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Afghanistan

4 Civilians Killed In Pakistani Attacks In Past 24 Hours, Says Taliban

4 Civilians Killed In Pakistani Attacks In Past 24 Hours, Says Taliban

Taliban officials say at least four civilians were killed and nine others injured in Pakistani attacks over the past 24 hours in the provinces of Khost, Nuristan, Kunar and Paktika.

Pakistan Invites Afghan Taliban Opponents For Talks, Say Sources

Pakistan Invites Afghan Taliban Opponents For Talks, Say Sources

Sources told Afghanistan International that Pakistan has invited several prominent political groups opposed to the Taliban to Islamabad. At least two officials confirmed discussions about a possible visit to Pakistan.

UN Lifts Sanctions On Several ‘Moderate’ Taliban Leaders

The UN Security Council’s sanctions committee has released an updated list of 22 senior Taliban officials subject to sanctions, along with brief biographies.

European Parliament Hosts Talks With Taliban Opponents

A two-day meeting of Taliban opponents has begun at the European Parliament, which is hosting several political and military opponents of the Taliban on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17.

Taliban Leader Silent On Pakistani Attacks In Eid Message

Taliban Leader Silent On Pakistani Attacks In Eid Message

Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada made no mention of Pakistan’s airstrikes, border clashes with Pakistan or civilian casualties in his Eid message.

Security Council Updates Sanctions List On Taliban Officials

Security Council Updates Sanctions List On Taliban Officials

The UN Security Council’s sanctions committee has updated its list of senior Taliban members and officials subject to sanctions.

Pakistan Turned Down China’s Call For Talks With Taliban, Says Sources

Pakistan Turned Down China’s Call For Talks With Taliban, Says Sources

Informed sources told the Express Tribune that while Pakistan welcomes China’s efforts to reduce tensions, it has made clear it will continue its current policy of not engaging or holding talks with the Taliban regime.

Pakistan Is Hostile To An Independent Afghanistan, Says India

Pakistan Is Hostile To An Independent Afghanistan, Says India

India’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes inside Afghanistan, saying the attacks had killed civilians and damaged infrastructure.

Pakistan Fired Hundreds Of Rockets Into Kunar, Says Taliban Official

Pakistan Fired Hundreds Of Rockets Into Kunar, Says Taliban Official

Taliban local officials in Afghanistan’s Kunar province on Saturday accused Pakistan’s military of firing at least 271 rockets and heavy artillery shells into the province.

UN Security Council To Vote On Extending UNAMA Mission In Afghanistan

UN Security Council To Vote On Extending UNAMA Mission In Afghanistan

The UN Security Council said it will vote Monday on a draft resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, known as UNAMA, until June 17, 2026.

14 Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Border Clashes, Says Taliban

14 Pakistani Soldiers Killed In Border Clashes, Says Taliban

The Taliban’s Defence Ministry said 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed in clashes along the border in the Afghan provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.

Taliban Have Crossed ‘Red Line’ After Drone Attacks, Says Pakistan’s President

Taliban Have Crossed ‘Red Line’ After Drone Attacks, Says Pakistan’s President

Pakistan’s president has strongly condemned what he described as drone attacks on civilian areas and said the Afghan Taliban had crossed a “red line”.

Former Pakistani Official Calls For Regime Change In Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

Former Pakistani Official Calls For Regime Change In Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

A former Pakistani official has called for regime change in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, urging support for armed opposition groups and other measures against the Taliban.

Afghan Political Leader Mohammad Mohaqiq Urges Public To Prepare For Change

Afghan Political Leader Mohammad Mohaqiq Urges Public To Prepare For Change

Afghan political leader Mohammad Mohaqiq urged the public not to lose hope despite Taliban rule and said citizens should be prepared for change in the country.

Chinese, Taliban Foreign Ministers Discuss Pakistan Border Tensions

Chinese, Taliban Foreign Ministers Discuss Pakistan Border Tensions

Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone call on Friday with China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, about recent border clashes between the Taliban and Pakistan.

Taliban Have Turned Afghanistan Into Arena For Geopolitical Games, Says NRF Leader

Taliban Have Turned Afghanistan Into Arena For Geopolitical Games, Says NRF Leader

Ahmad Massoud, leader of Afghanistan’s National Resistance Front, says Pakistan’s recent strikes in Afghanistan are the result of what he called the Taliban’s reckless policies and the group’s support for terrorist organisations.

Pakistan Confirms Strikes On Taliban Sites In Kandahar, Kabul & Paktia

Pakistan Confirms Strikes On Taliban Sites In Kandahar, Kabul & Paktia

Pakistani sources have confirmed to Afghanistan International that the country’s forces carried out strikes on Friday night against Taliban military sites and infrastructure in the provinces of Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia.

4 Civilians Killed In Pakistani Strikes In Kabul, Says UN

4 Civilians Killed In Pakistani Strikes In Kabul, Says UN

UNAMA says at least four civilians were killed and 14 others, including women and children, injured in overnight attacks in Kabul’s Pul-e-Charkhi area.

US ‘Hostage-Taking’ Label Is Pretext for Future Action, Says Taliban

US ‘Hostage-Taking’ Label Is Pretext for Future Action, Says Taliban

The Taliban say the United States’ decision to place Afghanistan on its list of hostage-taking countries is an excuse to justify possible future actions against the group.

Pakistani Military Facilities Was Targeted In Strike, Says Taliban

Pakistani Military Facilities Was Targeted In Strike, Says Taliban

The Taliban Ministry of Defence said it launched attacks early Friday on Pakistani military facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in response to new Pakistani strikes.

Sources: European Parliament To Meet Taliban Opposition Groups

Sources: European Parliament To Meet Taliban Opposition Groups

Sources told Afghanistan International that the European Parliament and the Belgian Senate are set to host several political and armed groups opposed to the Taliban on March 16 and 17.

4 Million Afghan Women Supported In Four Years, Says UN Fund

4 Million Afghan Women Supported In Four Years, Says UN Fund

The UN Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (UNSTFA) says it has supported nearly four million Afghan women and girls during more than four years of Taliban rule, backing projects aimed at empowering women across the country.