In the capital of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Taliban roam the streets freely. Barely a mile (a kilometer) outside Lashkar Gah, they wield more control than the government, according to residents.
Pakistan on Tuesday urged the US to provide it civilian nuclear technology to help the country overcome its energy crisis and also bridge the trust deficit between the two countries.
Noting that recent attacks on Indians in Afghanistan were aimed at forcing India out of that country, the foreign secretary, Ms Nirupama Rao, on Tuesday ruled out scaling down New Delhi's operations in the war-torn nation.
Pakistan’s approach to discussions with India has changed in fundamental ways since the time of Gen. Pervez Musharraf, and this shows up in the context of both Kashmir and Afghanistan, and in the broad thrust of Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts against this country.
With Indians and India assets in Afghanistan coming under constant attack from Taliban and Al Qaeda, Air India has beefed up security in flights to and from Kabul following information that it was a “sitting duck” for terror groups.
Rahul Mahajan’s reality show wedding truly was a perfect example of the great Indian tamasha. But, to be fair to Mahajan, he had promised that he would marry the girl he chooses in his swayamvar and kept his word.