Concerns grow over number of Afghans, including children, in Pakistan’s prisons
Reports indicate that thousands of Afghans are held in prisons in dreadful condition and some child prisoners are suffering from ‘severe hunger’...
World welcomes 2023, leaving a stormy year behind
While millions watched musical acts and fireworks displays on TV, thousands took to the streets in major cities to usher in the new year...
Afghanistan: Six provinces keep schools open for girls despite nationwide ban
Six provincial governors have allowed thousands of girls to continue their education, so long as strict dress code rules are followed...
Blast happens outside military airport in Kabul; multiple casualties reported
Taliban’s interior ministry confirmed the blast and “many casualties” but did not provide exact numbers....
Pakistan crackdowns on Afghan refugees: Women, children behind bars in Karachi
At least 1,200 Afghan nationals, who had entered Karachi without valid travel documents, were detained by Pakistani police in multiple raids....
Faithful in Rome mourn former pope Benedict
The Vatican said Benedict's body would lie in state from Monday in St. Peter's Basilica and his funeral will be held on January 5. Pope Francis will preside ove...
Iranian envoy claims US was in Afghanistan ‘to control’ neighboring countries
Hassan Qomi claims the US was in Afghanistan to ‘control’ neighboring countries; has managed to keep its ‘intelligence and espionage forces’ in the coun...
Ronaldo ‘excited’ to play for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr club
The former Manchester United player said he’s excited about joining the club as Saudi is a ‘country with big football ambitions’...