UN urges urgent actions to address Afghanistan’s financial crunch. An abrupt withdrawal of most foreign development support after the Taliban seized power has sent the economy into freefall, says UN …
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Afghan foreign minister Muttaqi to arrive in Islamabad tomorrow
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailAfghanistan’s foreign ministry confirmed on Tuesday that a “senior Afghan delegation” led by Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqqi will visit Pakistan tomorrow. The spokesman of the foreign ministry Abdul Qahar …
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We are not deleting them: Taliban assure progress on girls’ schooling
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailTaliban urge world to help them fund the process of bringing girls back to schools as most external aid has been halted. Say they are “committed to the rights of …
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‘Just give us our money’: Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions abroad
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailFRANKFURT: Afghanistan’s Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank reserves as the drought-stricken nation faces a cash crunch, mass starvation and a new …
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Taliban have established a check point near Kabul airport to prevent local citizens from reaching airport except those who hold valid visas
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Firefight at Kabul Airport involving Afghan, US, German forces -Bundeswehr
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailNATO official says forces maintaining strict distance from outer areas of airport to prevent clashes with Taliban
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China can play huge role in Afghanistan’s development: Taliban spokesman
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailTaliban spokesman speaks to Chinese state media. Says China can play a major role in country’s reconstruction. “China is a big country with a huge economy and capacity,” says Suhail …
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Pakistan is in contact with Taliban, says Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailPakistan wish to see an inclusive govt in Kabul, says Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan. Pakistani ambassador says “we are in touch with both sides” in Afghanistan. Pakistani …
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Afghan President Ghani says ‘remobilisation of armed forces top priority’
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailFawad Chaudhry says no Pakistani was declared anti-state in the DMW report. The analysis of PML-N leaders reflects that they are not well aware of the latest technology, says the …
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Former Afghan ambassador says Ashraf Ghani to blame for Afghanistan’s ‘rapid collapse’
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailAfghan forces unsure whether they were fighting to protect the state or to ensure Ghani stays in power for another term, he says. Peace settlement not possible with Ghani as …