Multiple developments in Pakistan’s recent polity has generated a debate about the weakness of the State and its ability to enforce its writ. One such development was Pakistani State’s negotiations with Tehreek Taliban Pakistan, a loosely connected group of Pashtun militants, who had fought the Pakistani State for more than a decade. Another such development […]
The spokesperson of UN Secretary-General declared that $1.5 billion has been raised to address the situation of the people of Afghanistan. He also added the harsh winter is making life difficult for Afghans. After the takeover of Afghanistan by the Islamic Emirate, the Western institutions have been regularly speaking of humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, shedding […]
Headlines: Why Europe’s Muslims are Braced for France’s Stint Running the EU Presidency Spoils of War: Taliban put Victory over US on Display Pakistan Confirms Buying Chinese Jets to Counter India’s Rafale Aircraft Why Europe’s Muslims are Braced for France’s Stint Running the EU Presidency France has taken over the rotating EU presidency for the […]
The United States Congress recently approved a $777.7bn defense budget, a five percent increase from last year. This move came after they pulled the last American troops out of Afghanistan and was justified as a way of dealing with the intensifying competition with China. (Al Jazeera) The budget approval had bipartisan support and supports the […]
“The OIC extraordinary session on Afghanistan is a prime example of our collective determination and action to help those most in need. We thank Pakistan for hosting this vital meeting and inviting the global community to continue cooperating to support the Afghan people,” US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said. (Dawn)
The BBC reported on December 2nd that the crumbling infrastructure of Afghanistan has resulted in an almost nonexistent health care and social welfare system. Many doctors are now working without pay and the food crisis has added an unprecedented burden upon hospitals overflowing with citizens suffering from the desperate conditions of poverty.
The mujahid Muslims of Afghanistan are currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis, wherein out of a 40 million population, almost half are starving. However, instead of helping them, Pakistan’s agent rulers are exploiting the crisis, in order to force the Taliban regime to form a fully Western-style national democratic and liberal government. All this is […]
The Pak-Saudi military exercise “Al-Kassah-III” began on 14 December 2021, at the King Khalid Military City, Hafar Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia. According to Pakistan’s ISPR, these exercises are to enhance the cleansing and disposal of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Such IEDs are used by Muslims fighting against occupying forces in Kashmir and Palestine today, having been […]
America’s debacle in Afghanistan and its withdrawal in August has seen many see China as the nation that will fill the void. China has considerable economic, strategic and security interests in central Asia and Afghanistan. Already transport links traversing the Wakhan Corridor are an integral part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which is […]
Over the past few days, the value of Afghan currency has unprecedentedly fallen to record low against the US dollars in 2 decades. Moreover, the financial sector and several major Afghan banks are on the verge of collapse. This has led to rising market prices, poverty and unemployment, plunging Afghanistan into an unprecedented economic crisis.
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“Today, we’re signing two new agreements that reflect our deepening collaboration on Afghanistan. The first establishes Qatar as the United States’ protecting power in Afghanistan,” said Blinken.
In the city of Yangiyul, Tashkent region, on the 22th of November dozens of men were summoned to the police department, where their beards were forcibly shaved off. Activists reported that raids on men with beards have recently increased in the region. This is reported by the Uzbek media outlets.
The Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations recently tweeted that: “The UN Credentials Committee met today and decided to defer its decision on Afghanistan seat at the UN. Thus, the current Mission representing the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan will continue its work at the UN. The Committee will present its report to the […]
The Khilafah will gather our abundant resources as one state The oil of Saudi Arabia and Iran The gas of Qatar and Central Asia The mineral wealth of Afghanistan The agriculture and nuclear power of Pakistan The Khilafah will end our division and economic exploitation.
A report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) warns that Afghanistan’s banking system faces cash liquidity crunch that could cause the financial system to collapse within months. Besides, Deborah Lyons, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan while briefing the United Nations Security Council stated that: “Once limited to a few provinces and Kabul, ISIS’K […]
EU Announces Funding for Global Gateway to Rival China BRI This week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €300 billion funding for the Global Gateway programme that is the EU’s response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The EC President said, “We will support smart investments in quality infrastructure, respecting the highest social […]
In November 2021, Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff level agreement for the next interest based loan tranche, upon fulfillment of IMF conditions. The IMF conditions include an increase of Rs. 350 billion in taxes through a mini-budget, an increase of Rs 4 per liter in the Petrol Development Levy (PDL) […]
Headlines: * Afghan Economy Nears Collapse as Pressure Builds to Ease U.S. Sanctions * Pakistan May Attend US Democracy Summit * U.S. Lawmakers Defy China by Meeting with Officials in Taiwan
A report by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) warns that Afghanistan’s banking system faces cash liquidity crunch that could cause the financial system to collapse within months. Besides, Deborah Lyons, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan while briefing the United Nations Security Council stated that: “Once limited to a few provinces and Kabul, ISIS’K […]
After debate in the media over the possible release of Taliban prisoners, as a gesture of “goodwill,” is it not high time that Pakistan’s rulers release Naveed Butt, the Official Spokesman of Hizb ut Tahrir in the Wilayah of Pakistan? Is it not high time to release Naveed Butt, when he has neither been seen […]
According to the United Nations, Afghanistan is on the brink of becoming the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with half of the population facing unprecedented levels of acute hunger due to a combination of severe drought, the aftermath of two decades of Western occupation, the withdrawal of humanitarian aid by the international community and the freezing […]
On November 18, news agency Radio Liberty, with reference to the US Department of State, published the news: “Kazakhstan has avoided being included in the US “watchlist” for religious freedom. The State Department did not comply with the recommendation of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) to add Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and […]
Washington and Doha sign an agreement to establish a US Interests Section by the Qatar Embassy in Afghanistan to provide a range of consular services and monitor the state of American diplomatic facilities in the country. This was announced by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at a press conference with Qatar Foreign Minister Mohammed […]
Headlines: • After Lira Tumble, Turkey Faces Threat of Inflation and Currency Crisis • US: Pakistan, Taliban Violators of Religious Freedom • Paulson Warns of ‘Dangerous’ World If China-U.S. Tensions Worsen After Lira Tumble, Turkey Faces Threat of Inflation and Currency Crisis As expected, the central bank cut rates by another 100bps, which sent the […]
Headlines: • China-US Virtual Summit • The Battle for Libya • Afghanistan on the Brink of Economic Collapse China-US Virtual Summit The US president and Chinese premier Xi Jinping held a virtual summit on 16 November 2021. There was no joint press conference or a press statement after the virtual conference. This is because expectations […]
The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani signed an agreement through which Qatar will assume the role of “protecting power” for US interests in Afghanistan. Blinken stated: “Qatar will establish a U.S. interest section within its embassy in Afghanistan to provide certain consular services and monitor the […]
The Taliban obliged the inhabitants of Afghanistan to use only the national currency in trade. Deputy Minister of Information and Culture in the interim cabinet Zabihullah Mujahid announced this on his Twitter page. The statement says that the use of foreign exchange negatively affects the economy, and these losses are reflected in every inhabitant of […]
We are suffering immensely, as the economy obviously collapses, despite the reassurances of Pakistan’s rulers. The rupee is collapsing in value, whilst inflation is spiralling out of control. Fuel, electricity and gas prices are all increasing, as are taxation and unemployment. As if our economic misery were not enough, the rulers use the weak economy […]
The G-20 Summit, held in Rome under the Italian presidency, has ended. After the two-day summit, the 61-item final statement signed by the G20 members was published. Although the agenda of the meeting for the world was based on fossil fuel-based energy and global warming, Turkey’s eyes focused on the Biden-Erdogan meeting.
