A coalition of Taliban militants in Pakistan declared an "indefinite" ceasefire today in fighting against Pakistani security forces.

Afghanistan’s president arrived in Pakistan today for talks aimed at co-ordinating the fight against Taliban and al-Qaida militants along the countries’ shared border, a subject that has led to tension between the two US allies.

A reconstituted Pakistani Supreme Court, loaded with judges chosen by President Pervez Musharraf, began deliberations today on the legality of the general’s emergency rule and his eligibility to serve a third term as head of state.

Pakistani troops backed by missile-firing helicopters killed an estimated 80 militants today after destroying a purported al-Qaida-linked training facility near the Afghan border, the military said.

THREE Afghans released after months of captivity at a US military base in Cuba yesterday said they were chained during interrogations but generally treated well

Three Afghans released after months of captivity at a US military base in Cuba today said they were chained up during frequent interrogations but generally treated well by their American captors.