With the US out of Afghanistan after 20 years, some experts say China and Pakistan are stepping in to provide both immediate support and the prospect of long-term investment for the Taliban acting government in Kabul. WION-VOA co-production brings you a report.

China, Pakistan sent food and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

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A recent poll found that 55% people in Pakistan support the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. But will those same people agree to live under the Taliban's rule? Palki Sharma tells you why it's unlikely.

Gravitas: Pak girl backs Taliban, but won't live under them

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that members of the Haqqani network are Pashtun tribals. His remarks have triggered a huge controversy.

Pak PM Imran Khan takes flak for calling 'Haqqani' a Pashtuns tribe

India has slammed Pakistan as well as the organization of Islamic cooperation or the OIC for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Commission.

India hits out at Pakistan, OIC for raising Kashmir issue

The Delhi Police Special Cell announced on Tuesday that it had cracked a Pakistan-based terror organisation and detained six people, including two who had been trained in Pakistan.

A Delhi Police Special Cell official revealed details of the multi-state operation, saying that they had received information from federal authorities that a plot was being planned to carry out terror attacks in major cities throughout the country.

The Special Cell formed a team under the leadership of DCP Pramod Khushwaha and ACPs Hridya Bhushan and Lalit Joshi after getting this information.&nbsp; 
 
The terrorists were allegedly planning several blasts across the country during the upcoming festivals, police said.

The accused, identified as Jaan Mohammad Shaikh (47) alias 'Sameer', Osama (22), Moolchand (47), Zeeshan Qamar (28), Mohd Abu Bakar (23) and Mohd Amir Javed (31), were arrested following raids in Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh, they said.

"After analyzing human and technical inputs, we realized that it was a very big network that was spread in different states. On Tuesday morning we concluded this operation by conducting multiple raids in different states," Special Commissioner of Police, Special Cell, Neeraj Thakur, said at a press briefing.

Sameer, a Maharashtra resident, was apprehended in Kota while on his way to Delhi in a train, while two others were apprehended in the national capital. 
 
The underworld operative Sameer, a close contact of Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was tasked by a Pak-based person connected with underworld operatives hiding in Pakistan, to ensure smooth delivery of improvised explosive devices (IED), sophisticated weapons and grenades to different entities in India.

Anees Ibrahim, who is presently based in Pakistan, is stated to be the underworld connect of this module, police said.&nbsp;

The Special Cell, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (UP-ATS), conducted operations across the state and arrested three more suspects based on further human and technical information.

Two of the six arrested were transferred to Pakistan via Muscat, where they were trained to use explosives and weaponry, including the AK-47, according to Thakur.&nbsp;

"The training continued for 15 days after which they returned to Muscat. They revealed that during their training in Pakistan, there were also 14-15 Bengali speaking persons in their group," the special cell official said.

Thakur said that it seems like the terror operation was closely coordinated from across the border. He said the module was divided into two teams.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Delhi Police Special Cell announced on Tuesday that it had cracked a Pakistan-based terror organisation and detained six people, including two who had been trained in Pakistan.

The Delhi Police Special Cell announced on Tuesday that it had cracked a Pakistan-based terror organisation and detained six people, including two who had been trained in Pakistan. A Delhi Police Special Cell official revealed details of the multi-state operation, saying that they had received information from federal authorities that a plot was being planned to carry out terror attacks in major cities throughout the country. The Special Cell formed a team under the leadership of DCP Pramod Khushwaha and ACPs Hridya Bhushan and Lalit Joshi after getting this information. The terrorists were allegedly planning several blasts across the country during the upcoming festivals, police said. The accused, identified as Jaan Mohammad Shaikh (47) alias 'Sameer', Osama (22), Moolchand (47), Zeeshan Qamar (28), Mohd Abu Bakar (23) and Mohd Amir Javed (31), were arrested following raids in Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh, they said. "After analyzing human and technical inputs, we realized that it was a very big network that was spread in different states. On Tuesday morning we concluded this operation by conducting multiple raids in different states," Special Commissioner of Police, Special Cell, Neeraj Thakur, said at a press briefing. Sameer, a Maharashtra resident, was apprehended in Kota while on his way to Delhi in a train, while two others were apprehended in the national capital. The underworld operative Sameer, a close contact of Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was tasked by a Pak-based person connected with underworld operatives hiding in Pakistan, to ensure smooth delivery of improvised explosive devices (IED), sophisticated weapons and grenades to different entities in India. Anees Ibrahim, who is presently based in Pakistan, is stated to be the underworld connect of this module, police said. The Special Cell, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (UP-ATS), conducted operations across the state and arrested three more suspects based on further human and technical information. Two of the six arrested were transferred to Pakistan via Muscat, where they were trained to use explosives and weaponry, including the AK-47, according to Thakur. "The training continued for 15 days after which they returned to Muscat. They revealed that during their training in Pakistan, there were also 14-15 Bengali speaking persons in their group," the special cell official said. Thakur said that it seems like the terror operation was closely coordinated from across the border. He said the module was divided into two teams. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Police bust Pakistan-organised terror module; six terrorists arrested

