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Recent footage showing Taliban militants parading captured Pakistani soldiers' trousers has ignited a firestorm online, drawing stark comparisons to Pakistan's humiliating surrender in the 1971...
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has attributed the absence of female journalists at a recent press conference to a "technical issue." The explanation comes after significant...
An official press conference held in New Delhi by Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has ignited widespread condemnation due to the complete absence of women journalists. This move by...
Pakistan’s push to remove undocumented foreigners has led to another large-scale deportation of Afghan nationals, with 4,237 people returned on Sunday through the Spin Boldak crossing. The Taliban...
A severe humanitarian crisis is gripping Afghanistan, pushing impoverished families to sell their own children in exchange for food, medicine, or debt relief. Recent reports from Ghur province...
In a chilling display of justice, the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan publicly executed a man accused of a brutal mass murder. The event, held in Khost's central sports stadium, drew an estimated...
Recent mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia to broker a ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan appear to have stalled, with reports indicating that high-level talks held in Riyadh have failed to...
Reports suggest a sophisticated propaganda campaign orchestrated by Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir aims to manipulate global superpowers, including the US and China, into confronting the Taliban in...
A calculated and ruthless psychological warfare campaign appears to be underway, orchestrated by Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir. The strategy involves manipulating global superpowers, namely the...
A calculated and ruthless propaganda campaign is underway, orchestrated by Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, aiming to manipulate global superpowers into confronting the Taliban. Leveraging recent...
A sophisticated and ruthless propaganda campaign is underway, orchestrated by Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, aimed at manipulating global superpowers into confronting the Taliban in Afghanistan....
Late Monday night, Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghan territory, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 civilians, including nine children and one woman, according to the Taliban...
Tragic airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 civilians in Afghanistan, including nine children and one woman. The deadly overnight attacks targeted...
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has declared the nation is in a 'state of war' following a devastating suicide bombing outside a court in Islamabad that killed 12 people and injured over 30....
Afghanistan's Taliban government has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, vowing to defend its territory and not allow any nation to use Afghan soil for hostile activities. This strong stance comes...
The Taliban government in Kabul has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, vowing to defend Afghan territory against any aggression following the collapse of recent peace talks. The Islamic Emirate of...
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has issued a stern warning to Pakistan following the collapse of recent peace talks. Kabul emphatically stated that it will not permit any nation to utilize Afghan...
The Taliban regime in Kabul has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, vowing to defend Afghan territory against any aggression. This strong stance follows the collapse of recent peace talks between the...
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a stern warning to Pakistan, vowing to defend its territory against any external aggression. This strong stance comes as the latest round of peace...
The Taliban government has unveiled a controversial map, dubbed 'Greater Afghanistan,' fueling renewed tensions with Islamabad. This map explicitly includes significant swathes of Pakistani...
High-stakes peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have ground to a halt in Istanbul, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire. Three days of intensive discussions failed to yield a...
Pakistan faces an escalating crisis as the Taliban, a group it once supported, now declares hostility. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leadership has reportedly ordered the complete conquest of...
Pakistan faces its worst fears as the Taliban, a force it once supported, now targets it directly. The message from Kabul is stark: Pakistan is slated for conquest and destruction. Tehrik-e-Taliban...
Pakistan is facing an unprecedented crisis as the Taliban, a group it once supported, has now declared open war. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Noor Wali Mehsud announced that Afghan Taliban...
Afghanistan has announced plans to construct a significant dam on the Kunar River, a move that has sent ripples of concern through Pakistan. This ambitious project, driven by the Taliban, could...
Pakistan has reignited cross-border hostilities with fresh airstrikes on Afghanistan's Paktika province, shattering a fragile 48-hour ceasefire. The aerial bombardment targeted residential areas in...
Pakistan has once again violated the peace by launching airstrikes into Afghanistan's Paktika province on Friday evening. This action shattered a fragile two-day ceasefire, which had only recently...
Pakistan launched new airstrikes into Afghan territory on Friday evening, shattering a brief two-day ceasefire. These attacks, which targeted residential areas in Paktika province, erupted just 48...
Pakistan has reignited cross-border tensions with fresh airstrikes on Afghanistan's Paktika province, shattering a fragile two-day ceasefire. The aerial attacks, which targeted residential areas in...
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has forcefully denied Pakistan's allegations of harboring terrorists, stating that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has no bases or headquarters...
A significant escalation of violence has erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in numerous casualties and heightened diplomatic tensions over the weekend. The conflict ignited late...
Recent clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have intensified regional tensions, prompting a close look at Saudi Arabia's role, particularly in light of its recent defense pact with Pakistan....
The Taliban regime has asserted that its forces killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and injured 30 more in a retaliatory operation along the Durand Line. The Afghan military also reportedly destroyed 20...
