Clashes end in Kamdesh after five days of fighting
Clashes in Kamdesh district of Nuristan province have ended after five days of heavy fighting, with local residents saying the security situation in the area has returned to normal. Residents…
Clashes erupt between Taliban forces and villagers in Badakhshan
Clashes have taken place between Taliban-affiliated forces and residents of Palir village in Jorm district of Badakhshan province, with local sources claiming heavy casualties on both sides. According to local…
Islamabad conference warns of impact of restrictions on Afghan women
The statement of the Islamabad International Conference has warned that restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan are weakening the country’s overall capacity. According to the statement, limiting women and…
Powerful explosion hits Khaled bin Walid settlement near Mazar-i-Sharif
A powerful explosion occurred in the Khaled bin Walid settlement near the sixth district of Mazar-i-Sharif city, according to local sources. Sources said the blast was extremely loud and caused…
Opium markets remain active in Helmand despite Taliban ban
Opium trading remains active in several parts of Helmand province despite the Taliban’s ban on poppy cultivation and narcotics, according to field findings and local sources. Sources familiar with the…
AFF commander vows to continue fighting for freedom in Afghanistan
Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) commander Rahmatullah Furutan has said his forces will continue their armed struggle against the Taliban, following recent fighting in Kamdesh district of Nuristan province. In a…
Taliban claims military operations have ended after days of fighting in Kamdesh
The Taliban’s Ministry of Defense has announced the conclusion of military operations in Kamdesh district of Nuristan province following several days of clashes with opposition forces. In a statement, the…
Wanted militant killed during intelligence-based operation in Bara
BARA: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in Barda Bazaar of Bara, Khyber district, after receiving information about the presence of a wanted militant, according to security sources. Sources said…
Contrasting rules and conduct raise questions over Taliban restrictions
Restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan have drawn continued criticism from rights groups and international observers. Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban have…
Inside the Rs120mn racket to resurrect cancelled Afghan CNICs
FIA arrests NADRA assistant director as Pakistan’s institutions move against corruption at the heart of the national identity system By Dr Muhammad Shahid ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani national identity card is…