09 April 2025   03:54:58
Afghanistan



Plundering Mines by Taliban in Afghanistan: Consequences and Implications

8am: Top officials allot and divide mines among themselves, focusing on filling their pockets, and disregarding national resources and future generations. Remaining revenue funds terrorist plans, reinforcing the totalitarian and tribal regime, expanding terro

Afghan Refugees’ property looted and expelled with abuse in Pakistan: Officials

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 depor
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Afghan Refugees’ property looted and expelled with abuse in Pakistan: Officials

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...

Taliban Push Ethnic Resettlement in Kunduz Through Controversial Land Allocations

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
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Taliban Push Ethnic Resettlement in Kunduz Through Controversial Land Allocations

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...

Illicit arms trafficking ‘persists’ along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

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 infor
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Illicit arms trafficking ‘persists’ along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

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...

Afghanistan’s passport ranks lowest in the world in 2025 index

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 Irel
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Afghanistan’s passport ranks lowest in the world in 2025 index

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...

Jamiat Commander Assassinated In Ghor, Says Former Balkh Governor

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 wa
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Jamiat Commander Assassinated In Ghor, Says Former Balkh Governor

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...

Afghanistan under-19 team routs Nepal by 130 runs in ODI series opener

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
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Afghanistan under-19 team routs Nepal by 130 runs in ODI series opener

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).

Farmers in northern Afghanistan await canal water as drought parches fields

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 ir
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Farmers in northern Afghanistan await canal water as drought parches fields

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...

Taliban Preach Poverty’s Eternity, Rivals Urge Defiance in Eid Clash

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 Leade
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Taliban Preach Poverty’s Eternity, Rivals Urge Defiance in Eid Clash

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...

Sources say Haqqani has yet to return to Interior Ministry post

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 abou
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Sources say Haqqani has yet to return to Interior Ministry post

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...

US won’t rest until all Americans detained in Afghanistan brought home: Rubio

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�
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US won’t rest until all Americans detained in Afghanistan brought home: Rubio

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...

Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends

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
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Pakistan begins forced deportation of Afghan migrants after March 31 deadline ends

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...

Hazaras In West Kabul Celebrate Eid On Monday, Defying Taliban’s Official Date

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 th
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Hazaras In West Kabul Celebrate Eid On Monday, Defying Taliban’s Official Date

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...

Afghanistan’s Yasin Mirzai wins gold belt at martial arts tournament in Cambodia

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 unde
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Afghanistan’s Yasin Mirzai wins gold belt at martial arts tournament in Cambodia

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...

Afghanistan Freedom Front Urges Unity Among Anti-Taliban Forces In Eid Message

Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has called for greater unity, coordination, and strategic alignment among all anti-Taliban groups in its Eid al-Fitr message, issued on Sunday. The group pledged to resume operations against the T
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Afghanistan Freedom Front Urges Unity Among Anti-Taliban Forces In Eid Message

Afghanistan International: The Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has called for greater unity, coordination, and strategic alignment among all anti-Taliban groups in its Eid al-Fitr message, issued on Sunday. The group pledged to resume operations against the Taliban following the holiday period and advised the public to avoid Taliban gathering points. Click here to read moreRead More...

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Afghans In Pakistan Brace For Deportations

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Farangis Najibullah and Rashid Khattak March 30, 2025 More than 800,000 Afghans who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover in 2021 live without papers in neighboring Pakistan. These undocumented Afghan refugees and mig
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Hundreds Of Thousands Of Afghans In Pakistan Brace For Deportations

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Farangis Najibullah and Rashid Khattak March 30, 2025 More than 800,000 Afghans who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover in 2021 live without papers in neighboring Pakistan. These undocumented Afghan refugees and migrants face a rapidly approaching deportation order issued by Islamabad requiring them to leave the country by March 31.Read More...

Taliban requests handover of Afghanistan Embassy in Washington during US Delegation meeting

Khaama: Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban, stated that during a meeting with an American delegation, the group requested the handover of Afghanistan’s embassy in Washington, D.C. Mujahid, in an interview with Al Arabiya on Tuesday, March
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Taliban requests handover of Afghanistan Embassy in Washington during US Delegation meeting

Khaama: Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban, stated that during a meeting with an American delegation, the group requested the handover of Afghanistan’s embassy in Washington, D.C. Mujahid, in an interview with Al Arabiya on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, also mentioned that the Taliban had asked the U.S. delegation to reopen its embassy inRead More...

Russian envoy to Islamabad says IEA’s efforts to combat terrorism have been ‘insufficient’

Ariana: Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, has said Afghanistan’s efforts to combat militancy have been inadequate but attributed this to economic challenges and prevailing security conditions in the country. He said ISIS (Daesh) was the g
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Russian envoy to Islamabad says IEA’s efforts to combat terrorism have been ‘insufficient’

Ariana: Russia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, has said Afghanistan’s efforts to combat militancy have been inadequate but attributed this to economic challenges and prevailing security conditions in the country. He said ISIS (Daesh) was the greatest threat to Russia’s national and regional security, and that Moscow is closely monitoring the situation. Click hereRead More...

