After 'disrespecting' Pakistan, now Afghan diplomat refuses to stand for Iran's national anthem (WATCH)
Diplomatic tensions continue to rise as an Afghan Taliban representative refused to stand for the Iranian national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 38th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.
Imran Khan attempts to play down Afghan diplomats' disrespect of Pakistani national anthem
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan criticised the attention on the Afghan diplomat issue, calling it trivial compared to the country's pressing concerns. Speaking informally to journalists at Adiala Jail, Imran Khan argued that the nation's future is at stake, while the government is preoccupied with minor matters.
Islamabad complains to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat disrespected Pakistan’s anthem
Officials say that Pakistan has complained to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat failed to stand up when the Pakistani national anthem was played during an event in the country's northwest.
Iran condemns a Taliban delegate's failure to stand for the Iranian national anthem
Iran has expressed its deep displeasure over a Taliban delegate’s failure to stand during the Iranian national anthem at an event in Tehran
Afghan diplomats spark controversy by disrespecting Pakistan's national anthem
Experts have called for Consul General Mohibullah Shakir to be declared persona non grata and expelled from the country
Islamabad complains to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat disrespected Pakistan's anthem
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Islamabad has complained to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat failed to stand up when the Pakistani national anthem was played during an event in the country's northwest ...
Iran Summons Afghan Envoy For 'Disrespecting' Anthem
Iran summoned the acting head of Afghanistan's embassy Friday after saying a visiting Afghan official disrespected the country's national anthem by not standing, days after a similar incident in Pakistan.
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