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Three foreign NGOs suspend Afghan operations after Taliban ban on female staff
We do not allow anyone to talk rubbish or make threats under the title of humanitarian aid, says Taliban spokesperson
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Women staff ban: Top UN, NGO officials to meet over Taliban policy
Officials to discuss way forward as Afghan Taliban indeterminately bar women from working over 'dress code' violations
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Taliban defend closing universities to women as backlash grows
Minister says ban was necessary to prevent mixing of genders as rare protests break out
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Afghan women stage street protest against university ban
Taliban's minister for higher education on Tuesday ordered all universities to bar women from attending
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Pakistan 'in constant touch' with Afghanistan over terror resurgence, cross-border violence
FO spokesperson calls India a perpetrator of repression in IIOJK, a sponsor and financier of terrorists in South Asia
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Aftab Sherpao urges Afghan policy review
Says K-P experiencing a wave of terrorism, law and order deteriorating with each passing day
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Taliban ban on girls' education ‘disappoints Pakistan’
Islamabad urges interim govt to revisit action
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‘Pakistan in a fix on Afghan strategy’
Recent setbacks, retired diplomats call for a review of policy
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25 militants killed in Bannu CTD operation: ISPR
ISPR says three soldiers martyred; 10 terrorists in custody
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Afghan Taliban suspend university education for girls
Female students would not be allowed university education until further notice, says Afghan higher education ministry
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Accident in Afghanistan's Salang Tunnel kills at least 12
Deputy spokesperson for Taliban-run administration says 37 people were injured in accident
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Trade, pedestrian movement resumes at Chaman border
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban agree on ‘unannounced ceasefire'
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Pakistan won't tolerate TTP’s cross-border terrorism, reserves right for direct action: FM Bilawal
TTP, BLA, other terrorist groups receiving support from 'hostile quarters', says foreign minister
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Pakistan lodges protest over Afghan border skirmish
FO summons Afghan chargé d’affaires at foreign affairs ministry
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Border tension flares again after ‘Kabul apology’
Civilian killed, 16 injured as Taliban forces fire mortar shells into Killi Sheikh Alam
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Beijing 'shocked' by attack on Afghan hotel hosting Chinese visitors
"This terror attack is abominable and China is deeply shocked," foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin says
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Kabul hotel attack ends as three gunmen killed
Two foreigners were injured while trying to escape by jumping from hotel balcony, says Taliban spokesperson
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PM condemns 'unprovoked' Chaman border shelling by Afghan Taliban
Shehbaz urges Taliban regime to ensure such incidents are not repeated
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Afghan religious scholar urges Taliban to support women's rights
Abdul Hameed highlights important role women play in the development of Afghan society, condemns 'narrow mindedness'
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Chaman rocket fire escalates tensions
Six civilians martyred in unprovoked shelling by Afghan forces; border crossing closed again
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Taliban flog 27 Afghans, including women, after first public execution
Criticism shows outsiders "don't have respect for the beliefs, internal issues of Muslims", chief spokesman says
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Bid to smuggle weapons from Afghanistan foiled at Torkham border
The arms were concealed in the hidden cavities of a truck loaded with pomegranates, says custom chief
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Taliban acting defence minister holds talks with UAE president
Both leaders discussed strengthening relations, bilateral cooperation between UAE and Afghanistan
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Kabul to hold embassy attack inquiry: FO
Spokesperson expresses confidence that perpetrators, abettors will be brought to account
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Afghan FM condemns attack on Pakistan embassy
Muttaqi said 'full efforts will be made to identify and prosecute the perpetrator'
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Envoy calls on Afghan govt to strengthen security at embassy after attack
Ambassador Sadiq says govt to also provide necessary resources to enhance security for diplomats
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Taliban take off air radio free Europe's Afghan service
It is being taken off-air for non-compliance with journalist principles and one-sided coverage, says official
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Attack injures two near office of ex-Afghan PM Hekmatyar, his party says
Sources say multiple attackers were killed and several guards injured in the incident
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Massoud urges elections to create legitimate govt in Afghanistan
Let the people decide for themselves which kind of government they want, says anti-Taliban leader
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At least 16 killed in Afghanistan seminary blast
A blast took place inside Jahdia Madrassa in northern city of Aybak
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Khar reaffirms commitment to stable Afghanistan
Junior minister meets Afghan Taliban in Kabul amid border concerns
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'Forgotten' Afghan stories highlighted in two new films from Netflix, Nat Geo
New documentaries aim to throw spotlight on Afghan people left behind by US rapid withdrawal last year
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Taliban condemn UN official's 'disrespectful' statement about Islamic penal code
IEA spokesman says individuals should not make 'irresponsible and provocative statements' on behalf of organisations
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Taliban treatment of women could be crime against humanity: UN
Afghan govt also barred women from entering parks, funfairs, gyms and public baths recently
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Afghanistan repairs 70 military planes, helicopters damaged by US
Defense Ministry thanks Afghan Air Force's 40 pilots, technicians for returning to homeland and getting back to work
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Dutch court rules 2007 Dutch bombing in Afghanistan illegal
The amount of the victims' compensation should be determined at a later date, says court
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Swiss-based trust fund for frozen Afghan assets meets in Geneva
Swiss fund's statues indicate that disbursements will be for macroeconomic purposes
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Govt to allow Afghan trade through airports
Consignments will be dispatched to Chaman, Torkham and Ghulam Khan border via land
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Women stopped from entering amusement parks in Afghan capital
It was not clear how widely the restrictions applied or how they affected a previous rule
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Ahmed Waseeq: From fighting on the frontlines to journalism
Waseeq has worked in the Taliban's information team, has experience as a journalist, sub-editor, and social media head
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Blast in Kabul hits bus carrying Taliban administration employees, injures seven
Explosion was caused by a roadside mine, says Kabul's police spokesperson
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Experts, officials upbeat about Pakistan-US ties post-Afghan war
Pakistan 'enormous, resourceful, important country', ties must be recalibrated and made even-handed, says Fred Kempe
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ICC says Afghan war crimes probe to continue
Says Kabul 'showed no interest' in a domestic investigation
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Attack on Taliban vehicle carrying military employees kills five
Since taking over the country in 2021, Taliban say they have focussed on restoring security to the war-torn nation
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Pak help not needed for talks with Taliban, says US envoy
West confirms meeting fresh direct talks in Doha
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Taliban kill six Islamic State members in raid in Afghan capital - spokesman
Islamic State members killed in the raid on their hideout were involved in two major attacks in recent weeks
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Police call terrorists’ infiltration from Afghanistan a challenge
DPO says 55 out of 120 most wanted terrorists arrested
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T20 World Cup: Final prep as Pakistan face Afghans
Babar and co will play second warm-up against Nabi-led side in Brisbane
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan warm up with defeat against England
Babar’s men receive six-wicket thrashing by Three Lions, face Afghanistan next
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Germany starts new admission programme for Afghan refugees
Berlin has pledged to take in around 38,000 Afghans particularly at risk under the rule of the Taliban