The United States and Pakistan, two have been allies for a long time but it has been a complicated relationship of sorts. American Senator has grilled Antony Blinken on the role of Pakistan. US Secy of State Antony Blinken has said that Pakistan harboured Taliban members.

US Secy of State Antony Blinken says Pakistan harboured Taliban members

Pakistan has a “multiplicity of interests” in Afghanistan, including “some that are in conflict with ours,” United States Secretary of State Antony J Blinken said.

Pakistan has a “multiplicity of interests” in Afghanistan: Antony Blinken

Pakistan is now trying its hand at 'comic fiction'. It has released a dossier which claims 'India is training the ISIS'. Watch Palki Sharma takedown Islamabad's dossier of lies & fabrication.

Gravitas: Pakistan's Anti-India dossier, an attempt at 'comic fiction'?

India is facing a triple whammy of threats. Pakistan, China and the Taliban are joining hands. Together, they form a new axis of evil - one that presents a clear and present danger to India. How can New Delhi neutralise this threat? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: The Taliban, Pakistan & China: India braces for three-front threat

The US Secy of State, Antony Blinken has said that the US will reassess its ties with Pakistan. Blinken noted that Pakistan has harboured members of the Taliban before.

US Secy of State, Antony Blinken to reassess its ties with Pakistan

At least&nbsp;14&nbsp;people were killed and another three injured when&nbsp;lightning&nbsp;struck two houses in northwestern&nbsp;Pakistan, officials said Sunday.

The incident took place in Torghar, a mountainous region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where torrential monsoon rains and landslides have caused havoc since Wednesday.

"At least&nbsp;14&nbsp;people from the same extended family were killed after&nbsp;lightning&nbsp;struck two adjoined houses," Kamran Bangash, the provincial spokesman, told AFP.

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The dead included five children and four women, he added.

The monsoon, which usually lasts from June to September, is essential for irrigating crops and replenishing water supplies across the Indian subcontinent, but each year also brings a wave of destruction.

In a similar incident in November 2019, some 18 people were killed by a&nbsp;lightning&nbsp;strike&nbsp;in&nbsp;Pakistan's Thar desert.

At least 14 people were killed and another three injured when lightning struck two houses in northwestern Pakistan, officials said Sunday. The incident took place in Torghar, a mountainous region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where torrential monsoon rains and landslides have caused havoc since Wednesday.

At least 14 people were killed and another three injured when lightning struck two houses in northwestern Pakistan, officials said Sunday. The incident took place in Torghar, a mountainous region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where torrential monsoon rains and landslides have caused havoc since Wednesday. "At least 14 people from the same extended family were killed after lightning struck two adjoined houses," Kamran Bangash, the provincial spokesman, told AFP. Also read | Talks to move ahead with US-based MCC, says Nepal PM Deuba The dead included five children and four women, he added. The monsoon, which usually lasts from June to September, is essential for irrigating crops and replenishing water supplies across the Indian subcontinent, but each year also brings a wave of destruction. In a similar incident in November 2019, some 18 people were killed by a lightning strike in Pakistan's Thar desert.

Lightning strike kills 14 in northwest Pakistan

Pakistan wants to make Afghanistan its sixth province. The plan is to use the Taliban to take Kashmir. On Gravitas Plus, Palki Sharma tells you why Islamabad's Kashmir obsession will be its undoing.

Gravitas Plus: Why Pakistan supports the Taliban

Did Pakistan invade Panjshir in exchange for the Taliban's support on Kashmir? Palki Sharma brings you details of this sinister barter and what India can do to counter it.

Gravitas: Panjshir for Kashmir: A secret Pak-Taliban deal

Afghan women held anti-Pakistan slogans infront of Pakistani embassy in Afghanistan. They opined that they did not want an ISI govt in their country.

