The city of Kabul home to 4.5 million people is currently in the dark after an explosion on Thursday brought down electricity lines and cut off power in the capital. Watch this report by our correspondent Anas Mallick to know more.

Kabul in dark after power cut hits city owing to major explosions

An explosion resulted in a major power outage in Afghan capital Kabul on Thursday. Though the cause of the blast was not known, it came as another blow to Taliban's efforts to stabilise situation in the country two months after they seized control.

Explosion causes major power outage in Kabul

The city of Kabul home to 4.5 million people is currently in the dark after an explosion on Thursday brought down electricity lines and cut off power in the capital.

City of Kabul in the dark after explosion cuts off power

Amid continuing tensions on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Islamabad’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held talks with Taliban leaders in Kabul.

Exclusive: Pak FM Qureshi, Taliban's Muttaqi share details with WION on Kabul talks

Backdrop Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Moscow Format meeting attended by 10 countries, held on October 20, 2021 assured that they have moved as quickly as possible on opening up their government, guaranteeing rights to women and Afghanistan will never allow its soil to be used as a base for anyone to threaten the security of another country.

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After the Taliban's return to Afghanistan, various former diplomats, military experts have expressed concerns over the collapse of the Islamabad government as the Taliban has expressed its intention about developing its nuclear programme, said foreign policy expert Fabien Baussart.

International community worried over Pakistani nukes falling into Taliban's hand

Regional countries in south and Central Asia on Wednesday supported humanitarian aid for Afghanistan but also called on US to pay up for reconstruction Afghanistan.

Moscow talks: Regional powers support aid for Afghanistan, but ask US to pay as well

The Moscow format meeting is all set to begin today (October 20) in Russia. This is the first Moscow format dialogue since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August.

India, Taliban to meet at Moscow format in Russia on October 20

The crucial Moscow format summit on the Afghanistan crisis is underway, representatives of 10 countries are in attendance and so is the Taliban administration. As Moscow holds the meet over the Afghan crisis, Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister stated that he recognises Taliban's efforts.

Moscow summit on Afghanistan situation held in Russia, threat of ISIS flagged as a major concern

The crucial Moscow format summit on the Afghanistan situation was held in Russia today, representatives of 10 countries were in attendance and so was the Taliban delegation. The agenda entailed the formation of an inclusive government and consolidating international partners towards preventing humanitarian and economic crises.

Moscow Meet: Taliban looks forward to secure international recognition

The crucial Moscow format summit on the Afghanistan crisis is underway. Representatives of 10 countries are in attendance so is the Taliban administration, Anas Mallick brings you more.

Afghanistan crisis: Moscow format meeting underway, Taliban gets an invitation

The crucial Moscow format summit on the Afghanistan crisis was held today in Russia, representatives of 10 countries were in attendance and so was the Taliban administration. As Moscow holds the meet over the Afghan crisis, Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister stated that he recognises the Taliban's efforts.

Russian FM Sergey Lavrov addresses Moscow meet; summit to explore inclusive govt, prevent crises

Indian officials reportedly met Taliban Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi at the Moscow format meeting and offered humanitarian aid to the regime in Kabul. This would be the first time India has officially announced aid for Afghanistan after the August 15 takeover of Kabul by the Taliban.

Moscow Format meet: India, Taliban hold talks

On the heels of the crucial Moscow format talks, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has met the Taliban's acting PM Mullah Hasan Akhund and the deputy CM Abdul Salam Hanafi for bilateral talks. Our correspondent Anas Mallick brings you all the latest developments.

Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi, interim Afghan PM Mullah Hasan Akhund hold bilateral talks

The Deputy US Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo, stated that the Taliban would have no access to Afghan central bank reserves, which are primarily held in the US.

We will not let the Taliban access the money: US on releasing Afghan frozen assets

On the heels of the Moscow format talks, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has arrived in Kabul, he is expected to meet senior Taliban leaders. Our correspondent Anas Mallick has been tracking all the developments.

Pakistan minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrives in Kabul; border management, refugee crisis on agenda

On the heels of the Moscow format talks, Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has arrived in Kabul, and he is expected to meet senior Taliban leaders. Our correspondent Anas Mallick has been tracking all the developments.

Afghanistan: Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrives in Kabul

Several journalists covering the women’s rights protest were allegedly attacked by the Taliban on Thursday morning and were prevented from covering their demonstration.

Taliban assault journalists covering women’s rights protest in Kabul

A beauty salon in Taliban-controlled Kabul has became a place where women can relax among themselves outside the household and share their woes. Salon owner Mohadessa has kept her beauty salon open despite threats from Afghanistan's new rulers.

This beauty salon shielding women In Taliban-controlled Kabul

In pics | Beauty salon—a safe haven for women in Taliban's Kabul

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Home Minister of Taliban's interim government has been seen with either his face covered or secured in public photographs, which raises the question that what is he afraid of?

Is the US looking to capture or kill Sirajuddin Haqqani?

India is participating in the Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan on 20th October, 2021. The meeting will be attended by the representatives of 10 countries, including Russia, China, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries in Central Asia and a high-level delegation from Taliban.

Opinion | Moscow talks are a chance for India to influence Afghan situation

Troika plus meeting in Moscow on the Afghanistan situation has been concluded. According to a Russian foreign ministry statement, Russia, China and Pakistan have agreed to provide humanitarian aid and economic support to Afghanistan.

Troika plus meeting: Russia, China and Pak agree to give aid for Afghanistan

In an effort to eradicate polio and boost health measures for children in Afghanistan, the Taliban government has agreed to restart a door-to-door vaccination program next month, and will allow women to be frontline workers in the drive, health officials announced Tuesday.

Taliban allow polio vaccine programme to restart in Afghanistan

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