Afghanistan news

'Prevent Afghan genocide': Amrullah Saleh's appeal to UN as Taliban close in on Panjshir

Amrullah Saleh informed about the 'humanitarian crisis' in Panjshir claiming the province was looking at a full scale "catastrophe" which might lead to "genocide" of Afghans.

Sep 05, 2021, 10:50 AM IST

Taliban fires shots in air bringing Afghan women's protest in Kabul to abrupt end

Taliban special forces brought an abrupt and frightening end to the protest in Kabul by Afghan women demanding equal rights.

Sep 05, 2021, 06:46 AM IST

International Federation of Journalists seeks asyulm for Afghan Journalists

Journalists in Afghanistan are in need of crucial support. IFJ has urged the SAARC countries and international communities to provide the necessary support.

Sep 03, 2021, 17:13 PM IST

Pakistan shuts key border crossing with Afghanistan citing THIS reason

Pakistan has temporarily closed Chaman border crossing with Afghanistan citing security concerns after Taliban seized power in the war-torn country last month.

Sep 03, 2021, 13:23 PM IST

Taliban may announce new Afghanistan government today, here are the key appointments

Taliban will likely unveil the new Islamic government of Afghanistan today, as per reports by local media. 

Sep 03, 2021, 06:57 AM IST

There are 'active' ISIS-K threats in Afghanistan: White House

The White House on Thursday said that there continue to be active threats from Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) in Afghanistan and that officials are in close touch with the roughly 100 American citizens remaining in the country following the US military withdrawal, local media reported. 

Sep 03, 2021, 06:27 AM IST

Taliban confirm Haibatullah Akhunzada as supreme leader of Afghanistan govt

The Taliban informed that supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada will be the Head of the new Afghan government. It was also indicated that there will be a Prime Minister's post in the next government.

Sep 02, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): How many 'tools' of Taliban in India?

Taliban has declared it forbidden for boys and girls to study together in Afghanistan, while in India Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has said that it is immoral to study together. But the surprising thing is that the voices of the people of the educated Muslim society were not heard on this.

Sep 01, 2021, 21:32 PM IST

Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Joe Biden in 2008 appeals to be evacuated: Report

An Afghan interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden has made a request to be evacuated from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. 

Sep 01, 2021, 11:18 AM IST

Source: New government may soon be formed in Afghanistan

The hardline Islamist group confirmed on Sunday that the Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, who has never made a public appearance and whose whereabouts remain largely unknown, is in Afghanistan. . Akhundzada is holding regular meetings regarding the formation of the new government.

Sep 01, 2021, 10:28 AM IST

Taliban confirms third supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is present in Afghanistan

The hardline Islamist group confirmed on Sunday that the Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, who has never made a public appearance and whose whereabouts remain largely unknown, is in Afghanistan. . Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said, "He is present in Kandahar, he has been living there since the beginning."

Sep 01, 2021, 09:44 AM IST

Taliban flies Black hawk helicopter with a body hanging from it, draws flak

A video of a body hanging from US military chopper over Afghanistan's Kandahar has surfaced on social media drawing flak from the international community. 

Sep 01, 2021, 07:14 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): How America become a 'Minipower' from a 'Superpower'?

Former Afghan President Amrullah Saleh has given a statement expressing displeasure on America's escape from Afghanistan. Amrullah Saleh has said that Afghanistan is not packed in the bag of the last American soldier, Afghanistan is still here. Saleh said that it doesn't matter if a superpower has decided to become a mini-power.

Aug 31, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

Taal Thok Ke: How dangerous is the 'coalition' of Pakistan and Taliban?

Pakistan is very happy with the Taliban occupation in Afghanistan. Not only the Prime Minister of Pakistan but also former cricketer Shahid Afridi is getting positive vibes from the terror outfit. In today's edition of Taal Thok Ke, we will discuss - How dangerous is the coalition of Pakistan and the Taliban?

Aug 31, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

'Homecoming' of terrorists in Afghanistan?

Amin-ul-Haq, a key al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan, has returned to his native Nangarhar province after the country fell into the hands of the Taliban. Amin-ul-Haq was a close aide of former al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, who was killed by US forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan in 2011.

Aug 31, 2021, 14:40 PM IST

Osama bin Laden's former ally Amin-ul-Haq returns to Afghanistan, he is the major al-Qaeda leader

Amin-ul-Haq, a key al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan, has returned to his native Nangarhar province after the country fell into the hands of the Taliban. Amin-ul-Haq was a close aide of former al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, who was killed by US forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan in 2011.

Aug 31, 2021, 08:44 AM IST

Children in Afghanistan should not be abandoned, says UNICEF as some partners consider cutting aid

"Now, with a security crisis, skyrocketing food prices, a severe drought, the spread of COVID-19, and another harsh winter just around the corner, children are at greater risk than ever," George Laryea-Adjei, Regional Director for UNICEF South Asia warned.

Aug 30, 2021, 06:48 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: 6 Afghans, including 4 children, killed after rocket falls into residential area in Kabul

"The rocket struck a house in Khwaja Bughra, a populated residential area in Police District 15, killing two adults and four children," Hajji Karim, a representative of the neighbourhood in the municipality district said. 

Aug 30, 2021, 06:37 AM IST

US warns of 'credible threat' at Kabul airport, urges Americans to leave vicinity

The US Embassy in Afghanistan warned of a specific threat to Kabul airport and appealed to its citizens to avoid travelling to the airport and avoid all airport gates. 

Aug 29, 2021, 08:59 AM IST

S Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Afghanistan situation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday spoke to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Aug 29, 2021, 07:39 AM IST