In a decisive statement, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, emphasized that Afghan territory will not be used for military activities against any other nation. Speaking at a significant gathering in Kabul, he affirmed that the Islamic Emirate is committed to preventing its soil from being exploited for cross-border militancy. This announcement came in the
The Afghan Taliban’s recent issuance of a so-called fatwa pledging that Afghan soil will not be used against other countries is being widely touted by some international circles as a “positive step.” However, anyone familiar with the Taliban’s long history of duplicity, ideological rigidity, and strategic deception knows this claim for what it truly is:
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A damning United Nations report presented to the Security Council has revealed an alarming escalation in human rights violations by the Afghan Taliban between 1 August and 31 October, painting a deeply troubling picture of repression, brutality, and systemic abuse under the group’s rule. According to the report, the Taliban flogged at least 215 people
Police late on Thursday night foiled a terrorist attack on the Sheikh Landak checkpost within the jurisdiction of Howeid Police Station, forcing the terrorists to retreat after a fierce exchange of fire. According to officials, terrorists launched a cowardly assault on the checkpost, but police personnel displayed exceptional courage, swift response, and remarkable professionalism, successfully
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On December 11, 2025, more than one thousand prominent Afghan clerics gathered in Kabul and issued a unanimous religious decree stating that Afghan soil will not be used against any other country, particularly Pakistan. This gathering and its outcome took place on the instructions of the Taliban’s Supreme Leader, Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada. Since taking power
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Afghanistan has become a serious threat not only to Pakistan but to the entire region. Since the Taliban came to power, terrorist hideouts and safe havens in Afghanistan started getting stronger, especially that of Daesh. This is not only becoming a serious threat for Pakistan but for the entire region. There are more than 25
Residents of Tirah Valley have agreed to support relocation following assurances from authorities addressing 27 key demands aimed at ensuring peace and the elimination of terrorism in the region. The guarantees were secured from the Chief Justice, Interior Minister, Corps Commander Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, and Commander of the 27th Brigade, who acted as
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Pakistan and China are conducting a joint counter-terrorism exercise, “Warrior-IX,” which began on November 28 and will continue until December 14. The two-week drill aims to enhance interoperability between the armed forces of both countries and further strengthen military cooperation. The exercise was attended by China’s Ambassador Jiang Zaidong as the chief guest, accompanied by
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The rugged Tirah Valley, a distant locality in the Khyber district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, continues to draw national attention as a focal point in Pakistan’s ongoing war on terror. The region, known for its porous border with Afghanistan, has long been a transit hub for smuggling, human trafficking, and militant movement, presenting security forces with
A massive wave of Afghan refugees has been returning home from Pakistan, with more than 900,000 crossing through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s frontier so far this year. According to the Department of KP Home and Tribal Affairs, 908,905 individuals have returned via various crossings, including Torkham. The figures include 667,990 undocumented Afghans, 63,216 Afghan Citizen Card holders,
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