Pakistan says talks with Taliban underway through mediators
Pakistan defense minister warns that military operations could intensify if indirect negotiations fail....
More than 400 Afghan nationals released from Pakistani prisons
Taliban said that 426 people returned to Afghanistan over the past week, though the reasons for their detention remain unclear....
Afghan figures at London talks call for inclusive political process
Participants said a legitimate political system based on popular will and rights protections is essential to resolving Afghanistan’s crisis....
Taliban say civilian killed in Pakistani shelling in Kunar
The claim, which Pakistan has not confirmed, comes amid escalating cross-border clashes now in their fourth week....
Clashes erupt near Zabul as Taliban-Pakistan truce ends
Sources say fighting broke out Monday night in Shimalzai district along the border with Pakistan....
Two children wounded in unexploded ordnance blast in eastern Afghanistan
Both children, who are about 10 years old, were taken to a local hospital for treatment, the statement said....
Road accident in northern Afghanistan kills 4, injures 2
The injured were taken to a local hospital, where one of the victims later died from wounds, the statement said....
Taliban intelligence warns media against reporting military casualties, sources say
The warning comes amid escalating cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Taliban, now in their 20th day....