Girls, teachers urge Taliban to reopen schools
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Girls and teachers have urged the Taliban to reopen schools for girls and young women. Schools for girls have been closed for about
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Girls and teachers have urged the Taliban to reopen schools for girls and young women. Schools for girls have been closed for about
Doha [Qatar]: The Taliban on Tuesday said that western countries have remained silent in response to the request to unfreeze foreign Afghan assets in international
In a virtual G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan that was convened by Italy, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need to ensure that Afghan territory
Doha [Qatar] October 12 : Referring to matters such as women’s rights, the Taliban said that the world should not make demands by putting pressure,
Kabul [Afghanistan] : The National Statistics and Information Authority in Afghanistan said that electronic National Identity Card (eNIC) centres are going to reopen across the
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan’s participation in the two Afghan wars resulted in destabilising the country’s economy and affected its per capita income, Pakistan Federal Finance Minister
New York [US], October 11 : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the Taliban should deliver on their promises to observe the rights
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban reiterated their call for the international recognition of the new regime and unfreezing of the assets during talks with US officials
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban said that they transferred nearly USD 18 million from the central bank of Afghanistan-Da Afghanistan Bank- to the Ministry of Finance
The Taliban have urged the United States to unfreeze Afghanistan’s central bank reserves, during the first in-person meeting in Qatar after the takeover of Kabul
Washington [US]: Former US President Donald Trump has said US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan was not disabled and will now benefit other powers,
New York [US]: Condemning the recent attack on a Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province, the UN Security Council (UNSC) has underlined the need to
Doha [Qatar] : The delegations of the Taliban and the United States on Saturday held their first meeting in Qatar’s capital Doha, in a bid
A US delegation is set to travel to Qatar over the weekend to meet with senior Taliban representatives. This announcement was made by the US
New York [US]: United Nations Security General Antonio Guterres has condemned the horrific attack at a Shia mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz, saying
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 8 (ANI): An explosion that targetted a Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province on Friday killed at least 30 people and
New York [US]: US prosecutors have charged a former Taliban commander with terrorism-related offences related to attacks on US troops in Afghanistan including the 2008
Rome [Italy]: UN humanitarian agencies and their partners on Wednesday urged countries to honour their pledges to Afghanistan, as they rush to scale-up delivery of
New Delhi [India]: India has shared its concerns with the US about Pakistan’s involvement in harbouring anti-India terrorist groups in Afghanistan.US Deputy Secretary of State
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Amid US pullout from Afghanistan, the people of the strife-torn country are witnessing chaos, poverty and hunger after the Taliban seized power.Immediately after
Kabul [Afghanistan]: UN Special Representative Deborah Lyons met with Khairullah Khairkhwa on Tuesday, the current Afghan Minister of Information and Culture and discussed the pressing
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban on Monday announced 38 new members of its caretaker government of Afghanistan, in civil and military positions.The new appointments include a Political
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, two visions of Afghanistan has come to the forefront — one which calls for recognition of the
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Afghan girls are allowed to attend secondary schools in Kunduz province of the country, Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen has said.Sharing a video on
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday resumed passport services for Afghans.The interior ministry said that for the time being, the new passports will be issued
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 5 : The Taliban on Tuesday captured 11 terrorists affiliated with Islamic State (IS) group in Kabul, Afghanistan, said a spokesperson for
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 5 : The council of ministers of the Taliban-led Afghanistan government on Monday announced that the issuance of national IDs and passports
Kabul [Afghanistan]: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan near Fayzabad early morning on Tuesday.The National Centre for Seismology said that
Ahead of the harsh winter season in Afghanistan, the country’s capital city Kabul could dive into darkness due to non-payment of dues of Central Asian
New Delhi [India]: Asserting that India has a major role in Afghanistan, German Ambassador to India, Walter J Lindner on Sunday said that both New
The Taliban’s return to power amidst Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program has escalated tensions among international communities. Islamabad [Pakistan] October 3 : With the Taliban coming
An event organised at Brussels Press Club highlighted that the re-emergence of the Taliban threatens peace and security of the “whole world” and expressed concern
An Afghan woman who got displaced from the Baghlan province to Kabul sold her infant due to poverty. Kabul [Afghanistan], October 3 : She sold
Kabul [Afghanistan]: An Afghanistan independent media group has resumed all its activities about 45 days after the Taliban takeover.The Afghan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC) said
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban have created an exclusive battalion of suicide bombers that will be deployed to the borders of Afghanistan particularly in Badakhshan province.The deputy
Zabiullah Wafa, who once used to report for media outlets in western Ferz Koh city of Badghis province in Afghanistan, is now working as a
Islamabad [Pakistan]: After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the number of Pakistan-based terrorists has surged in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since
Washington [US]: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin had a telephonic conversation with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar on Afghanistan and discussed opportunities to strengthen defence
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday lashed out at “Pakistan’s neighbours, lobbies” for having a hand in the US bill tabled by Republican
Qatar has termed the Taliban’s decisions on girls’ education in Afghanistan “very disappointing” and a step backwards and called on the group’s leadership to look
General Frank McKenzie, the head of Central Command, told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government was rooted
Taliban on Friday reiterated its commitment to ensuring the security of foreign diplomats in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Kabul [Afghanistan], October 1 : Afghanistan’s
The Taliban-nominated envoy to the United Nations Suhail Shaheen once again called on the organisation to allow him to represent Afghanistan at the international forum.
