PM Khan in the SCO summit said that positive international engagement with Taliban imperative to circumvent terrorism and humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. He added that Pakistan for decades has faced the brunt of Afghan militancy and hence supports a peaceful Afghan settlement.

SCO's new role in Afghanistan becomes crucial as fears of terrorism and violence reverberate in the region with Iran aiming to secure its stakes. Will the SCO platform see the unity of three Eurasian countries whose solidarity will be a counterbalance to US?

Afghan missions are in limbo overseas with no money to keep them operational while envoys seek acceptance from host nations as they fear return to Afghanistan which they deem no longer safe.

The meeting between Deborah Lyons, head of the U.N. mission in Afghanistan, and Sirajuddin Haqqani focused on humanitarian assistance, Suhail Shaheen, a Taliban spokesman, said in a statement.

This is the third visit of the Prime Minister to Central Asia, undermining Pakistan’s enhanced engagement with the region. The prime minister will hold bilateral meetings with other participating leaders on the sidelines. 

Taliban urge US to show heart and thank the world for sending aid which they will use to alleviate poverty and bring life to Afghan ailing economy. The US and IMF claim that they will only release assets and funds if Taliban's actions reflect their words.

32 girls of Afghan football team urged Pakistan PM for protection from Taliban as they fear for their lives for playing sports and fulfilling their dreams. Human rights agencies comment that the girls' fear reflect the lethal culture of submissiveness Taliban had wrought for years.

Secy Blinken on Monday faced a contentious House hearing as Republicans slammed Biden for bringing US great humiliation by his muddled exit strategy. Blinken defended Biden's approach by claiming that we inherited a deadline not a plan.

The video, which could not be independently verified, showed Taliban fighters sitting on the floor and counting cash and gold apparently found in suitcases. The investigation into possible illegal assets comes as Afghanistan is in the grip of a major cash crisis.

At the General Assembly Biden plans to propose an international summit specifically dedicated to tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, The Washington Post and Politico reported.

Qatar FM encourages Afghan leaders to reconcile on national goals on his high level visit to Afghanistan to earn international recognition. He adds that their cooperation in governance is essential for Afghan development, flow of aid which is held back and lasting peace for the region.

Afghans are reduced to sell their possessions as livelihoods crush, economy plummets and cash in the bank starts to dry. Is selling their possessions to pay for food the solution to overcome hunger or can they expect worse to come?