Jundallah has set its sights on Pakistan's minority religions.

Eleven police officers are killed in late-night strike in Kandahar province.

Militant groups have stepped up assaults on officials and gov't workers.

Killing comes days after the start of campaign season.

Sub-inspector shot and killed months after her predecessor was slain.

Taliban militants staged a suicide car bombing and then engaged in a gunfight with security forces outside the American consulate in the western Afghan city of Herat early Friday.

Sports honor brought moment of unity to ethnically fractious nation.

Insurgents have escalated their activities as U.S.-led forces withdraw.

Brings total released to 33; meant to further Afghan peace process.

Insurgents set off bombs, torched vehicles and shut down key road.