Afghanistan-Pakistan trade spikes by 50 pct after Taliban took over Kabul
Aug 25, 2021, at 03:46 am
Kabul: Despite transit troubles, Afghanistan’s chamber of commerce and industry has claimed trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has risen by 50 percent in the past week ever since the Taliban started controlling the borders and dry ports.
Pakistan NAB Chairman says there are evidence of big fish mega corruption
Aug 25, 2021, at 03:25 am
Pakistan's Chairman of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (R) Javed Iqbal has said the Bureau has solid evidences of money-laundering of billions of rupees by the big fish in the country by opening fake accounts in the names of ‘falooda walas’, ‘chhabri walas’ and ‘paupar walas’.
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) emir Sirajul Haq asks Pakistan govt to recognise Taliban govt in Afghanistan
Aug 25, 2021, at 03:22 am
Islamabad: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) emir Sirajul Haq has asked Pakistan PM Imran Khan-led government to accept the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
CIA head held meeting with Taliban as US grapples to finish evacuation by Aug 31: Report
Aug 25, 2021, at 12:55 am
The head of US Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, William Burns held a secret meeting in Kabul with Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
Taliban not allowing food into Andarab, using children and elderly as shields, says Amrullah Saleh
Aug 24, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Kabul: The Taliban are not allowing food and fuel into Andarab valley adjoining Panjshir in northeastern Afghanistan and the humanitarian situation there is dire, Amrullah Saleh, who has declared himself the caretaker President of Afghanistan, said on Tuesday.
Ireland to send elite forces, diplomats to Kabul to help evacuate Irish citizens, says official
Aug 24, 2021, at 11:40 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: Dublin will send a group of diplomats and members of the Army Ranger Wing, the Irish defense forces' special operations branch, to the militant-controlled Afghan capital to help evacuate Irish citizens, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said.
Pakistan records 4,075 new Coronavirus cases
Aug 24, 2021, at 11:21 pm
Islamabad/UNI/Xinhua: Pakistan has reported 4,075 new COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Tuesday.
Australia, New Zealand governments evacuate 650 people from Afghanistan: Prime Minister Morrison
Aug 24, 2021, at 10:53 pm
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Australia and New Zealand’s joint evacuation flights were able to move out 650 people from Afghanistan on Monday night, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday.
Taliban will be judged by their deeds: Boris Johnson
Aug 24, 2021, at 10:16 pm
London: UK PM Boris Johnson has said the Taliban insurgents will be judged by their deeds.
Ukrainian evacuation plane hijacked in Kabul, diverted to Iran: Report
Aug 24, 2021, at 08:21 pm
Kabul: A Ukrainian plane in Kabul to evacuate its stranded citizens from Afghanistan has been hijacked and diverted to Iran, a Ukraine Minister was quoted as saying in media reports.
Afghanistan: UN agencies sound alarm over emergency aid supply logjam
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:50 pm
New York: UN humanitarian agencies are warning that they are unable to bring urgently needed emergency supplies into Afghanistan, and are calling for a “humanitarian airbridge” to be set up immediately, to allow the unimpeded delivery of medicines and other aid supplies to the country.
UN migration agency launches $15 million appeal for Haiti
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:42 pm
New York: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday launched a $15 million appeal to support some 137,000 families affected by the deadly earthquake that rocked southern Haiti just over a week ago.
People in Afghanistan stare uncertain future as banks remain closed after Taliban takeover
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:33 pm
Kabul: People in Kabul are suffering at the hands of the Taliban regime as prices of goods are increasing and the continuous closure of banks has further escalated the crisis.
Pakistan hands over list of 'wanted' TTP men to Afghanistan Taliban
Aug 24, 2021, at 04:58 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan has handed over to the Afghan Taliban a list of “most wanted terrorists” affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating from the war-torn neighbouring country.