Afghan women protest against Taliban, Pakistan in Afghanistan

Pakistan marked its martyrs' day on September 6th. Pak PM Imran Khan chose to celebrate this day by attacking India and propagating white lies.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan attacks India on Pakistan's Martyrs' Day

WION's Palki Sharma Upadhyay discusses Pakistan's role in the Afghanistan crisis and the ISI-Taliban alliance with Inkstick Media editor Sahar Khan, South Asia expert Francesca Marino, Senior Political Scientist at RAND Corporation Dr. Jonah Blank, and former Indian diplomat Amb Ashok Sajjanhar on Afghanistan Dialogues.

Afghanistan Dialogues: Pakistan's role in the Afghanistan crisis

Hundreds of Afghans took to the streets today. They chanted slogans like "death to the Taliban" and accused Pakistan of invading Afghanistan. Palki Sharma tells you how the demand to #ProbePakForPanjshir is gathering steam.

Gravitas: Afghans take to the streets, demand "death to Pakistan"

Former President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke to WION's Palki Sharma on the crisis in Afghanistan. On Pakistan's intervention in Afghanistan, he said, 'Pak will face the consequences.'

Afghanistan Dialogues: Former Iran Prez Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks to WION on Afghan crisis

Iran's foreign ministry has issued a warning to Pakistan over its involvement in Panjshir operation.

Iran condemns Pakistan's involvement in Panjshir operation

At least 3,000 Pakistani children are kidnapped every year. Many of them end up in Gulf nations as child brides. Mariam Wardak tells you how the lack of political will is exacerbating Pakistan's kidnapping crisis.

South Asia Diary: Surge in kidnapping of girls in Pakistan

Hundreds of Afghans took to the streets of Kabul in an anti-Pakistan rally in which they chanted slogans against Islamabad. As the protests intensified, the Taliban opened fire on the rally.

Hundreds of Afghans took to the streets of Kabul to protest against Pakistan

The fall of Panjshir has Pakistan written all over it. The Taliban in tandem with the ISI is bombing the region. 150,000 people are about to lose their liberties. The world is not just a mute spectator, it is complicit in the tragedy. Palki Sharma has this to say.

Gravitas: The fall of Panjshir has Pakistan written all over it

BBC World shut down South Asia expert Christine Fair for her criticism of Pakistan. Their anchor pushed back against claims that Pakistan helped the Taliban grow. Why is the BBC doubling up as Pakistan's spokesperson? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: BBC shuts down expert for criticising Pakistan

Christine Fair hit out at the BBC in an exclusive conversation with WION's Palki Sharma. She accused the BBC of gobbling up Pakistani propaganda and shutting down critics of Islamabad.

Gravitas: "BBC behaving shamelessly": South Asian Expert Christine Fair

In letters to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and the provincial home department on Sunday, the health department of Sindh, Pakistan wrote that it is seeking to make vaccination certificates mandatory for people to get services at banks, post offices, restaurants, hotels and courier services' offices.

Watch:&nbsp;Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan claims attack in Quetta

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Seeking "obligatory vaccination regime", the NCOC has been requested by the provincial health department to direct bankers and post office staff to offer services to only vaccinated citizens after production of valid proof. &nbsp;

The health department has asked the home department to ensure that vaccination certificates be made essential for restaurants and hotels too. It urged the home secretary to issue "necessary directions" to the concerned officials. &nbsp;

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“To make the vaccination drive more successful, it is highly recommended that all the restaurants/hotels may provide their hospitality services (check in/outdoor dining services) to only those people, who are vaccinated,” the health department wrote. &nbsp;

The provincial health department wants the vaccination to be made an obligatory part of the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued for these places.&nbsp;

In letters to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and the provincial home department on Sunday, the health department of Sindh, Pakistan wrote that it is seeking to make vaccination certificates mandatory for people to get services at banks, post offices, restaurants, hotels and courier services' offices.

In letters to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and the provincial home department on Sunday, the health department of Sindh, Pakistan wrote that it is seeking to make vaccination certificates mandatory for people to get services at banks, post offices, restaurants, hotels and courier services' offices. Watch: Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan claims attack in Quetta × Seeking "obligatory vaccination regime", the NCOC has been requested by the provincial health department to direct bankers and post office staff to offer services to only vaccinated citizens after production of valid proof. The health department has asked the home department to ensure that vaccination certificates be made essential for restaurants and hotels too. It urged the home secretary to issue "necessary directions" to the concerned officials. Also Read: Pakistan holds virtual meet with Afghanistan’s neighbours “To make the vaccination drive more successful, it is highly recommended that all the restaurants/hotels may provide their hospitality services (check in/outdoor dining services) to only those people, who are vaccinated,” the health department wrote. The provincial health department wants the vaccination to be made an obligatory part of the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued for these places.

