US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Monday that any future troop drawdowns in Afghanistan were “not necessarily” linked to a deal with Taliban militant group. Read more
A number of presidential candidates on Monday called for formation of National Partnership government to resolve election crisis. Read more
Private sector employees can now get pension, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs said on Monday. Read more
Gunmen attacked a security force vehicle in Afghan capital Kabul on Monday, killing two people, authorities said. Read more
Two people were killed as Taliban militants opened fire at residents who protested against them in Afghanistan’s northern Sar-e Pul province, the country’s army said on Sunday. Read more
Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah’s team has urged the election commission and the international community to take step for “saving election and preventing crisis b... Read more
Afghan government has cancelled contracts for two major mining projects in north of the country. Read more
Four Afghan forces and 20 Taliban militants were killed in a clash that happened before dawn on Sunday, officials said. Read more
Afghan security forces have fully cleared Marjah district in southern Helmand province of Taliban militants after four years, the country’s defense ministry said on Saturday. Read more
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday he welcomed talks between the United States and the Taliban. Read more
