Taliban
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Afghanistan only nation on earth to bar half its population from secondary education
Education | Sep 18, 2021, 01:24 PM ISTTaliban have effectively banned girls from secondary education in Afghanistan, by ordering high schools to reopen only for boys.
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Situation could worsen if US doesn't recognise Taliban, says Imran Khan
World | Sep 18, 2021, 12:06 PM ISTPakistan has had deep ties with the Taliban and other outfits in the region. Moreover, the country has been accused of supporting the group during the US war on terror.
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Taliban takeover in focus at Delhi Police-led conference with intelligence, security agencies
India | Sep 18, 2021, 11:18 AM ISTIn this highly sensitive conference, many state officials of Police and Intelligence departments also put forward that Pakistan and its intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) are trying hard to strengthen their spy network in India.
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Taliban resume boys-only schools, no mention of girls
World | Sep 18, 2021, 01:38 PM ISTThe Taliban announced an interim government last week, with a slew of promises, assuring not to repeat the policies of the previous Taliban regime (1996-2001).
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Afghanistan: Taliban to locate, secure Bactrian treasure
World | Sep 18, 2021, 07:25 AM ISTThe Bactrian treasure is an important asset of Afghanistan that was brought to the Presidential Palace by the former government in February 2021.
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Afghanistan faces food crisis under Taliban`s new government
News | Sep 17, 2021, 06:20 PM ISTTaliban`s newly formed government has many challenges and one of them is acute food shortage. Watch how thousands of people are suffering from food crisis in Afghanistan
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Afghanistan on verge of economic collapse as cash crisis continues
World | Sep 17, 2021, 02:02 PM ISTBesides this, the US stopped USD 9.4 bn in reserves to the country's central bank, The New York Post reported. Moreover, IMF, World Bank have also stoped loans, and Financial Action Task Force warned its 39 member nations to block Taliban assets.
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International Monetary Fund suspends its engagement with Afghanistan
World | Sep 17, 2021, 08:27 AM ISTIMF said it was deeply concerned with economic conditions in Afghanistan, urging the international community to take urgent steps to stall a "looming humanitarian crisis" in the country.
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Several rockets fell in Kabul: Report
World | Sep 16, 2021, 10:59 PM ISTSeveral rockets fell in one of the districts of the Afghan capital of Kabul, local media reported.
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Taliban threat: Delhi police call meeting of all intelligence agencies, Anti-Terror Squad heads
India | Sep 16, 2021, 11:40 PM ISTThe intelligence agencies are continuously receiving alerts regarding terrorists crossing the border and planning something 'big' in the country.
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Closely monitoring investigation: MEA on abduction of Indian in Kabul
India | Sep 16, 2021, 09:04 PM ISTAccording to reports, Bansri Lal Arendeh was kidnapped at gunpoint on Tuesday in the Afghan capital city. Arendeh's family lives in Faridabad, and he has been engaged in business in Kabul for the last two decades.
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Taliban will be responsible if Al Qaeda threatens US from Afghanistan: Antony Blinken
World | Sep 16, 2021, 08:24 PM ISTBlinken said that although the Taliban has committed to not allow anyone to threaten any country, including the United States, from Afghanistan's territory, the US will not rely on that commitment.
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Afghanistan Deputy PM Mullah Baradar releases video after death rumours
World | Sep 16, 2021, 07:34 PM ISTOn Monday, Taliban was forced to deny that Baradar was dead after rumours emerged that he was killed during a gunfight with his political rivals.
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Afghanistan to have regular army soon: Taliban official
World | Sep 16, 2021, 10:11 AM ISTFasihuddin, in his address to a gathering in Kabul, said the members of the proposed army would be well-trained and disciplined to defend and protect Afghanistan, according to the radio service.
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We have kindness, mercy amongst us: Mullah Baradar refutes internal rifts within Taliban
World | Sep 16, 2021, 04:29 PM ISTAsked about the rumours, Baradar said, "No, this is not true at all. Praise be to God I am fit and well. And with regards to media claiming that we have an internal disagreement that is not true either.
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Imran Khan bats for Taliban, says 'incentivize' them on women's rights, inclusive government
World | Sep 16, 2021, 06:50 AM IST"The Taliban hold all of Afghanistan and if they can sort of now work towards an inclusive govt, get all the factions together, Afghanistan could have peace after 40 yrs. But if it goes wrong and which is what we are really worried about, it could go to chaos. The biggest humanitarian crisis, a huge refugee problem," Khan said.
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Afghan female footballers evade Taliban, reach Pakistan
Football | Sep 15, 2021, 01:03 PM ISTThe move to bring the 32 footballers to Pakistan was initiated by British-based NGO Football for Peace in cooperation with the government and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).
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Willing to work with all including US: Taliban call for lifting sanctions against 'Islamic Emirate'
World | Sep 15, 2021, 11:12 AM ISTLast week, the Taliban formed the interim "Islamic Emirate", appointing in its new government hardliners who oversaw the fight against the US-led military coalition. The cabinet members consist of many Taliban figures that are on the UN Sanctions List.
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Pakistan's role in enabling Taliban is victory for hardliners: Top US senator Marco Rubio
World | Sep 15, 2021, 08:33 AM ISTUS President Joe Biden would host the first in-person Quad summit on Sep 24 in Washington which will be attended by PM Modi, PM of Australia Scott Morrison and Japanese premier Yoshihide Suga.
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EU has no other option but to engage with Taliban, says top official
World | Sep 15, 2021, 07:49 AM ISTRecently, the European Union said that it will continue to coordinate with the UN and its agencies on the stabilisation of Afghanistan, ensure that humanitarian aid reaches vulnerable populations and for this purpose, will also step up financial support.