The practise of 'Bacha Posh' lets Afghan girls live, dress and behave like boys. What are the Taliban's views on this unique tradition? Should Afghan girls have to act like boys for equal rights?

South Asia Diary: Afghanistan's 'Bacha Posh' tradition

At United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, India has reiterated its commitment to provide humanitarian aid to the strife-torn region. Indian envoy to United Nations T S Tirumurti said, "We remain steadfast in our commitment towards humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan.

At UNSC, India reiterates its commitment to humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

The chair of the Taliban sanctions committee, Indian envoy to UN TS Tirumurti has said that the Taliban gets the travel ban exemption as envisaged under the sanctions region only to attend peace talks.

Taliban gets travel ban exemption only to attend peace talks, says chair of sanctions committee Tirumurti

The Taliban and Western diplomats are holding a meeting in Oslo. A member of the Taliban has claimed the meeting is a "step to legitimise" the Taliban's government. Will the West recognise and legitimise the Taliban? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Taliban begins talks with Western Officials in Oslo

The Taliban and western diplomats have began their first official talks in Norway’s capital Oslo since they took over control of Afghanistan. The three-day talks will focus on how to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Taliban holds first official talks with the west in Oslo to discuss Afghanistan

The first Taliban delegation is in Norway. The Taliban representatives will be meeting Norwegian authorities as well as diplomats from several other countries. The three-day talks will focus on how to alleviate humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Taliban delegation begin talks in Europe amid humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

At least 7 people were killed and nine others injured in a blast in Afghanistan's Minivan. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

At least 7 people killed, nine others injured in blast in Afghanistan's Minivan

A blast rips through a minivan in the western Afghan city of Herat on Saturday. Officials say at least six people have been killed and nine have been injured.

A blast rips through a minivan in the western Afghan city of Herat

Taliban authorities have warned that they have all the rights to crackdown on dissent and jailed protestors. This comes in as concerns grow over the disappearance of two women activists in Afghanistan.

Taliban warn against women's rights activism after two activists were seized from their homes

The Taliban delegation is presently in Norway for a three-day visit. The delegation is all set to hold talks with the west and also members of the Afghan civil society.

Taliban to meet with western officials in Norway amid calls for humanitarian aid

At least seven people have been killed and nine have been injured after a blast ripped through a minivan in Afghanistan's Herat on Saturday. The blast was confirmed by Herat's intelligence office.

At least 7 killed, nine injured after a blast hit Afghanistan's Herat

The Taliban takeover in August has plunged Afghanistan into a humanitarian crisis. Not only poverty and starvation are rampant, but millions of women have also lost their rights to get education and work in the country ruled by fundamentalist forces.

Afghan woman in hiding speaks with Hillary Clinton, talks about what changed after Taliban takeover

In August last year as NATO forces retreated from Afghanistan at an unprecedented pace, a massive hall of sophisticated weaponry was left behind. These US arms that were left abandoned in Afghanistan have made their way to India where they are being used by local terrorists.

Abandoned US arms from Afghanistan make way into India

Abandoned US arms from Afghanistan make way into India, militants flaunt them in video

Weapons dumped by the US in Afghanistan are being used by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Kashmir. How is India planning to counter this new terror arsenal? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: American weapons with terrorists in Kashmir

During the final days of the Afghanistan evacuation, the United States conducted a botched drone strike that resulted in the deaths of 10 innocent civilians but at that time the US had tried to brush it off as a tragic mistake. The US central command has now released some declassified surveillance footage which provides more information into the final moments leading up to the deadly strike by the Americans which they later admitted was a grievous mistake on their behalf.

Afghanistan Evacuation: Declassified footage of Kabul drone attack released by the US

The terror groups in the Kashmir valley have got hold of arms and ammunition left by the US army in Afghanistan. In a recent video released by a terror organisation, American made rifles and pistols can be seen being used by the terrorists.

US army weapon left in Afghanistan makes its way to Kashmir; Terror group releases video

A report by UN International Labour Organisation (ILO) has revealed that ever since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, over half a million people have lost their jobs.

Over 500,000 jobs lost in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover, women worst hit

Taliban founder and acting prime minister Hassan Akhund called for international governments to officially recognize the country’s Taliban administration.

Afghanistan: Taliban PM Hassan Akhund makes desperate call for government recognition

The Taliban’s acting prime minister has urged the Muslim nations to officially recognise their government that took over Afghanistan in mid-August last year. “I call on Muslim countries to take the lead and recognise us officially.

Taliban acting PM urges Muslim nations to officially recognise Afghan government

This week on South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak: - Sri Lanka's animal welfare bill - Afghans selling their organs to survive - Hill station horror: 23 dead in Pakistan blizzard - Bangladesh app seeks to prevent rape

South Asia Diary: Animal welfare bill in Sri Lanka; Afghans selling organs to survive

A group of women protesters demanding rights to work and education in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul were attacked with pepper spray gas by the Taliban forces on Sunday.

Women protesters seeking rights to work, education attacked with pepper spray by Taliban

Taliban rulers have said that they are hoping to open all schools for girls across the country after the Afghan New Year, which starts on March 21, reports the Associated Press.

Taliban to allow Afghan girls to attend school after the Afghan New Year

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South Asia Diary: Afghanistan's 'Bacha Posh' tradition

At UNSC, India reiterates its commitment to humanitarian aid for Afghanistan

Taliban gets travel ban exemption only to attend peace talks, says chair of sanctions committee Tirumurti

Gravitas: Taliban begins talks with Western Officials in Oslo

Gravitas: Taliban begins talks with Western Officials in Oslo

Taliban holds first official talks with the west in Oslo to discuss Afghanistan

Taliban delegation begin talks in Europe amid humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

At least 7 people killed, nine others injured in blast in Afghanistan's Minivan

A blast rips through a minivan in the western Afghan city of Herat

Taliban warn against women's rights activism after two activists were seized from their homes

Taliban to meet with western officials in Norway amid calls for humanitarian aid

At least 7 killed, nine injured after a blast hit Afghanistan's Herat

Afghan woman in hiding speaks with Hillary Clinton, talks about what changed after Taliban takeover

Abandoned US arms from Afghanistan make way into India

Abandoned US arms from Afghanistan make way into India, militants flaunt them in video

Gravitas: American weapons with terrorists in Kashmir

Afghanistan Evacuation: Declassified footage of Kabul drone attack released by the US

US army weapon left in Afghanistan makes its way to Kashmir; Terror group releases video

Over 500,000 jobs lost in Afghanistan since Taliban takeover, women worst hit

Afghanistan: Taliban PM Hassan Akhund makes desperate call for government recognition

Taliban acting PM urges Muslim nations to officially recognise Afghan government

South Asia Diary: Animal welfare bill in Sri Lanka; Afghans selling organs to survive

Women protesters seeking rights to work, education attacked with pepper spray by Taliban

Taliban to allow Afghan girls to attend school after the Afghan New Year