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Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan face a huge fight to rid Pakistan of its extremist scourges, says Bob McFadden

The attack in Herat was claimed by the Taliban

The speculated reason behind Banerjee's execution is her non-stop social work for Afghan women's healthcare and upliftment which irked the fundamentalist outfit.

Afghan Taliban backs Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, claiming interim government is a secular puppet of the United States.

President Hamid Karzai announces official handover of lead security role to Afghan forces.

Five militants killed by Afghan forces while two suicide bombers blow themselves up.

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif expected to get majority while Imran Khan seen putting up good show.

Bombs, allegedly planted by Pakistan Taliban, target secular political forces.

Afghan president says recent suicide bombings intended to prove foreign troops' indispensability.

Pakistani Taliban claims it launched attack in Serai Naurang town of North Waziristan in retaliation for US drone strikes.

Washington uses drones to combat Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents in the tribal areas of Pakistan.

Taliban militants claim responsibility for the attack on the joint US-Afghan air base in Jalalabad.

Reports suggesting two UK servicemen may have been victims of ‘green on blue’ attack.

Schoolgirl shot in head by Taliban on way to Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital as she remains in critical condition and requires prolonged treatment.

Car bomb in busy market area targets security forces engaged in combating Taliban insurgents.

Bullet removed from Malala Yousafzai's head and she may be taken abroad for further treatment.

Washington invaded Afghanistan to uproot Taliban and al-Qaida militants exactly 11 years ago.

Pakistan Taliban denounces Imran Khan, saying he is too secular and westernised for them to extend support.

Suicide bomb attack near Kabul International Airport kills nearly a dozen people including nine foreigners, in response to Innocence of Muslims film.

Afghani policeman turns gun on 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment soldiers in latest deadly green on blue attack.

The video, which features al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri says the US will wipe out American Muslims.

Statement says American forces in Afghanistan are 'invaders' and will soon face total defeat there.

'It is not important for us to kidnap him. We will target him and we will kill him,' vows Taliban.

As coalition forces prepare to leave, the war-torn country is experiencing a surge in suicide attacks and bombings.

Powerful blast also wounds two foreigners and wrecks buildings and vehicles.

The victims were having a late-night party when they were killed.

Seven US servicemen among dead in Black Hawk crash in Kandahar - Taliban claims responsibility.

Suicide bomber enters wedding reception as a guest, hugs host and sets off massive explosion.

Attack came after a protest march against the reopening of Nato supply routes passed a military camp.

While the US says the drone attacks are an effective way of combating militancy, Pakistan says a large number of civilians have been affected.