The Taliban Pick Fight Over Border With Pakistan
Last August, the leading Pakistan celebrated after the Taliban seized power in Kabul, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, the leaders of Islamic political parties, media personality, and retired military officers. The group had long received Pakistani support, and his victory…
The Taliban destroyed Afghanistan’s ancient Buddha statues. Now they’re welcoming tourists.
BAMIYAN, Afghanistan — The Taliban’s destruction of the Bamiyan Buddha statues in early 2001 shocked the world and stressed their hard- line governance, stumbled soon after in aU.S.- led irruption. Now back in charge of Afghanistan and eager to present…