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…
Young man dies by suicide in Nangarhar amid economic hardship
A young man identified as Mohammad Taher has died by suicide in Pachiragam district of Nangarhar province, according to a relative. The relative said Taher took his own life amid…
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…
20th Asian Games: Afghan judoka Rahmani triumphs over Cambodian opponent
NAGOYA, Japan — In regional sports highlights, Afghan judoka Hikmatullah Rahmani delivered a strong performance at the 20th Asian Games currently underway in Japan, securing a notable victory against his…
US extends stay of 1,399 Afghans at Qatar camp for nine months
The United States is set to extend the operation of the Al-Siliyah camp in Qatar for another nine months, where 1,399 Afghan refugees are currently awaiting resettlement. US officials said…