Pakistan upgrades Kabul diplomatic mission to full ambassadorial status
Despite a period of turbulent relations between the Muslim neighbours, Pakistan has announced its decision to upgrade its Kabul diplomatic post to full ambassadorial...
Major new railway to connect Pakistan to Central Asia
A major new railroad is set to revolutionise trade and travel between Pakistan and the nations of Central Asia.
The proposed railway line will connect...
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Afghanistan leader and chief justice
The International Criminal Court Chief Prosecuter has announced that he has applied for arrest warrants for the leader of Afghanistan as well as the...
Afghanistan: Senior official says ban on girls’ education against Shari’ah
A senior Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan official has called on the country's leadership to allow girls and women access to education.
Criticising ongoing restrictions, Deputy...
Tensions rise after deadly Pakistan air strike on Afghanistan
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan threatens retaliation after confirming 46 people were killed in a Pakistan army air strike, escalating tensions between the two...
Russia moves closer to recognising Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Russia has taken the first step towards recognising the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan after its parliament approved a bill that could potentially remove the...
The Taliban’s Road To Success [Short Film]
Deputy editor of 5Pillars, Dilly Hussain, was given access to roadwork sites and infrastructure development plans for Kabul by the city’s deputy mayor Amir...
The Taliban’s war on drug addiction [Short film]
Deputy editor of 5Pillars, Dilly Hussain, visited the largest drug rehabilitation centre in Afghanistan to see how the Taliban government is dealing with the...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The Taliban tackling crime in Kabul
In this exclusive interview, Dilly Hussain speaks with Khalid Zadran, the popular spokesman for Kabul Police, about tackling crime in the capital of the...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Is Afghanistan under the Taliban safe to invest in?
In this exclusive interview, Dilly Hussain speaks with Dr. Farooq Azizi, the chief advisor to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Islamic...
