KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The Afghanistan government is facing a moment of truth for its fledgling democracy as its second-ever presidential election approaches, observers say.

KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- The debate performance of Afghan presidential contender Ashraf Ghani proves he is the best candidate to lead the country, the former finance minister said.

KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- U.S. officials are exploring the idea of establishing a chief executive slot below Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, an Afghan source says.

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 28 (UPI) -- Afghanistan deserves praise for its ability to stay on task for the August elections as the campaign season enters full swing, U.N. officials say.

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 23 (UPI) -- Incumbent Afghan President Hamid Karzai pulled out of a debate with his two closest rivals, though organizers say they will leave an empty podium on stage.

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 20 (UPI) -- With one month to go before Afghans head to the polls in August, election teams are fanning out across the country to embark on a massive logistical effort.

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 14 (UPI) -- The main opposition candidates to Afghan President Hamid Karzai are gaining ground with early forecasts predicting a runoff for the August vote.

WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated the people of Afghanistan as they prepare for the campaign season for August presidential and provincial elections.

QUETTA, Pakistan, May 11 (UPI) -- Since December, Pakistan has deployed 40,000 troops to Balochistan province to quell rising violence.

WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- President Hamid Karzai's efforts to instill financial discipline in his government triggered the departure of one of his ministers, diplomatic sources say.