Afghan War
The country’s central bank is thought to hold foreign currency, gold and other treasures in its vaults, Afghan official says.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 08:42am
How the Taliban conduct themselves now will also influence Pakistan’s decision, says Pakistan’s US Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 09:11am
Indian citizen recalls chaos and anxiety of his hasty departure from his office and the city.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 09:21am
Members of parliament voice strong regrets and fears at the chaotic turn of events in Afghanistan.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 09:09am
PM Imran says Pakistan is closely following developments in Afghanistan and is in touch with regional and international partners.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 09:49am
Officials say immigrants may be housed in camps if influx becomes unmanageable.
Updated 20 Aug, 2021 08:45am
The scapegoating has not started yet, perhaps because the shockwaves of the Taliban takeover are still rippling across the world.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 09:17am
Urge Taliban to ensure the safety of women and girls in Afghanistan.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 08:41am
MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the propaganda by Ashraf Ghani’s ousted government against...
Published 19 Aug, 2021 07:00am
Taliban are saying all the right things to a world jittery about possibility of Afghanistan becoming a safe haven for terrorists.
Updated 20 Aug, 2021 07:45am
What has the US produced in Afghanistan?
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 08:13am
Without international legitimacy they cannot unlock the reserves or reactivate donor funding lines.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 03:07pm
Interior minister says visas on arrival to be issued to those coming from Kabul.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 07:31am
“I am currently in talks to return to Afghanistan,” former Afghan leader says after fleeing to the UAE.
Updated 19 Aug, 2021 12:10am
It remained unclear whether Ghani flew directly to the UAE or was at another location since he left Kabul on Sunday.
Published 18 Aug, 2021 07:48pm
Taliban are pressing ahead with efforts to form a government; holding talks with former president Hamid Karzai, Abdullah Abdullah.
Updated 18 Aug, 2021 09:35pm
Some women say one test of the Taliban's commitment to equal rights would be if they give them political and policymaking jobs.
Published 18 Aug, 2021 04:29pm
Says the Office of Special Investigation is reviewing information about the aircraft and loss of civilian lives.
Published 18 Aug, 2021 03:36pm
It remains unclear if there is any official education policy or whether talks with schools have been held by the Taliban.
Published 18 Aug, 2021 01:55pm
The Biden administration is contemplating other actions as well to pressure the Taliban, according to US media reports.
Published 18 Aug, 2021 01:39pm
Both discuss situation on phone call after China said it is ready for friendly ties with Afghanistan following Taliban takeover.
Updated 18 Aug, 2021 04:17pm
More than 2,200 diplomats and other civilians have been evacuated from Afghanistan on military flights, security official says.
Published 18 Aug, 2021 11:33am
The birth of terror organisations like the Islamic State and Al Qaeda are by-products of America’s ideologically fuelled policies.
Updated 18 Aug, 2021 07:24am
The new dispensation in Afghanistan will be required to alleviate the concerns over human rights issues.
Updated 18 Aug, 2021 07:33am
“The crew made the decision to go” rather than force them out, says US official.
Updated 18 Aug, 2021 09:13am
Imran says Pakistan is reaching out to all Afghan leaders; Johnson and Merkel to remain in touch with him on Afghan situation.
Updated 18 Aug, 2021 07:35am
Majority of shops, supermarkets and schools remain closed, but some small grocery shops and hospitals are open.
Updated 18 Aug, 2021 08:41am
KABUL: The Afghan Taliban a day after their stunning takeover vowed to respect women’s rights...
Published 18 Aug, 2021 06:36am
ICRC says it treated 4,042 wounded persons just during the first 10 days of August.
Published 17 Aug, 2021 03:48pm
Say they don't want women to be "victims", but become part of "government structure according to Shariah law".
Updated 17 Aug, 2021 01:29pm
