Ariana: Return of Afghans from Pakistan could worsen already dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned on Monday. After decades of seeking refuge in Pakistan, up to a million Afghans could return to Afghanistan following a directive by the government of Pakistan which would requireRead More...
Khaama: An explosion occurred in Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh province, Afghanistan, near the Shiite “Seh Dokan” mosque. Local sources reported on Monday, April 14, an explosion in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province of Afghanistan. According to the sources, the explosion occurred around 8:30 a.m. near the “Seh Dokan” mosque, which is associated with the Shia community.Read More...
Ariana: An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude occurred close to the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region early Sunday morning. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Afghanistan national futsal team is set to face China in their second match of the international four-nation tournament on Sunday evening. The competition, featuring teams from Afghanistan, China, Portugal, and Morocco, has entered its second day, with Afghanistan preparing for this crucial match. In their first game, the Afghanistan national futsal team sufferedRead More...
FirstPost: The Afghan refugee crisis is not just a humanitarian tragedy—it’s a mirror reflecting Pakistan’s duplicity. Islamabad preaches unity for the Ummah but abandons Afghan Muslims to Taliban peril. Click here to read more (external link). More Immigration News Trump administration ends temporary protected status for thousands of Afghans
Amu: The Afghani has sharply depreciated against the U.S. dollar over the past week, with the exchange rate rising by nearly 300 Afghanis per hundred dollars in just three days, despite continued efforts by the Taliban-run central bank to stabilize the currency. Da Afghanistan Bank, the country’s central bank, put $20 million up for auctionRead More...
Afghanistan International: The funds, earmarked for madrasas in Pakistan’s border provinces of Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab, were ordered by Akhundzada despite the Taliban administration facing a severe financial shortfall. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: The Taliban have expanded their ban on capturing and broadcasting images of living beings to the provinces of Zabul and Parwan, according to the Afghanistan Journalists’ Center (AFJC). Sources also confirmed that similar instructions were recently issued in Badakhshan and Jawzjan, where Taliban departments for the promotion of virtue ordered a complete halt toRead More...
By RFE/RL’s Radio Mashaal April 10, 2025 Thousands of Afghan refugees in Pakistan have left via the Torkham border crossing as part of Islamabad’s large-scale deportation campaign. The government initially set a March 31 deadline for Afghan nationals to leave voluntarily, but the deadline was extended to April 10. Still, thousands have been forcibly removed sinceRead More...
Amu: Khalid Hanafi, the Taliban’s vice and virtue minister, at a gathering in Kabul called non-Muslims — including Hindus and Sikhs — as “worse than four-legged animals,” raising renewed fears for the safety and dignity of Afghanistan’s religious minorities under Taliban rule. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The Bagram Airbase, a strategic military site in Afghanistan, has become the center of conflicting reports regarding its control. The U.S. President Donald Trump recently stated that the airbase, which was handed over to the United States, is now effectively under Chinese control due to President Biden’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan.Read More...
Khaama: Afghan refugees in Pakistan are reportedly facing abuse and property looting during forced expulsions, according to officials’ statements. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations of Afghanistan has condemned the ongoing detention and forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Pakistan. According to the ministry, these migrants are subjected to violence and their belongings are seizedRead More...
8am: The Taliban have established a “Permanent Housing and Land Distribution Committee for Kunduz Migrants” in the northeastern province of Kunduz. This committee is tasked with distributing land to Taliban fighters and their families residing in Pakistan. A letter from this committee, obtained by the Hasht-e Subh Daily, reveals that the Taliban have called onRead More...
The News (Pakistan): The Small Arms Survey, in its report titled “Documenting Arms Availability in Afghanistan”, underscored the continued arms trafficking in the region, with both Soviet-era and NATO-style weapons still readily available in informal markets, despite the Taliban’s attempts to regulate arms distribution. The findings show that, while the Taliban have attempted to tightenRead More...
Amu: Afghanistan’s passport has been ranked as the weakest in the world for 2025, according to a new report from Nomad Capitalist, a financial and immigration consultancy that evaluates global mobility and citizenship options. At the top of the list is Ireland, which the firm named the most powerful passport globally this year, citing strongRead More...
Afghanistan International: Atta Mohammad Noor, former Balkh governor and a member of the National Resistance Council for Salvation of Afghanistan, said that Shah Wali Khan, a senior Jamiat-e Islami commander in Ghor province, was killed. Noor claimed Khan was assassinated on 27 March in a conspiracy following his release from Taliban intelligence custody. The TalibanRead More...
Amu: Afghanistan’s under-19 national cricket team secured a commanding 130-run victory over Nepal in the opening match of their One Day International series on Thursday at the Mulpani Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu. With the win, Afghanistan takes a 1-0 lead in the series. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: In the drought-stricken province of Faryab, farmers say their livelihoods are hanging by a thread as water scarcity and prolonged dry spells continue to devastate agriculture. Dozens of farmers are now looking to the Qosh Tepa canal — a long-awaited irrigation project — as their last hope for salvaging the growing season. Without itsRead More...
8am: In his address, Akhundzada said poverty is part of divine destiny and the poor should not complain about their condition. He claimed that God knew from eternity that the poor are patient, which is why they were created as such. The Taliban Supreme Leader urged the poor to be content and not blame othersRead More...
Amu: Nineteen days after reappearing publicly at a mosque in Khost following a 52-day absence, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting interior minister of the Taliban, has yet to be seen at the ministry or participate in official events, raising fresh questions about his status and role within the Taliban hierarchy. No photographs or statements have emergedRead More...
Ariana: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that the United States government will not rest until all Americans detained in Afghanistan are brought home. “The United States is pleased to welcome home Faye Hall. President of the United States’ commitment to the American people is clear — we will not rest untilRead More...
Khaama: Pakistan has started deporting Afghan migrants after the March 31 deadline, with no extension granted for voluntary departure. The Pakistani government has begun deporting Afghans living in the country without legal documents, starting today, Tuesday, April 1st, after the deadline for voluntary departure expired. Pakistani media reports that after the expiration of this deadline,Read More...
Afghanistan International: According to recent reports, Taliban forces in some districts—including Malistan in Ghazni province—attempted to compel Shia residents to break their fast on Sunday. Over the past four years, there have been several cases of the Taliban pressuring Shia communities to conform to its Supreme Court’s Eid announcements. In some instances, Taliban members reportedlyRead More...
Amu: Afghan martial artist Yasin Mirzai claimed the championship title and golden belt at the Dragon martial arts tournament held in Cambodia, after a dominant performance in the traditional Southeast Asian combat sport of Kun Khmer. Mirzai, who competed under the Afghan flag, defeated opponents from Spain and Cambodia to advance to the final round,Read More...