Statement released by embassy claims it was closing down owing to 'persistent challenges' from the Indian govt. The embassy had previously announced 'cessation of operations' in Delhi from Oct.
The mission also cited 'failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests' and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul as reasons.
Afghan Consul General Zakia Wardak & acting Consul General Syed Mohammad Ibrahimkhail say they will continue to carry out their duties, days after embassy purportedly wrote to MEA.
Confirming the layoffs Afghan ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay cites lack of available funding both from Kabul and other sources'. 4 Afghan staff also 'dismissed'.
Kumar Tuhin, director general (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, said no student would be forced to leave India against their wishes, adding scholarships issue will be resolved.
In an exclusive interview, ambassador Farid Mamundzay calls on regional players to be "unified" & warns of terror groups backed by Taliban who have “regional and international ambitions”.
Indian universities are threatening Afghan students they will cancel their seats if they don't return to classes. But India isn't renewing their visas.
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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