Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday decided to allow Indian wheat to reach Afghanistan through Pakistan. Pakistan government made the decision public in a press release and via tweet on Monday.

Pakistan to allow Indian wheat to reach Afghanistan

Women are barred from appearing in television dramas in Afghanistan under new rules imposed by the Taliban government. Women journalists must wear hijabs, states the ruling Taliban government.

Taliban unveils new 'religious' guidelines banning women in TV dramas

Since the departure of US troops, the remnants of war remain a serious threat to Afghans’ safety. An NGO is now racing against time to decontaminate one of the most heavily mined countries in the world. For more on this, watch South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak.

South Asia Diary | Deaths from landmines on the rise in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is one of the last places in the world where photographers use an antiquated wooden instant camera called the Kamra-E-Faoree to make a living. This hand-made device has both camera and darkroom within one large contraption and generations of Afghans have had their portraits are taken with it, usually for identity or passport size photographs.

Kamra-E-Faoree, Afghanistan's disappearing box cameras

The Taliban has urged the US Congress to ease sanctions and release Afghanistan's assets.

Taliban urges U.S. to release frozen Afghanistan's assets

A kidnapped Afghan doctor was killed by his abductors in spite of payment of ransom for his release. Mohamed Nader Alemi, the doctor, was kidnapped two months ago in the Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif.

Afghanistan: Prominent doctor kidnapped, killed in spite of ransom payment

Taliban said on Saturday that they had begun paying government employees who had not received paycheck since Taliban's rise to power. Most government employees are yet to return to work.

Afghanistan: Taliban begin paying salary to government workers

Out of the 28,000 Afghans who applied for temporary admission into the United States under the humanitarian parole shortly before the Taliban recaptured Afghanistan, only 100 of them have been approved, according to US federal officials.

Over 28,000 Afghans apply for US temporary entry, but only 100 applicants approved

The Taliban`s officials in central Daikundi province said that they arrested 11 people who are suspected to be affiliates of ISIS-K, the terror group which recently speeded its attacks in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of it, reported local media.

Taliban arrest 11 IS suspects in central Daikundi province

Facebook has revealed that hackers from Pakistan used its platform to target Afghan citizens at a time when the Taliban was taking control of the country.

Facebook reveals hackers from Pakistan used its platform to target Afghan citizens

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai on Sunday said she was concerned that the Taliban's block on girls' education in Afghanistan will not be temporary, as claimed.

Nobel winner Malala fears Taliban will keep girls out of school

Taliban's show of strength: Military parade with US-made weapons

For decades, the historic Ariana cinema entertained Afghans. But it has been closed for months now. Like the rest of the country, the Ariana is in limbo, waiting to see how the Taliban will rule. On South Asia Diary, Mariam Wardak brings you the story of Ariana cinema.

South Asia Diary | Ariana cinema's fate hangs in limbo, will Taliban allows movies in Afghanistan?

On August 15, the Taliban seized power in Kabul, three months on Afghanistan is on the brink of an economic collapse. Attacks by the ISIS-K have been rising, women are virtually absent from public life, they have been barred from working and receiving education.

Three months since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, violence continues to plague country

The Taliban claim to have complete control over Afghanistan. However, recent evidence points to the contrary. Despite the Taliban government's best efforts, even after three months of the group's takeover of the country, the National Resistance Front (NRF) remains a thorn in its side.

Afghanistan | 3 months since takeover, is NRF still a thorn in the Taliban's side?

There's no end to attacks in Afghanistan. In the latest at least five people have been killed and six injured, in a blast in capital Kabul. A bomb targeted a minibus near a Taliban checkpoint.

At least five people killed, six injured in a blast in Afghanistan's Kabul

Disturbing reports of families offering daughters as young as 20 days old for future marriage in return for a dowry have come up from war-torn Afghanistan, said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore on Saturday.

Even 20-day-old daughters are being 'sold in marriage' in Afghanistan, says UNICEF official

When Taliban took to power, they assured the world that this time their reign will be different from the older times. The group claimed that women will have more freedom, safety and rights.

Watch: Afghan girl alleges beating by Taliban commander for refusing sex, Taliban post video to refute claim

Another blast has been reported in a mosque in Afghanistan. A bomb went off in Nangarhar province during Friday prayers, three dead and 20 people have been reported as injured, the priest of the mosque has also been injured. WION's Anas Mallick brings in all the latest developments.

Another Friday blast at Afghanistan's Nangarhar province; 3 killed, priest injured

Afghanistan has witnessed another attack on a Friday. Terrorists in Afghanistan struck a mosque in Nangarhar. What were the Taliban doing? They are busy with target practice at the Bamiyan Buddhas. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: As Afghans face terror attacks, Taliban is busy in target practice

The International Cricket Council says Afghanistan has communicated its intent to keep up the women's game in the country but the world body still awaits more action.

'We have been in regular communication': ICC waits on Afghanistan promises over women's cricket

As the Taliban government struggles to seek international recognition to allow them to receive foreign aid to stave off the economic crisis, the World Health Organisation has warned that around one million children in Afghanistan are at risk of dying due to acute malnutrition.

One million Afghan children at risk of dying due to acute malnutrition: WHO

Let's shift our attention to Afghanistan now where terrorists have struck a mosque during yesterday's Friday prayers. This has become a nightmare on repeat. Almost every Friday now a bomb goes off. What is the Taliban doing to break this cycle of violence? Nothing. They are busy with target practice at the Bamiyan buddhas. Here is a report.

Terrorists strike mosque during Friday prayers in Afghanistan

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Pakistan to allow Indian wheat to reach Afghanistan

Taliban unveils new 'religious' guidelines banning women in TV dramas

South Asia Diary | Deaths from landmines on the rise in Afghanistan

Kamra-E-Faoree, Afghanistan's disappearing box cameras

Taliban urges U.S. to release frozen Afghanistan's assets

Afghanistan: Prominent doctor kidnapped, killed in spite of ransom payment

Afghanistan: Taliban begin paying salary to government workers

Over 28,000 Afghans apply for US temporary entry, but only 100 applicants approved

Taliban arrest 11 IS suspects in central Daikundi province

Facebook reveals hackers from Pakistan used its platform to target Afghan citizens

Nobel winner Malala fears Taliban will keep girls out of school

Taliban's show of strength: Military parade with US-made weapons

South Asia Diary | Ariana cinema's fate hangs in limbo, will Taliban allows movies in Afghanistan?

Three months since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, violence continues to plague country

Afghanistan | 3 months since takeover, is NRF still a thorn in the Taliban's side?

At least five people killed, six injured in a blast in Afghanistan's Kabul

At least five people killed, six injured in a blast in Afghanistan's Kabul

Even 20-day-old daughters are being 'sold in marriage' in Afghanistan, says UNICEF official

Watch: Afghan girl alleges beating by Taliban commander for refusing sex, Taliban post video to refute claim

Another Friday blast at Afghanistan's Nangarhar province; 3 killed, priest injured

Gravitas: As Afghans face terror attacks, Taliban is busy in target practice

'We have been in regular communication': ICC waits on Afghanistan promises over women's cricket

One million Afghan children at risk of dying due to acute malnutrition: WHO

Terrorists strike mosque during Friday prayers in Afghanistan