Grenade targets Taliban vehicle in Kabul KABUL: A grenade attack on a Taliban vehicle wounded two fighters and four nearby school children in Kabul on... Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am
Editorials The IS-K spectre EDITORIAL: The end of war in Afghanistan was supposed to usher in peace and security in that country, but vicious... Published 21 Oct, 2021 04:38am
Print Afghan central bank reserves: Taliban won’t be allowed access: US WASHINGTON: Deputy US Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Tuesday said he sees no situation where the Taliban, who... Updated 21 Oct, 2021 09:47am
Print Khalilzad quits WASHINGTON: Zalmay Khalilzad, the veteran US envoy whose months of patient hotel-ballroom diplomacy helped end the ... Published 21 Oct, 2021 03:21am
World Russia says Taliban must meet expectations on rights Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expresses regret US officials did not take part in the talks that included China and Pakistan Updated 20 Oct, 2021 06:20pm
World Top Taliban minister praises suicide bombers KABUL: One of the most senior figures in Afghanistan's Taliban government has hailed the sacrifices of suicide... Published 19 Oct, 2021 06:56pm
Business & Finance Afghanistan's economic collapse could prompt refugee crisis: IMF Economy is set to contract up to 30% this year, says lender Updated 20 Oct, 2021 08:38am
World US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad steps down Khalilzad will be replaced by his deputy, Tom West, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken Updated 20 Oct, 2021 08:42am
Print Uzbekistan, Taliban hold talks on trade, aid TASHKENT: Representatives of the Taliban visited neighbouring Uzbekistan for talks on humanitarian aid and trade on... Published 17 Oct, 2021 04:58am
World Vibrant Afghan radio has lost energy FARAH: Radio station Urooj once teemed with journalists producing news bulletins, but since the Taliban came to ... Published 17 Oct, 2021 04:41am
World Taliban pledge to step up security as Shia victims buried in Afghanistan KABUL: Taliban authorities pledged to step up security at Shia mosques as hundreds of people gathered on Saturday to... Published 17 Oct, 2021 04:41am
Editorials A frosty exchange, at best EDITORIAL: The atmospherics in the US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's meetings in Islamabad can best be... Published 17 Oct, 2021 04:41am
World India fears Taliban fallout in IIOJK A senior security official in Kashmir says 'there is some panic' inside the security establishment Published 16 Oct, 2021 06:18pm
World IS fighters massing in Afghanistan: Putin: Moscow to host US, China, Pakistan for Afghanistan talks MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said hundreds of fighters loyal to the Islamic State militant... Published 16 Oct, 2021 04:49am
Print 41 killed, 74 hurt in suicide attack on Kandahar mosque KANDAHAR: Suicide bombers attacked a Shia mosque in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar during Friday prayers,... Published 16 Oct, 2021 04:02am
World IS fighters massing in Afghanistan, says Putin Russia is set to host US, China and Pakistan for talks on the country next week Published 15 Oct, 2021 06:03pm
Sports Around 100 Afghan players, families arrive in Qatar Qatar's assistant foreign minister Lolwah Alkhater said around 100 Afghan soccer players and their families were... Published 15 Oct, 2021 10:25am
Print Tarin optimistic about IMF response ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Thursday expressed hope for successful outcome... Updated 15 Oct, 2021 09:48am
World Russia expects Taliban to 'cope' with Islamic State group MOSCOW: Russia said Thursday it expects the Taliban to deal with the Islamic State group in Afghanistan without... Published 15 Oct, 2021 04:08am
Opinion Letters to the editor: Growing violence in Afghanistan Whatever happening in Afghanistan these days clearly shows one thing: the country , unfotunately, is moving towards ... Published 15 Oct, 2021 04:08am
World Turkey says ready to help but not recognise Taliban ANKARA: Turkey said Thursday it was ready to help the Taliban overcome Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis but not... Published 14 Oct, 2021 09:04pm
World Taliban warn US, EU of refugees if Afghan sanctions continue KABUL: Afghanistan’s new Taliban government has warned US and European envoys that continued attempts to pressure... Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am
World US, Taliban have ‘productive’ talks WASHINGTON: The United States and the Taliban had “productive discussions” on the issue of humanitarian... Published 14 Oct, 2021 04:14am
Print G20 pledges help for Afghan humanitarian crisis ROME: The Group of 20 major economies is determined to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, even if it... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:31am
Opinion Taliban facing 'unwarranted' propaganda against their rule Recently, it was reported by media that Russia has said that it is ready to protect its ally Tajikistan in the event... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
World Second Afghan refugee flight headed for Spain MADRID: A second planeload of Afghan refugees was expected to arrive in Spain Tuesday from Pakistan, a government... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 05:10pm
World Interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 escapes Afghanistan WASHINGTON: An interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm has escaped... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
World Taliban to meet EU officials today DOHA: A Taliban delegation will meet European Union representatives in Doha on Tuesday, acting foreign minister Amir... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
World UN chief slams 'broken' Taliban promises made to women and girls UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday slammed the Taliban's "broken" promises to Afghan... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Pakistan PACF warns of looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: "Millions of Afghan internally displaced people (IDPs) are at the risk of a serious humanitarian crisis,... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’