Taliban in Geneva for diplomatic, humanitarian talks GENEVA: A Taliban delegation is in Geneva for talks with Swiss officials and NGOs on humanitarian access and human... Updated 08 Feb, 2022 10:11pm
World UN rights office demands release of Afghan women activists GENEVA: The UN human rights office called on Tuesday for the release of four women activists and their relatives in... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:12pm
Print Almost 20 killed in avalanche on Afghan border JALALABAD, (Afghanistan): At least 19 people were killed by an avalanche on Monday while crossing a remote mountain... Updated 08 Feb, 2022 09:28am
World US offers $10mn reward to help track IS-K leader WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday offered a $10-million reward for information leading to the "identification... Published 08 Feb, 2022 12:16am
World At least 19 killed in avalanche on Afghan-Pakistan border JALALABAD: At least 19 people were killed by an avalanche on Monday while crossing a remote mountain pass from... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:25pm
World Taliban forces beat, interrogate journalist Samadzai in Kabul NEW YORK: The Taliban must immediately investigate the detention and abuse in custody of journalist Abdul Qayum ... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:47am
World Missing women activists: UN demands Taliban to provide info KABUL: The United Nations has demanded the Taliban provide information on two more women activists allegedly ... Published 05 Feb, 2022 05:47am
World UN demands Taliban provide info on two more missing women activists KABUL: The United Nations has demanded the Taliban provide information on two more women activists allegedly ... Published 04 Feb, 2022 04:21pm
World UN has millions in Afghanistan bank, but cannot use it UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations has about $135 million in the bank in Afghanistan but is unable to use it because... Published 04 Feb, 2022 11:06am
World Taliban closer to international recognition, says foreign minister KABUL: The Taliban are inching closer towards international recognition but any concessions Afghanistan's new rulers... Updated 03 Feb, 2022 02:11pm
World Female students join male peers as Afghan universities reopen JALALABAD: Afghanistan’s public universities opened on Wednesday for the first time since the Taliban took over ... Published 03 Feb, 2022 04:02am
World Abducted Afghan journalists released, employer says KABUL: Two Afghan journalists who disappeared this week have been released, their employer said on Wednesday, after... Published 03 Feb, 2022 04:02am
Editorials Broken promises EDITORIAL: The Afghan Taliban have failed to keep their initial promises. They had announced general amnesty for ... Published 03 Feb, 2022 04:02am
World Female students join male peers as Afghan universities reopen JALALABAD: Afghanistan's public universities on Wednesday opened for the first time since the Taliban took over the... Updated 02 Feb, 2022 05:13pm
World Qatar reaches deal with Taliban to resume evacuations Qatar has reached an agreement with the Taliban to resume chartered evacuations out of Kabul airport, Axios reported... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:37pm
World Rights groups blame Taliban for missing journalists KABUL: The Taliban have arrested two Afghan journalists working for a local news channel, rights groups said ... Published 01 Feb, 2022 01:49pm
World Biden demands Taliban free last US hostage in Afghanistan WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden called on the Taliban Sunday to “immediately release” the man believed to be... Published 01 Feb, 2022 04:07am
World Taliban have killed scores of ex-Afghan officials, others: UN WASHINGTON: A UN report seen by Reuters says the Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
Print Pregnant woman denied re-entry to New Zealand offered refuge by Taliban WELLINGTON: A pregnant New Zealand journalist denied re-entry to her home country to give birth due to strict... Published 31 Jan, 2022 04:56am
Pakistan PM Imran's visit to China will reinforce strategic ties: Qureshi Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Sunday that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s upcoming visit to China will... Published 30 Jan, 2022 09:17pm
World Pregnant woman denied re-entry to New Zealand offered refuge by Taliban WELLINGTON: A pregnant New Zealand journalist denied re-entry to her home country to give birth due to strict... Published 30 Jan, 2022 12:53pm
Pakistan NSA holds ‘productive’ meetings with Afghan authorities ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser (NSA) DrMoeed Yusuf on Saturday held “productive” meetings in Kabul with... Published 30 Jan, 2022 04:04am
World Ex-government workers mine for salvation in Afghan mountains MIKENI: In the bone-splitting chill of the Afghan mountains, Mohammad Israr Muradi digs through coarse earth ... Published 28 Jan, 2022 11:29am
Opinion Fighting TTP and mistrust, Pakistan marks one year polio-free Bathed in crisp morning light, Sidra Hussain grips a cooler stacked with glistening vials of polio vaccine in... Published 28 Jan, 2022 04:45am
Print Western diplomats seek urgent aid for Afghanistan OSLO: Western diplomats said on Thursday they would expand their Afghan relief operations while continuing to... Updated 28 Jan, 2022 09:50am
World UN chief calls on Taliban to uphold women’s rights UNITED NATIONS, (United States): The Taliban must uphold the fundamental human rights of women and children, the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
World Afghan women rally at Taliban-approved protest KABUL: Scores of Afghan women rallied in Kabul on Wednesday in a Taliban-sanctioned protest endorsing their regime... Published 26 Jan, 2022 05:39pm
World West links Afghan humanitarian aid to human rights OSLO: Western diplomats Tuesday linked humanitarian aid to Afghanistan to an improvement in human rights after... Published 26 Jan, 2022 10:20am
World Taliban detain dozens trying to 'illegally' leave Afghanistan by air KABUL: Dozens of people were stopped from "illegally" leaving Afghanistan by air on Monday, a top Taliban official... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:46pm
World Norway says will put 'tangible demands' on Taliban OSLO: Norway said it will put "tangible demands" on the Taliban during talks in Oslo on Tuesday, the last day of... Published 25 Jan, 2022 05:37pm