Rights Group Urges Pakistan To Halt Deportations Of Afghan Migrants
Amnesty International has called on Pakistan to immediately halt the deportation of Afghan migrants, citing concerns over unlawful detention, harassment and forced returns.
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Taliban Continue Public Punishments With Flogging In Balkh
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said two people were publicly flogged in northern Balkh province, continuing the group’s use of corporal punishment under its rule.
Anti-Taliban Council Urges Iran To Address Protesters’ Legitimate Demands
The Supreme Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan said it is closely monitoring protests in Iran and urged the authorities to address citizens’ legitimate demands through dialogue.
Demand For Health Services Rising In Afghanistan, Says UN
The World Health Organization said health needs in Afghanistan have increased as winter conditions worsen, with growing demand for medical services across the country.
Narcotics Produced In Afghanistan Reach Europe Via Türkiye
Afghanistan remains a major producer of narcotics, with Türkiye serving as a key transit route for Afghan drugs bound for Europe, according to a new report by Türkiye’s anti-narcotics police.
Taliban Extend Ban On Images Of Living Beings To 24 Afghan Provinces
The Taliban have expanded a ban on publishing and broadcasting images of living beings to 24 provinces across Afghanistan, further tightening restrictions on media and freedom of expression, the Afghanistan Journalists Center said.
Pak-Afghanistan Trade Falls 53 Precent As Border Closures Persist
Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has dropped by 53 precent amid the prolonged closure of key border crossings, Pakistani media reported, citing official data.
World Owes ‘Unresolved Debt’ To Afghan Women, Says Spain PM
Pedro Sánchez said the international community still owes an unresolved debt to Afghan women and girls, urging sustained global attention and support for their rights under Taliban rule.
Former Uprising Forces Commander Killed In Jowzjan
A local commander affiliated with the National Islamic Movement Party of Afghanistan was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in northern Afghanistan after being deported from Iran, the party’s spokesperson said.
Taliban Leader Reshuffles Two Cabinet Ministers
The Taliban leader has reshuffled two senior Taliban cabinet ministers and made several other senior appointments, the group’s spokesperson said on Thursday.
Iran Opens New Land Route At Afghanistan Border To Boost Trade
Iran has announced the opening of a new land route at the Milak border crossing with Afghanistan, a move aimed at increasing trade and easing the flow of goods between the two countries.
Can Trump ‘Make Afghanistan Great Again’?
The Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela has alarmed leaders of countries hostile to the United States. The question now being raised is: which country and which leader will be next?
Taliban Publicly Flog Three, Including A Woman, In Maidan Wardak
The Taliban’s Supreme Court said it publicly flogged three people, including one woman and two men, in Maidan Wardak province on charges described as “illicit relations”.
Suspect Arrested In Assassination Of Former Afghan General In Tehran
An Iranian lawmaker said a suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of a former Afghan military officer in Tehran.
Taliban Halt Gold Mining Operations In Takhar, Detain Two After Deadly Clashes
The Taliban have suspended the operations of a gold mining company in Chah Ab district of Takhar province and detained two people on suspicion of murder following deadly clashes with local residents, a Taliban official said.
Pakistan’s Bank Alfalah Moves To Exit Afghanistan Operations
Bank Alfalah said it has accepted a proposal from Ghazanfar Bank to acquire its operations in Afghanistan, signalling a potential exit from the Afghan market after nearly two decades.
Afghan Activists Urge End To Language Discrimination Against Persian Speakers
A group of Afghan human rights activists, educators and women protesters have called for an end to what they describe as systematic discrimination against the Persian (Dari) language in Afghanistan.
Islamabad Does Not Trust Afghan Taliban, Says Pak Defence Minister
Pakistan’s defence minister has said Islamabad does not trust the Afghan Taliban, citing their growing ties with India. He warned that Pakistan is prepared to confront both India and the Taliban if required.
Taliban Spokesperson Calls Pak Army Remarks ‘Provocative’
Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesperson, has condemned recent comments by Pakistan’s military spokesperson as “irresponsible, provocative and baseless propaganda”, saying they bear no relation to the reality of Afghanistan.
Taliban Confirms Deadly Clashes Over Gold Mining In Takhar
The Taliban have confirmed clashes between local residents and miners over gold extraction in northern Takhar province, saying a delegation has been dispatched to investigate the violence.
Afghanistan Became Region’s Main Terrorism Hub in 2025, Says Pak Army
Pakistan’s military spokesperson said Afghanistan became the region’s primary hub for terrorism in 2025, accusing militant groups based there of driving a sharp rise in violence. He added that Pakistan’s concerns have gained international acceptance.
Iranian President Urges Push To Secure Water Rights From Afghanistan
Iran’s president has instructed officials to intensify efforts to secure the country’s water rights from Afghanistan, Iran’s energy minister said, amid ongoing negotiations with the Taliban authorities.