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New agrmt with Taliban on free movement of trucks between Afghanistan, Pak

The adviser to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Afghanistan and Pakistan have come up with a new agreement with the Taliban on free commuting of trucks between the two countries.Taking to Twitter, the PM's Adviser for Commerce and Investment said that as per the agreement, trucks of both countries can commute freely, after receiving a temporary licence from March 21."We have finally done it! Historical development on the regional connectivity front! We wish to share that Pakistan & Afghanistan have allowed free movement of each other's trucks between the two countries and cross stuffing w.e.f. 21 March 2022," Abdul Razak Dawood said on March 8.He added that Afghan Transporters can obtain Temporary Admission Documents (TAD) from Pakistan Embassy at Kabul and Consulate in Kandahar, while transporters from Pakistan can obtain TAD from Consulates in Peshawar and Quetta."This is a historic development and will go a long way in enhancing our connectivity and trade ...

Pakistan's optimism with Afghan Taliban misplaced, says report

The Pakistan government had hoped that a friendly regime in Afghanistan would ease its concerns about the Pakistani Taliban, known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Taliban urges people to hand over weapons amid house-to-house searches

According to some reports, the house-to-house raids began in the northern provinces of Balkh and Faryab.

Pakistan donated inedible wheat, India's far better: Taliban official

Earlier this month, India had announced that it will send 50,000 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat to Afghanistan overland through Pakistan

Rise in terror incidents in Balochistan leaves Pakistan govt in a fix

As the security situation in Balochistan province continues to worsen, analysts have pointed to the spread of violence to urban centres by rebels of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

India sends second convoy of 2000 MTs of wheat for Afghanistan

This is part of India's commitment of 50,000 MTs of wheat for the Afghan people and will be distributed by United Nations' World Food Programme.

Taliban to continue house-to-house searches in Kabul despite criticism

Despite criticism, Taliban regime in Afghanistan have continued their house-to-house searches in Kabul after the clearing operation was launched a week ago aimed at tightening security in the capital

UNSC holds meeting on Afghanistan amid humanitarian, economic crises

UN Secretary-General's special envoy for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons said that perhaps the worst fears over the humanitarian crisis were averted but any gains were short-term

UN envoy says failing Afghanistan economy heads towards 'irreversibility'

Nearly 80% of the previous government's budget came from the international community.

Afghanistan: UN team in Kabul to ensure transparency with humanitarian aid

Afghanistan has recently seen a dire humanitarian crisis with millions of people struggling with starvation.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan calls for restraint by all sides in Ukraine

The Russian troops on Thursday launched an all-out attack on Ukraine hours after President Vladmir Putin announced that he had ordered a military operation in Ukraine.

Kabul residents panicked by house-to-house searches in 'clearing operation'

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said it has launched a clearing operation under the command of Mullah Mohammad Fazal Mazloom, Deputy Minister of Defense, in some parts of Kabul

US government allows trade with Afghanistan despite Taliban sanctions

Conditions in Afghanistan were grim for many even before the Taliban takeover, with a long-running drought and entrenched poverty.

Taliban committed to let girls back to school, says UNICEF chief

Despite the lack of a formal ban, girls grade seven and up have effectively been barred from going to school in most of the country since the Taliban's takeover of the country six months ago

Fight between Taliban, Pak forces over Durand Line leaves 20 hurt, 3 killed

Fight between Talibani and Pakistani forces erupted over the Durand Line in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar leaving 20 injured and 3 killed during the scuffle.So far, 20 civilians have been injured and three killed in the incident.Taking to Asvaka News said, "Fighting has been raging in the Spin Boldak district of #Kandahar between #Taliban & #Paki forces on the #Durand Line since this afternoon. 20 civilians injured & three killed so far. Civilians have fled their homes near the Durand Line."According to the sources in Kandahar, Pakistani border guards beat an Afghan child at the Spin Boldak Gate and Afghan security forces opened fire on Pakistani border guards in the area. The incident took place afternoon on Thursday, after which the gate was closed to traffic.It added that after the incident, the army forces from the Al-Badr corps arrived at the scene and are preparing to respond to the Pakistani border guards.So far, the details of this incident have not been ...

Ahmad Massoud, Taliban agree to not fight until next round of talks

Supporters of Ahmad Massoud and Taliban representatives held their first meeting in the centre of Islamic Republic of Afghanisation's Parwan province to seek an alternative to fighting.

China walking in footsteps of Taliban, destroying Tibetan culture: Expert

Brahma Chellaney says that China is walking in the footsteps of the Taliban.

Over 24 mn Afghans in dire need of humanitarian assistance, says ICRC

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said more than 24 million Afghans are in grave need of humanitarian assistance.

UN special envoy meets acting Taliban foreign minister, talks about rights

Ahead of a Security Council briefing on Afghanistan, UN Special Representative Deborah Lyons met with the acting Foreign Minister of the Taliban regime, Amir Khan Muttaqi.

Red Cross to pay salaries of nearly 10,000 Afghan health workers

The ICRC has announced that it will support 28 regional, provincial and teaching hospitals in Afghanistan which includes the payment of the salaries of around 10,000 health workers.