US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West, who visited Pakistan on January 30-31, discussed terrorism and Afghan Taliban’s ban on girls education with top officials including army chief General Syed Asim Munir. 1/6 Appreciated Pakistan’s hospitality over two days of productive meetings re Afghanistan. Conveyed my profound condolences for the loss …
Read More »US seeks fresh consensus against Afghan Taliban | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: The United States is building a fresh consensus among key regional and international players against the Afghan Taliban government after the de facto rulers banned female education and resorted to other steps that Washington believes are contrary to the Doha deal. As part of efforts to recalibrate the Afghan …
Read More »Pakistan suicide bomber kills 20, wounds 96 at mosque in morning prayers
Attacker struck in city of Peshawar; there are fears the death toll will rise as many of the injured are in a critical condition. Source link
Read More »‘Like I’m in prison’: Afghan women aid workers lose hope after Taliban ban
Once earning their keep as aid workers helping to renovate and build schools, thousands of women now live a threadbare existence confined to a chilly home. Source link
Read More »Pakistan not interested in cross-border op in Afghanistan: FM | The Express Tribune
DAVOS: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that Pakistan has no intention of launching a cross-border operation in Afghanistan. “We’re not interested in launching a cross-border operation, nor would we want to advocate for more military intervention after what we’ve already seen was the longest war,” Bilawal told Anadolu Agency …
Read More »FM Bilawal accuses Imran of employing ‘wrong approach’ with TTP | The Express Tribune
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto on Tuesday accused the previous government led by former premier Imran Khan of employing a ‘wrong approach’ towards the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In an interview with Al Jazeera, the minister stated that the “policy of appeasement towards the Taliban has created problems for the people …
Read More »Islamabad in quiet diplomacy with Kabul to neutralise TTP | The Express Tribune
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is quietly encouraging the Afghan Taliban government to neutralise the threat posed by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) which in recent months stepped up terrorist attacks inside the country. But what has emerged so far from those efforts is that the interim government in Kabul is still sticking …
Read More »‘Fearless’ female Afghan ex-lawmaker shot dead by Kabul gunmen
Mursal Nabizada, 32, a member of parliament in the US-backed government that was overthrown by Taliban in 2021, was killed in a nighttime attack on her home. Source link
Read More »Taliban insists ban on girls and women from education is ‘not permanent’
A spokesman says the Islamist group is not against ‘women’s education per se’ but schooling must be compliant with our ‘values and rules’. Source link
Read More »Why Isis offshoot is still a threat for China’s businesspeople in Afghanistan
Despite Taliban assurances that security is ‘guaranteed’ for Chinese nationals and other foreigners, militant attacks likely to continue, observers say. Source link
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