The Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan on Aug. 15, 2021, followed by the disruption of international financial assistance has left the worn-torn country in economic, humanitarian and human …
Pentagon audit: Afghanistan War a $145 billion ‘Vietnam’ failure
In years of auditing the U.S. war on terrorism in Afghanistan, the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has never pulled punches or watered down its reporting on the …
With the U.S. out of Afghanistan, China comes calling
The U.S. and China say they want the same thing for Afghanistan — a stable, inclusive government. “The difference is in how to achieve that,” Zhou said. “The Chinese approach is that this is reality: …
Pakistan stresses unfreezing of Afghanistan’s financial assets ‘pivotal’ for rehabilitation roadmap
MOSCOW: Special Representative on Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq on Wednesday stressing the region’s role in promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan said that exploring realistic pathway …
Region must continue playing role in promoting peace in Afghanistan: Sadiq
Muhammad Sadiq said the world should consider cooperation with the Afghan authorities on a ‘hierarchy of priorities’ such as countering terrorism and combatting drug trafficking. He said we should …
Pakistan, Afghanistan form ‘high-level’ committee to probe Chaman attack
Meanwhile, Pakistan beefed up security measures in the aftermath of the firing incident as the border remained closed and all pedestrians’ movement and business activities were suspended. “The border …
Kidnapping, burning of INEC offices: Don’t turn Nigeria into another Afghanistan, Afenifere tells FG
It said: “This has happened in some South-Eastern states.Unauthorized burning of any property is condemnable by all standards … the problem “to prevent Nigeria from becoming another Afghanistan.” It …
Pakistan-Afghan border crossing closed after clashes
A major border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has closed for trade and transit after a clash between security force personnel from both sides, a local Pakistani official said on Monday.
GOP Rep. Jim Banks claims party will investigate Joe Biden’s decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan and his son Hunter’s business dealings if Republicans gain control of …
Republicans are laying out plans to investigate Joe Biden’s disastrous pullout of troops in Afghanistan last year and the questionable business dealings of his son Hunter, in anticipation of …
Dar working on effective, result-driven visit to Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar has directed various ministries to prepare a comprehensive plan for making an effective and result-driven visit to Afghanistan in the near …