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Western diplomats say Taliban would need to change course on its policies to have chance of formal int'l recognition

Lawyers, judges, prosecutors, face grave safety risks in legal system, say experts

No government has formally recognized the Taliban administration since it seized power in August 2021

What we prefer is for interim Afghan govt to act against terrorists that may be in their country, says FM

The minister emphasised the need to engage with the Afghan govt and try to convince them to live up to their promises

Afghan interim set-up adamant on pursuing talks with group

Russia does not want to criticise Afghanistan and interfere in its internal affairs like West, says Putin’s aide

Report says TTP is becoming a major irritant in Pak-Afghan relations

Global reaction to Taliban regime’s decisions curtailing the rights of girls & women have been met with displeasure

The Taliban slammed Prince Harry after the royal disclosed he killed 25 people on military duty in Afghanistan

Protesters demand that authorities restore peace in the tribal region

Govt to ask Afghan Taliban to eliminate terrorist sanctuaries

Interior Minister conditions negotiations to laying down arms and accepting Pakistani law

Prevailing insecurity is the result of policies of the Pakistani government, says former Afghan president

Commerce minister says countries including Iran, Russia and China are interested in trade and investment

‘There is nothing left except that the next edict might be that woman should not breathe’, says Fawzia Koofi

Taliban’s dangerous order puts at risk millions of Afghans who depend on humanitarian assistance, say G7 ministers

Saturday's order issued by the Taliban authorities drew swift international condemnation

Bilawal apprises Saudi counterpart of Geneva conference on Jan 9

We do not allow anyone to talk rubbish or make threats under the title of humanitarian aid, says Taliban spokesperson

Officials to discuss way forward as Afghan Taliban indeterminately bar women from working over 'dress code' violations

Some female employees were not adhered to the Islamic dress code for women, reads letter

Taliban's minister for higher education on Tuesday ordered all universities to bar women from attending

Deputy spokesperson for Taliban-run administration says 37 people were injured in accident

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban agree on ‘unannounced ceasefire'

TTP, BLA, other terrorist groups receiving support from 'hostile quarters', says foreign minister

Counter Terrorism Department says it has foiled a terror plot in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Abdul Hameed highlights important role women play in the development of Afghan society, condemns 'narrow mindedness'

Criticism shows outsiders "don't have respect for the beliefs, internal issues of Muslims", chief spokesman says

Both leaders discussed strengthening relations, bilateral cooperation between UAE and Afghanistan

Spokesperson expresses confidence that perpetrators, abettors will be brought to account

It is being taken off-air for non-compliance with journalist principles and one-sided coverage, says official

'Will make relentless efforts to ensure terrorists do not use Afghanistan as a platform for international terrorism'

Let the people decide for themselves which kind of government they want, says anti-Taliban leader

TTP’s move might have been choreographed by the Kabul regime to use it as a pressure tactic in their talks with Khar

Afghan govt also barred women from entering parks, funfairs, gyms and public baths recently

Swiss fund's statues indicate that disbursements will be for macroeconomic purposes

Participants of Moscow format including Pakistan, India and others urge Kabul to form 'inclusive government'

Envoy tells Moscow format talks despite assurances Kabul, rights of women and girls have regressed

New rule further squeezes women out of an ever-shrinking public space

It was not clear how widely the restrictions applied or how they affected a previous rule

Spokesperson says senior leaders attended a ceremony at his gravesite near Omarzo, in Suri district of Zabul province

Waseeq has worked in the Taliban's information team, has experience as a journalist, sub-editor, and social media head

Says Kabul 'showed no interest' in a domestic investigation

Since taking over the country in 2021, Taliban say they have focussed on restoring security to the war-torn nation

Islamic State members killed in the raid on their hideout were involved in two major attacks in recent weeks

DPO says 55 out of 120 most wanted terrorists arrested

Data shows the demand from users to appeal Meta’s content moderation decisions to an independent body

Berlin has pledged to take in around 38,000 Afghans particularly at risk under the rule of the Taliban

Thousands of civilians killed in US-led operations under guise of 'war on terror'