NATO official says forces maintaining strict distance from outer areas of airport to prevent clashes with Taliban

The inner workings and leadership of the group have long been shrouded in secrecy

Move highlights difficulty Washington is having in carrying out evacuations following Taliban's swift takeover

'We are going back to darkness,' says one of university students evacuated to Qatar

Massoud says his supporters are ready to fight if Taliban forces try to invade his stronghold of Panjshir valley

57-member organisation pledges to help achieve peace in war-torn country

Islamabad consistently maintained Afghanistan territory should not be used against any country, says envoy Asad Khan

Death toll exceeds 102,000 with additional 684 virus-related fatalities in country

National Resistance Front's main goal is to avoid bloodshed and press for a new system of govt, says spokesperson

A Taliban official said: "We are seeking complete clarity on foreign forces' exit plan"

The ultimate fate of United States’ 20-year nation-building project in Afghanistan has surprised no one

Air force personnel assisted in delivery of child in the cargo bay of the aircraft

The United States’ Indian policy over the years has been to offer India as the “net security provider for the region”

The devastating earthquake killed more than 2,000 people

Ambassador Akram says national carrier operating three flights a day; can evacuate at least 500 to 600 people each day

Civilian aircraft would not fly into Afghanistan, but instead ferry evacuees from air bases in various locations

The group sought to present a more moderate face since last week's lightning takeover

UK fully left EU's orbit in Dec 2020 by which many banks and other financial firms had relocated

Investors engage in bargain hunting despite losses on Wall Street, surge in Delta variant cases

President Alvi says Pakistan, Turkey have identical views on several issues, are on same page regarding Afghanistan

Fears China, US will dominate global chip making, hopes to create Asian data centre hub to spur demand

Chairman remains confident despite crippling sanctions

India detains Hurriyat leader Zaffar Akbar Bhat and three others on baseless allegations