2 days before 9/11, Al-Qaeda assassinated The Lion of Panjshir, Ahmad Shah Massoud. Massoud had warned the West about an impending attack. Osama bin Laden ordered his men to kill the lion. Palki Sharma brings you the story of Ahmad Shah Massoud.

Gravitas: The story of Ahmad Shah Massoud

Pakistan has dismissed rumours that it is assisting the Taliban advance in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley, calling the allegations "part of mischievous propaganda campaign".

Panjshir Valley: Pakistan calls reports of help to Taliban 'mischievous propaganda'

The Taliban on Tuesday announced UN-sanctioned Taliban veteran, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund as the leader of their new government while giving key positions to some of the movement's top figures.

Listed terrorists among Taliban's new government

According to reports, at least 600 Taliban militants have been killed in clashes against Panjshir resistance forces Taliban's spokesman Bilal Karimi had said earlier that Khenj and the Anaba district had fallen to the group amid heavy fighting in the area.

At least 600 Taliban fighters killed in Panjshir clashes against resistance forces: Reports

Claims and counterclaims are rife in Afghanistan on the reported takeover of Panjshir valley by Taliban. While Taliban say it had taken control of the area, the resistance forces dug their heels in.

Fight for Panjshir Valley: What we know so far

The leader of the Afghan opposition group resisting Taliban forces in the Panjshir valley north of Kabul on Monday called for a "national uprising" against the Taliban.

Panjshir: Afghan resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud calls for a ‘national uprising’

On Monday, the Taliban invited former Afghan military men to join the new hardline leadership. "Afghan soldiers who have been trained over the last 20 years will be requested to rejoin security departments alongside Taliban fighters," said spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid at a press conference in Kabul.

Taliban vow to include US-trained Afghan soldiers in new security setup

Talking about plans in an interaction with media, a Taliban leader said Afghanistan will have an all-inclusive government soon. The group will also invite different countries for the government's formation ceremony.

Will invite countries at govt launch ceremony, work will start with reforms in constitution: Taliban

A day after anti-Taliban leader Ahmad Massoud said he was ready for talks with the Taliban, the militant group in a statement said Panjshir province has come under the "complete control of the Islamic Emirate".

Panjshir under control, claim Taliban; Massoud's NRF says 'struggle' will continue

Tajikistan has awarded posthumously two former Afghan political figures, Ahmad Shah Massoud and Burhanuddin Rabbani, with the country's highest honor, the Order of Ismoili Somoni.

Tajikistan honours Lion of Panjshir Ahmad Shah Massoud after two decades

Ahmad Wali Massoud, the brother of the legendary anti-Taliban warlord Ahmad Shah Massoud, said on Wednesday that resistance would not die in Afghanistan. Speaking exclusively with WION, Massoud described the situation in Afghanistan as "chaotic".

Exclusive: Resistance will not die in Afghanistan, says late anti-Taliban leader's brother

Senior Afghan politician Ata Mohammad Noor is in Delhi for talks with the Indian leadership. CEO of Jamiat Party Ata Noor is India's close ally in Afghanistan and has in the past served as the governor of northern Balkh province in Afghanistan.

Senior Afghan politician Ata Mohammad Noor in Delhi for talks

A "secretive" peace deal between the United States and the Taliban could face wide resistance in Afghanistan if it opens the door to the insurgents` hardline regime, said the son of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the slain hero of the anti-Soviet resistance.

Son of Afghan resistance hero criticises 'secretive' United state: Taliban deal

Eighteen years after the assassination of revered anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, his only son is hoping to continue the mission against the insurgents by jumping into Afghanistan's chaotic political fray.

Afghanistan: Son of famed anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud steps into spotlight

The legend of Afghanistan's 'Lion of Panjshir' Ahmad Shah Massoud