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Any negotiations between Islamabad and the Pakistani Taliban are unlikely to succeed so long as the Afghan Taliban rule Kabul

In statement, information minister says Afghan Taliban have facilitated the talks between the government and extremists

Contrary to earlier claims, cabinet does not suggest ‘inclusivity,’ as it has no women and minimal representation by non-Pashtuns

Militants targeted military personnel deployed at a checkpost in the Margat area of Bolan district

Indian court acquits all 32 suspects over lack of evidence, claiming attack was not ‘pre-planned’

In joint conference, Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi assures Kabul of Islamabad’s complete support for ongoing peace process

State Department official says almost all the prisons under Kurdish forces’ supervision are still secure

Senior official says detainees are secure but 50-150 wives and children of prisoners have escaped in chaos of Turkish offensive

Dozens of banks, shopping malls closed and rail system suspended as protesters vow to defy the ban

Interior ministry spokesman says the insurgents will be ‘eliminated very soon’

Observers say successful U.S. deal with Taliban is no guarantee of relief for Kabul

Court order obtained against local government body’s actions to tamp down Islamophobia, say police

New measures requires mosques to submit copies of sermons to prevent radicalization of congregations

Colombo’s prime minister vows to ensure Islamic State terror is eradicated from the country

Joint statement calls for ‘inclusive Afghan-led’ peace process that includes withdrawal of all foreign forces

Analysts say Christchurch attack highlights far-right threat that is often ignored by intelligence agencies

Beijing seeks to defend controversial ‘internment camps’ by claiming it is merely pursuing strategy of counter-extremism

At least 49 dead, another 20 seriously injured in assault that was partly livestreamed by an Australian extremist

Interior Ministry confirms over 100 suspected militants have been detained following standoff with India

German woman, now 19, says she wants to return home after having lived under the Islamic State group for four years