Kabul[a] is the capital city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province. The city is divided for administration into 22 municipal districts. In 2025 its population is estimated to be 7.17 million [8].

Jan 19, 2025 · Kabul, city, capital of the province of Kabul and of Afghanistan. It is the largest urban center in the country and also its political and economic hub. It is located along strategic trade routes and served as the first capital of the Mughal Empire under Babur.

6 days ago · Last month, Pakistan launched air strikes against alleged TTP hideouts in Afghanistan, prompting Afghanistan to retaliate with strikes of its own. "This is a red line for us," said Pakistan's ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Islamabad, Pakistan – When the Taliban took over Kabul in August 2021, then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan famously said the Afghan group had “broken the shackles of slavery” as...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Haqqani Network, a key strategic asset of the Pakistan army in the lead up to the takeover of Kabul, is now the direct link between the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban, and an intermediary in the ...

Islam is the state religion of Pakistan. 95% of the population is Muslim. The minority community includes Hindus, Christians, Parsis, Kalash, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jews. The Constitution guarantees equal rights to Muslims and non-Muslims. The country has a strong and rich “Sufi” cultural heritage.

Jan 13, 2025 · Former ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan says tensions have escalated due to economic actions, including border closures, trade restrictions, airstrikes on Afghan territory.

Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached US$ 1,861 million in the fiscal year 2023. Pakistan has historically been an important development partner of Afghanistan, with assistance focusing in the areas of infrastructure, education, health, agriculture and human resource development.

Ambassador Nizamani addressing the 27th October, Kashmir "Black day" ceremony at Pakistan embassy Kabul. Officers and staff of Pakistan embassy standing in the honor of national anthem on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir.

Dec 11, 2024 · Pakistan sends official to Kabul for talks with the Afghan Taliban on a deadly March suicide attack