The Taliban's supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, is expected to have ultimate power over a new governing council

The mayor urged people to not go outside

Many have already set out for Pakistan, while others are trying to reach Central Asian states

New Afghan government might be unveiled on Friday, according to sources

The Express Tribune found the claim to be false as the man wearing harness tries to fix flag on public building

Sohail Shaheen blames US announcement for chaos at Kabul airport

To those who wish America harm, we will hunt you down, says President Biden

Pakistan flag to fly at half-mast; security clampdown imposed in IIOJK

While trade has increased on borders since Taliban takeover, intense security checks show normalcy is still far away

New Delhi was world's most polluted capital for the third straight year in 2020

South Asia specialist says installation of a foreign security presence would be necessary if airlines were to return

As a moment in history, the image of Donahue's departure could be cast alongside that of a Soviet general

More than 114,000 people have been airlifted from Kabul airport in the past two weeks

Gen Bussiere says Beijing’s development of nuclear capabilities is against claim of 'minimum nuclear deterrent'

Qureshi hosts Dutch counterpart, speaks with Canadian FM

NSA Moeed Yusuf says Afghanistan needs assistance in economic, governance affairs to prevent state's collapse

Pope Francis thanked a male nurse for convincing him to undergo surgery rather than continue antibiotics

FM shares country's perspective on inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan

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

Reiterates call for inclusive govt in neighbouring country

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