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World Published 13 Jan, 2022 11:06pm

Taliban release first budget since Afghan takeover

The budget of 53.9 billion afghanis ($508 million) approved is almost entirely dedicated to funding government institutions

World Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:36pm

Taliban seeking greater role in distribution of foreign aid

Taliban propose a joint body of its officials and international representatives to coordinate billions of dollars in planned aid

World Published 12 Jan, 2022 02:09pm

Press body condemns Taliban arrest of 3 Afghan journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists on Tuesday called on the Taliban to immediately release three Afghan ...

World Published 12 Jan, 2022 11:22am

Taliban increase payment in wheat as economic crisis deepens

KABUL:The Taliban administration said on Tuesday it was expanding its 'food for work' program, in which it uses...

World Published 11 Jan, 2022 11:26pm

Prominent lecturer and Taliban critic released after arrest: daughter

Professor Faizullah Jalal was detained in Kabul on Saturday and taken to an unknown location by Taliban forces

World Published 11 Jan, 2022 10:54am

Taliban FM meets son of ‘Lion of Panjshir’ in Iran

Amir Khan Muttaqi also met Ismail Khan, a Herat province warlord who surrendered to the Taliban and left the country

World Published 10 Jan, 2022 08:13pm

Iran calls for release of Afghan funds during Taliban envoy's visit

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says the visit does not constitute official recognition of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

World Published 10 Jan, 2022 11:40am

Baby lost in chaos of Afghanistan airlift found, returned to family

The baby, Sohail Ahmadi, was just two months old when he went missing on Aug 19

World Published 09 Jan, 2022 02:32pm

Taliban arrest Afghan professor after social media criticism

Professor Faizullah Jalal has blamed Taliban for worsening financial crisis

World Published 08 Jan, 2022 02:51pm

Taliban issue posters ordering women to cover up

Poster was slapped on cafes and shops this week by the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice

World Published 07 Jan, 2022 07:07pm

Taliban deputy PM calls for aid without 'political bias'

Abdul Ghani Baradar says in various places people do not have food, warm clothes, or money

Life & Style Published 05 Jan, 2022 10:27am

Afghanistan's blue mountain lakes deserted as tourists stay away

By Sayed Ramin BAMIYAN The winter landscape around the deep, blue mountain lakes of Band-e-Amir in the central...

World Published 04 Jan, 2022 11:58pm

Durand Line 'incidents' will be addressed through diplomatic channels: Taliban

Taliban spokesperson says IEA believes in addressing problems through understanding and talks

World Published 03 Jan, 2022 04:10pm

Afghan agents pour 3,000 litres of liquor into Kabul canal

Video footage released by GDI shows its agents pouring alcohol stored in barrels into the canal

World Published 01 Jan, 2022 03:23pm

Taliban reportedly orders removal of mannequins' heads from Herat stores

The Taliban has ordered malls in Herat remove the heads of mannequins as they were similar to statues which goes...

World Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:30pm

Taliban chief orders fighters not to 'punish' former regime members

The Taliban chief says a general amnesty announced in August should be honoured

World Published 30 Dec, 2021 11:54am

Pilots detail chaotic collapse of the Afghan Air Force

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON:Hours before Kabul fell to the Taliban on Aug. 15, the Afghan Air Force was melting ...

World Updated 29 Dec, 2021 11:24pm

US names envoy to step up fight for Afghan women's rights

Rina Amiri will take the role of special envoy for Afghan women, girls and human rights

World Published 28 Dec, 2021 06:10pm

Afghan women protest against Taliban killings of ex-soldiers

Around 30 women gather near a mosque in the centre of Kabul and march a few hundred metres

Pakistan Published 27 Dec, 2021 04:46pm

Retrogressive thinking is dangerous for Pakistan: Fawad

Information minister says the country is living among two extremist regimes

Pakistan Published 26 Dec, 2021 04:46pm

Indirect talks with TTP under way: Rashid

Interior minister says the government wants to complete the border fencing by mutual consideration

World Published 26 Dec, 2021 03:09pm

No trips for Afghan women unless escorted by male relative: Taliban

Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice also calls on all vehicle owners to offer rides only to those women wearing hijabs

World Published 26 Dec, 2021 12:58pm

Taliban govt scraps Afghan election commission

Taliban government spokesman Bilal Karimi says there is 'no need' for such commissions to exist and operate

Must Read Published 25 Dec, 2021 03:06pm

Amir Liaquat’s overture for talks with MQM's Altaf divides Twitter

PTI leader has demanded of the government to start talks with MQM Altaf Hussain

Pakistan Published 25 Dec, 2021 12:47pm

Senator Raza Rabbani demands clarity over deal struck between govt, TTP

Says despite ceasefire Pak Army soldiers were being martyred

World Published 23 Dec, 2021 11:35pm

Germany warns of 'worst humanitarian catastrophe' in Afghanistan

Since the Taliban swept back to power in August, billions of dollars in aid and assets have been frozen