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World

No current talks with Taliban, says Afghanistan’s Massoud

Only way for the Taliban to achieve legitimacy would be to hold elections, says anti-Taliban leader

Published 29 Sep, 2023 04:58pm

Pakistan

Kakar writes letter to interim Afghan PM: sources

Reiterates commitment to work with interim Afghan govt on common challenges

Published 17 Sep, 2023 11:07pm

Pakistan

Interim PM Kakar believes Afghan Taliban are listening to Pakistan’s concerns

Says no proposal on cards to recognize Taliban government

Updated 16 Sep, 2023 07:23pm

World

US national among 18 detained in Afghanistan

Afghan media says they were arrested for allegedly propagating and promoting Christianity

Published 16 Sep, 2023 11:26am

Pakistan

Outlawed TTP an ally of Kabul, Khawaja Asif

Alleges terrorists entering Pakistan in the guise of patients’ caretakers

Published 15 Sep, 2023 09:51am

World

China appoints envoy in Kabul, becomes first country to do so since Taliban takeover

No official announcement from Chinese foreign ministry

Updated 13 Sep, 2023 07:35pm

Pakistan

Afghan-Pakistan crossing at a standstill a week after gunfight

Khyber DC says 1,300 vehicles, including trucks and trailers, are sitting idle waiting for international trade hub to reopen

Updated 12 Sep, 2023 05:09pm

World

Afghan Taliban criticises closure of main border crossing with Pakistan

Hundreds of trucks laden with goods have been halted and traders have complained that trade is affected

Published 10 Sep, 2023 05:34pm

World

Fact check: Afghan govt bars citizens from travelling to Pakistan

Screenshots and news shared by journalists do not mention date of statement

Updated 03 Sep, 2023 07:13pm

World

Afghanistan signs $6.5 billion mining deal

The Taliban government has been looking for investment to improve economy

Published 31 Aug, 2023 11:19pm

World

Taliban ban women from visiting national park

'Going sightseeing is not a must for women,' says acting minister

Published 28 Aug, 2023 10:01am

World

Afghan Taliban ban political parties, declare their existence violates Sharia

Justice minister says political parties were cause of nation's devastation

Updated 17 Aug, 2023 04:19pm

World

Afghan Taliban leader issues edict against militants fighting Pakistani security forces

Says Afghan nationals will not attend funeral prayers

Updated 10 Aug, 2023 01:08pm

World

Afghan Taliban claim dozens of Pakistanis involved in recent IS attacks

Statement comes days after Pakistan blamed Afghanistan for terror attacks

Published 09 Aug, 2023 06:53pm

Pakistan

Pakistan will only negotiate with Afghan interim government, says COAS Munir

Cites Afghan nationals in Pakistan will have to live under law of land

Updated 07 Aug, 2023 07:31pm

Life & Style

Taliban create bonfire of ‘immoral’ music equipment

Promoting music causes moral corruption and playing it will cause the youth to go astray, says Aziz al-Rahman al-Muhajir

Published 30 Jul, 2023 11:10pm

World

Afghan Taliban condemn blast at JUI-F’s worker convention in Bajaur

More than two dozen people so far killed in explosion

Updated 30 Jul, 2023 08:37pm

Pakistan

Caretaker setup cannot extend, says Sanaullah

Interior minister sees ‘nothing unusual’ in protection provided to PTI faction

Updated 18 Jul, 2023 01:04am

Pakistan

State confused regarding its dealings with outlawed TTP, says expert

Dismisses distinction between ‘good Taliban’ and ‘bad Taliban’

Published 16 Jul, 2023 11:16pm