National Directorate of Security

Al-Qaeda's Indian subcontinent chief Asim Umar killed in Afghanistan

Pakistani national and chief of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Asim Umar, was killed in a joint operation by the US and Afghan forces in the Helmand province, country's National Directorate of Security (NDS) said on Tuesday. Watch this video to know more.

Oct 09, 2019, 08:24 AM IST

Afghan intelligence playing into India's hands: Pervez Musharraf

On the arrest of 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, Pervez Musharraf said Hafiz was not a terrorist.
 

Feb 20, 2017, 13:59 PM IST

Al-Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan killed, confirms spy agency

Two top Al-Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan were killed in a US drone attack, the nation`s spy agency confirmed Thursday, in a major blow to the group as it seeks to re-establish safe havens in the country.

Oct 27, 2016, 21:57 PM IST

Three Taliban commanders arrested in Afghanistan's Samangan province

Three key commanders of the Taliban group have been arrested during a joint clearance operation in Afghanistan`s northern Samangan province.

Jul 24, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Afghan lawmakers confirm key government posts amid infighting

Afghan lawmakers approved government nominees as interior minister and attorney general on Saturday, offering a boost to a struggling administration that has been undermined by infighting since it was formed following a disputed election in 2014.

Apr 09, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

'Afghan Taliban committed rapes and mass murders in Kunduz'

Taliban militants committed gang-rapes and mass murders in northern Kunduz province of Afghanistan, the Amnesty International has said.

Oct 02, 2015, 14:07 PM IST