CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Only three countries-Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates-ever recognized the Taliban as the country’s lawful government and, despite repeated efforts, it never gained control of Afghanistan’s UN seat, which remained in the hands of Rabbani supporters.

Detailed explanation-2: -One year after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, its relations with its neighbors remain tepid as the region comes to grips with the reality that they now own a greater share of Afghanistan’s problems and the Taliban realize that neither recognition nor financial aid are going to come from the region easily.

Detailed explanation-3: -The United States has not yet made a decision as to whether to recognize the Taliban or any other entity as the Government of Afghanistan or as part of such a government.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the leadership of Mullah Omar ( r. 1996–2001), the movement spread throughout most of Afghanistan, shifting power away from the Mujahideen warlords. In 1996, the group administered roughly three-quarters of the country, and established the First Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.