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