Ankara [Turkey]: Turkish ambassador to Afghanistan met the Taliban’s second acting deputy prime minister and assured of strengthening bilateral ties between Kabul and Ankara, according
Post-Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, its airspace revenue has dropped and the airline industry is struggling. Kabul [Afghanistan], September 30 : As per industry analysts, the
International Radar has reported one flight from Turkey and Uzbekistan will be landing in Kabul International Airport on Thursday. This comes even as the Indian
Washington [US]: A bill was introduced in the US Senate calling for a probe into Pakistan’s support to the Taliban for the 2021 offensive that
Washington [US]: More than 20 US Senators on Tuesday introduced legislation to impose sanctions on the Taliban in Afghanistan and the foreign governments that support
New Delhi [India]: Around 60,000 visa applications of Afghan nationals under the new ‘e-Emergency X-Misc Visa’ is under consideration. Confirming the development, a senior Ministry
The Taliban’s supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is now the most influential person in Afghanistan, but yet he remains a recluse, relegated to the shadows. Kandahar
Pakistan’s effort to get the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan recognised at the global platform was shattered to dust after United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) refused
Top United States Defence officials were questioned by US Senate Armed Services Committee over President Joe Biden administration’s handling of the chaotic withdrawal of the
The Taliban has recently requested India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to resume commercial flight operations to Kabul, which were closed after
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Many women Afghan teachers and health workers on Tuesday called on the US and other organisations to unfreeze billions of dollars and give
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday said that US drones are operating in Afghan airspace and asked it to follow obligations to prevent negative consequences,
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Former officials of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan who left the war-torn nation after the takeover by the Taliban announced the continuation of
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday said that they will temporarily adopt the Constitution from the era of Muhammad Zahir Shah which was ratified 57
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan has said that the country will not engage in Afghanistan until the Taliban forge an all-inclusive government in
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Socialists and Democrats Group on Monday nominated eleven Afghan women for the 2021 Sakharov Prize in the European Parliament.This prize is the
Women will no longer be allowed to attend classes or work at Kabul University “until an Islamic environment is created,” the school’s new Taliban-appointed chancellor
Afghan girls face uncertain future after the Taliban takeover. People are deeply concerned over whether or not the Taliban will allow girls and young women
Experts cautioned Pakistan to tread carefully in the wake of recent developments in Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover and asked Islamabad to avoid oversimplifying the Afghan issue.
Afghanistan’s permanent representative in the United Nations Ghulam Muhammad Isaczai who was due to give a speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session
Germany has said that it shares India’s fears that Afghanistan may be used for spreading international terror and it has told the Taliban that its
Kabul [Afghanistan]: As Afghanistan is in utter turmoil and economic chaos after the Taliban takeover last month, the group said that its top priority is
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has called Afghanistan “more stable” after the Taliban took control of the country, a media report said.