‘US betrayed us, Afghanistan under Taliban worse than what India would’ve been under Aurangzeb in 2025’

Deccan Herald: In an interview with DH’s Anirban Bhaumik from an undisclosed location, Saleh says that Pakistan overestimated its relevance and value in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. He also says India can balance principle and pragmatism in its engagement wit
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‘US betrayed us, Afghanistan under Taliban worse than what India would’ve been under Aurangzeb in 2025’

Deccan Herald: In an interview with DH’s Anirban Bhaumik from an undisclosed location, Saleh says that Pakistan overestimated its relevance and value in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. He also says India can balance principle and pragmatism in its engagement with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).  

Five years after deadly Kabul temple attack, Afghan Sikhs face near extinction

Amu: Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of a deadly assault on a Sikh temple in Kabul that killed 26 people and injured eight others. Daesh claimed responsibility for the 2020 attack, one of the deadliest in recent memory against Afghanistan’s Sikh minori
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Five years after deadly Kabul temple attack, Afghan Sikhs face near extinction

Amu: Tuesday marked the fifth anniversary of a deadly assault on a Sikh temple in Kabul that killed 26 people and injured eight others. Daesh claimed responsibility for the 2020 attack, one of the deadliest in recent memory against Afghanistan’s Sikh minority. Five years on, rights activists and analysts say that religious extremism has onlyRead More...

The Kabul Airport Bombing’s Afterlife as a Diplomatic Prop

Fazelminallah Qazizai via News Line Mag: The caption identified him as Afghan national Mohammad Sharifullah (also known as Jafar), arrested in Pakistan and handed over to the U.S. as a “top terrorist” mastermind behind the August 2021 Kabul airport bombin
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The Kabul Airport Bombing’s Afterlife as a Diplomatic Prop

Fazelminallah Qazizai via News Line Mag: The caption identified him as Afghan national Mohammad Sharifullah (also known as Jafar), arrested in Pakistan and handed over to the U.S. as a “top terrorist” mastermind behind the August 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed more than 170 Afghans and 13 U.S. troops. But here, in the alleysRead More...

US Eases Stance On Haqqani Network Leaders In Bid To Work With Kabul-Based Taliban

Afghanistan International: Michael Kugelman, South Asia Director at the Wilson Center, says the United States is signalling a shift in its approach to the Taliban. He believes the US is now looking to work more closely with Taliban leaders based in Kabul, sid
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US Eases Stance On Haqqani Network Leaders In Bid To Work With Kabul-Based Taliban

Afghanistan International: Michael Kugelman, South Asia Director at the Wilson Center, says the United States is signalling a shift in its approach to the Taliban. He believes the US is now looking to work more closely with Taliban leaders based in Kabul, sidelining the group’s leadership in Kandahar. According to Kugelman, the US has limitedRead More...

In Afghanistan, young women under Taliban ditch the burka for something ‘more comfortable’

AFP: Tired of burkas that cover the face, urban women under the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’ have adopted the abaya robe favoured in Gulf nations. Click here to read more (external link).
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In Afghanistan, young women under Taliban ditch the burka for something ‘more comfortable’

AFP: Tired of burkas that cover the face, urban women under the Taliban’s ‘gender apartheid’ have adopted the abaya robe favoured in Gulf nations. Click here to read more (external link).

Uncertainty Clouds The Future Of Thousands Of Afghans Seeking US Migration

By Abubakar Siddique Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty March 23, 2025 For over three years, Syed Abdul Samad Muzoon, a middle-aged former Afghan security official, has lived with his wife and their teenage daughter in Pakistan to pursue immigration to the Unit
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Uncertainty Clouds The Future Of Thousands Of Afghans Seeking US Migration

By Abubakar Siddique Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty March 23, 2025 For over three years, Syed Abdul Samad Muzoon, a middle-aged former Afghan security official, has lived with his wife and their teenage daughter in Pakistan to pursue immigration to the United States. During Washington’s nearly two-decade-long war in Afghanistan, he worked for the Afghan security forcesRead More...

World Water Day: Climate Change Puts Afghanistan’s Glaciers at Risk

8am: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned on World Water Day that climate change threatens Afghanistan’s glaciers.  Reports from United Nations agencies indicate that Afghanistan is facing severe climate change challenge
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World Water Day: Climate Change Puts Afghanistan’s Glaciers at Risk

8am: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned on World Water Day that climate change threatens Afghanistan’s glaciers.  Reports from United Nations agencies indicate that Afghanistan is facing severe climate change challenges. Click here to read more (external link).

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