Taliban pledge to be ‘different’, as Afghans flee KABUL: The Taliban have offered a pledge of reconciliation, vowing no revenge against opponents and to respect... Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am
World Afghan girls return to school in Herat HEART: Girls wearing white hijabs and black tunics crammed into classrooms in the western Afghan city of Herat just... Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am
Opinion China sifts opportunity from ashes of US Afghan project? China’s overtures to the Taliban indicate a bid to extract maximum benefit from the dramatic collapse of the US... Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am
World US reiterates Ghani ‘no longer a figure in Afghanistan’ WASHINGTON: The United States reiterated Wednesday that it did not see Ashraf Ghani as a player in Afghanistan, ... Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am
Pakistan Pak ambassador returns to Kabul ISLAMABAD: Days after Taliban took over control of Kabul, Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmed Khan... Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:15am
Print China, Pakistan appear to be on the same page Exchange of talks between foreign ministers comes after China says it is ready to deepen friendly and cooperative relations with Afghanistan following the country’s takeover by Taliban Updated 19 Aug, 2021 11:09am
Print EU, US ‘deeply worried’ about Afghan women and girls BRUSSELS: The EU, US and 18 other countries issued a joint statement on Wednesday saying they were “deeply worried... Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:11am
Print UK warns Taliban will be judged ‘by its actions’ LONDON: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Wednesday the Taliban must be judged on its “actions rather than by... Published 19 Aug, 2021 04:11am
Print PM will decide about Taliban govt recognition: Sheikh Rashid ISLAMABAD: As the world is constantly calling for an inclusive new government in Afghanistan, Federal Minister for... Updated 19 Aug, 2021 12:05pm
Print Biden admin freezes billions in Afghan reserves KABUL: The United States has frozen Afghan central bank reserves in US accounts, depriving the Taliban of billions ... Published 19 Aug, 2021 03:40am
Print Stranded Pakistanis: PIA resumes Kabul flight operations KABUL: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Wednesday resumed its flight operations for Kabul after commercial... Updated 19 Aug, 2021 12:11pm
Print ‘Taliban meet Karzai, Abdullah’ KABUL: Senior Taliban members met former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and top official Abdullah Abdullah in the... Published 19 Aug, 2021 03:15am
Print Ashraf Ghani resurfaces in UAE ISLAMABAD: The disgraced ex-Afghan president Ashraf Ghani resurfaced in UAE on Wednesday after fleeing Afghanistan... Published 19 Aug, 2021 03:15am
Print Taliban face critical need for international aid WASHINGTON: The Taliban have promised to improve Afghanistan’s economy, but to do that the new regime will need... Published 19 Aug, 2021 03:14am
World Taliban met ex-Afghan leader Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah Abdullah had led the government's peace council during failed talks between the warring sides in Qatar. Updated 19 Aug, 2021 12:05am
Pakistan Pakistan UN ambassador urges world community to hold Taliban to their assurances Calls on all the stakeholders to encourage an inclusive government in Afghanistan Published 18 Aug, 2021 07:44pm
World Former Afghan president Ghani says supports Taliban-Karzai talks Statement comes after UAE's announcement that it has welcomed Ghani and his family on 'humanitarian grounds' Updated 18 Aug, 2021 11:55pm
World Three dead, dozen injured after anti-Taliban protests in Jalalabad Taliban spokesmen could not immediately be reached for comment Updated 18 Aug, 2021 08:07pm
Markets Afghanistan low on dollars with currency reserves stuck abroad Reserves total $9 billion, mostly held at the US Federal Reserve Currency to fall, inflation to rise Updated 18 Aug, 2021 08:33pm
World UK warns Taliban to live up to its promises LONDON: Britain has helped more than 2,000 Afghans to flee the country in recent days, Prime Minister Boris Johnson... Published 18 Aug, 2021 03:35pm
Pakistan Pakistan reaching out to all Afghan leaders: PM tells German chancellor Underlines inclusive political settlement the best way forward Pakistan has already conveyed its stance on recognising the Taliban regime, saying that it will not take a 'unilateral decision' Updated 18 Aug, 2021 01:32pm
World Relieved to be in Canada, an Afghan refugee weeps for Kabul Since then, he has often said to himself how "lucky" he is to have the opportunity to start anew in Canada, but "weeps" for those left behind Updated 18 Aug, 2021 12:13pm
Print Future setup in Afghanistan: Govt decides to go for 'regional decision' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's decision regarding recognition of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan will be a "regional... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:53am
World Taliban say burqa not mandatory for women, hijab is DOHA: The Taliban gave the first indication on Tuesday since coming to power that they would not make the full burqa... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
World US must protect Afghan journalists as Taliban take power NEW YORK: The United States must do more to ensure the safety of Afghan journalists as the country falls under the... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
World Taliban promise to respect press freedom PARIS: A Taliban spokesman has promised that journalists will not be persecuted in Afghanistan and that women will ... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
World Taliban takeover leaves Iran and Turkey fearing refugee influx PARIS: The Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan has left regional heavyweights Iran and Turkey with a headache... Updated 18 Aug, 2021 08:32pm
Pakistan Qureshi to embark on diplomatic mission from 25th ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is expected to leave on a diplomatic mission from August 25 to... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
Pakistan Parliament should be taken into confidence over Afghanistan: Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has asked the government to give up its... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
Opinion Afghan exiles fear relatives are trapped under Taliban Afghans who have found sanctuary in France in recent years now fear the relatives they left behind will be... Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:00am
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