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"In Islamic Teachings...": Rashid Khan Takes Strong Stand As Taliban Bar Afghanistan Women For Medical Institutes
The decision of the Taliban to forbid girls from medical education has led to widespread international backlash
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Imran Khan Slams Pak Government Over "Irresponsible Statements" Against Taliban
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has condemned the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz- led government's "irresponsible statements" against the Taliban and warned that a deterioration in Afghan ties could result in a "never-ending" war against terrorism.
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Taliban Seeks Economic Self Sufficiency, Foreign Investment For Afghanistan
The Taliban administration will encourage self-sufficiency and wants international trade and investment, the acting commerce minister said, as Afghanistan faces isolation and suspension of some humanitarian operations over restrictions on women.
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Pak Minister, ISI Chief In Kabul "To Deepen Cooperation" With Taliban
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi travelled to Kabul on Thursday along with spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to hold talks with Afghanistan's interim government led by the Taliban.
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Mullah Baradar, Who Led Talks With US, Was Attacked In Palace Shootout
The man the U.S. and its allies hoped would be a moderate voice in Afghanistan's Taliban government has been sidelined after a dramatic shootout in the presidential palace in Kabul, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Vladimir Putin Says Moscow, Beijing-Led Alliance Should Influence Taliban
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that a security bloc led by Moscow and Beijing should take the lead in ensuring the Taliban kept its promises on preventing terrorism and drug trafficking.
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Taliban Set To Unveil New Government Led By Its Supreme Leader: Report
The Taliban and other Afghan leaders have reached a "consensus" on the formation of a new government and cabinet under the leadership of the group's top spiritual leader, an official said.
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US Ramps Up Afghan Evacuations After Taliban Warn Of "Red Line"
US troops led an increasingly desperate effort Tuesday to airlift thousands of people out of Kabul, after the Taliban warned they would allow foreign forces to carry out evacuations for just one more week.
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Anti-Taliban Forces Massing North Of Kabul, Russia Says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that armed resistance to the Taliban is forming in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, led by deposed vice-president Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud, the son of a anti-Taliban fighter.
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'West's Resolve Perceived As Weak': UK Minister On Taliban Takeover
The fate of Afghanistan after a 20-year war led by the United States means that the West's resolve is now perceived as weak by major adversaries such as Russia, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Thursday.
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"Failure Of Afghan Leadership Led To Tragedy": NATO Chief On Kabul Collapse
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday the alliance was surprised by the speed of the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan, but blamed Afghan leaders for the "tragedy".
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US Leads 65 Nations In Urging Taliban To Let Afghans Leave The Country
The United States on Sunday led more than 65 nations in urging the Taliban to let Afghans leave the country, warning of accountability for any abuses.
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Russia To Hold Military Drills Near Afghanistan Border Next Month
Russia said Monday it will stage military drills next month with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the border with Afghanistan where the Taliban has led a lightning offensive against government troops.
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Afghan President Blasts Taliban 'Slaves', Says Little Time Left For Peace
President Ashraf Ghani said Afghanistan faced a terrorist enemy led by Taliban "slaves" in Pakistan in a sombre speech to parliament today that nonetheless left the door open to resuming peace talks with parts of the Taliban.
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Mullah Omar: Taliban's Mysterious One-Eyed Supremo
Taliban chief Mullah Omar has cast a long shadow over Afghanistan ever since he led a young band of zealots to power almost two decades ago, imposing brutal Islamist rule over the country.
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"In Islamic Teachings...": Rashid Khan Takes Strong Stand As Taliban Bar Afghanistan Women For Medical Institutes
The decision of the Taliban to forbid girls from medical education has led to widespread international backlash
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Imran Khan Slams Pak Government Over "Irresponsible Statements" Against Taliban
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has condemned the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz- led government's "irresponsible statements" against the Taliban and warned that a deterioration in Afghan ties could result in a "never-ending" war against terrorism.
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Taliban Seeks Economic Self Sufficiency, Foreign Investment For Afghanistan
The Taliban administration will encourage self-sufficiency and wants international trade and investment, the acting commerce minister said, as Afghanistan faces isolation and suspension of some humanitarian operations over restrictions on women.
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Pak Minister, ISI Chief In Kabul "To Deepen Cooperation" With Taliban
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi travelled to Kabul on Thursday along with spy agency ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed to hold talks with Afghanistan's interim government led by the Taliban.
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Mullah Baradar, Who Led Talks With US, Was Attacked In Palace Shootout
The man the U.S. and its allies hoped would be a moderate voice in Afghanistan's Taliban government has been sidelined after a dramatic shootout in the presidential palace in Kabul, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Vladimir Putin Says Moscow, Beijing-Led Alliance Should Influence Taliban
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that a security bloc led by Moscow and Beijing should take the lead in ensuring the Taliban kept its promises on preventing terrorism and drug trafficking.
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Taliban Set To Unveil New Government Led By Its Supreme Leader: Report
The Taliban and other Afghan leaders have reached a "consensus" on the formation of a new government and cabinet under the leadership of the group's top spiritual leader, an official said.
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US Ramps Up Afghan Evacuations After Taliban Warn Of "Red Line"
US troops led an increasingly desperate effort Tuesday to airlift thousands of people out of Kabul, after the Taliban warned they would allow foreign forces to carry out evacuations for just one more week.
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Anti-Taliban Forces Massing North Of Kabul, Russia Says
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that armed resistance to the Taliban is forming in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, led by deposed vice-president Amrullah Saleh and Ahmad Massoud, the son of a anti-Taliban fighter.
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'West's Resolve Perceived As Weak': UK Minister On Taliban Takeover
The fate of Afghanistan after a 20-year war led by the United States means that the West's resolve is now perceived as weak by major adversaries such as Russia, British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said on Thursday.
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"Failure Of Afghan Leadership Led To Tragedy": NATO Chief On Kabul Collapse
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday the alliance was surprised by the speed of the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan, but blamed Afghan leaders for the "tragedy".
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US Leads 65 Nations In Urging Taliban To Let Afghans Leave The Country
The United States on Sunday led more than 65 nations in urging the Taliban to let Afghans leave the country, warning of accountability for any abuses.
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Russia To Hold Military Drills Near Afghanistan Border Next Month
Russia said Monday it will stage military drills next month with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan near the border with Afghanistan where the Taliban has led a lightning offensive against government troops.
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Afghan President Blasts Taliban 'Slaves', Says Little Time Left For Peace
President Ashraf Ghani said Afghanistan faced a terrorist enemy led by Taliban "slaves" in Pakistan in a sombre speech to parliament today that nonetheless left the door open to resuming peace talks with parts of the Taliban.
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Mullah Omar: Taliban's Mysterious One-Eyed Supremo
Taliban chief Mullah Omar has cast a long shadow over Afghanistan ever since he led a young band of zealots to power almost two decades ago, imposing brutal Islamist rule over the country.
