After parks and gyms, Taliban bans women from universities in Afghanistan
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Dec 21, 2022, 06:24 AM IST
JeM chief Masood Azhar not in Afghanistan: Taliban govt asserts 'We'll not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against any other country'
In May 2019, the United Nations designated JeM chief Masood Azhar "global terrorist" after China lifted its hold on a proposal to blacklist the Pakistan-based JeM chief, a decade after New Delhi approached the world body for the first time on the issue.
Sep 15, 2022, 06:35 AM IST
69 per cent of Afghan people believe India 'best friend' to Kabul, says a survey
India has been the largest donor in Afghanistan among the countries in the region, doling out about $3 billion, and it is the fifth largest donor (for Afghanistan) in the world. India`s help has been diverse, ranging from building infrastructure to sending teams of medical staff and food.
Jul 21, 2022, 10:25 AM IST
Terrorist groups now enjoy greater freedom in Afghanistan, says UN report; Taliban reject claim
The UN report said "Member state assessments thus far suggest that Al-Qaida has a safe haven under the Taliban and increased freedom of action. Ayman al-Zawahiri has issued more frequent recorded messages since August, and there is now proof of life for him as recently as February 2022."
Jun 02, 2022, 07:15 AM IST
When Taliban took over Kabul, senior leaders of UK Foreign office were on holiday: Report
In a report titled "Missing in action: UK leadership and the withdrawal from Afghanistan", the House of Commons Committee identified systemic failures of intelligence, diplomacy, planning and preparation--many of which were due, at least in part, to the Foreign Office and call into question the coordination that the National Security Council provided."
May 26, 2022, 13:27 PM IST
Taliban bans women from flying without male chaperone: Report
Taliban has imposed new restrictions on women directing airlines to not allow them to board domestic or international flights without a male chaperone.
Mar 27, 2022, 17:10 PM IST
Afghanistan: 180 media outlets closed in past 7 months of Taliban rule
Head of Afghanistan`s National House of Journalists Sayed Yaseen Mateen said that reason behind the mass closure of media was economic woes and migration of professional media workers in the country.
Mar 17, 2022, 13:52 PM IST
US departure was filled with vengefulness and hatred towards Afghans: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Asked about what kind of a society will he want to see in Afghanistan, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar categorically said that it should be a free, independent, non-aligned, war-free Afghanistan that should have a government representative of "our Muslim and national values".
Sep 03, 2021, 17:26 PM IST
Taliban step up efforts to reach countries before formation of government in Afghanistan
The representatives of the political office of Taliban held meetings with the delegations of United Kingdom, Germany and China informed Taliban Spokesperson Suhail Shaheen.
Sep 03, 2021, 14:09 PM IST
