PM insisting his government is practicing human rights as 'ordained' by God and it cannot dare amend them
Taliban reject the allegations, part of a report by Human Rights Watch, as propaganda
Insurgent-turned-Islamist group next month will mark the first year of its return to power in Kabul
In the last week, unknown men killed 2 journalists, physically assaulted one, and police arrested another
'I am not here to fulfill [foreigners'] wishes. ... I cannot compromise on Shariah,' Hibatullah Akhundzada tells clerics in Kabul
The interim Taliban government is not recognized by any other nation
US and Taliban delegates conclude two days of in-person talks in Doha after a break of more than three months
Men-only session seen as attempt to promote domestic legitimacy for ruling group so it can secure much-needed international recognition
Taliban say Foreign Minister Amir Muttaqi and US Envoy Thomas West to lead their respective teams
Wild polio virus has paralyzed 11 children in Pakistan this year, the largest number in the world
Alleged human rights abuses are taking place in the turbulent northern Balkhab district; the Taliban refute the charges as propaganda
Officials said people in the disaster zone are in dire need of food and clean water
US President Joe Biden issued an executive order in February that was aimed at freeing up half the $7 billion in frozen Afghan central bank assets on US soil
Asadullah Haroon's release followed US court ruling that Pentagon no longer had legal authority to detain him, according to Department of Defense
Heavy rains and mudslides hampered rescue efforts, forcing displaced families to spend the night without any shelter
Officials warn death toll could rise
UK apologized to the Taliban for any breach of Afghan culture, customs or laws by the freed prisoners
No country has yet recognized Taliban as legitimate rulers of the country, mainly over their harsh treatment of Afghan women and girls
Taliban said their security forces killed the assailants and ended the siege
Financial Action Task Force said Pakistan largely addressed deficiencies to plug Illicit financing but will remain on list for now
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