Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Afghanistan's acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund has appealed to former officials of past governments to return to the country and assured them "full protection", saying the period......

Taliban unveil hardline interim govt, Haqqanis included

The Taliban on Tuesday unveiled a hardline interim government led by Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, with key roles being shared by high-profile members of the insurgent group, including a specially......

'Pakistan's backing for Taliban goes back many years'

'Throughout the nearly 20-year US-led war, State sponsorship from Pakistan for the Taliban has been a constant.' IMAGE: Afghan National Army soldiers patrol Alishing district in Laghman province,......