World Published 05 Nov, 2023 06:08pm Afghanistan opium poppy supply plummets 95% after Taliban ban, says UN UNODC says opium cultivation fell throughout country to just 10,800 hectares in 2023
World Published 13 Oct, 2023 11:06pm Afghan earthquakes death toll revised to ‘over 1,000’ from over 2,400 by Taliban-run ministry Multiple earthquakes struck in the western province of Heart on Saturday and Wednesday
Pakistan Updated 16 Sep, 2023 07:23pm Interim PM Kakar believes Afghan Taliban are listening to Pakistan’s concerns Says no proposal on cards to recognize Taliban government
World Published 16 Sep, 2023 11:26am US national among 18 detained in Afghanistan Afghan media says they were arrested for allegedly propagating and promoting Christianity
Pakistan Published 15 Sep, 2023 09:51am Outlawed TTP an ally of Kabul, Khawaja Asif Alleges terrorists entering Pakistan in the guise of patients’ caretakers
World Updated 13 Sep, 2023 07:35pm China appoints envoy in Kabul, becomes first country to do so since Taliban takeover No official announcement from Chinese foreign ministry
World Published 10 Sep, 2023 05:34pm Afghan Taliban criticises closure of main border crossing with Pakistan Hundreds of trucks laden with goods have been halted and traders have complained that trade is affected
Pakistan Published 07 Sep, 2023 04:44pm Afghan border crossing closed for second day after clashes Taliban-led police in Afghanistan's Nangarhar spokesman says authorities from both countries were trying to determine the reason for the clash
World Published 04 Sep, 2023 01:50pm France evacuates five Afghan women ‘threatened by Taliban’ through Pakistan The women include a former television presenter and university director
World Updated 03 Sep, 2023 07:13pm Fact check: Afghan govt bars citizens from travelling to Pakistan Screenshots and news shared by journalists do not mention date of statement
World Published 28 Aug, 2023 10:01am Taliban ban women from visiting national park 'Going sightseeing is not a must for women,' says acting minister
World Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:52pm Women’s rights continue to erode as Afghan Taliban celebrate takeover They closed beauty salons and barred women from parks
World Updated 10 Aug, 2023 01:08pm Afghan Taliban leader issues edict against militants fighting Pakistani security forces Says Afghan nationals will not attend funeral prayers
World Updated 01 Aug, 2023 09:47am US, Taliban discuss security commitments in first official talks over two years Dialogue was two-way, detailed, candid, and needs to continue, says Thomas West
Life & Style Published 30 Jul, 2023 11:10pm Taliban create bonfire of ‘immoral’ music equipment Promoting music causes moral corruption and playing it will cause the youth to go astray, says Aziz al-Rahman al-Muhajir
World Updated 30 Jul, 2023 08:37pm Afghan Taliban condemn blast at JUI-F’s worker convention in Bajaur More than two dozen people so far killed in explosion
World Published 27 Jul, 2023 09:14am US officials to meet Taliban in Doha to discuss economy, rights issues A state dept sokx said the meetings do not indicate recognition of Taliban
World Updated 23 Jul, 2023 11:18am EU sanctions 3 major Taliban leaders over ban on women education The Taliban chief justice is also on the list
▶️ Pakistan Updated 18 Jul, 2023 01:04am Caretaker setup cannot extend, says Sanaullah Interior minister sees ‘nothing unusual’ in protection provided to PTI faction
▶️ Pakistan Published 16 Jul, 2023 11:16pm State confused regarding its dealings with outlawed TTP, says expert Dismisses distinction between ‘good Taliban’ and ‘bad Taliban’
▶️ Pakistan Updated 14 Jul, 2023 07:39pm Pakistan military says Afghan nationals involved in terror attacks, warns of ‘effective response’ COAS General Syed Asim Munir leaves for Iran on two-day official visit
World Published 06 Jun, 2023 11:08am Car bomb causes deaths in northern Afghanistan - provincial spokesperson The target was the provincial governor
World Published 01 Jun, 2023 10:07am Qatar prime minister, Taliban chief hold secret Afghan talks The meeting represents a diplomatic success for Qatar, which has criticized Taliban restrictions on women
Pakistan Published 30 May, 2023 12:17am Swat’s school girls return, but fears linger Even as they try to put the incident behind them, for some the memories are too vivid
Pakistan Updated 25 May, 2023 11:25pm South Waziristan sit-in outside FC ends after ‘suicide’ in detention Family questions official post mortem
World Updated 07 May, 2023 12:05am Afghan foreign minister to woo neighbours on rare visit This is one of the most high-profile to travel abroad since the Taliban seized power
World Published 04 May, 2023 09:18am No alternative: Afghan farmers lament Taliban poppy ban If you were working for God, you would not have crushed this little field
World Published 02 May, 2023 02:55pm Taliban authorities warn UN over Afghanistan talks exclusion Guterres called the two days of talks in Doha as the United Nations
World Published 02 May, 2023 08:19am UN says Taliban envoy can meet Pakistan, China ministers next week Pakistan would cover all costs associated with Muttaqi's trip between May 6 to 9, says letter
World Published 01 May, 2023 02:11pm UN holds Afghanistan crisis talks in Qatar, without Taliban The Taliban government has not been invited