UN Special Representative Deborah Lyons met former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday and discussed the ongoing situation in the country. Kabul [Afghanistan], September 26
The Pentagon on Saturday said that the US does not need to coordinate counterterrorism airstrikes with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Washington [US], September 26 :
Islamabad [Pakistan]- A recent European Parliament resolution, highlighting Islamabad’s role in Afghanistan, comes in the backdrop of a growing global recognition that despite the Taliban
Kabul [Afghanistan]: In a bid to further censor and repress the media freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban have unveiled ’11 rules’ for scribe organisations.These curbs
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban on Friday said that it will focus on strengthening relations with the United States, European Union, and other countries if the United
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The recent disappearance of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan from the public eye, shows
Kabul [Afghanistan]: A high-level delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday informed that Afghanistan’s efforts to respond to the pandemic have drastically gone
China has called for the ending of sanctions and restrictions on Afghanistan amid Taliban struggle for wider international recognition. Beijing [China], September 23 : Chinese
Pakistan’s policy for over half a century in pursuit of strategic depth while planning for the recent invasion of Afghanistan has culminated in several years
Since Taliban took over power in Afghanistan, people of the country have not been spared by the brutal reality of their rule with civilians getting
Around 70 teaching staff of the Kabul University, including assistant professors and professors, resigned after the Taliban on Wednesday sacked PhD holder Vice-Chancellor Muhammad Osman
New York [US]: India will be participating in the G4 Foreign Ministers meeting and also the G20 meeting called on Afghanistan and will brief world
Moscow [Russia]: Special representatives of Pakistan Russia and China agreed with the Taliban to maintain contacts at the recent consultations in Kabul, the Russian Foreign
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India]: Terming BJP a ‘Jumla party’, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday targeted the Central government and
The Taliban government in Afghanistan sacked the last remaining minister Waheed Majroh from the democratically elected government led by Ashraf Ghani and replaced him with
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Islamabad wants strong ties with the United States (US) amid the frayed ties between the two
Pak asked SAARC chair to assure in writing that permanent representative appointed by Ghani doesn’t attend meet, Nepal refused . New Delhi [India], September 22
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed that failure to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan may lead to civil war in the country.He
Kabul [Afghanistan] September 21 : Over 150 media outlets in Afghanistan have shut down their operations in the last one month as they struggled to
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has changed the name of a government university to Kabul Education University on Monday.Earlier, the name of the
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned the broadcasting of the Indian Premier League (IPL), currently being held in the UAE.The IPL 2021
New Delhi [India]: During his upcoming US visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will discuss the current regional security situation following
The Taliban on Tuesday announced that girls would be allowed to return to schools as soon as possible. Kabul [Afghanistan], September 21 : “We are
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s comments over the government formed in Afghanistan, the Taliban expressed that countries have no right to
Following Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, experts in the region, have renewed their focus on the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. Washington DC [US], September 20
Beijing [China]: The frequent attacks by the Pakistani Taliban in Pakistan raised concerns on the security and safety of Chinese projects in the country, Chinese
Pakistan has said that it has suffered most from the Afghanistan war stressing that it faced nearly “80,000 casualties” and over “USD 150 billion” in
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Friday, specifying the importance
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday informed that his government has started negotiations with the Taliban to form an inclusive government in
The Ministry of Education of Afghanistan, led by the Taliban has directed all secondary schools to resume from Saturday, however, the directive only mentions the
New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that change of power in Afghanistan is not inclusive and took place without negotiation.Addressing the
Dushanbe [Tajikistan]: India’s views on Afghanistan did find resonance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet today. India’s position on inclusive government in Afghanistan, free
China and Pakistan are in rush to exploit the Afghan economy as both have announced certain luring benefits for Afghanistan, which will largely benefit the
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban have denied the reports of rifts within its leadership as rumours emerged of a brawl between the group’s rival factions at
New Delhi [India]: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Hudson Institute report clearly shows how Pakistan is again continuing to
Pakistan National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has slammed, what he termed as ‘wait and watch’ policy on recognising Afghanistan’s Taliban government. He said that this
Weeks after the Taliban’s announcement to form a caretaker government, the Taliban-led government’s “acting chief of staff”, Qari Fasihuddin on Wednesday said that they are
Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar — deputy prime minister in the Taliban’s newly announced caretaker government and the top figure in
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is batting for the Taliban to develop a consensus that would lead to recognition of the new caretaker
