NEW DELHI: The Taliban claimed to have appointed an acting consul in the Afghanistan mission in Mumbai, even though there was no official confirmation of the development by the Indian govt.Previous attempts by the regime in Kabul to appoint its own officials as in-charge of Afghan missions have not succeeded in the absence of official…
COP29 (Picture credit: AP) An Afghan delegation will attend the upcoming UN climate change summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking the country’s first participation since Taliban took control in 2021. The summit will be held from November 11-22.Although no country has formally recognized the Taliban government, Azerbaijan extended an invitation to the delegation. While the…
The Taliban has implemented a new restriction preventing Afghan women from using their voices in the presence of other women, adding to their existing limitations on women’s rights.The Taliban’s minister of vice and virtue, Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, issued an audio statement last week prohibiting women from reciting the Quran aloud when other women are present,…
Representative Image (File Image) The European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Friday said that an EU country can grant asylum to Afghan women solely based on their nationality and gender. The decision comes in response to the severe restrictions imposed on women’s rights by the Taliban since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.Under Taliban rule,…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has warned the UN Security Council of a serious threat of terrorism from Afghanistan and has emphasised that militant outfits with the potential to cause regional and global destabilisation were fast emerging.Pakistan ambassador to the UN Munir Akram urged the global community to seriously consider the terrorist threat emanating from the Taliban-ruled country.At…
NEW DELHI: The expectations surrounding the Taliban‘s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, often referred to as “Taliban 2.0”, were initially marked by hopes for a more moderate governance style compared to their previous rule from 1996 to 2001.Analysts speculated that international pressure, and the need for legitimacy and economic support might lead…
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has introduced strict new laws requiring women to wear veils and imposing severe restrictions on their public roles. These laws, approved by the Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, are part of ongoing efforts to enforce what the regime calls “virtue” and curb “vice.”Under the new laws, it is mandatory for…
Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, the former head of Pakistan’s influential Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, was arrested by the Pakistan army in a corruption case on Monday. This development has caught many Pakistan politics watchers off guard.Back in September 2021, when the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, Hameed had rushed to Kabul to “celebrate” their victory.He…
The UN world food programme in Afghanistan raises concerns over escalating malnutrition rates among women and children, with Kabul witnessing a tripling of cases in three years. Decreased humanitarian aid is exacerbating the issue, impacting mental health and facilities for malnourished patients. Poverty, insecurity, and Taliban restrictions further worsen the situation. Source link
