ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid on Monday clarified that so far no ‘refugee status’ had been granted to anyone in the wake of foreigners’ evacuation and takeover of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference, he said that on daily basis, many people come and return back from the Chaman border as per … Read more
There were at least two explosions near Kabul’s airport amid a huge evacuation effort from Afghanistan, the Pentagon said on Thursday, with civilians and US service members among the casualties, Reuters reported. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said one blast occurred near the airport’s Abbey Gate and the other close to the nearby Baron Hotel. Two … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan was of critical importance for Pakistan and the region. In a telephonic conversation with his Saudi counterpart His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Qureshi expressed the hope that Afghan parties would work for an inclusive political settlement to ensure … Read more
Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen on Wednesday acknowledged the support extended by the government of Pakistan in facilitating their nationals from Afghanistan. The Danish prime minister in a tweet spoke high of the ‘valuable assistance’ provided by Pakistan following her call to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday. “Spoke to Pakistani PM Khan. We … Read more
BEIJING: Countries and international organisations closely observing the unfolding situation in Afghanistan have swiftly reacted to Taliban forces entering the capital Kabul. On Monday morning, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told local media that the National Security Cabinet meeting will convene to review a plan for evacuation out of Afghanistan, without providing details of the … Read more
