Tag: Afghanistan
UNSC asks Afghan Taliban to allow girls to attend school
The United Nations Security Council has expressed deep concern over a decision by Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to deny girls access to high school education...
US cancels talks with Taliban over U-turn on girls’ education
The United States abruptly cancelled meetings with the Taliban in Doha that were set to address key economic issues after Afghan the latter reversed...
Four soldiers martyred in North Waziristan
Four soldiers embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire between the army personnel and terrorists who were trying to enter Pakistan from Afghanistan.According to...
Taliban indefinitely shuts down girls’ schools in Afghanistan
The Taliban has ordered secondary girls schools in Afghanistan to shut on Wednesday just hours after they reopened, an official confirmed, sparking confusion over...
Credit Suisse data leak: How the West Serves Strongmen and Spies
The client lists of Swiss banks are among the world's most closely guarded secrets, protecting the identities of some of the world's wealthiest people...
Pak-US: Shaky Ground
Pakistan’s relations with the US are largely — but not entirely — contingent on its engagement with the Taliban government
Desperately Seeking Legitimacy
As the New Year dawns, a financially hamstrung Taliban regime struggles to both gain international legitimacy and the funds needed to survive. Will it succeed?
Changing Course?
The PTI government may have to undertake major policy changes to cope with an impending crisis
UNCERTAIN FUTURE
The course of US-Pakistan relations will be determined by some clear-cut policy options
Ever-Tightening Squeeze
Despite an increase in economic activity and high foreign exchange reserves, the Pakistani rupee has plunged to record lows and the stock market has taken a beating. So the question is: Why? How do key business leaders view the situation? What is the mood of the moment?