PM Imran Khan lands in Dushanbe for 20th SCO summit

This is the third visit of the Prime Minister to Central Asia, undermining Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with the region. The prime minister will hold bilateral meetings with other participating leaders on the sidelines. 

Taliban urge US to show humanity, thank world for aid

Taliban urge US to show heart and thank the world for sending aid which they will use to alleviate poverty and bring life to Afghan ailing economy. The US and IMF claim that they will only release assets and funds if Taliban's actions reflect their words.

Girls of Afghan football team to get Pakistan’s protection

32 girls of Afghan football team urged Pakistan PM for protection from Taliban as they fear for their lives for playing sports and fulfilling their dreams. Human rights agencies comment that the girls' fear reflect the lethal culture of submissiveness Taliban had wrought for years.

Secy Blinken faces contentious House hearing on Biden’s Afghan exit

Secy Blinken on Monday faced a contentious House hearing as Republicans slammed Biden for bringing US great humiliation by his muddled exit strategy. Blinken defended Biden's approach by claiming that we inherited a deadline not a plan.

Taliban probing bank accounts linked to Afghan ex-officials

The video, which could not be independently verified, showed Taliban fighters sitting on the floor and counting cash and gold apparently found in suitcases. The investigation into possible illegal assets comes as Afghanistan is in the grip of a major cash crisis.

Biden to speak at UNGA on Sept 21: White House

At the General Assembly Biden plans to propose an international summit specifically dedicated to tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, The Washington Post and Politico reported.

FM Qatar encourages Afghan leaders to reconcile on national goals

Qatar FM encourages Afghan leaders to reconcile on national goals on his high level visit to Afghanistan to earn international recognition. He adds that their cooperation in governance is essential for Afghan development, flow of aid which is held back and lasting peace for the region.

Afghans sell possessions as livelihoods crush, cash dries up

Afghans are reduced to sell their possessions as livelihoods crush, economy plummets and cash in the bank starts to dry. Is selling their possessions to pay for food the solution to overcome hunger or can they expect worse to come?

UNHCR: Taliban’s statements on Afghan women rights contradict reality

UNHCR chief claimed that as Taliban's statements on Afghan women rights contradict reality, their other pledges need to be taken with a metaphorical grain of salt in the backdrop of its ethnic Pashtun dominated cabinet and zero women representation.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi revives Pakistan’s prestige: Reigniting a diplomatic legacy

This is the country that was being blamed for harnessing terrorists, but here it was serving humanity with all its resources employed. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi has reignited the charge for Pakistan to take regional affairs by the wheel.

Qatar FM visits Kabul for talks with Taliban

Qatar has long acted as a mediator on Afghanistan, hosting the Taliban's talks with the United States under former president Donald Trump, and then with the now-deposed Afghan government of President Ashraf Ghani.

Taliban get comfortable at Dostum’s mansion

The Taliban have good reason to hate Dostum. Dostum is widely suspected to have hugely profited from the corruption and embezzlement that discredited the former government.