France tightens security as Paris attack jihadist put on trial

Some 130 people were killed and hundreds wounded when gunmen with suicide vests attacked six bars and restaurants

Beijing is ready to communicate with the new Afghan govt: Chinese spokesman

Wang also expressed hope that war-wracked Afghanistan can build a “broad and inclusive political structure” that is capable of moderate and stable domestic and foreign policy.

Secy Blinken to consult partners as Taliban form Afghan government

Blinken has said Washington will work with allies to exert diplomatic and economic leverage in Afghanistan even after the end of America's longest war.

EU upset by Taliban government reveal

The spokesperson for the bloc said that "such inclusivity and representation is expected in the composition of a future transitional government, and as result of negotiations".

Israeli news paper poses negative rhetoric on Pak-China cooperation in Afghanistan

Anyone with the basic knowledge of the regional geopolitical status quo will know that such ill-intentioned rhetoric will not change China-Pakistan cooperation or deter China’s possible participation in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, other than making more noises.

FM Qureshi calls for diplomacy among Afghanistan’s neighbours

FM Qureshi was pleased to welcome the Foreign Minister’s of China, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan to the 1st Ministerial meeting of #Afghanistan’s neighbours. The positive & constructive response to Pakistan’s proposal for a regional approach was appreciated.

India halts religious festivals as Covid wave surges

India has the world's second-highest known caseload, with more than 33 million infections, and 441,000 deaths.

Qatar approves of Taliban’s pragmatism, but no recognition yet

Khater said that since returning to power, the Taliban had largely left Afghan health authorities, including female medics, free to continue their coronavirus response.

NRF calls new caretaker government “totalitarian, xenophobic, extremist”

It said the Taliban’s illegitimate government regime is a clear sign of the group’s enmity with the Afghan people and for that reason, the world community must not rush in to recognise an “occupier’s regime.”

Pakistan downgraded to Frontier Market after four years

Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) decided to reclassify the MSCI Pakistan Indexes from Emerging Markets to Frontier Markets. It will be done in one step, coinciding with November 2021 Semi-Annual Index Review (SAIR).

Own Money-a termite eating away govt’s efforts to reduce car prices

Own Money, an illegal premium charged by dealers in Pakistan, is once again skyrocketing, with reports suggesting that it has even touched Rs1 million in recent days. The inability of the supply of cars to match the demand is being blamed upon many reasons in the country.

China, Pakistan mega deal with Taliban is inevitable: Biden

US President Joe Biden said he is sure China, Pakistan, Iran and Russia will make arrangements with Taliban.