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan’s envoy to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan on Tuesday met the Taliban interim government’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and discussed strengthening
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Uncertainty looms over the functioning of Afghanistan’s National Assembly after the Ashraf Ghani government collapsed last month following the Taliban takeover.The National Assembly,
Kandahar [Afghanistan], September 15 : Thousands of people in Afghanistan’s Kandahar held a protest on Wednesday after being ordered by the Taliban to vacate their
Pakistan on Tuesday opened the Torkham border crossing with its neighbour Afghanistan, in order to allow pedestrian movement. Islamabad [Pakistan], September 15 ): Earlier on
China can take part in the construction of Afghanistan and provide assistance in other essential sectors, said the Taliban as it dismissed India’s concerns that
Last week, the Taliban formed the interim “Islamic Emirate”, appointing in its new government hardliners who oversaw the fight against the US-led military coalition. The
Uncertainty shrouded the future of Afghanistan’s women as despite the Taliban assuring that they would respect women’s rights and freedom, there have been several incidents
Prague [Czech Republic], September 13 : The Czech Republic on Sunday said that the country would not recognise the Taliban “under any circumstances”. However, the
Paris [France], September 12 : France refuses to recognise the government of the Taliban and have any relations with it, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le
The Taliban have rejected a claim by a high ranking Pakistani minister that trade between the two countries would be in rupees under a currency
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lijian Zhao in a bid to mock the ‘chaotic’ US withdrawal from Afghanistan, recently shared a video of what appears to
Geo TV reported that chiefs of intelligence agencies of Russia, China, Iran, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan took part in the meeting. Islamabad, Pakistan, September
Worried over the possibility of sanctions being imposed on it for nurturing, funding and supporting terror groups in its neighbouring countries, Pakistan has launched a
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban takeover has brought an unprecedented crisis in Afghanistan with the economy plummeting day by day and daily wagers not getting enough
With the Taliban forming the interim “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,” and appointing hardliners in its new government, experts have warned that risks of terrorism are
New Delhi [India]: Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday claimed that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Taliban
New Delhi [India]: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in his address at the 13th BRICS summit said that Afghanistan should not become a threat
New Delhi [India]: While all eyes are on recent developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country, recent media reports that women’s cricket
Washington DC [US]: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has asked Taliban to immediately cease detaining journalists in Afghanistan and allow the media to operate
The Taliban on Thursday said the recent statement by the US about its position regarding blacklisting of some members of the newly formed Taliban government
Taking part in the first meeting of Foreign Ministers of the neighbouring countries on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will provide Afghanistan with
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The blitzkrieg of the Taliban in Afghanistan is an issue of debate among experts. Apart from determination, a military conquest is also a
New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, during which they reaffirmed their intention
The statement also said the new government remains committed to protecting human rights. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 8 : The Taliban’s religious leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada,
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday formed the interim “Islamic Emirate”, appointing hardliners in its new government
Washington [US]: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said that China has a “real problem” with the Taliban so it is going to
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 7 : Taliban on Tuesday finally announced its new government ending days of speculation and reports of infighting within the group, which
Mullah Hasan is presently head of the Taliban’s powerful decision-making body – Rehbari Shura or leadership council – which serves much like a government Cabinet
Slogans like “azaadi, azaadi”, “death Pakistan”, “death to ISI” were raised during the protest. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 7 : Taliban fired shots in the air
From politicians to cricketers to Islamists, Pakistan is celebrating the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. But Islamabad’s all-weather ally Beijing is flexing its muscles for access
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban spokesperson Ahmadullah Muttaki on Tuesday said that preparations for the announcement of the new Afghanistan government’s formation have been completed, Sputnik reported.Earlier,
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid on Monday said that the war in Afghanistan is over and an announcement about the formation of the new government will
The Taliban are preventing around 1000 people including dozens of American citizens and Afghans holding visas to the US or other countries, from leaving Afghanistan,
Denying the Taliban’s claims of the capture of the last Afghan province Panjshir holding out against the outfit, the National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan
On Sunday too, the Taliban had said they have taken control of all districts in Panjshir province, a claim that was denied by resistance forces.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with Congress in Maharashtra, has slammed lyricist Javed Akhtar, in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ for the latter’s
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Most of the banks in Afghanistan have resumed operations in the country, ending nearly weeks-long disruption in financial services, a media report said.