Pakistan’s Sindh looks to make Covid inoculation mandatory to enter banks, post offices, restaurants

Pakistan's ISI Chief, Faiz Hameed met Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Kabul.

Pak ISI Chief meets top Taliban leader Baradar

A suicide bomb blast has rocked Quetta. Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack. At least four people are claimed to have been killed in the attack and 15 others are left injured.

Tehreek-E-Taliban Pakistan claims attack in Quetta

A suicide bomb blast has rocked Quetta in Pakistan. TTP has claimed responsibility for the attack and has said that it has killed over 25.

TTP claims responsibility for bomb blast in Pakistan's Quetta

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is in Islamabad and is meeting Pak PM Khan and Pak FM. This is in connection with evacuating British nationals stranded in Afghanistan.

British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab meets Pakistan PM Khan and Pak FM

India has no plans to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s&nbsp;anti-terror exercises in Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The exercise will take place later this month in the country, which became a member of the grouping in 2017 along with India.&nbsp;

The "Pabbi-Antiterror-2021" was first announced in March of this year after the 36th meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) that took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. During the meet, the member states also approved the draft&nbsp;programme&nbsp;of cooperation for 2022-2024 to counter terrorism, separatism and extremism.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Can India &amp; Russia cooperate on Afghanistan?

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SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is headquartered in Tashkent. During a February visit to the headquarters by a Pakistani delegation, Islamabad presented preliminary information on the design and preparation of “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021”.&nbsp;

In 2020, India had not participated in SCO counter terror exercise-Kavkaz in Russia that saw participation of Chinese and Pakistani forces. Those exercises in&nbsp;September&nbsp;2020 came in the backdrop of aggressive action by the Chinese at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh's&nbsp;Galwan&nbsp;that killed 20 Indian soldiers.&nbsp;

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Interesting to note, that India will take part in SCO's Peace Mission 2021 that is going to take place this month in Russia. "Peace Mission&nbsp;2021" exercise will be undertaken at Orenburg Oblast, Russia, from September 11 to 25. The exercise will see participation of all SCO member countries, including China and Pakistan.&nbsp;

SCO grouping has 8 member states, which are&nbsp;Russia, China, India, Pakistan and&nbsp;four&nbsp;central Asian countries,&nbsp;Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kyrgyzstan. This month will see the Shanghai Cooperation&nbsp;Organisation&nbsp;or SCO heads of state summit as well on September 16&nbsp;and&nbsp;17 in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the summit, which will be hybrid&nbsp;with some leaders participating in person.&nbsp;

India has no plans to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s anti-terror exercises in Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The exercise will take place later this month in the country, which became a member of the grouping in 2017 along with India.

India has no plans to participate in Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s anti-terror exercises in Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The exercise will take place later this month in the country, which became a member of the grouping in 2017 along with India. The "Pabbi-Antiterror-2021" was first announced in March of this year after the 36th meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) that took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. During the meet, the member states also approved the draft programme of cooperation for 2022-2024 to counter terrorism, separatism and extremism. Watch | Gravitas: Can India & Russia cooperate on Afghanistan? × SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) is headquartered in Tashkent. During a February visit to the headquarters by a Pakistani delegation, Islamabad presented preliminary information on the design and preparation of “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021”. In 2020, India had not participated in SCO counter terror exercise-Kavkaz in Russia that saw participation of Chinese and Pakistani forces. Those exercises in September 2020 came in the backdrop of aggressive action by the Chinese at the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh's Galwan that killed 20 Indian soldiers. Also Read | India, US closely watching Pakistan's actions in Afghanistan, says Foreign Secretary Shringla Interesting to note, that India will take part in SCO's Peace Mission 2021 that is going to take place this month in Russia. "Peace Mission 2021" exercise will be undertaken at Orenburg Oblast, Russia, from September 11 to 25. The exercise will see participation of all SCO member countries, including China and Pakistan. SCO grouping has 8 member states, which are Russia, China, India, Pakistan and four central Asian countries, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. This month will see the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO heads of state summit as well on September 16 and 17 in Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the summit, which will be hybrid with some leaders participating in person.

No Indian plans to participate in SCO anti-terror exercises in Pakistan 

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