Afghanistan: UN agencies sound alarm over emergency aid supply logjam
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:50 pm
New York: UN humanitarian agencies are warning that they are unable to bring urgently needed emergency supplies into Afghanistan, and are calling for a “humanitarian airbridge” to be set up immediately, to allow the unimpeded delivery of medicines and other aid supplies to the country.
UN migration agency launches $15 million appeal for Haiti
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:42 pm
New York: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday launched a $15 million appeal to support some 137,000 families affected by the deadly earthquake that rocked southern Haiti just over a week ago.
People in Afghanistan stare uncertain future as banks remain closed after Taliban takeover
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:33 pm
Kabul: People in Kabul are suffering at the hands of the Taliban regime as prices of goods are increasing and the continuous closure of banks has further escalated the crisis.
Pakistan hands over list of 'wanted' TTP men to Afghanistan Taliban
Aug 24, 2021, at 04:58 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan has handed over to the Afghan Taliban a list of “most wanted terrorists” affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating from the war-torn neighbouring country.
‘Lifesaving’ protection for children in conflict must be central to pandemic recovery: UN official
Aug 24, 2021, at 04:50 pm
New York: Protection for children caught up in war must be at the heart of the international agenda, including COVID-19 response, a senior UN official said on Monday.
Taliban flags hoisted at women's madrasa in Pakistan, later removed
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:01 pm
Islamabad: Flag of a Taliban insurgent group, which is currently controlling Afghanistan, was raised on the top of a women's madrasa in Islamabad city of Pakistan last week, media reports said.
Taliban blame US for chaos in Kabul airport
Aug 24, 2021, at 02:21 pm
Kabul: Taliban insurgents have blamed the US to be the main cause behind the chaos in Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul where a large number of people are attempting to board flights to escape Afghanistan.
16000 people evacuated in last 24 hours from Kabul airport: Pentagon
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:35 am
Washington/IBNS: Around 16,000 people have been evacuated over the past 24 hours from Afghanistan through the Kabul airport, the Pentagon said Monday.
Journalist harassment: SC summons interior secy, FIA DG
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:19 am
The Pakistan Supreme Court recently summoned three senior officials to appear before it on Aug 26 to hear the government’s version on the rising incidents of harassment of journalists.
Pakistan: Policeman, fired cop arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a trader
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:17 am
Karachi: A serving policeman and recently dismissed cop and three civilians were arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a trader in Pakistan's Karachi city by posing as officials of FIA and demanding Rs2 million ransom for his release, media reports said.
Pakistan must refrain from ‘adventurism’ in Afghanistan, politician warns Imran Khan govt
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:14 am
Islamabad: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Mustafa Kamal has warned PM Imran Khan-led government that it should refrain from “adventurism” in their policy towards Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover.
China shuts down border with Pakistan after temporary opening, trade hit
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:10 am
Islamabad: China has closed the border and stopped sending cargo vehicles to Pakistan without any reason, days after Beijing had conditionally opened the Khunjerab pass for one side trade, media reports said.
Afghanistan leaders visiting Pakistan oppose Taliban govt
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:07 am
Islamabad: Afghanistan political leaders, who are currently visiting Pakistan, have opposed what they called “the single-party government” in Afghanistan shortly after the Taliban declared the formation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, media reports said.
Key Al-Qaeda terrorist reappears in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Kabul: Al-Qaeda terrorist Khalil Haqqani, who is one of the most wanted terrorists in America, has appeared in Kabul as Taliban leaders gather to decide the future of the war-torn nation.
Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Afghanistan will be brought back: Shahriar Alam
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:20 pm
Dhaka/UNI: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said the government is taking measures to bring back Bangladeshis stranded in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Civil Aviation Authority suspends all flights in Kabul airport until further notice
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: The Afghan Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday a suspension of all flights in the Kabul airport until further notice.
