Taliban Ask Russia To Help Restore Their SCO Observer Role
The Taliban have sought Russia’s assistance in regaining access to meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) after being excluded from recent sessions.
Afghanistan
Iran, Pakistan Discuss Threat From Afghanistan-Based Militants
Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, Mohammad Sadiq Khan, has held talks in Islamabad with Mohammad Reza Bahrami, director-general for South Asia at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, to discuss regional security and the threat posed by militant groups operating from Afghanistan.
Afghan & Pakistani Taliban ‘Jointly’ Behind Islamabad Suicide Blast, Says Pak
Pakistan’s information minister has accused the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) of jointly orchestrating the recent suicide attack in Islamabad. He said that authorities have obtained “clear evidence” that the bomber was an Afghan national.
Taliban Publicly Flogs Four In Balkh On ‘Illicit Relations’ Charges
The Taliban’s Supreme Court says four people, including two women, were publicly flogged in Balkh province after being convicted of what the group described as “illicit relations.” The individuals received between 20 and 39 lashes each.
Pakistan No Longer Expects ‘Anything Positive’ From Taliban, Says Defence Minister
Pakistan’s defence minister has said Islamabad no longer expects “anything positive” from the Taliban, describing the group as self-interested and untrustworthy.
Children Must Never Be Targeted In Conflict, Says UNICEF
UNICEF has said that children “are not and should never be a target,” following Monday night’s airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Khost and Kunar provinces that killed at least 10 civilians.
Taliban Commerce Minister Heads To Türkiye For ECO Meet
The Taliban’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Nooruddin Azizi, has travelled to Türkiye at the invitation of the Turkish government to attend a ministerial meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
Pakistan Army Rejects ‘Good Taliban, Bad Taliban’ Distinction
Pakistan’s military has said it does not distinguish between different Taliban factions, declaring that “there is no such thing as good or bad Taliban.”
Qatar’s New Ambassador Presents Credentials To Taliban FM
Qatar’s new ambassador to Kabul, Mirdif Ali Al Qashouti, has presented his credentials to Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Pakistan Army Denies Conducting Airstrikes In Afghanistan
Pakistan’s military has rejected Taliban claims that it carried out airstrikes in Khost, Paktika and Kunar on Monday night, saying that Pakistan publicly announces any operation it conducts.
EU Voices Support For Afghan Women On Violence Awareness Day
The European Union Delegation in Afghanistan on Tuesday expressed solidarity with Afghan women as it joined the global “Orange the World” campaign.
Taliban Vow ‘Appropriate Response’ To Pakistani Airstrikes
The Taliban on Tuesday condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Khost, Kunar and Paktika, describing them as a violation of Afghanistan’s airspace and a breach of international norms.
Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 10 Civilians In Eastern Afghanistan, Says Taliban
The Taliban said Pakistani airstrikes overnight killed nine children and one woman after hitting a residential home in Khost province. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid also said strikes were carried out in Kunar and Paktika, injuring four civilians.
World Bank Says Taliban Spent Nearly Half Of Afghanistan’s Budget On Security Affairs
The World Bank has reported that the Taliban allocated 49 percent of Afghanistan’s total budget to security sector in 2025.
Suicide Attack In Peshawar Leaves Three Police Officers Dead
Three police officers were killed and two others injured in a suicide attack on a police compound in Peshawar early on Monday, 24 November, according to Pakistani authorities.
Taliban To Shift Afghan Coal Exports From Pakistan To Uzbekistan
A Taliban official in northern Afghanistan says Afghan coal will now be exported to Uzbekistan rather than Pakistan under new trade arrangements.
Region Must Act As Afghanistan Becomes Terror Hub, Says Former Pakistani Envoy
Pakistan’s former special envoy for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, says Afghanistan has become a base for more than 20 terrorist organisations. He said regional countries must take action because the Taliban lack the capacity to manage the growing threat.
Taliban In Kandahar Urge Men To Hand Over ‘Disobedient’ Women
Taliban morality officers in Kandahar are instructing men to hand over women who “disobey” them so they can be “corrected,” according to local residents.
Taliban Publicly Flog Two Men In Nangarhar For Robbery
Two men convicted of robbery by a Taliban court in Nangarhar province were publicly flogged on Sunday, receiving 39 lashes each, according to a ruling issued by the primary court of Spin Zar district. The court also sentenced both men to two years and six months in prison.
KP Chief Minister Urges Taliban To Halt Attacks As ‘Fellow Pashtuns & Neighbours’
Sohail Afridi, chief minister of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, says he would urge the Taliban to stop cross-border attacks, telling them that both sides as Pashtuns, Muslims and neighbours must cease hostilities. He added that his loyalty lies fully with Pakistan.
Cutting Trade Ties With Pakistan Has Not Hurt Afghanistan’s Commerce, Says Taliban
The Taliban’s Ministry of Finance says the suspension of trade with Pakistan has caused “no negative impact” on Afghanistan’s commercial activity and that customs revenues remain stable. The ministry said it will continue supporting traders seeking alternative transit routes.
Pakistan, EU Call For Launch Of Political Process In Afghanistan
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry and the European Union have jointly called for the start of a credible political process in Afghanistan under the UN-led Doha process.