Afghanistan
Trade along Pak-Afghan Torkham border gushes after Taliban takeover
The trade activities along the border have increased as hundreds of trucks now, cross the border on a daily basis for trade purposes."Before the Taliban took control of the border, we used to have many issues. We had to go through a wait for hours and hours with loaded trucks of supplies for clearance to cross into Afghanistan.
Panjshir resistance refutes Taliban claim
"Taliban's claim of occupying Panjshir is false. The NRF forces are present in all the strategic positions across the valley to continue the fight. We assure the people of Afghanistan that the struggle against the Taliban and their partners will continue until justice and freedom prevails," the National Resistance Front (NRF) said in a tweet.
Taliban leader Mullah Hasan Akhund nominated as head of Afghanistan
"Ameerul Momineen Sheikh Hibatullah Akhunzada had himself proposed Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund as Raees-e-Jamhoor, or raees-ul-wazara or the new head state of Afghanistan. Mullah Baradar Akhund and Mullah Abdus Salam will work as his deputies," a senior Taliban leader told The News.
Fear, calm prevail at Pak-Afghan Torkham border
The Taliban, after taking over control in Afghanistan, freed all Taliban prisoners, including many senior leaders of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This has allowed or at least has given the opportunity to the Pakistani Taliban militants to re-activate their sleeper cells and re-emerge in different parts of Pakistan, majority of which are along the border with Afghanistan.
ISI chief's Kabul visit sparks controversy over Pak's interference
Officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan said that no country will be allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of Afghanistan, Khaama News reported. The officials have named the US and Pakistan in particular, but have acknowledged that no country of the world will be given the opportunity to meddle in Afghanistan's affairs.
Taliban to announce interim govt in Afghanistan
The officials said that the Taliban has finalized negotiations over the new inclusive government, Khaama News reported on Monday. Acting Minister, Zabiullah Mujahid said that they are fully prepared for the announcement and are working harder to secure the arrival of foreigners to the ceremony.
Taliban claims to 'fully capture' Panjshir
In a statement, Mujahid, who is also the Taliban's acting minister of culture and information, said that their efforts for the establishment of nationwide security paid off and the province has been taken by the support of the people, Khaama News reported.
'Iran to support Afghans against foreign attempts to create instability'
"Whatever the Afghan people want is what Iran wants, and we are hopeful and sensitive regarding the future of our dear neighbor," he said in a speech in the chamber on Sunday. In the name of the Iranian nation, Qalibaf called for the preservation of the rights of people of "all races, languages, and religions", and the establishment of universal and lasting security in Afghanistan.
Open to peace talks with Taliban, says Resistance Front leader
In a post on Facebook, Massoud said the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF), which includes former Afghan security force members and local militias, would be prepared to stop fighting if the Taliban ceased their attacks, the BBC reported on Monday.
ISI chief meets Hekmatyar on Kabul visit
Meanwhile, sources close to Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the leader of Hizb-e-Islami party, said that Hamid also met Hekmatyar, and they discussed the current situation in the country, Tolo News reported. Earlier, Pakistani media reported that Hamid was in Kabul at the invitation of the Taliban, but the Taliban said that Pakistan had proposed his visit to Kabul.
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