Afghan Taliban

US Generals had advised Biden to retain 2,500 American troops in Afghanistan to deter TalibanUS Generals had advised Biden to retain 2,500 American troops in Afghanistan to deter Taliban

US Generals had advised Biden to retain 2,500 American troops in Afghanistan to deter Taliban

<p> America’s top Generals on Tuesday for the first time said publicly that they had recommended to President Biden that…

3 years ago
US vents fury over composition of Afghan government during talks with Pakistan foreign ministerUS vents fury over composition of Afghan government during talks with Pakistan foreign minister

US vents fury over composition of Afghan government during talks with Pakistan foreign minister

<p> The United States is believed to have conveyed its unhappiness to Pakistan over Islamabad's role in the composition of…

3 years ago
Taliban gets a ‘friendly’ advice from China and Russia – make a ‘clean break’ from terrorTaliban gets a ‘friendly’ advice from China and Russia – make a ‘clean break’ from terror

Taliban gets a ‘friendly’ advice from China and Russia – make a ‘clean break’ from terror

<p> <strong>China today said that the Afghan Taliban should make a "clean break with all kinds of terrorist organisations" and…

3 years ago
Is the Taliban government in Afghanistan legitimate—cancellation of SAARC foreign ministers meeting mirrors the world’s dilemmaIs the Taliban government in Afghanistan legitimate—cancellation of SAARC foreign ministers meeting mirrors the world’s dilemma

Is the Taliban government in Afghanistan legitimate—cancellation of SAARC foreign ministers meeting mirrors the world’s dilemma

<p> <strong>Pakistan’s support in Afghanistan for a Taliban-led government, which has not been internationally recognised, and has displaced an elected…

3 years ago
Can China draw Taliban-ruled Afghanistan into its economic orbit?Can China draw Taliban-ruled Afghanistan into its economic orbit?

Can China draw Taliban-ruled Afghanistan into its economic orbit?

<p> Will China, which has been one of the first countries to offer an emergency aid of $31 million to…

4 years ago
Taliban launches hunt for ancient Bactrian gold worth billions of dollarsTaliban launches hunt for ancient Bactrian gold worth billions of dollars

Taliban launches hunt for ancient Bactrian gold worth billions of dollars

<p> <strong>The Taliban has launched a hunt to find Afghanistan’s 2000-year-old gold and other valuable artefacts claimed to be worth…

4 years ago
Imran Khan’s defence of the Haqqani network sets social media on fireImran Khan’s defence of the Haqqani network sets social media on fire

Imran Khan’s defence of the Haqqani network sets social media on fire

<p> <strong>Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is again being trolled on social media and this time for his comments on…

4 years ago
The mystery of Taliban’s missing Deputy Prime Minister Mullah BaradarThe mystery of Taliban’s missing Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Baradar

The mystery of Taliban’s missing Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Baradar

<p> <strong>It has been more than two weeks since Mullah Baradar was last seen in Kabul when arguments broke out…

4 years ago
After initial euphoria, is Russia changing its mind on the Taliban?After initial euphoria, is Russia changing its mind on the Taliban?

After initial euphoria, is Russia changing its mind on the Taliban?

<p> <strong>Is Russia's bonhomie with the Taliban over? As events unfold it seems so; Russia maybe running a reality check…

4 years ago
Why has US Peace Envoy Khalilzad, who helped Taliban to take over Afghanistan, still not been fired?Why has US Peace Envoy Khalilzad, who helped Taliban to take over Afghanistan, still not been fired?

Why has US Peace Envoy Khalilzad, who helped Taliban to take over Afghanistan, still not been fired?

<p> <strong>“Over the last three days, over 250 foreign nationals, including dozens of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, departed Kabul…

4 years ago
Why China’s engagement with Taliban is a Threat rather than an OpportunityWhy China’s engagement with Taliban is a Threat rather than an Opportunity

Why China’s engagement with Taliban is a Threat rather than an Opportunity

<p> <strong>Chinese officials have highlighted America’s diminished standing on the world stage over Washington’s embarrassing public exit from Afghanistan.  But…

4 years ago
Is Pakistan now controlling the Taliban’s finances in Afghanistan?Is Pakistan now controlling the Taliban’s finances in Afghanistan?

Is Pakistan now controlling the Taliban’s finances in Afghanistan?

<p> After taking control of Afghanistan’s  defence and interior ministries through their proxies, Pakistan is trying to take over the…

4 years ago
Ahmad Shah Massoud’s prophetic words—For peace to prevail in Afghanistan, Pakistan must be humbledAhmad Shah Massoud’s prophetic words—For peace to prevail in Afghanistan, Pakistan must be humbled

Ahmad Shah Massoud’s prophetic words—For peace to prevail in Afghanistan, Pakistan must be humbled

<p> <strong>This is what Ahmad Shah Massoud had told me more than two decades ago, when I had interviewed him…

4 years ago
Ahmad Massoud and Saleh are still in Panjshir, war with Taliban will go on, says NRFAhmad Massoud and Saleh are still in Panjshir, war with Taliban will go on, says NRF

Ahmad Massoud and Saleh are still in Panjshir, war with Taliban will go on, says NRF

<p> Panjshir leader Ahmad Shah Massoud and former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh have not fled Afghanistan and their forces…

4 years ago
Pak ISI mocks at UN — installs Haqqani network terrorists in key positions in AfghanistanPak ISI mocks at UN — installs Haqqani network terrorists in key positions in Afghanistan

Pak ISI mocks at UN — installs Haqqani network terrorists in key positions in Afghanistan

<p> <strong>Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s deputy leader is now the interior minister of the country which was forcibly captured by…

4 years ago

Haqqani duo in Taliban Cabinet carry $15 million US bounty on their heads for terror strikes

<p> The Taliban has shocked the world with its Cabinet list which is packed with former Guantanamo inmates and members…

4 years ago

Pioneer of Kabul Murals Saddened after Taliban whitewashed his artwork

<p> <strong>Having worked hard for seven years to change Kabul’s appearance by painting colourful murals on the walls, Afghan activist…

4 years ago

Pakistan’s ISI strings a new Taliban-led government in Afghanistan

<p> <strong>The Taliban have appointed Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund as  prime minister in a new government, whose composition reveals  Pakistani…

4 years ago

Kabul rocked by fierce anti-Pakistan protests following ISI chief’s visit

<p> <strong>In an unprecedented development, thousands of women and men came out on the street chanting “death to Pakistan” ,…

4 years ago

With Baradar out and unknown Mullah Hasan Akhund in, has Pakistan mounted a coup in Afghanistan?

<p> <strong>This is what happened after the visit of the Director General of ISI Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to Kabul…

4 years ago

Panjshir attack pits Iran against Pakistan’s ISI, changes regional equations

<p> <strong>It is evident that Pakistan’s ISI, backing the Taliban, has marshalled the sophisticated operation in the Panjshir valley on…

4 years ago