The Taliban said that while there was little traffic on the roads and many shops were closed Monday, following the take over on Sunday, this was just a temporary situation and that things will return to normal in the next few days. The Taliban is patrolling the city to maintain civil order, and shops, schools, universities, and many institutions are […]
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Taliban spokesman Mujahid holds first press conference in Kabul
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday night that the Taliban has succeeded in ending the foreign occupation of Afghanistan after 20 years of “struggle”. Addressing his first press conference, Mujahid threw some light on the current situation and reassured Kabul residents that “their security is assured.” He also said that the Taliban has declared a general amnesty to prevent […]
Read more ›Afghan delegation meets with Pakistan’s prime minister
An Afghan delegation of political figures met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday, the Pakistani leader’s office confirmed. According to a statement issued by Khan’s office, the prime minister welcomed the delegation and “expressed strong support and solidarity for the fraternal people of Afghanistan, linked to the people of Pakistan through immutable bonds of faith, history, geography, culture […]
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