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Imran Khan’s death rumours a tit-for-tat by Taliban? Ex-Pak minister’s bombshell
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (94+ words) India Today: With speculation about the health of jailed Imran Khan refusing to die down, his aide and ex-minister Fawad Chaudhry has offered key insights on what might be behind the rumours and why the Pakistani government was not releasing any photos of the former Prime Minister. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Chaudhry,Read More... In an exclusive interview with India Today, Chaudhry, who served as Information Minister in the Imran Khan government, said the speculation on the PTI chief was part of a broader misinformation crossfire between Afghanistan and Pakistan...
From Legal Ownership to Taliban Coercion: Mina Bazaar Shops Forced Back onto Their Owners
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (117+ words) 8am: Several shopkeepers in Mina Bazaar in the city of Fayzabad, the center of Badakhshan province, say the Taliban, after renovating their shops, are now reselling them back to them at exorbitant prices. These shopkeepers add that they purchased their shops years ago and hold official ownership documents, but the Taliban-run municipality in Fayzabad doesRead More... 8am: Several shopkeepers in Mina Bazaar in the city of Fayzabad, the center of Badakhshan province, say the Taliban, after renovating their shops, are now reselling them back to them at exorbitant prices These shopkeepers add that they purchased their shops years ago and hold official ownership documents, but the Taliban-run municipality in Fayzabad does not recognize these documents...
Afghanistan registers dominant 49-run victory over South Africa at Hong Kong Sixes 2025
3+ week, 2+ day ago (70+ words) Amu: Afghanistan continued their strong form at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 tournament, securing a commanding 49-run win over South Africa to mark their second consecutive victory. This latest victory puts Afghanistan in a strong position in the group stage, having already beaten Nepal earlier in the day. They will now look to carry theirRead More... Afghanistan to host West Indies for three-match T20I series in January 2026...
Taliban Blames Pakistan For Air Strikes Killing 10, Including 9 Children
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (487+ words) By RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal and RFE/RL's Radio Azadi The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has vowed a "necessary response" after air strikes it alleged were carried out by Pakistan killed at least 10 people " nine of whom were children " just inside the country's eastern border region. The Taliban's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid,wroteon X on November 25 that nine children, including five boys and four girls, and one woman were killed in the strike on the house of a local civilian in the Afghan city of Khost. Four more civilians were injured in another air raid in Kunar Province. "The air strikes carried out last night by Pakistani forces in Afghanistan's Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces constitute a direct assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty," Mujahid wrote. "The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns this violation and reiterates that defending its airspace, territory, and people…...
Taliban Restrictions Cast Shadow Over World Television Day in Afghanistan
1+ week, 2+ day ago (216+ words) Afghanistan International: As the world marks World Television Day on, the Taliban's leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, continues efforts to curb visual media in Afghanistan. Television broadcasting in Afghanistan began in 1978 with the establishment of National Radio and Television under the Soviet-backed government, an institution now fully controlled by the Taliban. Over the past four years,Read More... Afghanistan International: As the world marks World Television Day on, the Taliban's leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, continues efforts to curb visual media in Afghanistan Television broadcasting in Afghanistan began in 1978 with the establishment of National Radio and Television under the Soviet-backed government, an institution now fully controlled by the Taliban Over the past four years, the Taliban, acting on Akhundzada's orders, have sought to restrict or eliminate visual media The group's "Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice" law bans the broadcast of images of…...
Pakistan Is Quietly Shopping for New Proxies in Afghanistan
1+ week, 3+ day ago (77+ words) News Line Magazine: This means that if Pakistan decides to throw its weight and experience behind the opposition, it could transform the fortunes of both Massoud's NRF and Zia's Afghan Freedom Front overnight. Their attacks would no doubt become more sophisticated and sustained. And with the right backing " not just a plush office inRead More... Abdullah Khenjani, head of the NRF's political committee, told New Lines that the group remains cautious about engaging with Pakistan...
Taliban Says Peace Talks With Pakistan Collapse But Cease-Fire Will Hold
3+ week, 1+ day ago (406+ words) By'RFE/RL's Radio Azadi November 8, 2025 Peace talks in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan's hard-line Islamist Taliban rulers have ended with no deal, but a cease-fire between the neighboring countries will continue. The Taliban's chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, blamed the collapse of the talks on the Pakistani delegation's "irresponsible attitude and lack of cooperation." Writing on X, Mujahid accused Islamabad of "showing no readiness to assume any responsibility for Afghanistan's security, or even for its own." He added that the cease-fire "has not been violated by us so far, and it will continue to be observed." Multiple rounds of talks brokered by Turkey and Qatar have been held in Istanbul since last month. The latest talks were held on November 6-7 and were led by Abdul Haq Wasiq, the Taliban intelligence chief, and Lieutenant General Asim Malik, head of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence....
Hundreds of riders compete in Buzkashi tournaments across five provinces
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (90+ words) Amu: Buzkashi, Afghanistan's traditional and fiercely contested national sport, returned to the spotlight this week as more than 450 riders " known as chapandazan " competed in tournaments across five northern and western provinces, including Badakhshan, Herat, Kunduz, Jawzjan, and Baghlan. Click here to read more (external link). More Sports News Afghanistan women's volleyball teamRead More... Afghanistan women's volleyball team falls to Tajikistan in Islamic Solidarity Games Cricket: Bangladesh U19 clinch final ODI to tie series 2-2 against Afghanistan Muay Thai: Afghanistan's Shahin Defeats Iranian Opponent in Bangkok Bout...
Targeted Killings of Former Soldiers: Taliban Kill 10 in Less Than Four Months
2+ week, 37+ min ago (112+ words) 8am: The findings of this report indicate that these former military personnel were killed by the Taliban from August to November of this year, in the provinces of Ghor, Herat, Badakhshan, Khost, Kabul, Baghlan, Kunduz, and Takhar. According to the report, some of these former soldiers were directly shot, while others were killed after beingRead More... 8am: The findings of this report indicate that these former military personnel were killed by the Taliban from August to November of this year, in the provinces of Ghor, Herat, Badakhshan, Khost, Kabul, Baghlan, Kunduz, and Takhar According to the report, some of these former soldiers were directly shot, while others were killed after being detained...
Shaheen: Pakistani ISI Trying to Link D.C. Shooting to Islamic Emirate
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (114+ words) Tolo News: Suhail Shaheen, the acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar, says Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is trying to link the recent shooting incident in Washington to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. In an interview with an Indian media outlet, Shaheen said the aim of this effort is to tarnish the image ofRead More... Afghanistan calls for independent probe into Washington shooting AP: Lakanwal Struggled With Unemployment & Isolation Before Attack US To Deport Six Afghans Accused Of Terrorism & Other Crimes Thousands of Afghan evacuees flagged for security concerns in US since 2021 "Death squad: DC shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal is linked to Afghanistans elite "Zero Unit " What is it...