Pakistan and its notorious intelligence agency have been accused of supporting the Taliban in taking over Afghanistan. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 5 : Taliban are being
New York [US]: In response to the growing humanitarian needs in the war-ravaged country, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene a high-level humanitarian conference
More than two weeks after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, the hardline Islamists are all set to announce the formation of a new government in
Google said Friday it was “taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts,” but did not admit to a complete lockdown of the accounts. Kabul, Afghanistan,
On August 15, the Taliban took over Afghanistan after weeks of lightning offensive. For the next two weeks, US-led forces and other countries scrambled to
Experts believe that Pakistan has been a key player in removing the elected Afghan govt from power and establishing a group to a decisive position
Afghan resistance forces based in Panjshir have denied the Taliban’s claim against the siege of the Shutul district of the province. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 4
Doha [Qatar]: A senior Taliban delegation led by Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai met with the Pakistani Embassy officials in Qatar on Friday where the two
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Girls and teachers have urged the Taliban to reopen schools for girls and young women. Schools for girls have been closed for about
Doha [Qatar]: The Taliban on Tuesday said that western countries have remained silent in response to the request to unfreeze foreign Afghan assets in international
In a virtual G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan that was convened by Italy, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need to ensure that Afghan territory
Doha [Qatar] October 12 : Referring to matters such as women’s rights, the Taliban said that the world should not make demands by putting pressure,
Kabul [Afghanistan] : The National Statistics and Information Authority in Afghanistan said that electronic National Identity Card (eNIC) centres are going to reopen across the
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan’s participation in the two Afghan wars resulted in destabilising the country’s economy and affected its per capita income, Pakistan Federal Finance Minister
New York [US], October 11 : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that the Taliban should deliver on their promises to observe the rights
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban reiterated their call for the international recognition of the new regime and unfreezing of the assets during talks with US officials
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban said that they transferred nearly USD 18 million from the central bank of Afghanistan-Da Afghanistan Bank- to the Ministry of Finance
The Taliban have urged the United States to unfreeze Afghanistan’s central bank reserves, during the first in-person meeting in Qatar after the takeover of Kabul
Washington [US]: Former US President Donald Trump has said US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan was not disabled and will now benefit other powers,
New York [US]: Condemning the recent attack on a Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province, the UN Security Council (UNSC) has underlined the need to
Doha [Qatar] : The delegations of the Taliban and the United States on Saturday held their first meeting in Qatar’s capital Doha, in a bid
A US delegation is set to travel to Qatar over the weekend to meet with senior Taliban representatives. This announcement was made by the US
New York [US]: United Nations Security General Antonio Guterres has condemned the horrific attack at a Shia mosque in the Afghan city of Kunduz, saying
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 8 (ANI): An explosion that targetted a Shia mosque in Afghanistan’s northern Kunduz province on Friday killed at least 30 people and
New York [US]: US prosecutors have charged a former Taliban commander with terrorism-related offences related to attacks on US troops in Afghanistan including the 2008
Rome [Italy]: UN humanitarian agencies and their partners on Wednesday urged countries to honour their pledges to Afghanistan, as they rush to scale-up delivery of
New Delhi [India]: India has shared its concerns with the US about Pakistan’s involvement in harbouring anti-India terrorist groups in Afghanistan.US Deputy Secretary of State
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Amid US pullout from Afghanistan, the people of the strife-torn country are witnessing chaos, poverty and hunger after the Taliban seized power.Immediately after
Kabul [Afghanistan]: UN Special Representative Deborah Lyons met with Khairullah Khairkhwa on Tuesday, the current Afghan Minister of Information and Culture and discussed the pressing
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban on Monday announced 38 new members of its caretaker government of Afghanistan, in civil and military positions.The new appointments include a Political
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, two visions of Afghanistan has come to the forefront — one which calls for recognition of the
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Afghan girls are allowed to attend secondary schools in Kunduz province of the country, Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen has said.Sharing a video on
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday resumed passport services for Afghans.The interior ministry said that for the time being, the new passports will be issued
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 5 : The Taliban on Tuesday captured 11 terrorists affiliated with Islamic State (IS) group in Kabul, Afghanistan, said a spokesperson for
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 5 : The council of ministers of the Taliban-led Afghanistan government on Monday announced that the issuance of national IDs and passports
Kabul [Afghanistan]: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan near Fayzabad early morning on Tuesday.The National Centre for Seismology said that
Ahead of the harsh winter season in Afghanistan, the country’s capital city Kabul could dive into darkness due to non-payment of dues of Central Asian
New Delhi [India]: Asserting that India has a major role in Afghanistan, German Ambassador to India, Walter J Lindner on Sunday said that both New
The Taliban’s return to power amidst Pakistan’s nuclear weapons program has escalated tensions among international communities. Islamabad [Pakistan] October 3 : With the Taliban coming
An event organised at Brussels Press Club highlighted that the re-emergence of the Taliban threatens peace and security of the “whole world” and expressed concern
An Afghan woman who got displaced from the Baghlan province to Kabul sold her infant due to poverty. Kabul [Afghanistan], October 3 : She sold
Kabul [Afghanistan]: An Afghanistan independent media group has resumed all its activities about 45 days after the Taliban takeover.The Afghan Journalists Safety Committee (AJSC) said
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban have created an exclusive battalion of suicide bombers that will be deployed to the borders of Afghanistan particularly in Badakhshan province.The deputy
Zabiullah Wafa, who once used to report for media outlets in western Ferz Koh city of Badghis province in Afghanistan, is now working as a
Islamabad [Pakistan]: After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the number of Pakistan-based terrorists has surged in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time since
Washington [US]: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin had a telephonic conversation with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar on Afghanistan and discussed opportunities to strengthen defence
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday lashed out at “Pakistan’s neighbours, lobbies” for having a hand in the US bill tabled by Republican
Qatar has termed the Taliban’s decisions on girls’ education in Afghanistan “very disappointing” and a step backwards and called on the group’s leadership to look
General Frank McKenzie, the head of Central Command, told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government was rooted
Taliban on Friday reiterated its commitment to ensuring the security of foreign diplomats in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Kabul [Afghanistan], October 1 : Afghanistan’s
The Taliban-nominated envoy to the United Nations Suhail Shaheen once again called on the organisation to allow him to represent Afghanistan at the international forum.
