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Pakistani group close to the Taliban accused of bombing that killed dozens in Paktika province.

Volleyball was banned during Taliban reign and there have been several other major attacks

Former diplomat suspected of leaking secrets to Pakistan

Explosion and gunfire hit high-security compound housing international workers

The High Court has paved the way for Yunus Rahmatullah to sue UK and US governments

Attackers struck in the early hours of morning in area which is the site of military bases and foreign-owned compounds.

Rise in terrorist attacks is mainly due to Isis, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and the Taliban.

Jundallah: 'They (Islamic State) are our brothers, whatever plan they have we will support them.'

US Centers for Disease Control say two of three types of polio appear to have been eradicated globally - but type 1 remains the 'biggest problem'

Now that British combat operations have ended in Afghanistan, troops are leaving via Kandahar.

All Pakistan Private Schools Federation stages protest against education activist Malala Yousafzai.

Several injured as suicide bomber in police uniform attacks police headquarters.

Suspect Taliban sent home to after 13 years in detention without charge.

TTP-JA spokesperson says he has warned Indian Prime Minister Modi that India could be attacked next.

Pakistan issued warnings of imminent attacks at Wagah weeks before deadly blast.

British flag lowered in symbolic Camp Bastion ceremony to mark formal handover to Afghan forces.

Divisions continue to widen as Islamic State influence grows among Pakistan's jihadi circles

News of Malala's commendation has been met with suspicion and apathy in Pakistan.

Ghani asks Afghan Taliban and Hezb-e-Islami to give up arms and engage in talks.

Bomb destroys military vehicle in Afghan capital, the day before new president sworn in.

American ambassador to Afghanistan calls Karzai's remarks 'ungracious and ungrateful'.

Survey analyses sadness levels among citizens of 135 countries

Killing of American major-general by lone gunman marks highest-ranking death in Afghanistan War

Nato says it is investigating 'incident' at Camp Qargha involving Afghan and Nato troops.

Alleged mastermind behind attack on Pakistan Prime Minister's house now in custody

Internally displaced persons receiving vital aid, as battle continues to rage.

Afghan Taliban claims responsibility for dawn attack in Qasaba area.

The American remote-controlled drone strike on a compound in north Waziristan is the second this week.

Four gunmen killed after pre-dawn rocket attack on Kabul International Airport.

Rocket-propelled grenade attack comes as disputed landmark election set to be recounted.