First consignment of Pakistan’s humanitarian aid for Afghanistan to leave today

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): The first consignment of humanitarian assistance comprising food and medicines for the people of Afghanistan, as a goodwill gesture, will be dispatched through three C-130 aircraft on Thursday. The Foreign Office on Wednesday said further supplies would also be sent through land routes following the first tranches through the air. “The… Continue reading First consignment of Pakistan’s humanitarian aid for Afghanistan to leave today

Majority terms Imran Khan Government’s performance good: Survey

Despite completing three years in power, Imran Khan has retained popularity, said the survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan in the last week of August 2021. The survey was conducted with over 1200 respondents across urban and rural areas, covering over 100 districts in the country. As per the survey, about 74 percent of people in… Continue reading Majority terms Imran Khan Government’s performance good: Survey

New Afghan government rubbishes claims of Pakistan’s involvement in Panjshir

By Shafek Koreshe ISLAMABAD, Sept 7 (APP): The newly formed government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Tuesday strongly rubbished claims of any Pakistani “interference” in either Panjshir or in the formation of the new government. “The interference from Pakistan is a rumour that has been propagated during last 20 years,” Zabihullah Mujahid, the Spokesman… Continue reading New Afghan government rubbishes claims of Pakistan’s involvement in Panjshir

ISKP will have to pay the ultimate price; Biden warns terror group

ISLAMABAD, Sep 1 (APP): Graphic images in the aftermath of the horrific blast at Kabul airport shook the world as families mourned the deaths of 170 people, including 13 US servicemen, prompting US President Joe Biden to warn the terrorist group of Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) that it will have to pay the ultimate price.… Continue reading ISKP will have to pay the ultimate price; Biden warns terror group

ISKP; responsible for Kabul attack, had been recruiting terrorists from India for years: Backgrounder

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): Over the past several years the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP) has been quietly recruiting people from India to fight its war for a global Caliphate, from the safe havens in Afghanistan as the Ashraf Ghani government failed to dislodge the group during its tenure. The ISKP generally called Daesh… Continue reading ISKP; responsible for Kabul attack, had been recruiting terrorists from India for years: Backgrounder

ISIS attack on Kabul airport kills atleast 90; including 13 US servicemen; 150 injured

An image shared by the Afghan Shamshad News showed injured being rushed to safety on handcarts.

Updated: 1130 hrs Aug 27 ISLAMABAD, Aug 27 (APP): At least 90 people including 13 US Marines were killed in a suspected ISIS bomb attack at the Kabul airport, that targeted US troops, foreigners and Afghans trying to leave the capital Kabul, Thursday evening. The BBC quoting Afghan health officials said the number of dead… Continue reading ISIS attack on Kabul airport kills atleast 90; including 13 US servicemen; 150 injured

Weather Forecast

APP14-250821 HYDERABAD: August 25 – A child is enjoying swimming in a canal to get relief from hot weather in the city. APP Photo by Farhan Khan

Weather Forecast Issue Date: 26 August 2021, 10:30 Synoptic Situation Weak monsoon currents are penetrating upper parts of the country. Thursday Mainly hot and very humid weather is expected in most plain areas of the country. However, rain-wind-thundershower is expected at isolated places in Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and northeast Punjab. Friday Mainly hot and very… Continue reading Weather Forecast

Tens of thousands leave Afghanistan as August 31 US deadline looms

FILE PHOTO KABUL: A view of PIA plane at Kabul Airport. APP Photo

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24 (APP): Tens of thousands of foreign nationals and Afghan citizens have been evacuated out of Kabul ahead of the deadline of August 31 for complete withdrawal of the United States troops from Afghanistan. According to the data shared by the White House , a total of approximately 10,900 people were evacuated through… Continue reading Tens of thousands leave Afghanistan as August 31 US deadline looms

Former US diplomat urges Washington to engage with Pakistan on crisis in Afghanistan

FILE PHOTO: Former US diplomat to Afghanistan, Pakistan Ryan Crocker

NEW YORK, Aug 23 (APP): A veteran US diplomat has called on the Biden administration to engage with Pakistan on ways to assess and deal with the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, saying that the “American disaster” in the war-torn country was the result of President Joe Biden’s impatience. Ryan Crocker, who served as ambassador to… Continue reading Former US diplomat urges Washington to engage with Pakistan on crisis in Afghanistan

Envoy rejects US lawmaker’s claim that Pakistan’s military strategy responsible for Afghan army’s defeat

