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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicAshraf Ghani

Topic: Ashraf Ghani

Ashraf Ghani wins majority in preliminary result of Afghanistan’s presidential poll

Ashraf Ghani won 50.64% of the vote in the poll held on 28 September and looks set for a second Presidential term. His top rival Abdullah Abdullah got 39.52% of the vote.

Afghans won’t roll over and welcome Taliban back into Kabul, like they did in 1996

‘Kaun banega Afghanistan ka Rashtrapati’ is the question dominating this conflict-ridden country at the crossroads of Asia and Europe today.

Taliban threats loom but Afghanistan to go ahead with election on 28 September

The present Ghani government is hopeful of securing a second term and will approach the Taliban for peace talks after the election process.

Afghan President Ghani is praising Pakistan & releasing Taliban leaders. Something’s fishy

Ghani’s government must not repeat the disastrous mistake of offering yet another ‘olive branch’ to Pakistan.

Trump’s bid for hasty Taliban deal risks repeating history in Afghanistan

Officials in Kabul are worried as it's still not clear what a power sharing agreement with the Taliban will look like.

India needs an action plan after US troops leave Afghanistan

The consequences of a US withdrawal are mainly of concern to the Afghan people and their neighbours in the region, including us in India.

Ghani urges Taliban to end 17-year Afghan war that has cost US more than $900 billion

Ghani and the US are struggling to bring Taliban to the negotiating table

This weekend’s election could be transformative for Afghanistan’s political landscape

Afghanistan's steps towards establishing a democracy have often been marred by the Taliban's attempts to sabotage elections.

Ailing Nawaz Sharif transferred to hospital in Islamabad

Here’s what is happening across the border: PTI gains advantage in race to form government in Punjab, Afghan president calls for better ties.

Taliban rejects Afghan ceasefire, and Mexico football fans trigger a quake

Taliban rejects a cease-fire extension and Chinese tariff policies could hurt USA's economy. 

On Camera

Counter-insurgency is Indian military’s reality. Op Sindoor was brief flash in combat spectrum

The Chief of Defence Staff was spot on when he declared war fighting as ‘military’s bread and butter.’

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.