 AM IST
Where are those who said I will never return home, asks Musharraf
After nearly five years in self-exile, former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf returned to his homeland.
Mar 24, 2013, 08:29 AM IST
Taliban warn of attacks against PPP, ANP
The Pakistani Taliban suspended their offer of talks with the government and warned of attacks against the Pakistan People`s Party and Awami National Party.
Mar 18, 2013, 22:12 PM IST
Pakistan Taliban suspend talks with govt
The Pakistani Taliban have suspended peace talks with the Pakistani government, claiming that they are "not serious" with the peace initiative.
Mar 18, 2013, 16:56 PM IST
`Taliban prisoners` release on halt due to distrust`
Pakistan had put on hold the release of Afghan Taliban prisoners to boost the troubled peace process in Afghanistan.
Mar 07, 2013, 12:51 PM IST
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan`s operational commander arrested
Banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan`s operational commander and an unidentified foreigner have been arrested by intelligence operatives in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
Mar 07, 2013, 12:46 PM IST
Who is Chuck Hagel?
The new US Defence Secretary made for grim news in India even before he took oath.
Mar 03, 2013, 12:52 PM IST
Pakistan Taliban describe Rehman Malik as comedian
The Pakistani Taliban have mocked Interior Minister Rehman Malik by describing him as a "comedian".
Feb 25, 2013, 13:31 PM IST
Pakistan demands Afghan handover of captured militants
Pakistan said it had asked Afghanistan to hand over all persons engaged in "anti-Pakistan activities", including a senior Taliban commander captured by Afghan forces.
Feb 22, 2013, 09:01 AM IST
US assures Pakistan of not repeating 1989 `mistake`
US envoy in Pakistan Richard Olson has assured that his country will not repeat mistakes it made in 1989 and will not disengage from the region in 2014.
Jan 31, 2013, 17:45 PM IST
Four Taliban leaders held in Afghan raids: ISAF
The Taliban-linked Haqqani network mostly operating in Afghan provinces and Kabul is responsible for many anti-security forces attacks.
Jan 20, 2013, 19:23 PM IST
Judge dismisses terror charges against US cleric
US District Judge Robert Scola ruled there was insufficient evidence against 26-year-old Izhar Khan.
Jan 17, 2013, 23:34 PM IST
France honours Malala with Womens` Freedom award
Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousufzai was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls` education.
Jan 10, 2013, 16:31 PM IST
Malala Yousafzai discharged from UK hospital
Pakistani teenage woman education activist Malala Yousafzai was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham on October 15.
Jan 04, 2013, 15:59 PM IST