WASHINGTON, Aug 23 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, has disputed a claim by a US lawmaker that Pakistani military strategy led to the defeat of the Afghan Army at the hands of the Taliban, telling him that Islamabad and Washington have in fact been working together towards an inclusive political… Continue reading Envoy rejects US lawmaker’s claim that Pakistan’s military strategy responsible for Afghan army’s defeat

Taliban’s swift transformation to a new normal more surprising than Kabul’s takeover

Hasnain Raza Gardezi ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): The Taliban’s abrupt takeover of Kabul was a shocking development but their swift transformation to a new normal, contrary to their past narrative and actions, seems a hard pill for the world to swallow. The positive initiatives announced by Taliban spokesman, in an unprecedented press conference, from the… Continue reading Taliban’s swift transformation to a new normal more surprising than Kabul’s takeover

Taliban receptive to int’l community’s human rights concerns so far, Pakistani envoy Asad Khan

WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan is committed to working closely with United States, China and Russia to preserve the gains made in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of human rights and women’s rights, Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan has said, while pointing out that the Taliban, now in control of the government, appeared to be receptive… Continue reading Taliban receptive to int’l community’s human rights concerns so far, Pakistani envoy Asad Khan

India’s quest for permanent UNSC seat a pipe dream: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The deadlocked negotiations at the United Nations aimed at expanding the Security Council will resume later this year, with experts giving little hope for a breakthrough as India, Brazil, Germany and Japan – G4 – remain inflexible in their demand for permanent membership of the 15-member body. The G-4’s push for… Continue reading India’s quest for permanent UNSC seat a pipe dream: Experts

PIA brings in 350 more passengers from Kabul; incl WB staff

Two PIA flights from Kabul to Islamabad brought back around 350 passengers; including 250 staff of the World Bank

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): The national flag carrier – PIA, with the support of Pakistan embassy and local authorities brought back another 350 passengers from Kabul to Islamabad on Friday, as part of its massive airlift efforts to evacuate the people, wishing to leave Afghanistan after the take over by the Taliban. According to the… Continue reading PIA brings in 350 more passengers from Kabul; incl WB staff

Afghan political leaders demand all inclusive, decentralized govt in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): A delegation of Afghan political leaders visiting Pakistan Thursday called for an all inclusive political solution in Afghanistan through power sharing and decentralized government, believing that any monopolistic set up was bound to fail. The visiting delegation comprised Speaker Wolesi Jirga Mir Rehman Rehmani, Salahud din Rabbani, former Afghan vice president… Continue reading Afghan political leaders demand all inclusive, decentralized govt in Afghanistan

US-Pakistan now have ‘convergence’ of interests on Afghanistan: Ambassador Asad Khan

WASHINGTON, Aug 18 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, has said that Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has provided an opportunity for Washington and Islamabad to work in concert rather than in an atmosphere of suspicion over the alleged Pakistani support for the insurgents. In an interview with Foreign Policy, a prestigious… Continue reading US-Pakistan now have ‘convergence’ of interests on Afghanistan: Ambassador Asad Khan

Pakistan embassy at Kabul facilitating people leave Afghanistan

By Shafek Koreshe ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): While most of the western countries are frantically evacuating staff from Afghanistan and have shut down their missions, the Pakistan Embassy in Kabul continues to extend consular services for Pakistanis, Afghans and nationals of other countries and help them leave the country. Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul Mansoor Ahmed… Continue reading Pakistan embassy at Kabul facilitating people leave Afghanistan

World community critical of the US, NATO over hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): The hasty withdrawal of the US troops and plunging of the landlocked country into chaos has drawn the ire of international community against the United States of America and NATO. The lightning takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has took the world by surprise leading to strong reactions from leading politicians and… Continue reading World community critical of the US, NATO over hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan

Uneasy calm in Afghanistan as Taliban consolidate control

Taliban doing security duty in Kabul - Image courtesy al-Jazeera

By Shafek Koreshe ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP): An uneasy calm spread across Afghanistan, a day after the fall of Kabul, the Taliban consolidated their hold, appointed officials at key positions, confiscated weapons from civilians and assued diplomats and people of full security. Zabihullah Mujahid Spokesman of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in a message assured diplomatic… Continue reading Uneasy calm in Afghanistan as Taliban consolidate control

UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Afghanistan

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 (APP): The U.N. Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the situation arising from the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul, it was announced Sunday. The 15-nation Council’s meeting has been requested by Estonia and Norway. India holds the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August.… Continue reading UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Afghanistan

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