Tahir Khan

Afghan Taliban confirm talks in Kabul; spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the Islamic Emirate played the role of a mediator. Updated 18 May, 2022 04:11pm

Statement comes amid rising tension between the two countries over a spike in attacks on Pakistan forces from across border. Published 22 Apr, 2022 10:25pm

Says it is necessary to make appropriate arrangements for girls' education in accordance with Sharia. Published 21 Apr, 2022 04:34pm

Afghan Foreign Ministry issues "strong demarche" to Pakistani ambassador, Taliban spokesman condemns alleged action. Published 16 Apr, 2022 10:23pm

Three terrorists killed as soldiers foil their bid to enter the military compound, says ISPR. Updated 31 Mar, 2022 10:58am

It's the first visit by a senior Chinese leader after Taliban took control of Kabul. Updated 25 Mar, 2022 07:25am

To instead send a foreign ministry official in what represents a downgrade in the level of its participation. Updated 22 Mar, 2022 02:27am

The ban was initially imposed immediately but a 3-day relaxation was granted after the Afghan embassy raised the issue. Published 13 Mar, 2022 12:47pm

Haqqani's only clear picture taken before today was from behind and the one on US "most wanted" lists had his face covered. Published 05 Mar, 2022 05:18pm

Last year in April, a parliamentary delegation had departed for Afghanistan but returned home within minutes. Published 17 Feb, 2022 10:03pm

Both sides have agreed to establish a national-level coordination mechanism for enhancing facilitation at border crossing points. Published 30 Jan, 2022 09:49pm

"We will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against [our] neighbours and other countries," says Afghan acting deputy PM. Updated 30 Jan, 2022 11:26am

"The armed forces are determined to eliminate terrorists from our soil no matter what the cost," ISPR says. Updated 27 Jan, 2022 11:16pm

The visit will be an opportunity for both sides to review the situation along Pak-Afghan border and other security-related issues. Updated 16 Jan, 2022 07:28pm

Current TTP spokesman says the group “lost a religious scholar and expert of political affairs”. Published 13 Jan, 2022 02:28pm

He was making efforts for uniting various TTP factions, planning terrorist attacks, official says. Updated 11 Jan, 2022 07:09am

No date has been announced for the NSA's visit. Published 06 Jan, 2022 11:31pm

Taliban official says Afghanistan believes in addressing issues through "understanding, talks and good neighbourliness". Published 04 Jan, 2022 11:55pm

Foreign minister responds to a circulating video purportedly showing Taliban fighters uprooting a portion of Pak-Afghan fence. Updated 04 Jan, 2022 10:19am

"The engagement with the Taliban government in Afghanistan is necessary because they are in power," says Mansoor Khan Published 24 Dec, 2021 03:40pm