Taliban To Appoint First Diplomat In Delhi This Month

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

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The Taliban government has decided to appoint its first diplomat to India later this month, marking a significant step in bilateral engagement between the two neighbours. The diplomat will be based in New Delhi, and a second diplomat might follow in late December or early January, according to

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Ceasefire With Afghanistan Hinges on Taliban’s Commitment – Pakistan’s Defence Minister

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the recently agreed cease-fire with Afghanistan rests on the condition that the Taliban government prevents militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Conditions of the Cease-fire Asif said the agreement brokered in Doha by Qatar and Turkey will only hold if Afghanistan takes verifiable steps to stop groups such

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Taliban Targets Pakistan Over ISIS

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

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 Claims After Airstrikes Mujahid claimed that Taliban forces killed 58 Pakistani

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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

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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