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Kidnapped couple and young children plead for their freedom in Taliban video

A new video shows kidnapped Caitlin Coleman and Joshua Boyle and their two children born in captivity pleading for their release from the feared Haqqani network linked to the Taliban.

Dec 20, 2016

Russia supports China-Pak corridor; wants to merge it with Eurasian Economic Union project

The two nations held talks over merging Eurasian Economic Union project with CPEC, Alexey Y Dedov, the Russian envoy to Pakistan, has been quoted as saying.

Dec 19, 2016

Quetta suicide attack: Pak terror lies nailed as inquiry commission says no foreign hand

The Quetta terror attack at the main gate of Civil Hospital had led to the death of 70 people and injured another 100 people.

Dec 17, 2016

Pakistan Army chief appoints new ISI head in major reshuffle

Bajwa removed former ISI chief Lt Gen Rizwan Akhtar abruptly and appointed him as the president of the National Defence University.

Dec 12, 2016

UK commits to further develop Protector UAV

UK funds $128 million to further develop Protector UAV

Protector UAV would be armed with UK-made Brimstone 2 missiles and Paveway IV laser-guided bombs.

Dec 6, 2016

Heart of Asia Conference 2016: Here is what India will look to gain by isolating Pakistan on terrorism

India will look to leverage the welfare of Afghanistan to gain some support from world powers to force Pakistan to dismantle its terror setup.

Dec 3, 2016

Asian Television Awards 2016: Descendants of the Sun and MasterChef Australia nominated; check out the full list of nominees

The winner of the Asian Television Awards 2016 will be announced on December 2 in Singapore.

Nov 30, 2016

India defies pro-Pakistan groups, gives Afghanistan fourth Mi-25 gunship; ready to setup spares and repair centre

With the fourth Mi-24 helicopter arriving in Kabul, India completes its commitment to deliver four such gunships.

Nov 28, 2016

Afghanistan: Taliban leadership still in Pakistan, says Helmand province governor

Hayatullah Hayat has nixed reports that the top people in the extremist group had shifted to the province he now governs.

Nov 27, 2016

Taliban want 'non-military' solution to Afghan problem, says negotiator

The extremist group is currently conducting internal discussions on issues that are to be put forward when bilateral talks resume.

Nov 24, 2016

At least 27 killed by suicide bomber in Kabul Shia mosque

The bombing took place at lunchtime (08:00 GMT) during a service to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammads grandson and a Shia martyr.

Nov 21, 2016

Afghanistan: At least 27 dead, over 30 injured in suicide blast in Kabul Shia mosque

There were no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.

Nov 21, 2016

Terrorism index: Isis, Boko Haram, al-Qaeda and Taliban worst terror groups in the world

There has been a 650% increase in terrorism-related deaths in developed countries, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace.

Nov 16, 2016

Suicide bomber kills four in Afghanistan capital

A suicide bomber on a motorbike killed at least four people by detonating a device in Kabul, Afghanistan, on 16 November. Several others were also injured in the attack that targeted a vehicle carrying national security officials. An interior ministry official confirmed the incident but could not immediately say how many people had been killed or wounded. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.