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NDTV Ground Report: Civilians Return to Devastated Homes as Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Ceasefire Expires
Oct 17, 2025 02:55 pm CST
As the 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan expires, NDTV provides an exclusive ground report from Spin Boldak, where civilians are returning to homes destroyed by airstrikes. This report examines the humanitarian impact of the deadliest conflict since Taliban's 2021 takeover, highlighting local perspectives and the deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries despite their previous alliance.
Taliban Foreign Minister Warns Pakistan: "Peace Preferred, But Afghanistan Has Other Means"
Oct 13, 2025 02:40 am CST
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi delivers a stark warning to Pakistan during his India visit, stating that while Afghanistan prefers peaceful resolution of border tensions following recent military exchanges, the country stands united and prepared to defend its sovereignty if diplomacy fails. This comes after retaliatory operations against Pakistani military posts following airstrikes in Kabul.
Afghan Foreign Minister Visits Deoband: Strengthening India-Afghanistan Diplomatic Relations Amid Regional Challenges
Oct 11, 2025 07:55 pm CST
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made a historic visit to Darul Uloom Deoband in India, expressing optimism for stronger bilateral relations between the two nations. As the first senior Taliban official to visit India since the group's return to power, Muttaqi announced plans to send new diplomats to India and emphasized cooperation on regional projects like the Chabahar port, marking a potential shift in India's engagement with Afghanistan's current government.
India Restores Full Diplomatic Relations with Afghanistan, Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy Status
Oct 10, 2025 05:18 pm CST
India has officially restored full diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, upgrading its Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy status. During a historic meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi, both nations committed to strengthened cooperation based on mutual respect, with Taliban leadership pledging their territory won't be used for anti-India activities. This diplomatic breakthrough comes amid regional security challenges and represents India's strategic engagement in Afghanistan's future.
Two Powerful Explosions Rock Central Kabul Amid Foreign Minister's India Visit
Oct 10, 2025 03:50 am CST
Two significant explosions occurred in central Kabul Thursday evening, with no casualties reported according to Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid. The incident coincided with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's diplomatic visit to India, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the Taliban government as it seeks broader international recognition beyond Russia.
Taliban Government Denies Nationwide Internet Ban in Afghanistan Amid Ongoing Communications Blackout
Oct 01, 2025 09:26 pm CST
The Taliban administration has rejected reports of imposing a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, claiming instead that aged fiber optic infrastructure is being replaced. This communications blackout has severely disrupted banking, commerce, aviation, and humanitarian operations across the country, leaving Afghan expatriates unable to contact relatives and aid organizations struggling to coordinate essential services.
"Feared Being Executed": British Couple Released By Taliban
Sep 21, 2025 03:53 pm CST
An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday, telling the press that they feared "we would never be released".
Elderly British Couple Back In UK After Taliban Release
Sep 21, 2025 12:06 am CST
An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK.
Taliban Release Detained Elderly British Couple
Sep 19, 2025 08:44 pm CST
An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan for almost eight months were released on Friday, the Taliban authorities said, after pressure built to free the pair due to fears over their health.