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Envoys of EU, Central Asian nations call for inclusive govt in Afghanistan

Representative for Afghanistan, EU and Central Asia Special Envoys for Afghanistan, after a meet in Tashkent, Uzbekistan called for formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

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.

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.

No progress on issues flagged in UNSC resolution: Jaishankar on Afghanistan

The international community and not just India has concerns over the presence of foreign fighters and terrorist organisations in Afghanistan, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

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.

Silent international recognition of Afghan govt underway, claims Taliban

A senior Taliban member has claimed that silent international recognition of the Islamic Emirate government of Afghanistan is currently underway

Former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani removed from UN Heads of State List

The names of former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and former Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar have been removed from the UN Heads of State List.

India sends 2,500 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan land route

India on Tuesday sent the first shipment of 2,500 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistani land route

Afghanistan launches polio vaccine drive targeting 9.1 million kids

The three-day campaign was launched in collaboration with the Unicef and the World Health Organization (WHO)

India set to begin shipment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pak from Tuesday

India is likely to send on Tuesday its first shipment of 10,000 tonnes of wheat to the people of Afghanistan through Pakistani land routes after months of negotiations with Islamabad.

Pak concerned over presence of foreign terror groups in Afghanistan

The Pakistani ambassador to Kabul has expressed the countrys serious concerns over the active presence of foreign terrorist groups in Afghanistan

Pakistan to continue fencing Durand Line, says report

Pakistan intends to bring tribal areas near the Durand Line under its control and complete its Durand barbed wire fencing, according to Pakistani officials in Western media, reported Shamshad News.

PM Modi meets Afghan Sikh-Hindu delegation, tells them 'India is your home'

Pime Minister Modi assured them of continuous support in the future as well to resolve all issues and address the difficulties faced by them.

Afghan industrialists slam President Biden's move to split frozen assets

On Tuesday, thousands of Afghans staged demonstrations, denouncing Biden's decision and demanding the return of the frozen assets to the war-torn country.

Top US General expresses concern on ISIS presence in Afghanistan

Meanwhile, the Taliban Defense Ministry denied reports over the presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan

Developments in Afghanistan will have ramifications to Central Asia: India

The situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated drastically since the Taliban took control of Kabul in mid-August last year.

Taliban says they did not allow Pak to continue fencing along Durand Line

Meanwhile, residents who are living near the Durand Line areas say they do not consider fencing on the Durand Line acceptable and they called on the Taliban to take serious actions

UK to co-host UN virtual summit on Afghanistan humanitarian crisis

Last month, the UN launched an appeal to raise USD 4.4 billion in aid to help over 24.4 million Afghans needing urgent humanitarian support to survive, reported Tolo News

Pak denies ISI chief meeting Afghan leaders in Turkey, calls it 'fake news'

This comes as officials of the Taliban have urged Afghan politicians in exile to 'return to the country and live peacefully'