As western forces withdrew from Afghanistan, Qatar and Turkey are seen throwing lifeline to the Taliban 2.0 regime. Qatar's role in Doha talks and Turkey's role as a facilitator have set the pace for these states' continued engagement for the new regime.
In yesterday's joint conference, a journalist asked Ms. Sigrid Kaag if Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) pilots and crafts are good enough to evacuate the Europeans from Kabul, then why aren't they good enough to fly into Europe? The Dutch FM did not respond immediately.
UK intel, Pak COAS, Taliban discuss new Afghan regime security threats with assurances that Afghan soil wouldn't be used for terrorism again. The UK pledged to stand with the new regime if it promises not to harbor terror groups and use aid for Afghan rebuilding.
Exuding confidence, Captain (R) Safdar Awan said Junaid Safdar’s wedding ceremony will happen in Pakistan when PML-N successfully ousts PM Khan. On that occasion, Nawaz Sharif himself will come to Pakistan to take part in the celebrations.
The Indian forces' denial of a public gathering to honor Syed Ali Geelani sparked massive outrage among Kashmiris. People of Kashmir are against the "forceful burial" of Geelani, calling it an infringement of human rights.
Pakistan's foreign minister Qureshi warns that Afghan anarchy might result if the West fails to engage with the Taliban. He underscores the need of international cooperation to alleviate Afghanistan humanitarian crisis.
Mohsin Dawar's launch of the National Democratic Movement took social media by storm as Twitteratis claim that NDM marks the end of PTM. Amid calls of “RIP PTM” social media users heavily bashed PTM as well for its alleged anti-state activities.
Russian President Putin criticizes US 20-year engagement in Afghanistan which depict tragedies and sheer losses for Washington and Afghan people. He claims that the US achieved zero results as its regime change endeavors were all in vain.
PM Khan thinks an educated woman is capable of doing more for her country than a man. Therefore, under the Ehsaas scholarship program, girls will receive a comparatively higher stipend than boys, so that more parents can be encouraged to send their daughters to school.
The US abandoned military equipment at Kabul Airport when they left which was then taken over by the Taliban. Defense commenters consider it an opportunity for Pakistan to procure the Black Hawk helicopters. However, the possibility of that happening seems very low!
RAF is prepared to launch airstrikes against the IS militants to counter terrorism emanating from Afghanistan as US completes its withdrawal a day ahead of the deadline set by President Joe Biden.
