Indian officials arrive in Kabul to meet Taliban for the first time since the US withdrawal

Indian delegation comprised of the foreign ministry officials reached Afghanistan on a two days visit for talks with senior members of the ruling Taliban government

Mediated ceasefire between Pakistan, TTP: Taliban

The Taliban in Afghanistan said they have mediated a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan's government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during the talks between the two sides held in Kabul.

Strong future: NSA meets Russian counterpart in Moscow

The National Security Advisor expressed his satisfaction with the trajectory of the Russia-Pakistan relations after a meeting with his Russian counterpart on bilateral ties between the two countries in Moscow.

UN stands with victims of Kandahar mosque attack

The Islamic State's Afghanistan chapter has been responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in those countries in recent years. The blast occurred against the backdrop of the deepening and multifaceted crisis in Afghanistan Medical supplies are running dangerously low, and outbreaks of measles and acute watery diarrhoea are on the rise.

New dawn in US-Taliban ties as talks in Qatar kickstart

As the US and Taliban kickstart their talks in Qatar after the Afghan withdrawal, prominent issues such as humanitarian aid and the release of Afghan frozen assets were discussed.

Blast rocks mosque in Afghanistan, killing Shiite worshippers

Blast rocks mosque in Afghanistan and kills Shiite worshippers, crippling the volatile security situation & sectarian divide in the country. The local populace who already had suspicions about the Taliban regime, see this situation as an add-on to their fears.

Qatar disappointed with Taliban “abuses”

Qatar disappointed with Taliban's "abuses" voices concerns over the prevalent intolerance towards women rights in Afghanistan and violent crackdowns on dissent. Thus, its stronger role is anticipated to put lid on erupting violence in Afghanistan.

Taliban’s crackdown on women’s demonstration

Taliban's crackdown on women's rights demonstration was backed by the notion that the activists didn't coordinate with security authorities. The women protestors as they took refuge in nearby school, claimed that they demanded basic rights which the Taliban pledged.

ICC criticized for excluding US in Afghan war crimes probe

ICC is criticized for excluding US in Afghan war crimes probe by Afghan human rights defenders as the tribunal has ignored alleged US war crimes. ICC prosecutor claims that the gravity and scope of alleged crimes by the Taliban and ISIS require ICC focus.

Taliban to allow women employment: top NGO leader

Top NGO leader claimed that the Taliban agreed to allow women employment to resume which is a bright sign in reviving the Afghan economy. Also, the Taliban return have brought two positives; the fighting has ceased, and corruption is expected to recede.

Taliban and US can be peace partners: PM Khan’s interview to Newsweek

PM khan while giving an interview to Newsweek said that Taliban, US and Pakistan collaboration can bring lasting regional peace as the spillover of militancy from Afghanistan is a looming threat for Pakistan and region as a whole.

Turkey closes borders on Afghan refugees?

As Turkey closes borders on Afghan refugees by building a wall, important questions come to the forefront as who should be blamed? Turkey or the international community for not taking quick actions to prevent the mass exodus?