Prime minister says the new powers enable authorities to track “anyone who misuses the law”
The move comes after discussions with chief of UN refugee agency
Nine cases recorded in Afghanistan this year
An official Taliban media outlet reported that counter-terrorism forces in Nangarhar had raided a hideout of Islamic State Khorasan, also known as IS-K, an Afghan-based affiliate of the transnational extremist group
The violence comes as Pakistani and US forces conduct counterterrorism drills
Chief Taliban spokesman says that idea of prisoner release was discussed in his meeting with US officials in Doha, Qatar this week, just as two sides brought it up it in their previous meetings
Country’s weather patterns have changed lately dramatically because of climate change
Conviction was related to his alleged failure to report, disclose gifts received during his time as prime minister in so-called Toshakhana case
Pakistan is facing $25 billion in external debt payments in the coming fiscal year starting in July, a significantly higher amount than its current level of foreign exchange
The head of the Taliban delegation insists talks would center on Afghan economic issues and counternarcotics efforts
'Afghanistan has sadly become out of sight and out of mind in both public and policy debate in the US,' one expert notes
Imran Khan’s party opposed the resolution moved by the ruling coalition
The US resolution urges an investigation into interference and fraud allegations related to Pakistan’s February 8 parliamentary elections
Video from several cities, many bordering Pakistan, showed joyous rallies in the streets early in the morning, with reports of celebratory gunfire by fans in some areas, including the capital, Kabul
The two-day UN meeting is set for June 30 amid sharp criticism from human rights groups for excluding Afghan women representatives
Two-day UN-hosted meeting will commence in Qatar on June 30
It also notes ‘persistent’ internal tensions among de facto Afghan leaders
Police used aerial fire to disperse protesters but failed to prevent them from assaulting and setting fire to the building and taking the suspect away
Zabihullah Mujahid, the group's chief spokesman, is underscoring the need for ‘constructive and positive engagement’ with the international community
Special rapporteur issues warnings ahead of Doha talks while presenting latest report on rights violations by Taliban leaders
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