Afghan War
Islamic State group claims responsibility for attack; local residents say the blast hit the mosque during Friday prayers.
Updated 08 Oct, 2021 10:57pm
The rapporteur will be responsible for monitoring the rights situation in the country and make recommendations on improvements.
Updated 08 Oct, 2021 08:25am
Pakistan's efforts to support the new Taliban regime and implications of situation for the country will also be discussed.
Updated 08 Oct, 2021 09:00am
It could see US dollar bills flown into Kabul for distribution via banks in payments of less than $200 directly to the poor.
Updated 08 Oct, 2021 07:31am
Calls for holding donor conference to formulate humanitarian & economic relief plans for averting risks of instability.
Updated 08 Oct, 2021 08:09am
Interior minister says once the world moves towards making a decision on Afghanistan, Pakistan will follow suit.
Published 07 Oct, 2021 05:57pm
Kremlin's envoy to Afghanistan says the group will be invited to negotiations involving China, India, Iran and Pakistan.
Published 07 Oct, 2021 05:43pm
The Taliban’s war on drugs is complicated as Afghanistan faces prospect of economic collapse, imminent humanitarian catastrophe.
Published 07 Oct, 2021 03:02pm
Hundreds flock to the department to apply for travel documents in a test of the new government’s commitment to the world.
Updated 07 Oct, 2021 09:18am
Diplomatic sources note that this will be an important and “the highest-level US visit so far under the Biden administration".
Published 06 Oct, 2021 08:38am
Diplomatic sources note that this will be an important and “the highest-level US visit so far under the Biden administration".
Updated 06 Oct, 2021 08:09am
Official says between 5,000 and 6,000 passports will be issued daily, women to be employed for female citizens.
Updated 06 Oct, 2021 07:35am
Forum says "meaningful engagement, sustained support by international community" imperative for peace in Afghanistan.
Updated 06 Oct, 2021 08:09am
The valley is home to several hundred families living in caves carved into the cliffs by Buddhists in the fifth century.
Published 05 Oct, 2021 02:46pm
Education ministry official Mohammad Abid says there has been no policy change from the Taliban's interim central government.
Published 05 Oct, 2021 02:22pm
"The IS centre was completely destroyed and all the IS members in it were killed,” says Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
Published 04 Oct, 2021 02:32pm
Josep Borrell says he hopes nuclear talks between global powers and Iran will restart in Vienna “soon”.
Updated 04 Oct, 2021 09:06am
A memorial service was being held at the mosque for Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid's mother when the bomb went off.
Updated 03 Oct, 2021 09:09pm
"My request to the Islamic Emirate is that girls be allowed to go to school," says Marwa, a schoolgirl from Kabul.
Published 03 Oct, 2021 03:11pm
A procession of fighters carrying flags and weapons paraded around the crowd as music honouring the Taliban's victories echoed.
Published 03 Oct, 2021 12:43pm
A least 17 children among those who made it to hospital have died from malnutrition in the last six months in one province.
Updated 03 Oct, 2021 09:58am
Democrats want to retain the option of continuing talks with Pakistan on future Afghan strategy.
Updated 03 Oct, 2021 09:51am
The two leaders agree to coordinate efforts in support of Afghan stability.
Updated 03 Oct, 2021 09:00am
Forgive those who bathed this society in blood? The momentous decision cannot be taken behind closed doors.
Updated 02 Oct, 2021 08:01am
Brookings report argues that Taliban victory in Afghanistan has emboldened militants in Pakistan, "who might try to seize power".
Updated 02 Oct, 2021 07:24am
Former all-rounder is at home near Durban while the bulk of players are attending a low-key training camp in Afghanistan.
Updated 02 Oct, 2021 11:53am
“Pakistan wants to see a stable and peaceful Afghanistan and is talking for peace and stability in the region,” he says.
Updated 02 Oct, 2021 09:45am
FO spokesperson says security, conflict, governance, economic dimensions need to be kept in view in EU initiative.
Updated 02 Oct, 2021 09:14am
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says US seeks a strong partnership with Pakistan on counterterrorism.
Published 01 Oct, 2021 11:48pm
Student running fake account says he sees no future with the Taliban in power.
Updated 01 Oct, 2021 05:35pm
