Afghanistan crisis: Food supply for millions could run out this month
Sep 04, 2021, at 12:40 am
New York: Food stocks in Afghanistan could run out as soon as this month, a senior UN official warned on Wednesday, urging the international community to step up support for the country.
Press Club of India to establish media centre named after Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman of Bangladesh
Sep 03, 2021, at 11:53 pm
New Delhi: The Press Club of India is all set to establish a media centre after the name of Bangladesh's Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the Birth Centenary of the great leader, media reports said.
Recent events in Afghanistan traumatised everyone: Expert
Sep 03, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Geo-political expert Dr Syed Akhtar Ali Shah has said the tragic events that unfolded in Afghanistan, the country which was overrun by Taliban in recent days, left everyone traumatised and sorrowful.
Afghanistan: PanjshirValley witnessing heavy conflict between Taliban, opponents
Sep 03, 2021, at 10:32 pm
Panjshir Valley: The Panjshir Valley, the region which is still under the control of the anti-Taliban forces, witnessed a bitter battle between Taliban and its opponents since Thursday night, media reports said.
EU Ministers discuss developments in Afghanistan
Sep 03, 2021, at 09:58 pm
The EU Ministers of Home Affairs met recently for an extraordinary Council meeting to discuss developments in Afghanistan, more specifically in relation to potential implications in the areas of international protection, migration and security.
Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami celebrates withdrawal of US troop from Afghanistan
Sep 03, 2021, at 09:48 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chairman Siraj-ul Haq has announced to celebrate the withdrawal of US troops in Afghanistan, media reports said.
Panjshir left without electricity as transmission towers destroyed in clashes: Company
Sep 03, 2021, at 09:35 pm
Moscow/UNI/SPUTNIK: Afghanistan's northern province of Panjshir and parts of Kapisa province were left without electricity after at least two electricity pylons were destroyed in a shelling during the continuing clashes, local power utility company DABS said on Friday.
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar to head the Afghan govt: Report
Sep 03, 2021, at 08:53 pm
Kabul: Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar will lead a new Afghan government that will be announced soon, sources in the fighter group said, reported media.
UN experts urge Afghanistan’s new rulers to prohibit torture ‘in any circumstances’
Sep 03, 2021, at 06:33 pm
New York: Experts serving on a UN human rights treaty body called on Thursday for the new Taliban-led authorities of Afghanistan to uphold “the international obligations of the State”, particularly in complying with all provisions of the Convention against Torture, outlawing the practice “in any circumstances”.
We have right to raise voice for Muslims in Kashmir: Taliban
Sep 03, 2021, at 04:44 pm
Doha/New Delhi/IBNS: Insurgent group Taliban, which has invaded Afghanistan, made it clear it would not stop only in the war-torn country but expand its activities in south Asian country India, which has a troubled relationship with Pakistan over Kashmir.
UN removes 'Taliban' term, still keeps group in sanctions list
Sep 03, 2021, at 04:35 pm
By omitting the word 'Taliban', the United Nations has decided to take a soft stance against Taliban, the insurgent group which overran Afghanistan triggering a mass exodus of Afghans as it set out to impose a strict Islamic law.
Pakistan minister admits Islamabad has been 'custodian' of Taliban
Sep 02, 2021, at 07:25 pm
Islamabad: A Pakistani minister has said Islamabad has long been the ‘custodian’ of the Taliban.
China might witness shortage of skilled workers in future: Expert
Sep 02, 2021, at 02:31 am
Beijing: China is expected to witness a shortage of skilled workers in the upcoming days, experts believe.
Pakistan govt's debt moves up by 22 pc at the end of current fiscal
Sep 02, 2021, at 02:11 am
Islamabad: The Pakistani government's total debt has increased by 21.7 percent to Rs 38.7 trillion during the last two years amid a spike in domestic debt.
Hope there will not be any further ISIS-K attack in Afghanistan after foreign troops exit: Taliban
Sep 02, 2021, at 01:21 am
Kabul: The Taliban spokesperson has said once the foreign troops exit Afghanistan he hopes the Islamic State will not carry out any attack in the country.
