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Pakistan in no hurry to recognise Afghan Taliban rule: Officials

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Pakistan in no hurry to recognise Afghan Taliban rule: Officials

Representational image only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters “Pakistan is in no hurry to recognise the Afghan Taliban government and any decision will be made keeping the country’s interest in mind,” Pakistan officials have said. The remarks came days after Russia became the first country to officially recognise the Taliban’s rule. Moscow’s decision, some observers … Read more

Taliban believe Afghanistan rule is ‘open-ended’, don’t plan to lift ban on female education

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Taliban believe Afghanistan rule is ‘open-ended’, don’t plan to lift ban on female education

The Taliban view their rule of Afghanistan as open-ended, drawing legitimacy from Islamic law and facing no significant threat, their chief spokesman said in an interview marking the second anniversary of the Taliban takeover of the country. He also indicated a ban on female education will remain in place. Zabihullah Mujahid brushed aside any questions … Read more