If confirmed, the death of Mullah Akhtar Mansour may open up a battle for succession and deepen fractures that emerged in the insurgent movement after the death of Mullah Mohammad Omar
4 min read22 May 2016Taliban also promised attacks on the 13,000 Nato troops currently stationed in the country
3 min read12 Apr 2016Taliban reiterate their preconditions for holding dialogue
1 min read5 Mar 2016The incident came just days after Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif visited Kabul to try to prepare the ground for fresh peace talks with Taliban
1 min read1 Jan 2016Leaflets backing IS jihadists have been seen recently in parts of northwest Pakistan and pro-IS slogans have appeared on walls in several cities
2 min read3 Oct 2015The Taliban, which claimed responsibility for the blast, have stepped up attacks
2 min read10 Aug 2015Circumstances of Omar's death remain uncertain, but it represents a chance for yet more progress on the path to a stable, secure Afghanistan, says the White House
1 min read1 Aug 2015Here's a list of the world's most wanted terrorists or criminals
4 min read30 Jul 2015The Taliban Shura chose Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, who had served as Mullah Omar's deputy, as its new leader
4 min read30 Jul 2015Mullah Omar not seen in public since 2001
3 min read29 Jul 2015The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared