Who’s who in the Taliban leadership
The inner workings and leadership of the group have long been shrouded in secrecy — even during their rule from 1996 to 2001 — but here is a rundown of what is known:
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US military disabled scores of aircraft before leaving Kabul airport
The US military disabled scores of aircraft and armored vehicles as well as a high-tech rocket defense system at the Kabul airport before it left Monday, a US general said.
Central…
Rockets fly in Kabul as US evacuations wind down
Rockets flew across the Afghan capital on Monday as the United States raced to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan, with the evacuation of civilians all but over and terror attack fears…
FO rubbishes Indian allegations against Pakistan
Pakistan on Sunday categorically rejected Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s terrorism-related allegations against Pakistan as completely baseless.
The Foreign Office spokesperson,…
NCOC extends Covid curbs to 27 cities
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday extended COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) to 27 cities across the country with higher disease prevalence and…
UAE resume visas for tourists vaccinated against Covid
The United Arab Emirates announced it will resume issuing visas to all tourists fully vaccinated against Covid from Monday, a month before Dubai hosts the delayed Expo 2020 trade fair.…
Where is the Taliban’s supreme leader?
In the days since taking power in Afghanistan, a wide range of Taliban figures have entered Kabul -- hardened commandos, armed madrassa students and greying leaders back from years of exile.…
US strikes IS target in Afghanistan, pushes airlift into final stage
The US conducted a drone strike against an Islamic State target in Afghanistan on Saturday, as the airlift of those desperate to flee moved into a fraught final stage with fresh terror…
Government continues to neglect coalminers’ security
Lahore, 27 August. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) notes with grave concern that the government continues to neglect coalminers’ right to life and security of person in…
Covid symptoms last a year for many patients: study
Fatigue and shortness of breath still afflict many patients a year after their hospitalisation for Covid-19, according to a new Chinese study calling for a better understanding of the…
12 US troops killed, 15 wounded in Kabul attacks: US general
Twelve US servicemen were killed and 15 wounded in suicide bombing attacks in Kabul on Thursday by Islamic State militants, the head of US Central Command said.
"A number of Afghan…
Islamic State suicide bombers kill dozens at Kabul airport
Islamic State suicide bombers attacked crowds of people gathered Thursday outside Kabul airport hoping to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, killing dozens including 12 US troops.
The…
Imran, Putin agree to cooperate with SCO for regional peace, security
Prime Minister Imran Khan and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephonic conversation on Wednesday exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan and bilateral relations.…
Afghans rush to flee Taliban as hopes emerge for more time
Afghans on Thursday hurried to escape Taliban rule, but Western officials said the group had made assurances that some evacuations would be permitted after next week's US withdrawal…
Talks with Taliban must continue to preserve gains: Merkel
The international community must maintain dialogue with the Taliban if it is to protect improvements made in Afghanistan during two decades of NATO deployment, German Chancellor Angela…