Taliban Targets Pakistan Over ISIS

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

International

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has demanded that Pakistan expel ISIS fighters allegedly taking shelter within its territory. He warned that ISIS poses a major threat not just to Afghanistan but also to the wider region and accused Islamabad of ignoring the group’s presence. Retaliation

International

Muttaqi Holds Second Press Meet With Women Journalists

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a second press conference in New Delhi, this time ensuring women journalists were present. The move came after widespread criticism over their exclusion from his earlier interaction with the media. No Deliberate Exclusion, Says Muttaqi Muttaqi clarified that women were not intentionally kept out of the first presser. […]

International

Taliban FM Warns Pakistan Over Afghan Soil Use

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

During his first visit to India since the Taliban took power, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi gave a firm warning to Pakistan: no group will be permitted to use Afghan territory for attacks against India. Afghan Soil Not for Hostile Acts In a joint press briefing with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Muttaqi […]

National

Taliban FM Arrives in Delhi for Six-Day Visit

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in New Delhi on October 9 for a six-day trip, becoming the first senior Taliban leader to visit India since the group’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. The External Affairs Ministry extended a “warm welcome,” marking a notable shift in India’s engagement strategy. Travel Ban Waiver Granted Muttaqi […]

International

Taliban Reject Trump’s Bid to Retake Bagram Base

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Taliban government has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take back Bagram Air Base, which American forces vacated in 2021. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called the demand unrealistic and urged Washington to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Trump’s Position Trump has publicly stated that he wants Bagram returned “right away,” though no

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India Explores Taliban Ties As Mutual Interest Grows

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India is considering the possibility of a diplomatic visit from Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, despite his current travel restrictions under the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions regime. While no dates have been finalised, Indian officials confirmed that discussions with the Taliban are ongoing, reflecting a shift towards pragmatic

International

Taliban Blames Pakistan For Airstrikes In Eastern Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused Pakistan of carrying out drone strikes on Nangarhar and Khost provinces, which killed three people and left at least seven others injured. According to Afghan officials, the strikes also destroyed several homes, sparking panic among local residents. The Taliban claimed the victims were civilians, although independent

International

China Endorses Russia’s Recognition of Taliban, Keeps Formal Nod Pending

By BPN News Desk July 5, 2025

China has cautiously welcomed Russia’s decision to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan, calling it a step toward regional engagement while reiterating its own measured stance. Though Beijing has not yet granted full recognition, officials indicated that it continues to maintain robust diplomatic communication with the Taliban and could consider formal

Asia

India Engages With Taliban Amid Evolving Regional Dynamics

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2025

In a significant shift, India has initiated diplomatic engagement with the Taliban, signaling a pragmatic approach to addressing evolving regional challenges. This outreach comes amid growing concerns over Afghanistan’s security, trade opportunities, and geopolitical stability. India’s outreach focuses on safeguarding its strategic interests in Afghanistan, which has