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KABUL — In a significant development, Afghanistan’s interim Taliban government announced plans to appoint an ambassador to Pakistan, elevating its diplomatic representation from chargé d’affaires. This decision comes in response to Pakistan’s recent move to designate its top envoy in Kabul, Ubaid-ur-Rehman Nizamani, as ambassador. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar …

KABUL – Pakistan’s prolonged struggle against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has entered a critical phase, with recent developments highlighting the limitations of its current counterterrorism approach. Despite numerous military operations over the past two decades, the TTP continues to pose a significant threat to national security. The TTP’s adoption of …

KABUL – In a powerful statement to Russian media, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has publicly blamed the Taliban’s ban on girls’ education as the central reason why the international community refuses to recognize Afghanistan’s interim government. “Afghanistan’s development and the end to mass migration depend on educating our girls,” …

KABUL – In a major diplomatic development, Pakistan has decided to appoint a full-fledged ambassador to Afghanistan — the first such appointment since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021. The move, announced Friday by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, signals a significant upgrade in bilateral …

KABUL – Afghans staged widespread protests across the country Friday to denounce Israeli strikes on Gaza, answering a call by the Taliban authorities for mass mobilization. Large crowds gathered in Kabul and other cities after Friday prayers, waving Palestinian and Taliban flags, chanting anti-Israel slogans, and burning images of Israeli …

KABUL — Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced today that his son, Mirwais, has successfully completed his school education, joining a group of young Afghans in celebrating their graduation. Karzai expressed his pride and extended best wishes for the continued success of all graduates. He also shared that his daughter, …

By Elenoire Laudieri For years Afghanistan has been the scene of major political upheavals, which have undermined its economic and social development. One of the key players in the return of the Taliban regime has been Zalmay Khalilzad, an Afghan-born diplomat and U.S. Special Representative for Reconciliation in Afghanistan, who played a significant role in negotiations with …

KABUL – A senior Afghan Taliban commander, Saeedullah Saeed, has publicly condemned the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for conducting unauthorized militant operations in Pakistan, declaring such acts as “un-Islamic” and a violation of Shariah law. Speaking at a police passing-out ceremony, Saeed emphasized that only the Amir (supreme leader) of an …

KABUL – Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has identified Afghanistan as the primary source of instability in Central Asia, citing the entrenched presence of radical groups and the growing risk of terrorism spreading beyond its borders. Speaking at the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Council of Defense Ministers in Almaty, …

📍 New Delhi, May 27, 2025 – 9:23 PM ISTIndia has officially resumed visa services for Afghan nationals, nearly four years after suspending them following the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. Afghans can now apply online for visas under six categories: business, student, medical, medical attendant, entry, and UN diplomat, …