Ankara [Turkey]: Turkish ambassador to Afghanistan met the Taliban’s second acting deputy prime minister and assured of strengthening bilateral ties between Kabul and Ankara, according
Post-Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, its airspace revenue has dropped and the airline industry is struggling. Kabul [Afghanistan], September 30 : As per industry analysts, the
International Radar has reported one flight from Turkey and Uzbekistan will be landing in Kabul International Airport on Thursday. This comes even as the Indian
Washington [US]: A bill was introduced in the US Senate calling for a probe into Pakistan’s support to the Taliban for the 2021 offensive that
Washington [US]: More than 20 US Senators on Tuesday introduced legislation to impose sanctions on the Taliban in Afghanistan and the foreign governments that support
New Delhi [India]: Around 60,000 visa applications of Afghan nationals under the new ‘e-Emergency X-Misc Visa’ is under consideration. Confirming the development, a senior Ministry
The Taliban’s supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is now the most influential person in Afghanistan, but yet he remains a recluse, relegated to the shadows. Kandahar
Pakistan’s effort to get the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan recognised at the global platform was shattered to dust after United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) refused
Top United States Defence officials were questioned by US Senate Armed Services Committee over President Joe Biden administration’s handling of the chaotic withdrawal of the
The Taliban has recently requested India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to resume commercial flight operations to Kabul, which were closed after
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Many women Afghan teachers and health workers on Tuesday called on the US and other organisations to unfreeze billions of dollars and give
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday said that US drones are operating in Afghan airspace and asked it to follow obligations to prevent negative consequences,
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Former officials of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan who left the war-torn nation after the takeover by the Taliban announced the continuation of
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban on Tuesday said that they will temporarily adopt the Constitution from the era of Muhammad Zahir Shah which was ratified 57
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan has said that the country will not engage in Afghanistan until the Taliban forge an all-inclusive government in
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Socialists and Democrats Group on Monday nominated eleven Afghan women for the 2021 Sakharov Prize in the European Parliament.This prize is the
Women will no longer be allowed to attend classes or work at Kabul University “until an Islamic environment is created,” the school’s new Taliban-appointed chancellor
Afghan girls face uncertain future after the Taliban takeover. People are deeply concerned over whether or not the Taliban will allow girls and young women
Experts cautioned Pakistan to tread carefully in the wake of recent developments in Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover and asked Islamabad to avoid oversimplifying the Afghan issue.
Afghanistan’s permanent representative in the United Nations Ghulam Muhammad Isaczai who was due to give a speech at the United Nations General Assembly’s 76th session
Germany has said that it shares India’s fears that Afghanistan may be used for spreading international terror and it has told the Taliban that its
Kabul [Afghanistan]: As Afghanistan is in utter turmoil and economic chaos after the Taliban takeover last month, the group said that its top priority is
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has called Afghanistan “more stable” after the Taliban took control of the country, a media report said.