‘Lifesaving’ protection for children in conflict must be central to pandemic recovery: UN official
Aug 24, 2021, at 04:50 pm
New York: Protection for children caught up in war must be at the heart of the international agenda, including COVID-19 response, a senior UN official said on Monday.
Taliban flags hoisted at women's madrasa in Pakistan, later removed
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:01 pm
Islamabad: Flag of a Taliban insurgent group, which is currently controlling Afghanistan, was raised on the top of a women's madrasa in Islamabad city of Pakistan last week, media reports said.
Taliban blame US for chaos in Kabul airport
Aug 24, 2021, at 02:21 pm
Kabul: Taliban insurgents have blamed the US to be the main cause behind the chaos in Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul where a large number of people are attempting to board flights to escape Afghanistan.
16000 people evacuated in last 24 hours from Kabul airport: Pentagon
Aug 24, 2021, at 05:35 am
Washington/IBNS: Around 16,000 people have been evacuated over the past 24 hours from Afghanistan through the Kabul airport, the Pentagon said Monday.
Journalist harassment: SC summons interior secy, FIA DG
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:19 am
The Pakistan Supreme Court recently summoned three senior officials to appear before it on Aug 26 to hear the government’s version on the rising incidents of harassment of journalists.
Pakistan: Policeman, fired cop arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a trader
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:17 am
Karachi: A serving policeman and recently dismissed cop and three civilians were arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap a trader in Pakistan's Karachi city by posing as officials of FIA and demanding Rs2 million ransom for his release, media reports said.
Pakistan must refrain from ‘adventurism’ in Afghanistan, politician warns Imran Khan govt
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:14 am
Islamabad: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Mustafa Kamal has warned PM Imran Khan-led government that it should refrain from “adventurism” in their policy towards Afghanistan post-Taliban takeover.
China shuts down border with Pakistan after temporary opening, trade hit
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:10 am
Islamabad: China has closed the border and stopped sending cargo vehicles to Pakistan without any reason, days after Beijing had conditionally opened the Khunjerab pass for one side trade, media reports said.
Afghanistan leaders visiting Pakistan oppose Taliban govt
Aug 24, 2021, at 12:07 am
Islamabad: Afghanistan political leaders, who are currently visiting Pakistan, have opposed what they called “the single-party government” in Afghanistan shortly after the Taliban declared the formation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, media reports said.
Key Al-Qaeda terrorist reappears in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Kabul: Al-Qaeda terrorist Khalil Haqqani, who is one of the most wanted terrorists in America, has appeared in Kabul as Taliban leaders gather to decide the future of the war-torn nation.
Bangladeshi nationals stranded in Afghanistan will be brought back: Shahriar Alam
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:20 pm
Dhaka/UNI: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam has said the government is taking measures to bring back Bangladeshis stranded in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Civil Aviation Authority suspends all flights in Kabul airport until further notice
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: The Afghan Civil Aviation Authority announced on Monday a suspension of all flights in the Kabul airport until further notice.
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:09 pm
Lahore: Pakistan police on Sunday arrested a man who had caught on camera a viral video of a woman, who was travelling in a rickshaw, sexually harassed by a man, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Taliban say evacuation deadline will not be extended
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:01 pm
Kabul: Taliban insurgents will not allow the current evacuation from Afghanistan by foreign forces beyond Aug 31.
Afghanistan: Heavy fighting reported between Taliban and resistance forces in Panjshir
Aug 23, 2021, at 10:34 pm
Kabul/UNI: Heavy fighting was reported between the Taliban and the forces of Ahmad Massoud in Panjshir in northeastern Afghanistan on Monday, where Amrullah Saleh, who has declared himself the caretaker President, is holding out against takeover by the Taliban.
One member of Afghan Security Forces killed, 3 others injured in gunfire at Kabul airport
Aug 23, 2021, at 07:39 pm
Kabul/UNI/Sputnik: One member of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) was killed and three others were injured in a Monday gunfire incident at the Kabul airport, according to the Bundeswehr.