The Afghan embassy in Delhi.

Five days after former Ambassador of Afghanistan in India claimed that their embassy in Delhi was closed permanently, Afghanistan's political deputy of Foreign Affairs said yesterday that the embassy will continue to function as usual.

He had said this in an interview on Afghanistan's national television. They were in contact with the MEA while the Afghan consulates in Bombay and Hyderabad were active. India has not yet recognised the Taliban government. 

The Consul General of Bombay, Ms Zakia Wardak, has been overseeing the functioning of the embassy in Delhi. Past diplomats of the Afghan embassy have sought asylum in other countries which is one of the main reasons for the Afghan embassy to be in a state of disarray. 

She has confirmed that it would be business as usual, with her office providing necessary directives from time to time.

My take

What a sad state of affairs? Wonder when the Taliban steps down and lets a mature leadership to take over the reins of the country?

Tailpiece.

Got up at a half past 5, the chores and was ready by 10.

Sent my monthly mail to the group.

A quiet Thursday.