UN Special Representative Deborah Lyons met former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Sunday and discussed the ongoing situation in the country. Kabul [Afghanistan], September 26
The Pentagon on Saturday said that the US does not need to coordinate counterterrorism airstrikes with the Taliban in Afghanistan. Washington [US], September 26 :
Islamabad [Pakistan]- A recent European Parliament resolution, highlighting Islamabad’s role in Afghanistan, comes in the backdrop of a growing global recognition that despite the Taliban
Kabul [Afghanistan]: In a bid to further censor and repress the media freedom in Afghanistan, the Taliban have unveiled ’11 rules’ for scribe organisations.These curbs
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban on Friday said that it will focus on strengthening relations with the United States, European Union, and other countries if the United
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The recent disappearance of Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan from the public eye, shows
Kabul [Afghanistan]: A high-level delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday informed that Afghanistan’s efforts to respond to the pandemic have drastically gone
China has called for the ending of sanctions and restrictions on Afghanistan amid Taliban struggle for wider international recognition. Beijing [China], September 23 : Chinese
Pakistan’s policy for over half a century in pursuit of strategic depth while planning for the recent invasion of Afghanistan has culminated in several years
Since Taliban took over power in Afghanistan, people of the country have not been spared by the brutal reality of their rule with civilians getting
Around 70 teaching staff of the Kabul University, including assistant professors and professors, resigned after the Taliban on Wednesday sacked PhD holder Vice-Chancellor Muhammad Osman
New York [US]: India will be participating in the G4 Foreign Ministers meeting and also the G20 meeting called on Afghanistan and will brief world
Moscow [Russia]: Special representatives of Pakistan Russia and China agreed with the Taliban to maintain contacts at the recent consultations in Kabul, the Russian Foreign
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India]: Terming BJP a ‘Jumla party’, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday targeted the Central government and
The Taliban government in Afghanistan sacked the last remaining minister Waheed Majroh from the democratically elected government led by Ashraf Ghani and replaced him with
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Islamabad wants strong ties with the United States (US) amid the frayed ties between the two
Pak asked SAARC chair to assure in writing that permanent representative appointed by Ghani doesn’t attend meet, Nepal refused . New Delhi [India], September 22
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed that failure to form an inclusive government in Afghanistan may lead to civil war in the country.He
Kabul [Afghanistan] September 21 : Over 150 media outlets in Afghanistan have shut down their operations in the last one month as they struggled to
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has changed the name of a government university to Kabul Education University on Monday.Earlier, the name of the
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned the broadcasting of the Indian Premier League (IPL), currently being held in the UAE.The IPL 2021
New Delhi [India]: During his upcoming US visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will discuss the current regional security situation following
The Taliban on Tuesday announced that girls would be allowed to return to schools as soon as possible. Kabul [Afghanistan], September 21 : “We are
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s comments over the government formed in Afghanistan, the Taliban expressed that countries have no right to
Following Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, experts in the region, have renewed their focus on the country’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. Washington DC [US], September 20
Beijing [China]: The frequent attacks by the Pakistani Taliban in Pakistan raised concerns on the security and safety of Chinese projects in the country, Chinese
Pakistan has said that it has suffered most from the Afghanistan war stressing that it faced nearly “80,000 casualties” and over “USD 150 billion” in
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Friday, specifying the importance
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday informed that his government has started negotiations with the Taliban to form an inclusive government in
The Ministry of Education of Afghanistan, led by the Taliban has directed all secondary schools to resume from Saturday, however, the directive only mentions the
New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that change of power in Afghanistan is not inclusive and took place without negotiation.Addressing the
Dushanbe [Tajikistan]: India’s views on Afghanistan did find resonance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet today. India’s position on inclusive government in Afghanistan, free
China and Pakistan are in rush to exploit the Afghan economy as both have announced certain luring benefits for Afghanistan, which will largely benefit the
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban have denied the reports of rifts within its leadership as rumours emerged of a brawl between the group’s rival factions at
New Delhi [India]: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that the Hudson Institute report clearly shows how Pakistan is again continuing to
Pakistan National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has slammed, what he termed as ‘wait and watch’ policy on recognising Afghanistan’s Taliban government. He said that this
Weeks after the Taliban’s announcement to form a caretaker government, the Taliban-led government’s “acting chief of staff”, Qari Fasihuddin on Wednesday said that they are
Washington [US], September 16 (ANI): Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar — deputy prime minister in the Taliban’s newly announced caretaker government and the top figure in
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is batting for the Taliban to develop a consensus that would lead to recognition of the new caretaker
Islamabad [Pakistan]: Pakistan’s envoy to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan on Tuesday met the Taliban interim government’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and discussed strengthening
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Uncertainty looms over the functioning of Afghanistan’s National Assembly after the Ashraf Ghani government collapsed last month following the Taliban takeover.The National Assembly,
Kandahar [Afghanistan], September 15 : Thousands of people in Afghanistan’s Kandahar held a protest on Wednesday after being ordered by the Taliban to vacate their
