An explosives-packed vehicle used by suicide attackers exploded in front of the municipality in Gardez, the capital of southeastern Paktia province, on Sunday afternoon. Afghanistan, 16th October 2011
One Afghan security contractor and five insurgents were killed when a group of insurgents attacked three bases near Gardez, Paktya province. At least two others were injured. Gardez, Afghanistan. 24/09/10.
Governor inaugurates the construction of the Khost-Gardez road despite insurgent threats. The governor spoke out against corruption and in support of the Karzai government. Paktia, Afghanistan. 04/11/
Less than two weeks ahead of the presidential and provincial council polls, a Taliban FM radio station has gone on the air in the troubled southern province of Ghazni.
Pictures taken in the east of Afghanistan, second part of July, depicting Pashtun electorate supporting two main Pashtun candidates - Ashraff Ghani and Karzai.