Rahimullah Yousufzai
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Rahim Ullah Yousfzai is a Pakistani journalist famously known for his interviews with Osama bin Laden and Mullah Omar. He is currently Resident Editor, The News International, Peshawar and Correspondent BBC World Service. In 2005, the Government of Pakistan awarded him with Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) in 2005.
Afghan Taliban: Cementing their hold in the...
U.S. is leaving Afghanistan without any major achievement on ground and this situation favors the Taliban who are growing stronger politically and militarily.
Trump’s Mission: Exit Afghanistan, But will there...
Resident Editor Peshawar, ‘The News’ and an old hand on Afghanistan, examines the hurdles that are slowing down the implementation of the peace deal signed by the US and Taliban in February. He argues the inability of the various Afghan factions to resolve their issues is creating even greater uncertainty for Afghanistan, especially in light of its dependence on US financial support.
A debate the country doesn’t want: ‘Citizenship...
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s proposal to grant citizenship to Pakistan-born Afghans and Bengalis is unlikely to gain required acceptance in the country to become...