Pakistan on Tuesday opened the Torkham border crossing with its neighbour Afghanistan, in order to allow pedestrian movement. Islamabad [Pakistan], September 15 ): Earlier on
China can take part in the construction of Afghanistan and provide assistance in other essential sectors, said the Taliban as it dismissed India’s concerns that
Last week, the Taliban formed the interim “Islamic Emirate”, appointing in its new government hardliners who oversaw the fight against the US-led military coalition. The
Uncertainty shrouded the future of Afghanistan’s women as despite the Taliban assuring that they would respect women’s rights and freedom, there have been several incidents
Prague [Czech Republic], September 13 : The Czech Republic on Sunday said that the country would not recognise the Taliban “under any circumstances”. However, the
Paris [France], September 12 : France refuses to recognise the government of the Taliban and have any relations with it, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le
The Taliban have rejected a claim by a high ranking Pakistani minister that trade between the two countries would be in rupees under a currency
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lijian Zhao in a bid to mock the ‘chaotic’ US withdrawal from Afghanistan, recently shared a video of what appears to
Geo TV reported that chiefs of intelligence agencies of Russia, China, Iran, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan took part in the meeting. Islamabad, Pakistan, September
Worried over the possibility of sanctions being imposed on it for nurturing, funding and supporting terror groups in its neighbouring countries, Pakistan has launched a
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The Taliban takeover has brought an unprecedented crisis in Afghanistan with the economy plummeting day by day and daily wagers not getting enough
With the Taliban forming the interim “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,” and appointing hardliners in its new government, experts have warned that risks of terrorism are
New Delhi [India]: Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday claimed that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Taliban
New Delhi [India]: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in his address at the 13th BRICS summit said that Afghanistan should not become a threat
New Delhi [India]: While all eyes are on recent developments in Afghanistan after the Taliban took over the country, recent media reports that women’s cricket
Washington DC [US]: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has asked Taliban to immediately cease detaining journalists in Afghanistan and allow the media to operate
The Taliban on Thursday said the recent statement by the US about its position regarding blacklisting of some members of the newly formed Taliban government
Taking part in the first meeting of Foreign Ministers of the neighbouring countries on Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China will provide Afghanistan with
Kabul [Afghanistan]: The blitzkrieg of the Taliban in Afghanistan is an issue of debate among experts. Apart from determination, a military conquest is also a
New Delhi [India]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, during which they reaffirmed their intention
The statement also said the new government remains committed to protecting human rights. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 8 : The Taliban’s religious leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada,
Kabul [Afghanistan]: After the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday formed the interim “Islamic Emirate”, appointing hardliners in its new government
Washington [US]: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said that China has a “real problem” with the Taliban so it is going to
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 7 : Taliban on Tuesday finally announced its new government ending days of speculation and reports of infighting within the group, which
Mullah Hasan is presently head of the Taliban’s powerful decision-making body – Rehbari Shura or leadership council – which serves much like a government Cabinet
Slogans like “azaadi, azaadi”, “death Pakistan”, “death to ISI” were raised during the protest. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 7 : Taliban fired shots in the air
From politicians to cricketers to Islamists, Pakistan is celebrating the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. But Islamabad’s all-weather ally Beijing is flexing its muscles for access
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Taliban spokesperson Ahmadullah Muttaki on Tuesday said that preparations for the announcement of the new Afghanistan government’s formation have been completed, Sputnik reported.Earlier,
Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid on Monday said that the war in Afghanistan is over and an announcement about the formation of the new government will
The Taliban are preventing around 1000 people including dozens of American citizens and Afghans holding visas to the US or other countries, from leaving Afghanistan,
Denying the Taliban’s claims of the capture of the last Afghan province Panjshir holding out against the outfit, the National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan
On Sunday too, the Taliban had said they have taken control of all districts in Panjshir province, a claim that was denied by resistance forces.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with Congress in Maharashtra, has slammed lyricist Javed Akhtar, in its mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ for the latter’s
Kabul [Afghanistan]: Most of the banks in Afghanistan have resumed operations in the country, ending nearly weeks-long disruption in financial services, a media report said.
Pakistan and its notorious intelligence agency have been accused of supporting the Taliban in taking over Afghanistan. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 5 : Taliban are being
New York [US]: In response to the growing humanitarian needs in the war-ravaged country, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene a high-level humanitarian conference
More than two weeks after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, the hardline Islamists are all set to announce the formation of a new government in
Google said Friday it was “taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts,” but did not admit to a complete lockdown of the accounts. Kabul, Afghanistan,
On August 15, the Taliban took over Afghanistan after weeks of lightning offensive. For the next two weeks, US-led forces and other countries scrambled to
Experts believe that Pakistan has been a key player in removing the elected Afghan govt from power and establishing a group to a decisive position
Afghan resistance forces based in Panjshir have denied the Taliban’s claim against the siege of the Shutul district of the province. Kabul, Afghanistan, September 4
Doha [Qatar]: A senior Taliban delegation led by Sher Muhammad Abbas Stanekzai met with the Pakistani Embassy officials in Qatar on Friday where the two