Page 4 - Latest Updates on Taliban
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
 "Russia strengthens Taliban ties with focus on shared adversary ISIS")
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
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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
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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
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'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
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Govt to allow ambassador-level Taliban post to counter China: Report
Najib Shaheen, a diplomat in his early 30s at the Afghan embassy in Doha, is the main contender for the ambassador-level role in New Delhi, according to officials familiar with the discussions
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Afghan women's group hails ICC's decision to arrest Taliban leaders
Since they took back control of the country in 2021, the Taliban have barred women from jobs, most public spaces and education beyond sixth grade
 "Afghan women's group hails ICC's decision to arrest Taliban leaders")
Taliban release 2 Americans held in Afghanistan in prisoner exchange
The Taliban praised the swap as a step toward the normalisation of ties between the US and Afghanistan
Taliban deputy tells leader no excuse for education bans on women, girls
Sher Abbas Stanikzai, political deputy at the Foreign Ministry, made the remarks in a speech on Saturday in southeastern Khost province
 "Taliban deputy tells leader no excuse for education bans on women, girls")
Biden talks to families of Americans held by Taliban, no deal reached yet
Biden's call with family members of Ryan Corbett, George Glezmann and Mahmoud Habibi took place in the waning days of his administration
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