India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, confirmed on Friday that India’s approach to Afghanistan is consistently shaped by historical relations, friendship with its people, and adherence to relevant UN resolutions. Responding in writing to a query in Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s parliament, Jaishankar noted that over the past two years, some Afghan diplomats have departed India due […]

In ongoing discussions between representatives from Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, it has been conveyed that the Taliban is prepared to either neutralize all Pakistani militant groups operating within Afghanistan or facilitate their extradition to Pakistan. The interim government of Afghanistan has put forth a formal request to Pakistan, urging them to acknowledge the legitimacy of the Taliban-led interim administration […]

As the world witnessed the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, concerns have escalated regarding the potential resurgence of the Taliban and the subsequent threats it might pose to global security. This piece delves into the historical context, post-withdrawal concerns, and the imperative for the United States to actively monitor the Taliban, ensuring that Afghanistan does not become a threat […]

Taliban security forces in Afghanistan have reportedly killed an Islamic State operative and captured several others during overnight raids on the militant group’s bases near the border with Iran. “important network” of the regional branch of Islamic State known as Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K, said a Taliban-affiliated media outlet Friday. The network was involved in some of the recent attacks […]

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows no sign of a peaceful conclusion. Meanwhile, the world remains focused on Israel’s war on Gaza. Sometimes it seems that policymakers have all but forgotten about Afghanistan. After taking power more than two years ago, the Taliban have learned that resisting is much easier than governing. There is a nationwide shortage of basic medical supplies. […]

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has condemned the United States imposing sanctions against two of its officials, saying sanctioning is not the solution to any problem. Fariduddin Mahmood, head of the Afghanistan Academy of Sciences, and Khalid Hanafi, acting minister for the propagation of virtue and prevention of vice, were on Friday sanctioned by the US Treasury Department over […]

The Islamic Emirate’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the caretaker government has eradicated corruption in all government institutions and efforts are underway to eradicate corruption in non-governmental sectors as well. Marking International Anti-Corruption Day in Kabul, Mujahid said: “While corruption is close to zero, in the lower levels maybe unworthy people commit corruption, but the struggle is still ongoing.” “But the […]

In addition to plunging the Middle East back into turmoil, the Israel-Gaza crisis has resulted in entities around the world seeking to exploit the palpable tensions, and has even led some young Americans to re-evaluate al-Qaeda’s past comments on Palestine. At the same time, the global jihadist group itself is showing concerning signs of revival, having found refuge in Afghanistan […]

The Hizb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has claimed in his latest remarks that the United States has sent a list to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) to form an inclusive government. Speaking in an online meeting with the party members based abroad on Friday, Hekmatyar said that the creation of an inclusive government was part of the Doha Agreement, and […]

India’s foreign ministry confirmed on Thursday that the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, along with the consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad, remains operational. Arindam Bagchi, Indian foreign ministry’s spokesperson, emphasized that India’s stance on the entities’ status has not changed despite the ongoing situation. He assured that Afghan diplomats would continue providing services to Afghan nationals in India. The embassy, […]