Category: Afghanistan

Pakistan ‘pressurising’ Afghanistan by deporting migrants: Muttaqi

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) says that the expulsion of immigrants from Pakistan is Islamabad’s way of humiliating Kabul. Amir Khan Muttaqi said despite Kabul having shared its concerns about the forced deportation of migrants with military leaders and officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, no action to suspend the […]

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Blast hits commuter bus in Kabul, 7 killed, 20 injured

At least seven people were killed and 20 others wounded when an explosion happened in capital Kabul on Tuesday, police said. The blast happened in a commuter bus in Dasht-e-Barchi area of the city, Khalid Zadran, the city’s police spokesman, said. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast. It comes nearly two weeks after a blast hit […]

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China’s envoy discusses deportation of Afghan refugees with Muttaqi

The ambassador of China, Zhao Xing, called on the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday and discussed a number of issues including Islamabad’s move to expel undocumented Afghan migrants. During the meeting, talks were held on enhancing bilateral diplomatic relations, recent regional developments and other issues pertaining to bilateral security […]

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Iran’s foreign minister meets with Mullah Baradar in Tehran

An IEA delegation arrived in Tehran on Saturday for talks on expanding economic relations between Kabul and Tehran. The meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was held at the foreign ministry compound in the capital Tehran. According to Iranian media reports, a meeting of the Iran-Afghanistan Joint Economic and Trade Commission was also held in Tehran. The formation […]

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About 150,000 Afghan immigrants return home in last few days: Mujahid

The Islamic Emirate’s spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says since the start of the forced deportation of Afghan immigrants in Pakistan, about 150,000 migrants have returned home. Mujahid said that the IEA is prepared to deal with the problems of returnees and that their issues are now being addressed on a daily basis. He added that the provision of services for immigrants […]

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Al-Qaeda Still Potent

A terror group which globalised the concept of Jihad and have existed for more than three decades is not dependent on just one leader for its survival With the recent killing of Al-Qaeda (AQ) chief Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghan capital Kabul a lot of speculation is happening on the future of this terror outfit. Some analysts even going to the […]

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Afghan and Turkish foreign ministers hold talks in Ankara

Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara on Monday. According to a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry, the sides discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan, the humanitarian situation, the security challenges, and the regional cooperation. They also exchanged views on the bilateral relations and the prospects of enhancing cooperation in various […]

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Taliban’s Path To International Recognition: Need To Embrace Key Principles – OpEd

In the wake of the Taliban’s swift resurgence in Afghanistan, the world is waiting to see if this time around the Taliban can truly embrace the principles necessary for international recognition as a legitimate governing authority. As international scrutiny intensifies, there’s a growing consensus on the key tenets that the Taliban must adopt to gain the trust of the global […]

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Plight Of Afghan Refugees In India – OpEd

India’s unique culture and ancient history have sheltered many for millennia. Afghan migrants have flooded India for decades due to the war in their homeland. Even when the nation’s spirit is right, legal and administrative responses are often insufficient. Afghan refugees have sought asylum in India since the 1980s from violence and turmoil in Afghanistan. The UNHCR reports that approximately […]

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Pakistan stops 8,700 containers of Afghan goods at Karachi port

A number of Afghan traders and freight forwarders in China said at a press conference that Pakistan has imposed restrictions on the transfer of goods, and with the imposition of these restrictions, 8,700 containers carrying commercial goods have been stopped in the Karachi port. According to these businessmen, Pakistan issues a fine of $200 dollars for each container, so they […]

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