Long a target for militants, Hossaini made his escape from Afghanistan after learning that the Taliban "really hated" a recent story that he and a foreign journalist had covered.
We are consulting with all the regional countries to have a coordinated approach on the issue of not only the recognition but going forward what plans will have to be undertaken.
The head of US forces at the airport, Rear Admiral Peter Vasely, is in constant contact with the Taliban official overseeing security around the airport.
The United States has said recognition of any future Taliban regime would be contingent on it not allowing Afghan territory to be used as a base for terrorism and respect for human rights, particularly those of women.
Pakistan's leading oil company Hascol Petroleum Limited has partnered with the National Command & Control Centre (NCOC) and the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to set up various drive-thru vaccination centers on M2 to further Pakistan's vaccination drive.