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Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that 'a massive operation' started on Kunduz.

The attack has come a year after the Islamists briefly captured Kunduz in a lightning offensive.

US military spokesperson says allegations of Afghan casualties are being investigated.

The 'insider attack' took place in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan.

The investigation has sparked anger that the target of UK soldiers is pursued by 'parasitic lawyers'.

Ahmad Rahami is undergoing treatment for gunshot wounds and faces charges of attempted murder.

Ghani, on a visit to India, meets PM Modi and reaffirms commitment to fight terrorism.

The violence highlights the precariousness of security in the capital just a month before a conference in Brussels where the Afghan government can set out its vision on reform.

Afghan capital was rocked by twin blasts which killed at least 24 and injured 91 on Monday (5 September).

Canadian Joshua Boyle and American Caitlin Coleman were kidnapped by Taliban militants in 2012

IBTimes UK looks at the pro-independence fight in Balochistan on 10th anniversary of Bugti's death.

The US is reported to be frustrated that Pakistan is not ending its support to Islamic militant groups like Taliban.

From mausoleums in Timbuktu to ancient monuments in Palmyra and the Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan.

Police spokesman Mohammadullah Bahej said a counter-attack will be launched to retake the area.

Hafiz Saeed Khan killed in a drone strike on 26 July just 3 days after twin suicide blasts rocked Kabul.

Around 120 people were injured in the blast which rocked the capital of Balochistan province.

Balochistan's Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri suspects Indian intelligence agency's hand in the blast.

The tourists were on their way from Bamiyan to Herat when they were attacked.

The blast took place as thousands of people protested in the Afghan capital city.

Sending his first message to US he warned, 'You are not going to be a winner.'

Taliban splinter group has claimed responsibility for beloved musician's killing.

Pakistan is now considering buying 16 used Block-30 F-16s from Jordan.

With walls peppered with bullet holes the Darul Aman is a symbol of failed attempts to bring peace to Kabul.

Hostage-takers – believed to be Taliban – wore military fatigues as they carried out attack on 31 May.

Mohammad Azam's family is seeking justice for his death.

Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada 'vows' to press on with fight against Kabul government.

The terrorist group's former leader was killed in a US drone strike on 21 May.

Haqqani, and the network bearing his name, is blamed for a number of attacks in Kabul which have killed dozens.

The Taliban fighter was targeted by multiple drone strikes in Pakistan on 21 May

Mansour was targeted by multiple drones in remote area of Pakistan.