The US has promised to continue working closely with its partners to help stabilise Afghanistan’s fragile economy. Outgoing US Chargé d’Affaires Ian McCary tweeted the Department of Treasury had issued multiple general licences to facilitate the flow of…
The United States has confirmed holding talks on unfreezing Afghanistan’s foreign reserves with a high-level Taliban delegation in Doha. As the Taliban government seeks to get the Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) assets, the Biden administration wants assurances that…
US Special Representative for Afghan Women’s Rights Rina Amiri says the caretaker government should not hope for recognition if it does not implement the demands of the international community. Speaking to TRT, she deplored the Taliban government’s decision…
US on Saturday announced additional $204 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. Reaffirming its commitment US Secretary of State Secretary Antony Blinken on his Twitter handle made the announcement. He wrote: “Today we announced nearly $204 million in…
The United States has imposed restrictions on the import of Afghan archaeological and ethnological material. The State Department said on Tuesday curbs on the import of cultural and historical items from Afghanistan were aimed to prevent terrorists from…
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West has said efforts for an inclusive government in Afghanistan have failed so far and stressed diplomatic ties with the current Afghan government are in the interest of all sides. West expressed…
The US government has informed Afghanistan’s diplomats in the country that they will shut down the embassy in Washington and the consulate missions in Los Angeles and New York, according to a media report on Friday. The Afghan diplomats…
The US has formalized guidance allowing personal remittances to flow to Afghanistan, according to a media report on Saturday. The US has provided protection to senders and financial institutions from US sanctions on the Taliban as the country…
The Pentagon chief regrets the loss of American soldiers and Afghan civilians just before the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. “I regret the fact that we lost 13 of our finest at Abbey Gate. I regret that we lost…
US Special Representative Thomas West on Thursday underlined forging international unity on addressing security concerns, protecting the rights of all Afghans and averting a humanitarian crisis. The special envoy tweeted after meeting UK security and political officials: “Grateful…
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West is visiting European and Asian countries for talks with allies on the situation in Afghanistan. On his twitter handle, West wrote: “I will be traveling to Europe and Asia starting today…
The appointment of Thomas West, a diplomat with long experience in dealing with Afghanistan and close aide to President Joe Biden, as special representative to Afghanistan is indicative of America’s interest in staying engaged with the war-torn country.…
A senior US diplomat has discussed the current situation in Afghanistan with Pakistan’s former prime minister Senate Yousaf Raza Gillani. US Charge d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler called on Gillani, currently the opposition leader in the Senate, at his…
The US Treasury Department on Friday said it issued two general licences, one allowing the US government, NGOs and certain international organisations, including the United Nations, to engage in transactions with the Taliban or Haqqani Network – both…
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) Chairman Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday to reiterate the US commitment to seek a just and durable political settlement that ends the war…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday talked to President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and reiterated US strong and enduring commitment to Afghanistan. Both dignitaries during a telephonic conversation discussed the need to accelerate peace negotiations towards an…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday renewed Washington commitment to remain engage in Afghanistan even after withdrawal of military personnel. Talking to media in New Delhi, he said: "Even as we withdraw our forces from Afghanistan,…
The US top military general has warned that the Taliban appear to have "strategic momentum" in the fight for control of Afghanistan as they put increasing pressure on key cities. General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs…
A top US official has said his country is committed to helping ensure the talks in Doha continue and the parties meet in Istanbul. Talking to Pajhwok Afghan news, the US official on the condition of anonymity said…
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Peace Process Zalmy Khalilzad has held meetings with delegations of the Islamic Republic and the Taliban in Doha and discussed matters related to on-going peace process. It is the first meeting of Khalilzad…
The White House has confirmed that the US military has begun its withdrawal from Afghanistan and proactively deployed additional troops and military equipment to protect forces in the region, according to US media report on Friday. “Potential adversaries…
