KARACHI — In light of the changing circumstances in Afghanistan’s capital, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily halted flights to Kabul. Today (Monday), the national flag carrier was set to fly three special aircraft to Kabul to remove additional Pakistanis and foreigners who had become stuck in the Afghan capital.Continue Reading
KABUL: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Taliban, arrived in Kabul on Saturday for discussions on forming a new “inclusive” administration in Afghanistan, which the Pakistani ambassador has described as a “complicated and arduous” process. Khalil Haqqani, one of America’s most wanted terrorists with a $5 million rewardContinue Reading
Four days after deposing the previous administration in a 10-day lightning sweep, the Taliban declared the formation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on Thursday. In a tweet, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid stated that the organisation has chosen to create the Islamic Emirate on the 102nd anniversary of Afghanistan’s independenceContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) authorised a $235 million loan for Pakistan on Thursday to improve the National Highway, which is vital for regional connectivity. The financing, according to the ADB, is critical for the government’s operation and upkeep of its National Highway network. According to theContinue Reading
Pakistan is commemorating the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) with full solemnity on Youm-e-Ashura, Muharram 10, under strict security today (Thursday). This is the country’s second Ashura, this time in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. To avert any unforeseen incidents, the government has shut down mobile services inContinue Reading
KABUL: The Taliban encouraged Afghans waiting outside Kabul airport in the hope of escaping the country to return home on Thursday, saying they did not want to injure anybody. This comes a day after Taliban militants opened fire on demonstrators, killing three people, according to witnesses. On Afghanistan’s Independence Day,Continue Reading
KABUL, Afghanistan — Women in Afghanistan protested in Kabul, seeking participation in the government, in a rare action. Equal rights for women, as well as participation in politics and business, are among the demands of the protesting women. The Taliban militants, on the other hand, did not intervene in theContinue Reading
The Taliban proclaimed a “universal amnesty” for all government employees on Tuesday, only two days after capturing Kabul and completing their takeover of the nation during a lightning attack. “A universal amnesty has been announced for everybody… so you may resume your normal life with complete confidence,” the Taliban statedContinue Reading
The Taliban’s quick conquest of Afghanistan presents a new problem for large American internet companies in terms of dealing with information generated by a group that is designated a terrorist organisation by several countries across the world. Facebook announced on Monday that it has designated the Taliban as a terroristContinue Reading
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden broke his quiet on the tumultuous American withdrawal from Afghanistan on Monday, reiterating his decision while slamming the country’s past Western-backed government for failing to oppose the Taliban. “I am a firm believer in my decision. After 20 years, I’ve learned the hard way thatContinue Reading
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