Taliban supreme leader, Qatari PM hold talks
The Qatari prime minister held talks with the Taliban earlier this month, signalling a new effort by the Taliban to end its international isolation since they took over Afghanistan. The talks took.
Iran, Afghanistan face off over sharing Helmand waters
The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan faced mounting pressure from Iran after lethal clashes on the border between the two sides. The skirmishes reportedly led to the deaths of two Iranian border guards.
No ‘significant steps towards normalization’ with Taliban: US
The US special envoy for Afghanistan, Thomas West, said that Washington had not seen significant steps towards normalization with the Islamic Emirate. “We have not seen significant steps towards normalization with the.
Pakistan calls for Afghanistan’s capacity building to counter terrorism
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday urged the international community to help in capacity building of the Afghan interim authorities to take on threats of terrorism. During a panel discussion at Munich.
Protests in Afghanistan against desecration of Holy Quran
Hundreds of Afghan men staged a protest in the eastern city of Khost on Tuesday to express anger at the desecration of the Holy Quran in the Swedish capital over the.
“Afghanistan was used to launch attacks on Pakistan”: Defence minister
Pakistan’s defense minister alleged that Afghanistan’s soil was being used by armed groups to launch attacks on his country. The statement prompted a sharp response from the Taliban government in Kabul which.
Agreement signed to extend import of power from Uzbekistan
The Afghan Ministry of Energy and Water signed an agreement with Uzbekistan to extend the import of electricity to Afghanistan for another year. He hoped the development would end power cuts in.
“Deporting of Afghans Will Start in January”: Official
A prison official in Karachi said that they would start deporting Afghan women from the first week of January. The detainees had been sentenced for living in the country without legal documents..
Resumption of Indian projects ‘beneficial’: Afghan govt
Work on Indian projects in Afghanistan was halted over security and political situation, Indian media reported, citing Afghanistan’s External Affairs Ministry. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Economy on Thursday said that the resumption of.
Afghan girl stages solo protest against university ban
On Tuesday, an 18-year-old Afghan student took Taliban taunts and insults as she staged a solo protest against the ban on women attending university. “For the first time in my life, I.
Afghan Interior Ministry bans poppy cultivation
Afghanistan: The Ministry of Interior reported on Sunday that poppy cultivation had been banned nationwide since the establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Preventing the cultivation of poppy was part of.
Afghan Taliban start Shariah-imposed punishments
The Afghan Taliban flogged 27 people, including women, in front of a large crowd on Thursday. The move came a day after they publicly executed a convicted murderer. Their chief spokesman also.
Several injured due to firing from Afghan side: Official
According to officials, seven people, including two children, were injured following firing from across the Afghan border in Kharlachi and Borki near Kurram border. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human.
Afghan leader orders full implementation of Sharia Law
Afghanistan: The leader of the Islamic Emirate, Mawlawi Hebatullah Akhundzada, has ordered judges to fully implement Islamic law on criminals. The Islamic Emirate’s spokesperson said on his Twitter page that Akhundzada had.
UAE firms to manage air traffic over Afghanistan
Kabul: A United Arab Emirates firm signed a contract with Afghanistan on Thursday to manage air traffic across the country as the Taliban authorities seek to expand international flights. Abu Dhabi-based GAAC.
TTP commander reportedly killed in Afghanistan
As per reports, outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) senior commander Omar Khalid Khorasani had been killed in the Paktika province of Afghanistan on Monday. According to the sources, along with Omar Khalid Khorasani,.
China announces Afghan trade, investment plans
Kabul: On Tuesday, China’s ambassador announced trade and investment plans for Afghanistan after an earthquake drew attention to the humanitarian impacts of Western sanctions. At a rare press conference alongside the Taliban.
Japan to provide necessary aid for Afghanistan after Earthquake
A government official announced on Thursday that the Japanese government intends to help Afghanistan after an earthquake there claimed at least 1,000 lives.
Seiji Kihara, the deputy chief cabinet secretary, stated during a.
Pakistan faces influx of asylum seekers from Afghanistan
According to the UN refugee agency, Pakistan is facing new inflows of asylum seekers from neighboring Afghanistan, following the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul. On the eve of World Refugees Day, observed on.
Taliban to sign pact with UAE on running Afghan airports
It emerged on Tuesday that the Taliban would sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates on operating airports in Afghanistan. The group’s acting deputy prime minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar said.
6 wounded in grenade attack in mosque
Kabul: On Wednesday, six people were wounded in a grenade blast at a mosque in the Afghan capital minutes after worshippers offered midday prayers marking the holy month of Ramazan, the police.
Taliban ban drugs cultivation
Kabul/peshawar: On April 3, it emerged that the Taliban announced a ban on the cultivation of narcotics in Afghanistan_the world’s biggest opium producer. “As per the decree of the supreme leader of.
Blast in Afghan capital kills one
KABUL: On sunday, a blast hit the money exchange hub in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, slaining one and injuring dozens. No group immediately claimed responsibility. The Emergency Hospital in Kabul stated in a.
China’s FM Wang Yi visits Afghanistan
According to a spokesman for Afghanistan’s foreign ministry, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Kabul on Thursday to meet with his Afghan counterpart, marking the highest-level visit by a Chinese official since.
Parents of Indian journalist killed in Afghanistan start legal action against Taliban
New Delhi: On March 22, it was reported that the parents of Indian journalist Danish Siddiqui, who was killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan last year, began legal action at the.
Hunger surges in Afghanistan
According to a World Bank survey, the number of people in Afghanistan who cannot afford food and other essentials has doubled since the Islamic Emirate takeover of the country in August 2021..
Chaman border reopens days after deadly clash
It was reported that the key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened days after fighting between security forces. The combat left at least three casualties.” The border has reopened for all.
US citizen embraces Islam in Afghanistan
Kabul: It emerged that Christopher, a United States citizen, entered the realm of Islam in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. The news was shared on Afghanistan’s official news agency. Zabihullah Mujahid, Deputy.
ECC allows export of another 14 items to Afghanistan
The lack of tradable currency through banking channels led the federal government on Friday to permit the export of another 14 commodities to Afghanistan in rupees via land routes, in what looks.
Taliban urges Muslim countries to recognize IEA
On Wednesday, the Taliban encouraged Muslim countries to recognise the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA).
The Taliban has urged Muslim countries to accept the Afghan government’s Islamic Emirate.
According to Baaghi.