IED blast in South Waziristan leaves Pakistan soldier dead
Sep 02, 2021, at 12:36 am
Karachi: A Pakistan soldier died in an improvised explosive device blast in the country's South Waziristan district on Monday, officials said.
Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised in Sindh on Janmasthami
Sep 01, 2021, at 11:29 pm
Sanghar: Unknown miscreants vandalised a Hindu temple and destroyed the idol of Lord Krishna in Pakistan's Sanghar district in Sindh province on Monday.
International Day of the Disappeared: Tibetans demonstrated outside Chinese Embassy in UK
Sep 01, 2021, at 10:04 pm
London: Tibetans, who are currently staying in the UK, on Tuesday protested outside the Chinese Embassy and condemned China’s ongoing assaults on Tibetan people.
Taliban intends to kill leader of Resistance Front in Panjshir: Afghan Ambassador
Sep 01, 2021, at 04:39 pm
Dushanbe/UNI/Sputnik: The Taliban movement (terrorist group, banned in Russia) intends to kill the leader of the Resistance Front in Panjshir, Ahmad Massoud, and will not hold talks with representatives of the resistance, Afghan Ambassador to Tajikistan Muhammad Zohir Agbar said in an interview with Sputnik.
Kabul's acting Mayor says corrupt elements will be dealt as per Sharia Law
Sep 01, 2021, at 01:49 am
Kabul: The acting Mayor of Kabul has warned that corrupt entities will be dealt with as per Sharia law.
Belgium: Afghanistan diaspora members demonstrate against Taliban, Pakistan
Sep 01, 2021, at 01:45 am
Brussels: Afghanistan diaspora members demonstrated in Schuman Circle region of Belgium capital Brussels recently to demonstrate against atrocities by Taliban in the war-torn nation and Pakistan's involvement and support to the insurgents.
Taliban targeting people who worked with US and allies in Afghanistan, claims victim
Sep 01, 2021, at 01:41 am
Kabul: The Taliban members have started targeting people who had worked with the United States and allies in Afghanistan.
Pakistan: 3 of 4 churches along Karachi's Gujjar Nullah demolished
Sep 01, 2021, at 01:29 am
Karachi: During an anti-encroachment drive, three, out of the four, churches in the Gujjar Nullah area of Pakistan's Karachi city were demolished recently.
Afghanistan: Taliban says boys and girls cannot study in same classroom anymore
Sep 01, 2021, at 01:13 am
Kabul: Taliban has issued a diktat by which boys and girls cannot study in the same classroom in Afghanistan anymore.
Taliban to announce formation of new government on Friday: Reports
Sep 01, 2021, at 12:54 am
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik/IBNS: The Taliban will announce the formation of a new Afghan government on Friday but its composition remains uncertain as of now, a source from the movement’s military commission told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Aug 31, 2021, at 11:18 pm
Rome/UNI/SPUTNIK: Afghan Ambassador to Tajikistan Mohammad Zahir Aghbar says the only lawful source of power in his country is the Panjshir province resistance.
US Embassy in Kabul suspends operations in Afghanistan
Aug 31, 2021, at 09:55 pm
Doha: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has suspended operations in Afghanistan on August 31, 2021.
Security Council urges Taliban to provide safe passage out of Afghanistan
Aug 31, 2021, at 09:06 pm
New York: The UN Security Council passed a resolution on Monday that calls for the Taliban to facilitate safe passage for people wanting to leave Afghanistan, allow humanitarians to access the country, and uphold human rights, including for women and children.
UN health agency secures life-saving medical supplies to Afghanistan
Aug 31, 2021, at 08:24 pm
New York: Lifesaving medical supplies reached Afghanistan by air on Monday, the first UN shipment to arrive since the Taliban takeover more than a week ago, as UN human rights experts called on the country's new rulers to live up to their promise to fully protect the rights of women and girls in the country.
Taliban came with a positive mind: Shahid Afridi supports insurgent group which invaded Afghanistan
Aug 31, 2021, at 06:55 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has openly supported the insurgent group Taliban which invaded Afghanistan, where fear and anxiety have gripped people over the change in political power.