Afghan War
Besides $8 million in aid for relief, Beijing says it has "long-term economic reconstruction plans" for Afghanistan.
Updated 06 Jul, 2022 09:49am
Demand removal of sanctions, release of Afghanistan's frozen assets and support in economic development and reconstruction.
Published 03 Jul, 2022 12:15am
Conclude talks in Doha; Afghan FM says talks focused on freeing frozen Taliban assets.
Updated 02 Jul, 2022 10:25am
Taliban had backtracked in March on their announcement that high schools would open for girls.
Updated 01 Jul, 2022 07:34am
"We believe that we can accomplish more in Afghanistan by engaging, rather than isolating the Taliban," State Dept official says.
Updated 01 Jul, 2022 10:38am
Around 3,000 scholars, tribal elders, and others from across Afghanistan will attend the meeting on Thursday.
Updated 30 Jun, 2022 07:31am
"We are trying to build relations with the political forces that control the situation,” Putin tells Tajikistan’s president.
Updated 29 Jun, 2022 12:17pm
Right to life-saving funds should be the priority, says foreign affairs ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi.
Published 25 Jun, 2022 10:40pm
Sanctions on Taliban, economic collapse will make it incredibly difficult to respond with necessary aid, says an expert.
Updated 24 Jun, 2022 08:49am
Our main concern should be the well-being of ordinary Afghans.
Updated 23 Jun, 2022 08:36am
One member of the Sikh community says they are now unsure where even to pray for their future.
Published 20 Jun, 2022 08:11pm
Two attackers killed, several buildings also damaged; Pakistan, India condemn attack.
Updated 19 Jun, 2022 07:56am
Taliban spokesman says attackers attempted to drive explosives-laden car into the area; Pakistan strongly condemns terror attack.
Updated 19 Jun, 2022 07:45am
The vehicle was on its way to the Mazar-i-Sharif airport.
Updated 13 Jun, 2022 07:42am
Ghulam Farooq Wardak fled as the Taliban took over Afghanistan last year.
Updated 09 Jun, 2022 08:08am
Musicians have been behind bars and their detention has highlighted the hard choices Afghans fleeing their country have to make.
Updated 06 Jun, 2022 08:49am
In interview with Sky, former PM says his remarks after US pullout from Afghanistan last year were in a different context.
Published 30 May, 2022 11:57pm
The policies show a “pattern of absolute gender segregation”, UN human rights observer says during visit to Afghanistan.
Published 26 May, 2022 03:35pm
“The manner of our withdrawal from Afghanistan was a disaster and a betrayal of our allies," inquiry says.
Updated 25 May, 2022 08:37am
The airport talks have demonstrated how countries are seeking to assert their influence in Afghanistan.
Published 24 May, 2022 01:58pm
Points out that fall of border crossings into Pakistan and Iran contributed to collapse of former Afghan government.
Updated 23 May, 2022 08:15am
“We have some other organisations to carry out activities related to human rights," says govt spokesman.
Updated 18 May, 2022 07:40am
“We want to live as human beings, not as some animal held captive in a corner of a house,” says a protester.
Published 10 May, 2022 07:20pm
“They should wear a chadori (head-to-toe burqa) as it is traditional and respectful,” says the decree.
Updated 07 May, 2022 05:03pm
In his message, Haibatullah Akhundzada did not mention international sticking points.
Updated 30 Apr, 2022 11:49am
"We still continue our fight and our combat just to play for the Afghanistan people," team captain says.
Published 24 Apr, 2022 01:14pm
The first blast occurred at a Shia mosque, while the second targeted a vehicle carrying mechanics working for the Taliban.
Updated 21 Apr, 2022 05:27pm
Says it is necessary to make appropriate arrangements for girls' education in accordance with Sharia.
Published 21 Apr, 2022 04:34pm
The second blast took place as rescuers arrived to ferry victims from the first explosion to hospitals.
Updated 19 Apr, 2022 09:00pm
Russia recognises Taliban official as charge d’affaires in Moscow.
Updated 09 Apr, 2022 09:01am
