Afghan War
Spokesperson says steps taken to meet Western world's demands, hopes to bolster ties through diplomacy with all countries.
Published 22 Jan, 2022 03:44pm
Stresses the move is for humanitarian purposes and it is not formally recognising the Taliban-led administration.
Updated 22 Jan, 2022 11:07am
The clash took place as fighters from the NRF, a group led by Ahmad Shah Massoud's son, fought Taliban forces in Balkh province.
Published 21 Jan, 2022 10:11pm
In order to help the civilian population in Afghanistan, it is essential to engage in dialogue with Taliban: Norwegian FM.
Published 21 Jan, 2022 03:57pm
Says US was “spending a billion dollars a week in Afghanistan for 20 years” and could not afford to do so indefinitely.
Updated 21 Jan, 2022 08:09am
“We don’t want it for the officials. We want it for our public,” he says.
Updated 20 Jan, 2022 09:03am
The international community “must step up humanitarian assistance responsive to women’s needs,” they say.
Updated 19 Jan, 2022 08:16am
Report says US and Nato had focused on training pilots but not 86pc of the air force personnel, including support staff.
Published 18 Jan, 2022 04:37pm
The visit will be an opportunity for both sides to review the situation along Pak-Afghan border and other security-related issues.
Updated 16 Jan, 2022 07:28pm
Washington has taken control of nearly $9.5 billion in assets belonging to the Afghan central bank.
Updated 15 Jan, 2022 10:14am
Pakistan renews appeal to the international community and relief agencies to provide aid to Afghanistan.
Published 14 Jan, 2022 08:45pm
The $508 million budget meant for first quarter of the year.
Updated 14 Jan, 2022 09:09am
UN officials point out that although it was “the largest ever appeal for a single country, … the scale of need was enormous too.”
Updated 12 Jan, 2022 09:22am
This brings total US humanitarian aid in Afghanistan and for Afghan refugees in the region to nearly $782m since October 2021.
Updated 12 Jan, 2022 09:25am
“There are many reasons, personal and professional, but I don’t want to mention them,” the ambassador said.
Updated 12 Jan, 2022 08:18am
Afghanistan is “home to all, and we do not create insecurity or other problems for anyone”, FM says.
Updated 11 Jan, 2022 08:42am
The boy's father had handed the two-month-old to a foreign soldier among jostling crowds desperate to flee the Taliban.
Updated 10 Jan, 2022 06:10pm
Positive relationship with Islamabad could help foster stability, development.
Updated 10 Jan, 2022 08:32am
“If someone does not follow it, it does not mean she will be punished or beaten,” says spokesman.
Updated 08 Jan, 2022 09:37am
Abdul Ghani Baradar says recent snow and flooding has worsened the plight of the Afghan people.
Updated 07 Jan, 2022 09:37pm
“The Taliban aren’t about to turn their guns on their friends, even with mounting pressure,” says Michael Kugelman.
Published 06 Jan, 2022 05:37pm
Source says diplomat had “switched loyalty” to the Taliban, and had been “beaten up” by his former colleagues.
Updated 06 Jan, 2022 08:33am
Some shopkeepers had tried to get around the decapitation order by covering mannequin heads with scarves or bags.
Published 05 Jan, 2022 08:48pm
Five defence companies took the lion’s share, $2.1 trillion, for weapons, supplies and other services.
Updated 03 Jan, 2022 09:36am
“Muslims have to seriously abstain from making and delivering alcohol,” says an Afghan intelligence official.
Published 02 Jan, 2022 06:31pm
According to the UN, 87pc of Afghan women have experienced some form of physical, sexual or psychological violence.
Published 02 Jan, 2022 01:04pm
Identifies Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine, Iran’s nuclear program” as some of the major challenges of 2022.
Updated 01 Jan, 2022 09:36am
Says general amnesty announced after the Islamists took power in August should be honoured.
Updated 31 Dec, 2021 09:54am
Ex-Afghan president says he was told that his personal protection force was incapable of defending him.
Updated 31 Dec, 2021 09:58am
“Two highly qualified and respected leaders will advance the State Department’s vital work," says US state secretary.
Updated 30 Dec, 2021 09:01am
