hamid karzai

The rise and fall of Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president who ruled the country for 13 years

The Taliban will need to shore up regional support if they wish to see Afghanistan prosper and avail its mineral resources

Ambassador Mansoor Khan says talks with Hamid Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah focused on ensuring lasting stability in Afghanistan

Information minister says conference will be convened soon, and claims the invitation is proof of Islamabad’s efforts for peace and stability

Insurgents say they will attend latest bid to achieve truce in Afghanistan on Oct. 29-30

Intra-Afghan talks end with joint statement calling for return of displaced people, non-interference by regional powers in Kabul’s affairs

Former Afghanistan leader’s announcement quickly dismissed by militant group

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar says a deal will only be signed once foreign forces withdraw from Afghanistan

Sibghatullah Mojaddedi died in hospital at 93 after a long illness

Militant group hopes to arrive at agreement to find ‘complete peace in Afghanistan’

Militant group outlines its vision for Afghanistan as President Ghani’s rivals call for interim government

Finding conspiracies in Pakistan and Afghanistan

Conventional Wisdom and quotable quotes of the week.

Silk Road countries, like Pakistan, are the crucible where tolerance, creativity, and excellence can be at their finest—if and when the political climate allows.

Ahmad Massoud says he has returned to Afghanistan after completing his studies in London to work for his countrymen.

Observers claim the extremist group only has limited presence in Afghanistan, and has yet to become formidable force.

Representatives from Pakistan will also be in attendance during two-day discussion.

Ghani hopes to attract Indian investment to Afghanistan during his maiden trip to neighboring nation.

U.S. president agrees to maintain 9,800 U.S. troops in Afghanistan until the end of 2015.

Afghan president thanks American taxpayers for aid and pledges to get ‘house in order.’