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    ISAF

    ISAF is NATO's special force for Afghanistan, including NATO and non-NATO countries.
    Reconstruction

    Italians, Afghans complete Big Dam Operation

    By Pajhwok Reporter May 17, 2013 - 20:43

    KABUL (PAN): Italian and Afghan forces have completed a joint operation aimed at boosting security around a major dam project in western Herat province, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said on Friday.

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    Governance

    Pak border closure drives up war cost: US

    By Lalit K Jha May 8, 2013 - 10:11

    WASHINGTON (PAN): America’s cost of war in Afghanistan has increased this year because of the closure of key ground supply lines by Pakistan, a top Pentagon official has said.

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    Security and Crime

    Uruzgan deaths a tragedy: Australian minister

    By Pajhwok Report Mar 5, 2013 - 09:44

    KABUL (PAN): The Australian defence minister on Tuesday described the killing of two young boys in central Afghanistan a tragedy, saying that the incident -- a case of mistaken identity -- was still under investigation.

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    Australian military probing Uruzgan deaths

    By Pajhwok Report Mar 3, 2013 - 10:36

    KABUL (PAN): The Australian military, regretting the killing of two Afghan children in the Chaharchino district of central U

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    Security and Crime

    Hagel replaces US units in Afghanistan

    By Lalit K. Jha Mar 1, 2013 - 08:49

    WASHINGTON (PAN): US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Thursday issued his first deployment orders on Afghanistan, his spokesman said.

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    Governance

    Panetta praises Allen’s role in Afghan mission

    By Lalit K Jha Feb 20, 2013 - 13:54

    WASHINGTON (PAN): General John Allen, who was commander of the US and NATO forces in Afghanistan for 19 months till early this month, played a pivotal role in the mission, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Tuesday.

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    Governance

    Gen. Dunford backs Karzai's decree on air raids

    By Meer Agha Nasrat Samimi Feb 17, 2013 - 23:51

    KABUL (PAN): The top commander of NATO and US forces in Afghanistan on Sunday supported President Hamid Karzai’s intention to ban government forces from requesting airstrikes during operation in rural areas.

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    Security and Crime

    Kunar raid being assessed: Dunford

    By Pajhwok Report Feb 14, 2013 - 12:35

    KABUL (PAN): The top US and NATO commander in Afghanistan on Thursday President Hamid Karzai to provide his insights into a joint operation that was conducted a day earlier in eastern Kunar province.

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    UK troops could be in Afghanistan for years: Labour

    By Pajhwok Report Jan 18, 2013 - 09:25

    KABUL (PAN): Hard-earned gains could be reversed if the British government does not detail its exit strategy and the future role of UK forces in post-2014 Afghanistan, the opposition Labour party has warned.

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