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:09 pm
Lahore: Pakistan police on Sunday arrested a man who had caught on camera a viral video of a woman, who was travelling in a rickshaw, sexually harassed by a man, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban say evacuation deadline will not be extended
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:01 pm
Kabul: Taliban insurgents will not allow the current evacuation from Afghanistan by foreign forces beyond Aug 31.
Afghanistan: Heavy fighting reported between Taliban and resistance forces in Panjshir
Aug 23, 2021, at 10:34 pm
Kabul/UNI: Heavy fighting was reported between the Taliban and the forces of Ahmad Massoud in Panjshir in northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, where Amrullah Saleh, who has declared himself the caretaker President, is holding out against takeover by the Taliban.
One member of Afghan Security Forces killed, 3 others injured in gunfire at Kabul airport
Aug 23, 2021, at 07:39 pm
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: One member of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) was killed and three others were injured in a Monday gunfire incident at the Kabul airport, according to the Bundeswehr.
New Zealand Parliament suspended due to anti-COVID-19 lockdown: PM Jacinda Ardern
Aug 23, 2021, at 07:28 pm
Auckland/UNI/Sputnik: The sitting of New Zealand Parliament was suspended for a week due to the anti-COVID-19 lockdown, the country’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.
PM Boris Johnson may press Biden to delay US troop withdrawal from Kabul
Aug 23, 2021, at 03:10 pm
London: British PM Boris Johnson may ask US President Joe Biden to keep American forces beyond Aug 31 to ensure more evacuation flights to continue its operation from Afghanistan.
Our first priority is getting American citizens out of Afghanistan: Joe Biden
Aug 23, 2021, at 02:49 pm
Washington: US President Joe Biden on Sunday said the first priority of his government is to ensure the safe evacuation of more Americans who are currently present in war-torn Afghanistan where Taliban insurgents have taken control.
Taliban fighters awaiting order to attack resistance forces in Afghanistan's Panjshir : Source
Aug 23, 2021, at 02:28 pm
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: Taliban fighters are waiting for an order to attack the holdout Panjshir province northeast of the Afghan capital of Kabul, a source told Sputnik on Sunday.
Former UK PM Tony Blair slams western alliance for 'abandonment' of Afghanistan
Aug 23, 2021, at 07:33 am
London: Former UK prime Minister Tony Blair has criticised the "abandonment" of Afghanistan by US and NATO forces and called the move "dangerous" and "unnecessary".
Pakistan: After Tiktoker, now a woman travelling in a rickshaw forcefully kissed by a stranger
Aug 23, 2021, at 05:55 am
Islamabad: Pakistan reports more cases of harassment and assault of women. Days after the shocking video of a female Tiktoker being sexually assaulted in Lahore by a mob, another video has now gone viral on the social media where a woman, who was travelling on a rickshaw, was forcefully kissed by a stranger after being hounded by motorbike-borne men.
'Don't want militants under the garb of refugees': Putin
Aug 23, 2021, at 05:31 am
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Afghan refugees fleeing Taliban cannot be settled in its neighbouring countries even temporarily as "militants showing up here under cover of refugees" isn't acceptable to him, Russian news agencies reported.
G7 leaders to gather for urgent talks on Afghanistan on Tuesday, informs Boris Johnson
Aug 23, 2021, at 04:51 am
London: The leaders of G7 countries will have urgent talks on the situation in Afghanistan, a country occupied by Taliban last Sunday, on August 24, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday.
Taliban says Ashraf Ghani, Saleh can return to Afghanistan if they want
Aug 23, 2021, at 04:31 am
Kabul: The Afghan Taliban have extended their amnesty to president and vice president Ashraf Ghani and Amrullah Saleh respectively, and allowed them to return to Afghanistan if they wished to do so.
Immediately end violence in Afghanistan: NATO Foreign Ministers
Aug 23, 2021, at 02:57 am
Brussels: NATO foreign ministers on Friday expressed deep concern about the grave events in Afghanistan and called for an immediate end to the violence.