‘World’s worst terrorist group’: Javed Akhtar ashamed over ‘respect and reception’ given to Taliban FM in India; recalls he banned girls’ education

Javed Akhtar expressed shame over India’s reception of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, particularly at Darul Uloom Deoband, criticizing the welcome for a representative of a group that bans girls’ education. Muttaqi’s visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, included meetings with Indian officials and a tour of the seminary, though a press conference barred women journalists.  Read More