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Express Tribune
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Kabul ready for refugee 'dialogue' with US
The Taliban government said Tuesday it was ready for "dialogue" with the Trump administration on the repatriation of Afghan refugees whose legal protections in the United States will be revoked in July. Citing an improved security situation in Afghanistan, Washington announced Monday that the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for Afghanistan would expire on May 20 and the termination would take effect on July 12. Kabul is "ready to engage in constructive dialogue with the US & other countries regarding repatriation of Afghans who no longer meet criteria to remain in host countries," said Abdul Qahar Balkhi, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on X. The Taliban government has already offered assurances that those Afghans who fled the country as they stormed back to power in 2021 could safely return. However, the United Nations has reported cases of executions and disappearances.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Taliban Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Flags Big Threat To Region After India 'Cuts Off' Pakistan
/ Apr 24, 2025, 10:56AM IST In a rare diplomatic move, the Taliban-led Afghan government issued a strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. The statement, made by foreign ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi, directly denounced the targeting of tourists and emphasised that such acts threaten regional peace and stability.
Mint
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Taliban condemns terror attack in Pahalgam, says it ‘weakens regional security efforts'
Afghanistan's Taliban government on Wednesday condemned the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, saying such incidents undermine efforts to ensure regional security and stability. In a statement, the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said, 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan categorically condemns the recent attack on tourists in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, and expresses condolences to the bereaved families.' Balkhi said 'such incidents undermine efforts to ensure regional security and stability.' This is a breaking news report, more details are being added First Published: 24 Apr 2025, 06:24 AM IST
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Taliban condemns Pahalgam massacre, calls attack a blow to regional security
Abdul Qahar Balkhi NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's Taliban government on Thursday condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 28 civilians were killed, stating that such incidents undermine regional security and stability. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Abdul Qahar Balkhi , the spokesman for the Taliban-run Afghan ministry of foreign affairs, expressed condolences to the families of the victims. 'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan categorically condemns the recent attack on tourists in the Pahalgam region, and expresses condolences to the bereaved families,' Balkhi said. This comes at a time of strained relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, which have worsened since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. However, Kabul has continued to maintain that India is an "important" regional power. In January of this year, a meeting took place between Afghanistan's acting foreign minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, and Indian foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, in Dubai. During this meeting, the Afghan delegation assured India that Afghanistan posed no threat to any nation.
The Print
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Afghan Taliban govt condemns J-K attack, says such incidents undermine regional security
'The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan categorically condemns the recent attack on tourists in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, and expresses condolences to the bereaved families,' he said. In a statement, the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi also expressed condolences to the bereaved families. Islamabad, Apr 23 (PTI) Afghanistan's Taliban government on Wednesday condemned the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, saying such incidents undermine efforts to ensure regional security and stability. Balkhi said 'such incidents undermine efforts to ensure regional security and stability.' Terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, in the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group, claimed responsibility for the attack. According to sketches released by the security agencies, three men – identified as Pakistanis – are believed to be involved in the attack. Pakistan's Foreign Office has said it was 'concerned at the loss of tourists' lives in an attack' in Pahalgam and extended condolences to the near ones of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. While Pakistan and Afghanistan relations have deteriorated since August 2021 after the hasty withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan and Taliban taking the control there, Kabul has described India as an 'important' regional and economic power. In January, Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met in Dubai. During the meeting, the Afghan side assured India that it does not pose a threat to any nation and expressed hope for raising the level of diplomatic relations with India. India has not yet recognised the Taliban set-up and has been pitching for the formation of a truly inclusive government in Kabul. New Delhi has also been insisting that Afghan soil must not be used for any terrorist activities against any country. PTI ZH ZH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
