Afghanistan

In a first after Taliban’s capture, Indian delegation heads to Kabul to oversee humanitarian assistance

<p> An Indian team led by J P Singh, the Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan & Iran) Ministry of External Affairs …

2 years ago

Fierce fighting rages in Panjshir as anti-Taliban forces hammer call for an inclusive government in Afghanistan

<p> Away from the media glare, a fierce battle is ongoing between the Taliban and Ahmad Massoud led National Resistance…

2 years ago

After Afghanistan, Turkmenistan’s creeping shift to conservative Islam is alarming

<p> When the Taliban, with the support of Pakistan, and the blessings of both the US and Qatar, took charge…

2 years ago

India sends another consignment of wheat to war-ravaged Afghanistan amid global shortages

<p> Continuing with humanitarian assistance, India sent another consignment of 2,000 metric tons of wheat to war-ravaged Afghanistan. The consignment,…

3 years ago

Putin pledges support to Central Asia in fight against terror radiating from Afghanistan

<p> <strong>While the world focuses on the situation in Ukraine, Central Asian countries are facing a double whammy, getting increasingly…

3 years ago

Afghanistan wants oil and gas from Russia, hopes to deliver dry fruits to Moscow

<p> <strong>The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has shown interest in buying gas and oil from Russia and also continuing work…

3 years ago

With billions of dollars, India’s Neighbourhood First policy comes to the aid of South Asia

<p> India has rushed nearly $3 billion in aid to Sri Lanka this year in the form of loans, credit…

3 years ago

Taliban-Pakistan rift widens: Afghan Ambassador lodges complaint at UN Security Council over airstrikes

<p> <strong>Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have filed complaints against their longtime ally Pakistan over the Pakistani military’s airstrikes on Khost and…

3 years ago

Taliban-Pakistan tensions zoom with founder Mullah Omar’s son stepping into the fray

<p> The Taliban’s defence minister Mullah Yaqoob has warned Pakistan not to attack inside Afghanistan again. Referring to the recent…

3 years ago

Taliban bans TikTok, PUBG in entertainment repression

<p> <strong>After banning girls' education and neckties, the Taliban bans PUBG and Tik Tok, leading to entertainment repression in the…

3 years ago

Bomb blasts at Shia mosque in Afghanistan during noon prayers kills at least 50

<p> In yet another deadly attack, a Shia Mosque in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif  has been bombed, killing…

3 years ago

Pakistan steps up air war against TTP, now admits to drone strikes inside Afghanistan

<p> Pakistan has claimed that its drone has destroyed several hideouts of the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) inside…

3 years ago

Banned TTP vows to avenge Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan, promised to intensify attacks

<p> The banned terror group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned Pakistan that their fighters are going to avenge the killing…

3 years ago

UNAMA ‘deeply concerned’ over civilian casualties in Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan

<p> The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed its deep concern about reports of civilian casualties in Pakistan's…

3 years ago

Pak Air force attacks TTP camps inside Afghanistan—is war with the Taliban breaking out?

<p> Afghanistan - Pakistan disputed border Durand Line is simmering and there have been reports of firing between the Pakistani…

3 years ago

Taliban-Islamabad hostility reaches new high after a Pakistani chopper near Durand Line is attacked

<p> <strong>The hostility  between Taliban ruled Afghanistan and neighbouring Pakistan has touched a new high after a Pakistani helicopter in…

3 years ago

World frowns on Taliban’s ban on girls’ schools and policy of gender discrimination

<p> <strong>The Taliban regime in Afghanistan continues to receive widespread international condemnation, including from the Islamic world, for reneging on…

3 years ago

Former finance minister of Afghanistan is now an Uber cab driver in Washington

<p> Khalid Payenda, who was once Afghanistan's finance minister, now makes a living in Washington as an Uber driver.</p> <p>…

3 years ago

TTP gears up for secession of Pakistan, seeks donations for Jihad

<p> While Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is struggling for his survival, the banned UN designated Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ( TTP)…

3 years ago

Afghan women visit British Parliament to mark International Women’s Day

<p> <strong>A group of 12 inspiring Afghan women visited the UK Houses of Parliament to mark International Women's Day and…

3 years ago

Sirajuddin Haqqani, Taliban’s elusive Interior minister and chief of Haqqani Network finally appears before camera

<p> The Taliban regime of Afghanistan has revealed the face of their most elusive leader and interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani.…

3 years ago