Pakistan Accuses Taliban Of Deliberately Targeting Civilians

According to the sources, Taliban members have taken up residence in the property.

They said several women living in the house were initially detained and told they were being investigated over alleged links and cooperation with Koofi.

The relatives have reportedly been held in Taliban custody for the past four days.

Koofi has in recent years been an outspoken advocate on human rights, political and social freedoms, and the situation of women in Afghanistan, frequently criticising the Taliban.

The move is seen as part of a broader pattern of pressure on critics. Previously, the homes of other political figures, including Mohammad Mohaqiq, have also been seized.

Observers say such actions reflect a growing effort by the Taliban to silence dissent.

In recent days, some political figures, including women, have criticised Koofi over reports that members of her family continue to travel to Kabul.

Afghanistan International sought comment from Koofi but did not receive a response.

Tariq Ali Bakhit made the remarks at a meeting of the Afghanistan Coordination Group in Istanbul, stressing the need for sustained international attention and immediate action to reduce humanitarian suffering and support economic stability.

In a statement on Friday, the OIC said Bakhit emphasised the importance of continuing humanitarian assistance, particularly in the areas of food security and healthcare.

The United Nations had earlier announced the holding of the coordination group meeting in Istanbul, where participants reaffirmed their support for the Afghan people.

Bakhit highlighted the need to create alternative livelihoods to support vulnerable families and prevent further economic decline.

He also underlined the importance of easing banking restrictions in a co-ordinated manner to facilitate the flow of aid and financial transactions in Afghanistan.

Bakhit described the role of OIC-affiliated and partner institutions, including the Islamic Development Bank, the Islamic Organisation for Food Security and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, as vital in supporting emergency programmes.

He said improved cooperation among these bodies could help address funding challenges and improve the implementation of urgent projects.

Bakhit also reaffirmed the OIC’s commitment to continued constructive dialogue and close cooperation with international partners to promote stability in Afghanistan.

Hassanzoy has urged the Taliban police command in Kabul to take serious action in the case.

He did not specify when his daughters were abducted in the video.

This is not the first time the former MP has clashed with Taliban authorities.

Last week, Hassanzoy posted a video on Facebook saying he had been detained, claiming his arrest was a Taliban “plot”, though he did not provide further details.

In response, Khalid Zadran said Hassanzoy had been detained following a complaint filed by his wife.

According to a report published on Thursday, April 30, around 136,000 people in Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal districts of Nuristan province faced severe food insecurity and lack of access to basic services.

The organisation said emergency relief operations for 17,000 affected families began after extensive negotiations with the parties involved.

The report noted that Kamdesh and Barg-e-Matal were left in complete isolation due to hostilities between the Taliban and Pakistan.

According to the data, about 17,000 families, equivalent to 136,000 people, were directly affected by the situation.

The ICRC said it had engaged in intensive talks since early April with all parties to the conflict to secure guarantees for safe passage of aid convoys and the delivery of impartial assistance.

Observers say Taliban policies, including increasing restrictions on female aid workers and strict social controls, have worsened humanitarian crises in remote parts of Afghanistan.

According to the sources, the talks were held in a “focused and frank” manner, and the two sides reached an understanding on matters concerning Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State.

They said negotiators called for the Taliban to designate the TTP as a terrorist organisation, while Pakistan would acknowledge the presence of Islamic State within its territory.

Sources added that representatives close to both sides have finalised a draft agreement, though the text has not yet been made available.

Despite a general understanding, differences remain over formally recognising the TTP as a terrorist group.

It remains unclear whether the Taliban administration will accept the outcome of the informal talks, although earlier reports indicated the delegations were approved by both the Taliban and Pakistan.

In previous formal negotiations held in Doha, Istanbul, Riyadh and Urumqi, the Taliban had rejected similar demands from Pakistan regarding the TTP.

Sources had earlier confirmed that figures close to the Taliban administration and the Pakistani government were engaged in discussions in Istanbul to explore ways of resolving disputes.

They said this was the first time the Taliban had agreed to allow a “non-Taliban” delegation to negotiate on Afghanistan-related issues.

Earlier, multiple sources said the Istanbul meeting was held with the approval of both the Taliban administration and Pakistan, and with the support of Türkiye.

The agenda included the activities of the TTP and Islamic State, border clashes, Pakistani air and ground strikes, economic conditions and the issue of migrants.

Previous rounds of formal talks between the Taliban administration and Pakistan in Doha, Istanbul, Riyadh and Urumqi had failed to produce results.