Qatar has much deeper pockets than Pakistan. But Pakistani state's history with Afghanistan goes back to Taliban’s birth & Doha can't match the cultural ties between the two countries.
India’s actions in Afghanistan stem more out of pique for the triumph of radical Taliban and its mentor Pakistan, and less due to the lack of strategic options.
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that China has 'effective' communication with Taliban and respects Afghan people's independent decision on their own future and destiny.
Internal investigation into Danish Siddiqui's death reveals Reuters South Asia editors were unaware of his embedding with Afghan forces, also finds that Siddiqui was mistakenly left behind by soldiers in Spin Boldak.
The home ministry also announced that previously-issued visas to all Afghan nationals, who are not in India, have been invalidated with immediate effect.
Dry fruits are among Afghanistan's most exported agricultural products. India is the second-biggest destination of its total exports, making up a share of 40.6 per cent.
Beijing sees investment opportunity in Afghanistan’s mineral sector, which can be transported back on Chinese-financed infrastructure, including $60 billion of projects in Pakistan.
The lawmakers said the move will ensure the spillover effects of Afghanistan which could 'destabilise neighbouring countries' are constantly monitored by those closest to the threat.
In a news conference in Kabul Tuesday, Taliban also said the US must stick to its self-imposed deadline after which it won't let Afghans to be taken out on evacuation flights.
While the "establishment" has enjoyed a large share of power, last week's constitutional amendments gave Army chief Asim Munir additional powers and lifelong immunity from prosecution.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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