Sami Sadat, 36, the highest-ranking army officer in southern Afghanistan

The statement comes after the UN said over 1,000 civilians were killed in the past month

Planned permits for Palestinian appear aimed at blunting criticism of settler construction

New Zealand's vaccine rollout has been less stellar, with under 20 percent of the population fully inoculated

Taliban forces now control 65 per cent of Afghanistan and have taken or threaten to take 11 provincial capitals

The insurgent group has captured the city of Faizabad in northern Afghanistan, says lawmaker Zabihullah Attiq

Turkey says still keen to run Kabul airport despite precarious security

Agency says it has found no safety concerns for pregnant people in either the new analysis or earlier studies

Turkey offers to deploy troops at Kabul airport after NATO withdraws

The Hope buses are reaching nearly 400 children across Delhi and neighbouring areas

Ahmad Wali Massoud says soldiers haven’t been fed properly amid months-long delay in salaries

Despite being the biggest victim, experts say Pakistan played a key role in the Afghan peace process

Passengers with valid UAE residence visa exempted from Covid certification

Insurgents advances, including seizing 6 capitals, may appear startling but were not unexpected in Washington

Urges states to ‘actively cooperate’ with Pakistan, China

CAA issues revised travel advisory for int’l inbound travellers

Inmates released on special directives of PM Imran

Sheikh Rashid says govt to ensure foolproof security for diplomats

Pakistan-born lawyer is a father of slain soldier

The attack involving rocket-propelled grenades happened hours after Taliban fighters penetrated deep into Herat city

Spokesperson says govt firmly believes in separation of powers between executive, legislative and judiciary

FM discusses bilateral ties with Bahrain’s PM

Imran raises with Prince Faisal issue of 400,000 expats who couldn’t go back to S Arabia due to Covid curbs