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Javed Akhtar Condemns Reception of Taliban Minister in India: Controversy Over Diplomatic Visit
Oct 14, 2025 11:35 am CST
Renowned screenwriter Javed Akhtar publicly criticized the warm welcome given to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi during his historic six-day visit to India. The controversy escalated when women journalists were initially excluded from press interactions, prompting widespread criticism from opposition leaders and press organizations. This marks the first official visit by a Taliban representative since the group took power in Afghanistan in 2021, raising questions about India's diplomatic approach toward the unrecognized Taliban government.
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.