KABUL (SW) – Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai has said in response to new restrictions imposed on female TV presenters by the Islamic Emirate that they should not follow the order to cover their faces.
KABUL (SW) – Former Afghan president Hamid Karzai has reiterated the call for reopening girls’ schools in the country.
KABUL (SW) – In the wake of a gathering of a number of Afghan politicians in Turkey, the Islamic Emirate has asserted it would not allow any provocation.
GHAZNI (SW) – In the wake of mounting attacks on religious places, all activities at various shrines and other sacred places in Ghazni province have
KABUL (SW) – Authorities of the Islamic Emirate has demanded TV channels to have female presenters wear face veil while appearing on the screen.
KABUL (SW) – Analysts believe Al-Qaeda continue to seek foothold in Afghanistan and it might even get support from Pakistan for this objective.
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate authorities have acknowledged hosting talks between the Pakistani government representatives and the Tehrek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
KABUL (SW) – The Islamic Emirate’s move to abolish a number of state institutions has sparked strong criticism at home and abroad.
KABUL (SW) – Thousands of people have lost their jobs upon dissolution of various commissions and bodies by the Islamic Emirate authorities.
KABUL (SW) – Recent remarks by the interior ministers, Sirajuddin Haqqani, on reopening of girls’ schools has failed to raise hopes amid grim skepticism.
MONITORING (SW) – Counter-terrorism experts from India, Pakistan and other member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Monday deliberated on boosting cooperation in combating various regional security challenges at a meeting hosted by New Delhi.
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Enjoining the Good and Forbidding the Evil has called on female UN staff in Afghanistan to observe the hijab.