Fierce clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 Pakistani soldiers on Saturday night. According to Afghan officials, the Taliban forces also...
Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, made a significant visit to the prestigious Darul Uloom Deoband seminary in Uttar Pradesh, marking his first trip to India since the...
Pakistan's military initiated airstrikes near Kabul late last night, a bold move that has significantly destabilized the fragile South Asian region. The operation, spearheaded by Army Chief General...
Explosions rocked the Afghan capital Kabul as Pakistani fighter jets reportedly conducted airstrikes on Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) positions within the city. Afghan authorities confirmed...
The United Nations Security Council has granted a travel ban exemption to Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, enabling him to travel to India from October 9 to 16. This exemption falls...
The Islamabad High Court has permitted a 15-year-old girl to live with her husband. The court stated in a 24-page decision that, according to Sharia, the marriage of a minor is not considered...
Afghanistan is experiencing a complete internet blackout due to actions taken by the Taliban, according to reports. The nationwide telecoms shutdown is part of the Taliban's ongoing efforts to curb...
The Taliban in Afghanistan has issued a new order, mirroring the practices of North Korea. This directive mandates the shutdown of communication services throughout the country, leading to the...
Amidst escalating tensions and threats from former US President Donald Trump, the Supreme Leader of the Taliban, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, is reportedly living in constant fear, leading him to...
Tensions are escalating in Afghanistan concerning the Bagram Airbase. The Taliban has made it clear that it will not cede the airbase to the United States under any circumstances. Sources indicate...
Following the Taliban's capture of Kabul, Sharia law has been implemented in Afghanistan. Despite objections from numerous human rights organizations and the UN, Afghanistan continues to impose...
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has removed Charles Darwin's theory of evolution from the university curriculum, stating that it contradicts Islamic principles. Higher Education Minister Neda...
The Taliban has dismissed a demand from former US President Donald Trump for the return of the Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan. In Kabul, the Chief of Staff of the Taliban's armed forces, Fasihuddin...
Amidst ongoing global conflicts, including those in Sudan and the Middle East, and the Russia-Ukraine war, a new potential flashpoint might emerge in South Asia, with former US President Donald Trump...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. Trump presented a proposal to the Taliban government recently, which was rejected. The...
Tensions between the Pakistani army and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continue to escalate. In the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, clashes between the army and the proscribed TTP...
The Taliban government has issued a new directive in Afghanistan, ordering the removal of 51 subjects from the country's school curriculum. According to reports, the Ministry of Education has...
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on August 31, 2025. Over 2,200 people have died, and the death toll is expected to rise. Approximately 500,000 people have been affected, with half of...
Afghanistan continues to grapple with the impact of frequent earthquakes. Another tremor was felt on Friday night, registering a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale. This recent event marks the...
Another earthquake struck Afghanistan early today, at 3:16 AM. This time, the quake registered a magnitude of 4.9. This follows a 5.8 magnitude earthquake late Thursday night and a 4.8 magnitude...
Afghanistan's Defence Minister, Mullah Mohammed Yaqoob, son of Taliban founder Mullah Omar, has directly criticized Pakistan, asserting that Pakistan's military bears responsibility for preventing...
A devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has caused significant damage and claimed the lives of over 1,400 people. The Taliban's Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs has labeled the...
A 6-magnitude earthquake struck Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Sunday night, resulting in the deaths of over 800 people and injuries to more than 2,500. Hospitals are grappling with a shortage of doctors...
In Afghanistan, the wives of nine high-ranking officials are gaining significant attention online. This follows a Taliban government directive mandating women to remove their photos from official...
A devastating earthquake near the border with Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan has caused widespread destruction. Information indicates that over 800 people have died and more than 2,500 have been...
A new dispute appears to be brewing in the region bordering India. Tensions have escalated between the Taliban in Afghanistan and neighboring Iran over water. Iran is currently grappling with a...
Pakistan is organizing a meeting of anti-Taliban leaders in Islamabad on August 25th and 26th. Sources indicate that approximately 30 individuals will participate, including leaders of political...
Four years into the Taliban's rule in Afghanistan, the government has imposed severe restrictions on women's basic rights. Since seizing power in 2021, the Taliban has closed middle schools, high...
Pakistan is currently facing challenges from insurgent organizations like the TTP (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan) and BLA. The Pakistani government has accused the Afghan Taliban government of aiding the...
A recent report by Richard Bennett, the United Nations' independent human rights investigator, has raised serious concerns about the atrocities against women in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan....
Pakistan and Russia have agreed to work together to establish a rail and road network, aiming to connect Pakistan with Central Asia and Russia. This collaboration was discussed during a meeting...
Kabul: Taliban-Led Ministry of refugees and repatriations have announced the release and return of 42 Afghan migrants who were in pakstan, khaama press reported. In a statement shared on February 8,...