into the panjshir valley, a traditional bedrock of opposition. there have been many injuries on both sides, but the resistance has denied taliban claims of victory and says there will be no surrender. in kabul, these women are refusing to surrender their rights. protesting is a brave move in uncertain times. reports taliban used tasers against them may be a hint of what they face in the new old afghanistan. dan johnson, bbc news. our correspondent secunder kermani is in the afghan capital kabul, and has the latest on that visit by the pakistani intelligence chief. turning first to this visit of the head of the pakistani intelligence services, certainly pakistan has been requesting to help with the evacuation of the remaining foreign nationals that haven t yet been able to do so. that is likely to have formed part of these discussion, but pakistan also has a long history
this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. pakistan s spy chief visits kabul. what does it mean for the taliban s yet to be announced government? translation: security is good all over the country and the people are happy, but the lack of work and the non announcement of the government, that s worrying people. meanwhile, the taliban claims its fighters are closing in on the last organised group defying them in the panjshir valley. our other main headlines this hour. the new zealand terror attacker is named amid reports he d tried tojoin ajihadist group. tuna stocks recover after years of over fishing, but the future of other species is still on the line. and as naomi osaka takes a breakfrom tennis we look at sport s mental health challenges and how she can rebound.
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for three weeks, bank queues have grown while afghans have wondered what taliban rule will bring. they are still waiting and still hoping. translation: our demand from the islamic emirate i is to activate the schools and for students and to provide jobs for the people. we want them to prevent armed robberies and to reduce killings. many afghans see their freedoms being erased under translation: security is good all over the country. people are happy, but the lack of work and the non announcement of the government is worrying people. everyone is confused and people don t know what the future of the homeland will be because everyone is confused. the head of pakistani intelligence is in kabul, possibly playing a part in shaping the new power structure. his presence will be enough to convince some of pakistan s influence over the taliban. he says he s working for peace and stability. north of kabul, they are still fighting. the taliban has pushed deeper
their problem is he s written the rules. it makes it very difficult for those in his own party to find another candidate. there s a limited choice of candidates that can legally replace him. i think that s what persuaded those who to back off this time. but i think he s out one his welcome, he no longer has much public confidence. they can t hold an election will covid is as rampant as it is right now, but at some point, i think we will see a new election and almost certainly a new prime minister. the headlines on bbc news. the head of pakistan s military intelligence agency has been visiting kabul where he s reportedly been holding talks with taliban officials. meanwhile, the taliban claims its fighters are closing in on the last organised group defying them in the panjshir valley. scientists have found that tuna populations