Pakistan, Afghan Taliban reach agreement to extend ceasefire
ISTANBUL (Dunya News/Reuters) – Pakistan and Afghan Taliban on Thursday agreed to extend a ceasefire during talks mediated by Turkiye and Qatar.The ceasefire began on October 19.According to sources, the meetings were held Oct. 25-30 in Istanbul, with the attendance of Turkiye, Qatar, Pakistan and Afghan Taliban to strengthen a ceasefire agreed on in Doha […]
Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govt
KABUL: Afghanistan’s government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a “brave decision”.The Taliban swept back to power in 2021 after ousting the foreign-backed government and have imposed an austere version of Islamic law.They have keenly sought official international recognition and investment, as the country […]