Author: Ahmed Mukhtar Naqshbandi

Pakistan’s envoy to Kabul shares his assessment on Afghanistan situation.
Says talks for an inclusive government are underway, but that it is a complex and difficult process.
“There are complex ethnic dimensions in Afghanistan which make the negotiations difficult,” says Mansoor Ahmed Khan.

Pakistan records 3,084 cases over last 24 hours after 53,770 tests taken, NCOC’s daily stats show.
Country records 65 deaths from infection.
Number of active patients are at 89,044, Positivity Rate @ 5.73%.

“We held meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan, army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and DG ISI,” said the delegation during a news conference today.

Pakistani startup Airlift raises $85 million Series B financing.
Plans to expand operations to 15 Pakistani cities and eventually internationally.
“Our team closed $85m in Series B financing to scale our delivery platform across continents,” says CEO Usman Gul.

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature for beta users.
Large link previews will be available for all Android and iOS beta users.
The option should be available within 24 hours.

Taliban spokesman speaks to Chinese state media.
Says China can play a major role in country’s reconstruction.
“China is a big country with a huge economy and capacity,” says Suhail Shaheen in CGTN interview.

Sources say Taliban have instructed ACB to continue activities as usual.
Taliban have not sent any signals barring cricket in Afghanistan, say sources.
ACB to face issues related to logistics only.

Pakistan wish to see an inclusive govt in Kabul, says Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan.
Pakistani ambassador says “we are in touch with both sides” in Afghanistan.
Pakistani govt has decided to facilitate Afghans and foreign dignitaries.