Page 4 - Latest Updates on Taliban
Tourists trickling into Afghanistan, Taliban govt eager to welcome them
The Afghan people are warm and welcoming and wish to host tourists from other countries and engage with them, Deputy Minister of Tourism Qudratullah Jamal said
 "Tourists trickling into Afghanistan, Taliban govt eager to welcome them")
Donald Trump floats the idea of regime change in Iran after US bombings
This idea of a regime change came after the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites but before that country retaliated by firing its own missiles at a US base in Qatar
 "Donald Trump floats the idea of regime change in Iran after US bombings")
Taliban offers amnesty, urges Afghans in exile to return home safely
The measure largely bars Afghans hoping to resettle in the United States permanently as well as those hoping to go to the US temporarily, such as for university study
 "Taliban offers amnesty, urges Afghans in exile to return home safely")
Why is India reopening doors to the Taliban, and what does it really mean
Opening up to the Taliban is tough for New Delhi, which backed Afghanistan's democratic state. Many here resent West for withdrawing support in 2021 and ignoring Pakistan's role in sustaining Taliban
 "Why is India reopening doors to the Taliban, and what does it really mean")
2 police officers, 4 Taliban militants killed in shootout in PoK: Officials
The clash followed after the security forces, on a tip-off about the presence of militants, launched an operation in the Hussain Kot forest area in the Rawalakot district of the region
 "2 police officers, 4 Taliban militants killed in shootout in PoK: Officials")
India resumes issuing visas to Afghan nationals after 5-year freeze
New visa portal open for Afghan businesspeople, artists, and dependents; move follows diplomatic engagement with the Taliban
 "India resumes issuing visas to Afghan nationals after 5-year freeze")
Senior Indian diplomat holds talks with Taliban's acting foreign minister
In the meeting held in Kabul, the acting foreign minister emphasised the expansion of political and economic relations with India, Tolo news reported
Russia strengthens Taliban ties with focus on shared adversary ISIS
Russia's cautious and slow-moving rapprochement with the Taliban, which Moscow had outlawed as a terrorist group in 2003
Most-wanted TTP militant among 2 killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Hafeezullah was the most wanted TTP terrorist and was involved in major terror attacks
 "Most-wanted TTP militant among 2 killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa")
12 terrorists killed in Pakistani drone strikes, civilian deaths reported
The counter-terrorism operation on Saturday morning targeted hideouts of terrorists in the remote hilltop area of Katlang in the Mardan district
US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani
Interior Ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qani said the US government had revoked the bounties placed on Haqqani, Abdul Aziz Haqqani, and Yahya Haqqani
 "US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani")
Unicef urges Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as schools reopen
For over three years, the rights of girls in Afghanistan have been violated," Catherine Russell, UNICEF executive director, said in a statement
 "Unicef urges Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as schools reopen")
In 'surprise visit', US delegation meets Afghanistan's foreign minister
The surprise visit coincides with speculation that the Trump administration 'reassessing' its approach to engaging with the Taliban
 "In 'surprise visit', US delegation meets Afghanistan's foreign minister")
Taliban rejects Pak proposal to halt construction of 2 posts near border
The movement of people via the Torkham border crossing has been suspended since February 21 after Pakistani and Afghan security forces developed differences
After train hijack, Pakistan suffers over half a dozen militant attacks
The series of attacks come shortly after a passenger train was hijacked in the restive Balochistan province, which resulted in the killing of 31, including soldiers, railway staff, and civilians
 "After train hijack, Pakistan suffers over half a dozen militant attacks")
'Focus inward, not blame': India rejects Pak claim on Jaffar Express attack
Rejecting Pakistan's allegations, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the world knows where the epicentre of terrorism lies, and Pakistan must stop shifting blame and take responsibility
 "'Focus inward, not blame': India rejects Pak claim on Jaffar Express attack")
Monitoring Afghanistan situation, held talks with Taliban: India to UNSC
India is closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and has been actively engaged in regional and international efforts to maintain stability and peace in the country
 "Monitoring Afghanistan situation, held talks with Taliban: India to UNSC")
Taliban claim Afghan women's rights protected as UN condemns various bans
The Taliban's chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid released a statement on his official X account, without specifically mentioning International Women's Day
 "Taliban claim Afghan women's rights protected as UN condemns various bans")
US effort to retrieve weapons in Afghanistan would improve security: Pak
Trump thanked the Pakistani government for helping arrest Shareefullah, who supported and conducted activities on behalf of ISIS-K in support of multiple lethal attacks
Donald Trump thanks Pakistan during address to US Congress: Here's why
Trump announced the arrest and imminent extradition of the suspect, Sharifullah, who was involved in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing
 "Donald Trump thanks Pakistan during address to US Congress: Here's why")