About 5,000 women were among the 21,000 Afghan students vying for 2,000 scholarships, Pakistan's Higher Education Commissions says
Just hours after his swearing-in, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the US Refugee Admissions Program beginning Jan. 27
While the Taliban hope for a "new chapter" in relations with the United States under Donald Trump, analysts say that will depend on whether Afghan leaders uphold their promises. Roshan Noorzai has the story, narrated by Bezhan Hamdard. Camera: Afghan Service.
The Taliban's return to power brought restrictions for women, but a collective of writers found hope in a WhatsApp group; their messages are now a book
Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, met with UN special envoy for Syria and emphasized 'rapid and effective cooperation' to rebuild Syria's economy and maintain its territorial integrity
The move shuts down yet another way women can receive an education in the country, drawing international ire
Taliban have called on national, international organizations to support their relocation plan
As Afghanistan and Pakistan battle the polio virus, public health officials have enlisted clerics to combat vaccine hesitancy
Journalists and civil liberties groups see new rules as further attempt by Taliban to suppress voices
Taliban object to transfer, call on Uzbekistan to return aircraft to Afghanistan
Three years after the Taliban takeover, journalists work in a tense environment of unwritten rules
The Taliban said they would not recognize the legitimacy of Afghan diplomatic missions in Australia, Canada and 11 European countries
Of the 3.1 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan more than 800,000 are undocumented
Afghanistan remains one of the world's most vulnerable countries to climate change
Taliban media restrictions and censorship are increasing, journalists and media analysts say
Barred from public, NGO jobs, women turn to private sector
Social media platforms have become a core way for media and activists to share information since the Taliban seized power
Zakat, or almsgiving, is aimed at redistributing wealth and alleviating poverty within the Muslim community
Four years later, Taliban are criticized for lack of inclusive government
Taliban say they will not attend conference without official recognition
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